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...
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.
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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.
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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.
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Overlooking the calm, protected waters of the Sechelt Inlet, Superhost Ivana’s house comes with all kinds of watercraft, from paddleboard to canoe. If you like your fun a little more intense, the Coast Gravity Park mountain biking center is also nearby. For your pup’s sake, just be sure to be home during low tide—prime time for splashing on the beach.
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After a day of exploring the canyons and mesas of Colorado Monument National Park, give your feet a rest in Superhost Corey’s vintage RV. This riverside retreat may be secluded, but you’ll hardly be alone—don’t be surprised if a friendly alpaca or two stops by to check you out. If you feel like company of the two-legged variety, head into...
This 1957 hay silo now enjoys a second life as a one-of-a-kind apartment building. It’s close to the natural wonders of the Golden Circle, but you’ll probably want to linger a while—the shared top floor is an observation deck that puts you just a little closer to the Northern Lights. When you’re hungry, cross the Ölfusá River to Friðheimar for...
Once you cross the cobblestone bridge, you’re medieval royalty. This castle just outside of town goes back about eight centuries, and Amaury, your Superhost, is happy to walk you through all of them — explaining each of the paintings on the walls along the way. From your bedroom, you can take a private passage to the chapel balcony, where you...
The only thing this greenhouse grows is your appreciation for the Hudson Valley. It’s just part of Superhost Heath’s retreat a couple hours from NYC. Once you’ve worked up an appetite from all the daydreaming—and maybe a dip in the heated pool—seek out Papa’s Best Batch, a smokehouse and sandwich shop in a classic 1972 trailer.
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Wake to the sound of cowbells at this classic chalet high above town. When you’re surrounded by an overwhelming array of outdoor options, it’s nice to have a Superhost on your side. Max is happy to point you toward his favorite spots for hiking and mountain biking (if you beat the snow here), or skiing and snowboarding (if you don’t).
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