Summer is finally here! Today we celebrate the first day of this beloved season. It’s time to start organizing your next vacation and “where to stay?” is always the first question that pops up in our minds, right? Thinking about it, The Most Expensive Homes‘ editors have made a quick search on the web and quickly found a fantastic article originally published on Huffington Post.
By looking at which properties had the highest revenue from November 2014 through February 2015, Shatford’s site evaluated the most successful Airbnb listings in all 50 states — plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. It’s also important to notify you that these properties also had to have a rating of more than 4.5 stars and at least 10 reviews, except in the case of North Dakota, where the leading properties with 4.5 stars had a maximum of 8 reviews.
This shotgun house in a quaint neighborhood has an outdoor area with courtyard and fountain.
>>> City: Mobile · Nightly rate: $150 · Bedrooms: 2 · Occupancy rate: 100 percent · Reviews: 18
This cabin features stunning views of “Alaskan wildlife, beautiful sunsets, and our famous auroras.”
>>> City: Fairbanks · Nightly rate: $176 · Bedrooms: 2 · Occupancy rate: 64 percent · Reviews: 16
The House of the Smiling Sun, as it’s named, is “perched on the side of a canyon surrounded by the most stunning views of Cathedral Rock, Seven Sisters, the Mongolian Rim, Pyramid Rock and other red rock vistas.”
>>> City: Sedona · Nightly rate: $750 · Bedrooms: 3 · Occupancy rate: 63 percent · Reviews: 18
This modern cabin offers great views in a convenient location.
>>> City: West Fork · Nightly rate: $130 · Bedrooms: 0 · Occupancy rate: 60 percent · Reviews: 26
This large property in California’s wine country offers “spectacular mountain-top views overlooking vineyards.”
>>> City: Sonoma · Nightly rate: $1,750 · Bedrooms: 7 · Occupancy rate: 62 percent · Reviews: 22
At this property “you literally put on your skis 3 feet outside the back door,” the listing reads.
>>> City: Carbondale · Nightly rate: $790 · Bedrooms: 4 · Occupancy rate: 56 percent · Reviews: 16
“Escape the city life and unwind at this spacious country barn house conversion,” the property’s listing reads.
>>> City: Washington Depot · Nightly rate: $459 · Bedrooms: 3 · Occupancy rate: 87 percent · Reviews: 11
This beachfront cottage is located in a “tranquil, natural setting,” the property’s owners write.
>>> City: Milford · Nightly rate: $300 · Bedrooms: 3 · Occupancy rate: 60 percent · Reviews: 33
This waterfront property offers a pool and a 70-inch TV.
>>> City: Fort Lauderdale · Nightly rate: $650 · Bedrooms: 4 · Occupancy rate: 79 percent · Reviews: 12
This contemporary property offers a porch that “overlooks a sublime view of Atlanta.”
>>> City: Atlanta · Nightly rate: $495 · Bedrooms: 2 · Occupancy rate: 100 percent · Reviews: 22
This property features a 19-foot waterfall, swimming grotto, and two whirlpool spas.
>>> City: Kihei · Nightly rate: $725 · Bedrooms: 3 · Occupancy rate: 89 percent · Reviews: 11
Recently renovated, this home features a reading nook and a secret ladder leading to a room designed for kids.
>>> City: Boise · Nightly rate: $225 · Bedrooms: 4 · Occupancy rate: 82 percent · Reviews: 10
This vintage home in the suburbs of Chicago “has the best of both worlds: century-old character and new construction amenities.”
>>> City: River Forest · Nightly rate: $750 · Bedrooms: 6 · Occupancy rate: 50 percent · Reviews: 13
This house is advertised as “a great special event rental house for a large family or group of friends.”
>>> City: Fishers · Nightly rate: $299 · Bedrooms: 4 · Occupancy rate: 54 percent · Reviews: 11
This house is advertised as “perfect for a football or graduation weekend.”
>>> City: Iowa City · Nightly rate: $150 · Bedrooms: 2 · Occupancy rate: 86 percent · Reviews: 15
This cabin offers a deck, private dock, and guest cottage.
>>> City: Andover · Nightly rate: $175 · Bedrooms: 2 · Occupancy rate: 71 percent · Reviews: 10
This “cozy” house features a courtyard and proximity to Louisville’s shopping and restaurant district.
