The rapid growth of room-letting website Airbnb means that listings are no longer confined to merely budget rooms and humble homes. In fact, travellers with high spend powers are too booking lodging via the popular platform to experience the lavish lifestyles of wealthy locals.

From a Beverly Hills Mansion to Sydney Waterfront Beach House, Here are 10 Luxurious Airbnb Rentals Around The World That Are Worth Splurging On The Next Vacation. What we find incredibly amazing is that you could actually book an entire villa under S$450 a night!

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#1 EL CENTRO STUNNING VILLA WITH POOL

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico, this stunning spacious 3-bedroom villa accommodates up to six guests and boasts an inviting swimming pool. Relax in the hot tubs and admire unobstructed views of the Mexican city.

Rates start from S$443 per night.

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#2 LA CASA DEL MAR IN PLAYA HEROMSA, COSTA RICA

Situated in Costa Rica, this lovely gigantic mansion has six bedrooms and can accommodate a total of 12 guests! The floor-to-ceiling glass windows showcases stunning panoramic scenery of the tranquil beach surroundings. Can we teleport there already?

Rates start from S$2338 per night.

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#3 LUXURY PALMS PLACE PENTHOUSE, LAS VEGAS

Luxury Palms Place Penthouse is literally the epitome of luxury! It typically costs about nine grand per night, but via Airbnb you get to experience the life of the super rich a third of the original price. With a jacuzzi tub and pool table, guests are guaranteed a smashing good time.

Rates start from S$2808 per night.

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#4 MODERN ESTATE IN BEVERLY HILLS, LOS ANGELES

Staying in Beverly Hill is no longer an unattainable reality – you too can now experience what it is like to live in celebrity-laden Hollywood! With six bedrooms that could accommodate up to 10 guests, this modern estate is certainly a dream come true for you and your squad.

Rates start from S$2062 per night.

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#5 MODERNIST SPECIAL, BARCELONA

This beautiful Spanish penthouse accommodates three guests and is strategically located within walking distance to Sagrada Familia and Las Ramblas etc. The host has graciously offered special promotions during selected periods – all you have to do is enquire!

Rates start from S$449 per night.

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#6 PODERE PALAZZO HILLTOP VILLA, ITALY

Look at that pool. The location of this breathtaking Italian countryside villa is positioned between Rome and Florence – and we reckon would make the ideal pitstop for groups. Nestled in lush greenery, this magnificent home houses 10 guests (and no additional charge for extra people). Upon request, cooking classes and wine tastings can be arranged.

Rates start from S$1022 per night.

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#7 SPECTACULAR MODERN VILLA IN PIPA, BRAZIL

Rated five out of five by all guests thus far, this serene 3-bedroom Brazilian modern villa is the perfect holiday getaway for those seeking for a respite. Prices start from less than half a grand per night, which means after splitting with five other mates, you only have to pay less than a hundred dollars to enjoy this unrivalled luxury!

Rates start from S$440 per night.

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#8 SUPER LUXURY FLAT, BUDAPEST

Located in central Budapest, Hungary, this Super Luxury Flat is as luxurious as it can get. Think open-air fireplaces, Swarovski chandeliers and whatnot. Evidently, this is a must-stay for film junkies, where the walls are adorned with murals of 007 and Marilyn Monroe.

Rates start from S$377 per night.

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#9 SYDNEY WATERFRONT, AUSTRALIA

Situated just 15 minutes away from Sydney’s city centre, this waterfront villa is great for family gatherings and other reunions. For your information, the place can fit 12 overnight guests and three cars. There is truly no other better way to experience Sydney than a stay at this villa!

Rates start from S$1026 per night.

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#10 THE ROCKSTAR SUITE OF AUSTIN, TEXAS

Do you find this Texas suite awfully similar to over-the-top homes of rockstars in movies? Well, you are right. The Rockstar Suite of Austin has been featured on HGTV, where it was host to real-life rockstars and Hollywood producers etc.

Rates start from S$3252 per night.

What do you think of when you travel? Whether air tickets are within your budget, or if taxis are exorbitant to hire? What about accommodation? What are your thoughts when it comes to your bed (and breakfast)?

There is no lack of properties to put up at wherever you travel to, because tourism has evolved and the world is definitely chalking up on the supply to meet the demands. And if you ask us, accommodation attributes largely to your overall experience – whatever kind of holiday you take.

While we love our huge beds and fluffy sheets of commercialised hotels, we enjoy blending in to local cultures and truly experience living like a local. Which is why we have been such believers of Airbnb. In our recent trip to Italy, all our accommodations were booked via Airbnb and we could not be more pleased with the experience.

For the uninitiated, Airbnb www.airbnb.com.sg is a booking website that offers accommodations all over the world and they are uniquely localized – think staying in a local’s summer house, with the entire apartment to yourself. You have the whole master bedroom to yourself, you can watch TV in the living room, you can cook breakfast, you can do your laundry…

Today, we share with you 10 reasons why we love Airbnb so much, and as we wrote this post, we were already counting down to our next Airbnb experience!

