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 Summary List Placement From hobbit holes to boxcar bunkhouses, these one-of-a-kind Airbnbs found across the US are seriously unique.  Experts agree that private Airbnbs are safer than hotels right now, and all of these listings follow strict COVID-19 protocols. All are highly-rated homes at a range of price points from $71 to $400 per night to start. Read more: Are Airbnbs safe? We spoke...

 Summary List Placement As travelers prioritize social distancing due to COVID-19, farm stay vacations are gaining popularity. Working farms provide an easy way to connect with nature, complete with fresh air, wide-open spaces, and plenty of solitude. Overnight visitors can take part in simple activities from gathering eggs to picking ripe fruit.  We've compiled a wide variety of vacation rentals and hotels on farms,...

 Summary List Placement As Americans slowly get back to domestic travel, many are looking for destinations within 200 miles from home according to recent Airbnb data. Private home rentals are a top lodging choice since they limit encounters with others and promote social distancing. California is one of the most popular locations for Airbnb rentals, with spectacular homes near beaches, deserts, wine country, national...

 Summary List Placement When it comes to traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic, vacation rentals are generally agreed upon by experts to be safer than hotels. Camping, however, is likely to quell nerves even further as there's far less risk when staying in remote areas and pitching your own tent. According to the North American Camping Report, 47% of leisure travelers who like to camp...

 Summary List Placement Airbnb launched Airbnb Plus in 2018 to highlight listings vetted in-person by a third-party inspector for the highest levels of style, design, and hospitality. We break down the benefits of Airbnb Plus listings, how they're vetted, and if they cost more. Read more: Are Airbnbs safe? We spoke to experts, a company representative, and an Airbnb host to share everything you...

  I'm a travel writer, but hadn't left my home in Los Angeles since lockdown began, where cases never really dipped before spiking again this summer. To celebrate birthdays and catch our breath amid unrelenting bad news, I planned a family weekend in Palm Springs, which is a two-hour trip from home for our first post-lockdown getaway. While my husband and I generally prefer...

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky told employees that the company is resuming preparations for an IPO, The New York Times first reported Wednesday and Business Insider confirmed. The company has said that it intends to go public sometime this year, but Bloomberg reported that the timeline could be pushed to 2021 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Airbnb, which was reportedly losing money even...

The $1 billion in cash Airbnb announced Monday that it has raised likely won't last the company very long. Even before the coronavirus epidemic hit, the travel startup was losing money; thanks to the crisis, its losses and cash burn have likely exploded. In a worst-case scenario, it might not have enough cash to last a year, despite the new funding. More likely, thanks...

Property managers who list accommodations on Airbnb weren't overly impressed with the plan the company announced Monday to help them out. The $250 million fund the company set up to reimburse hosts for cancelled reservations will only cover a portion of lost revenue, and some property managers may see no benefit at all. The separate $10 million pot that Airbnb set aside for its...

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky on Monday promised hosts that the company's business will bounce back following the coronavirus pandemic, saying that it has weathered crises before. He pointed to what happened after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico; thousands more property managers are offering accommodations via Airbnb now than they were before. The comparison could be considered to be in poor taste; Puerto Rico as...

To celebrate a major money goal — saving $100,000 before age 25 — I recently took a 10-day trip to Italy and London with my best friend. We road tripped, visited a family farm, and ate the best meals of our lives.  In total, it cost me about $2,100 for our all of our transportation, food, entertainment, and Airbnb costs. Read more personal finance...

Airbnb has revealed its most popular properties from every year since 2011. The rankings are based on the number of times a property was wishlisted on the site. Properties include a remote Balian treehouse, a seashell house in Mexico, and Hector Cave House, carved into the cliffs of Santorini, Greece. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. 2011: Villa Near Florence, Tuscany, Italy The Villa Near...

You can stay in a tiny home Airbnb that looks like a gingerbread house for $87 a night.  The home is part of the Isis Oasis Sanctuary in Sonoma Wine Country, California, a retreat center that features four different kinds of accommodations, including "hobbit huts." The gingerbread house, which was made by a professional sculptor, is one of two hobbit huts on the property....

You can stay in a "Harry Potter"-themed tiny home that's located an hour and a half outside of New York City in Marlboro, New York. The 300-square-foot house features the Hogwarts house flags, floating candles, copies of The Quibbler and The Daily Prophet, and a model of the Mirror of Erised. The home can sleep four guests, and it features three beds, one bathroom,...

When it comes to planning a vacation or weekend getaway, finding an affordable place to stay can be harder than it looks.  Luckily, there are quite a few adorable and cozy Airbnb rentals you can stay in for less than $100 per night, depending on when you book. Here are eight Airbnb rentals you can stay in for under $100 per night, and one...