>>> City: Louisville · Nightly rate: $210 · Bedrooms: 3 · Occupancy rate: 93 percent · Reviews: 11
This “grand mansion … is all about comfort, privacy, and relaxation,” according to the listing.
>>> City: New Orleans · Nightly rate: $950 · Bedrooms: 5 · Occupancy rate: 57 percent · Reviews: 18
The owner describes this property as having an “eclectic, elegant interior with a nice private yard and off street parking in quiet neighborhood.”
>>> City: Portland · Nightly rate: $500 · Bedrooms: 5 · Occupancy rate: 70 percent · Reviews: 11
“Built in the 1920s, the house is full of vintage details yet offers wide open spaces, perfect for keeping an eye on kids or socializing with colleagues and family,” reads the property’s description.
>>> City: Baltimore · Nightly rate: $375 · Bedrooms: 5 · Occupancy rate: 60 percent · Reviews: 17
This Victorian brownstone triplex offers a private outdoor patio.
>>> City: Boston · Nightly rate: $700 · Bedrooms: 3 · Occupancy rate: 90 percent · Reviews: 13
This modern beach cabin offers its own private beach.
>>> City: Saint Joseph · Nightly rate: $325 · Bedrooms: 1 · Occupancy rate: 89 percent · Reviews: 12
This warehouse space is a “converted former peanut factory.”
>>> City: Minneapolis · Nightly rate: $165 · Bedrooms: 2 · Occupancy rate: 77 percent · Reviews: 30
This lakeside property has three boat slips, a shallow boat launch, and a fire pit.
>>> City: Brandon · Nightly rate: $175 · Bedrooms: 3 · Occupancy rate: 71 percent · Reviews: 10
This centrally located apartment used to be a horse stable.
>>> City: St. Louis · Nightly rate: $175 · Bedrooms: 3 · Occupancy rate: 75 percent · Reviews: 16
“If you are seeking a unique, artsy, cute and very cozy neighborhood cottage, this could be the place for you,” according to the Airbnb listing.
>>> City: Bozeman · Nightly rate: $160 · Bedrooms: 2 · Occupancy rate: 66 percent · Reviews: 10
This townhouse is conveniently located near to some of Omaha’s finer restaurant offerings.
>>> City: Omaha · Nightly rate: $135 · Bedrooms: 2 · Occupancy rate: 97 percent · Reviews: 11
The owners of this log cabin urge guests to “escape to the mountains for a getaway.”
>>> City: Danbury · Nightly rate: $550 · Bedrooms: 3 · Occupancy rate: 48 percent · Reviews: 88
This large New Jersey house’s proximity to Midtown Manhattan allows those visiting the city to “enjoy the best of both worlds,” according to its owner.
>>> City: Union City · Nightly rate: $400 · Bedrooms: 4 · Occupancy rate: 63 percent · Reviews: 78
The owners describe this property as “architecturally designed and decorated with a blend of Santa Fe Traditional and Mid Century Modern influences.”
>>> City: Santa Fe · Nightly rate: $249 · Bedrooms: 3 · Occupancy rate: 62 percent · Reviews: 25
This Upper East Side Manhattan townhouse sleeps up to 16 and has a private garage available on request.
>>> City: New York · Nightly rate: $1,500 · Bedrooms: 4 · Occupancy rate: 67 percent · Reviews: 30
This property offers a pool and spa a few miles away from the Las Vegas strip.
>>> City: Las Vegas · Nightly rate: $599 · Bedrooms: 7 · Occupancy rate: 65 percent · Reviews: 15
The owner describes this property, located in Asheville’s historic Montford Hills neighborhood, as a “beautiful home with lots of local artwork” inside.
>>> City: Asheville · Nightly rate: $235 · Bedrooms: 3 · Occupancy rate: 79 percent · Reviews: 33
This home “offers three bedrooms for privacy, a full kitchen equipped to cook a pizza or a gourmet meal, and a double-car garage.”
>>> City: Grand Forks · Nightly rate: $125 · Bedrooms: 3 · Occupancy rate: 33 percent · Reviews: 8
This property near Ohio State University offers a pool table, hot tub and sauna.
