Once you’ve caught your breath at this house in the rainforest, you might find yourself ditching the itinerary to meditate by the
Once you’ve caught your breath at this house in the rainforest, you might find yourself ditching the itinerary to meditate by the waterlily dam. But you’re also a short drive from waterfall walks, views of the Glass House Mountains, and even Sunshine Coast beaches. Kate and Madhu, your Superhosts, are helpful guides whether your journey takes you inward or out. Photo: @xivcreative
A growing number of artworks grace this partly industrial neighborhood, including one you can live in
A growing number of artworks grace this partly industrial neighborhood, including one you can live in. Superhost Mark transformed the three floors of a 19th-century house into one vast space designed to elevate your imagination and your body. Critical planning tip: swing first, then try the famous local five-way chili. Photo: @eatlivetraveldrink
This cabin on the edge of Routt National Forest might look secluded, but don’t expect total solitude—moose, elk, foxes, marmots,
This cabin on the edge of Routt National Forest might look secluded, but don’t expect total solitude—moose, elk, foxes, marmots, and countless hummingbirds are just a few of your neighbors. No one knows the surrounding wilderness better than your Superhosts (Deb, Eli, and Pat), so be sure to ask them about their favorite trails and hidden lakes. Photo: @gcalebjones
Only two hours from Sydney, Lucky’s tiny house lets you live among the wildlife of Kangaroo Valley
Only two hours from Sydney, Lucky’s tiny house lets you live among the wildlife of Kangaroo Valley. Ramble your 140 acres and you might spot not only kangaroos but also wombats, echidnas (spiny anteaters), and lots of kookaburras. If you feel like a longer hike, head next door to Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve, where you can take the Red Rock trail up to an old surveying station with a spectacular view. Photo: @cloudbreakerfalls
Superhost Miguel’s bright apartment puts the Douro River between you and the crowds of Porto
Superhost Miguel’s bright apartment puts the Douro River between you and the crowds of Porto. When you’re hungry, cross the river to the cafes along the cobblestone streets of the Ribeira district. When you’re very hungry, stay on your side of the river for a hearty francesinha—the classic local sandwich drenched in sauce—at Perto do Cais. Photo: @sabrab_sa
Superhost Erin’s cottage is one of the world’s first—and best—places to greet the new day
Superhost Erin’s cottage is one of the world’s first—and best—places to greet the new day. Even if you sleep through the sunrise, you’re surrounded by classic Kiwi beauty, from rolling farmland to the white sands of Wainui Beach. When the sun goes down, head into “Gizzy” for a bite and a movie on beanbag chairs at Dome Cinema and Bar. Photo: @hinterland.retreat
Every room of Christopher’s house immerses you in a different color and mood—and even the black-and-white bathroom is brimming wi
Every room of Christopher’s house immerses you in a different color and mood—and even the black-and-white bathroom is brimming with life. When the mood shifts to “food“, head over to the equally colorful Zeppelin Station food hall for tacos or bánh mì. Photo: @denveraviary
Only 10 minutes from downtown Asheville, Superhost Kimberly’s roomy retreat feels much more remote—just ask the recent guest who
Only 10 minutes from downtown Asheville, Superhost Kimberly’s roomy retreat feels much more remote—just ask the recent guest who watched a bear family frolic in the backyard. If you feel bold around lunchtime, head to Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack, where they’ll happily prepare your meal just the way you like it, from mild all the way to deeply, deeply regrettable. Photo: @whenwithapplebyrn
Cozy and amazed is a rare combination, but not for guests of these remote cottages on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Cozy and amazed is a rare combination, but not for guests of these remote cottages on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. If you ever get tired of binge-watching the sky, your neighborhood also includes the black sand beach of Djúpalónssandur as well as Lóndrangar, a majestic seaside castle made by the earth. Photo: @_jetsetgypsy
Stay in a real ghost town, just in time for Halloween
Stay in a real ghost town, just in time for Halloween. Built in the 1880s (and abandoned in the 1990s), this Utah town was once a saloon, a pit stop for railroad workers, a mining outpost, and even the subject of a Johnny Cash song. Its only resident? Your host, Eileen. For the last several years, Eileen has been restoring the settlement’s buildings, including the old one-room post office and the former general store. In fact, that’s exactly where you’ll...