Whether you’re seeking a simple staycation or complete cultural immersion, Airbnb has long been a go-to for finding the perfect digs. With the app’s new update, savvy travelers now have even more ways to find a dream stay. Get off the grid by glamping under the stars, luxuriate at an oceanside villa, or create your next masterpiece in an artist’s loft or recording studio. Inspiration abounds with deeper ways to discover new travel experiences.
Superpowered search
With the overhauled search feature, you’re no longer restricted to a specific town or city when perusing Airbnb’s 4.4 million listings. Now you can browse 56 curated collections based on a home’s style (cabin, houseboat, mansion), special feature (pool, chef’s kitchen), locale (lakefront, tropical, ski-in/ski-out), or proximity to activities like golfing and surfing.
Here’s just a sample...
Airbnb category: OMG!
What you’ll find: 700 truly one-of-a-kind abodes
Hot picks: The UFO-inspired Futuro House in Joshua Tree, California; a 6-ton potato-sculpture-turned-hotel in Boise, Idaho; and Quetzalcoatl’s Nest, a five-bedroom offering just outside Mexico City shaped like the Aztec serpent god
Airbnb category: Design
What you’ll find: Some 20,000 homes with iconic architecture and interiors. Each listing identifies the big-name architect or designer who worked on the property, as well as the publications that have featured it.
Hot picks: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Bernard Schwartz House in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, a fully realized version of his 1938 Life Magazine dream-house design (above); a Catalonian cliffside stunner with views of the Mediterranean Sea, as spotted in The New York Times and Dwell Magazine
Airbnb category: Historical homes
What you’ll find: A glimpse of bygone eras in the form of centuries-old châteaus, stately manors, humble windmills, and curious caves
Hot picks: A secluded seaside fort in Normandy designed by Louis XIV’s architect; a former lodge of Queen Marguerite de Valois in Auvergne, France; and a converted WWII train car in Maryville, Tennessee
Spread the love with Split Stays
When you search for bookings of seven or more days, the app’s new Split Stays feature helps you discover and book two homes that’ll cover the entire length of your trip. You should see around 40 percent more listings this way, according to Airbnb.
Rest easy with AirCover
Airbnb’s AirCover protections give guests even more peace of mind. Once you arrive, if you find that a property isn’t as advertised (for example, there are fewer bedrooms than listed) or feel unsafe for any reason, you now have 72 hours to file a report with Airbnb to get rebooked into a similar or better home or receive a refund. The company has also expanded its urgent-support line, now available 24/7 in 16 languages.