>>> City: Westerville · Nightly rate: $500 · Bedrooms: 5 · Occupancy rate: 43 percent · Reviews: 10
This property, owned by a couple of artists, features a koi pond and a rock garden.
>>> City: Oklahoma City · Nightly rate: $125 · Bedrooms: 2 · Occupancy rate: 90 percent · Reviews: 63
Listed as a “historically significant building,” this family residence is centrally located in downtown Portland.
>>> City: Portland · Nightly rate: $199 · Bedrooms: 5 · Occupancy rate: 89 percent · Reviews: 29
“Centrally located close to everything Poconos has to offer,” this Airbnb listing says.
>>> City: East Stroudsburg · Nightly rate: $350 · Bedrooms: 7 · Occupancy rate: 45 percent · Reviews: 12
This property features a pool and is only two blocks to the beach and three miles to the airport.
>>> City: San Juan · Nightly rate: $800 · Bedrooms: 5 · Occupancy rate: 81 percent · Reviews: 16
The owner describes this property as “a very special, casual, yet beautiful home with inspirational views” in a central location.
>>> City: Saunderstown · Nightly rate: $265 · Bedrooms: 4 · Occupancy rate: 70 percent · Reviews: 10
This property offers quick access to Charleston’s renowned culinary scene.
>>> City: Charleston · Nightly rate: $389 · Bedrooms: 3 · Occupancy rate: 74 percent · Reviews: 28
This property offers a “peaceful, quiet setting with the convenience of being located in the city.”
>>> City: Sioux Falls · Nightly rate: $90 · Bedrooms: 4 · Occupancy rate: 34 percent · Reviews: 41
This Nashville home is located a few minutes from the downtown area’s famous Music Row.
>>> City: Nashville · Nightly rate: $850 · Bedrooms: 5 · Occupancy rate: 91 percent · Reviews: 10
This property is close to downtown Austin and features a swimming pool and pool table.
>>> City: Austin · Nightly rate: $999 · Bedrooms: 4 · Occupancy rate: 89 percent · Reviews: 12
This property is near to two popular Utah ski resorts.
>>> City: Park City · Nightly rate: $649 · Bedrooms: 4 · Occupancy rate: 48 percent · Reviews: 11
Designed as “a ski dorm cabin,” the property sleeps 16 and is available for work retreats.
>>> City: Waterbury Center · Nightly rate: $900 · Bedrooms: 5 · Occupancy rate: 43 percent · Reviews: 16
Three blocks from the beach, this property has a saltwater pool, hot tub, and game room.
>>> City: Virginia Beach · Nightly rate: $525 · Bedrooms: 5 · Occupancy rate: 47 percent · Reviews: 12
This house sleeps 16 and is a Seattle coffee lover’s dream, according to its description.
>>> City: Seattle · Nightly rate: $672 · Bedrooms: 6 · Occupancy rate: 58 percent · Reviews: 16
The owner describes this property as “the coolest house in D.C.” It has a heated pool, pool table, poker table and other swanky amenities.
>>> City: Washington, D.C. · Nightly rate: $1,200 · Bedrooms: 6 · Occupancy rate: 74 percent · Reviews: 34
This secluded vacation home offers close proximity to both outdoor activities like hiking and golf, as well as shopping and culture.
>>> City: Berkeley Springs · Nightly rate: $240 · Bedrooms: 5 · Occupancy rate: 70 percent · Reviews: 72
This property was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Life Magazine and sleeps eight people.
>>> City: Two Rivers · Nightly rate: $395 · Bedrooms: 4 · Occupancy rate: 50 percent · Reviews: 14
“Come and enjoy Jackson Hole and retreat, regroup, and reboot here,” this property’s listing offers.
>>> City: Wilson · Nightly rate: $325 · Bedrooms: 4 · Occupancy rate: 42 percent · Reviews: 13
Source: Huffington Post
Let’s celebarte Summer across America with these awesome Airbnbs!!! 🙂
My vote goes to Virginia 🙂 I love it!
This post is just perfect for all those who are organizing the next summer vacation and “where to stay?” is the first question that pops up in their minds. I wish I could visit the Hawaii airbnb this summer 🙂