1. FIND UNIQUE ACCOMMODATIONS ALL OVER THE WORLD THAT YOU CAN’T GET ANYWHERE ELSE

The main reason why we love Airbnb is because it offers unique, local accommodation on any budget, anywhere in the world. From a seashell house in Mexico, to windmill in Greece, and castle in historic Scotland, there are so many special places that you can stay in.

Airbnb has curated a list of the top 40 accommodations around the globe.

2. MORE THAN 600,000 SPACES AROUND THE WORLD TO CHOOSE FROM

Besides the fact that you can get quirky and fun places to stay in, there are more than 600,000 listings (in over 34,000 cities and 192 countries) on Airbnb to choose from – surely something that suits every one!

3. VARIETY OF CHOICES AT ANY BUDGET

As much as we would love to, not every one could afford staying in a luxurious 5-star hotel for every holiday. Airbnb’s listings cater to different budgets, and you can get accommodation for as low as S$100. We recently chanced upon this modern studio in Taipei and it is only S$68/night! And this alone had us harbouring thoughts of flying to Taipei for a getaway!

On the flip side, if you are willing to splurge, there are also amazing apartments like a penthouse on 5th Avenue in New York, or a luxurious apartment that is right beside Eiffel Tower.

4. INTERACT WITH LOCALS WHO KNOW THE CITY BEST

You get to interact with locals who know the city best, and they will be able to give you the best tips that are better than any travel guides. Our hosts in Rome and Venice gave us great tips on the best places to dine at – the restaurants where only locals know, and you won’t find any tourists – as well as the attractions that we must go to. Sometimes if you are lucky, they introduce you to the local merchants so that you get discounts when you get your wines and whatnot, too!

5. STAY WHERE THE LOCALS STAY

When we were planning our trip to Rome, we wanted to put up at Old Rome – the Renaissance-era centre of the city, where you can find beautiful squares like Piazza Navona and campo de’ fiori, cathedrals, and of course, the Pantheon. And there are not that many hotels in that part of the city, because it is where the locals call ‘home’ and tourists usually do not stay there. This is the charm of Airbnb. We found so many suitable places that we had difficulty trying to decide on one place.

The apartment that we stayed in Venice was perfect, too. Stable wifi connection, clean and cozy space, a well-equipped kitchen with all the necessities that we need to cook, a heater in the entire apartment, a library of encyclopedias and guide books, a cloth warmer in the toilet to dry our laundry, and best of all, it has an excellent location (2 minutes to Rialto Bridge, and 15 minutes to San Marco). We really felt like we were living and breathing Venice like locals, and we actually looked forward to returning home every night!

6. EXPERIENCE LIVING IN THE CITY

“Be a traveller, not a tourist” is one of our favourite travel quotes and we constantly remind ourselves to try new things, meet new people and explore the city like a traveller and not a tourist.

Staying at a local’s apartment gives you a unique perspective into the locals’ lives. Don’t be a tourist who is more concerned with visiting all the popular destinations; be a traveller and stay in a local neighbourhood, and discover things that you would otherwise miss or not know of.

7. HAVING THE FLEXIBILITY TO COOK

One of the plus points of staying in an apartment is having the flexibility to cook. Some of the apartments listed on Airbnb have kitchens that are fully equipped. Not only do you get to save money (from dining out), you also get to buy fresh local produce and whip up a hearty meal for your loved ones.

When we were in Venice, we bought seafood from the famous Rialto Seafood Market (which is just 3-minute walk from the apartment), and cooked almost every night.

8. STAYING IN AIRBNB IS SAFE, FUSS-FREE AND CONVENIENT

Airbnb has several verifications for hosts who list their space on the website. So you can rest assure that it is safe and you won’t have to worry that you will get a dodgy place.

Moreover, there are reviews – written by people like you and me who have stayed at the place before – that will give you a better understanding on the things to look out for. Small little details like whether there is hot shower, wifi, and a working lift in the building. It is vital to read through all the reviews before committing to a place that you are comfortable with.

Also, most hosts reply extremely fast, making it a fuss-free and convenient affair to book your accommodation.

9. THE AIRBNB MOBILE APP HELPS YOU TO BOOK A PLACE ANYWHERE, ANYTIME

Searching for your dream accommodation on-the-go can never be easier with the Airbnb mobile app (available on iOS & Android). Download the Airbnb app now and look for a space for your next holiday!

10. THERE ARE MANY ENTICING ON-GOING PROMOTIONS FOR THE AIRBNB COMMUNITY

Airbnb cares about the community. They are always actively planning something for users, and it is great to know that. Go to www.airbnb.com.sg to book unique accommodation for your next holiday now!

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