Airbnb reveals its most sought after properties in the world for 2017

And some of them may surprise you... 
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Alice Howarth12 December 2017

Airbnb has revealed its most 'wish listed' homes in the world for 2017 - and the list is a stonker.

The houses have been picked according to how many times they’ve appeared on guests’ wish lists and include a Riad in Morocco, a natural house in Canada, a cottage in Sweden and a jungle lodge in Colombia.

In the UK and Ireland, it’s castles that reign supreme.

Despite what you may think, the list isn’t actually stuffed with extra-luxurious, Beyoncé- and-Jay-Z approved homes. This year, people seem to be drawn to rustic and unexpected dwellings like eco-houses and nature lodges - probably something that’s not wholly unrelated to the mindfulness boom of recent years.

From Ecuador to New Delhi and Cumbria, these are the properties that made the cut:

Canada

Unique Cob Cottage, Mayne Island

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Looking a bit like a fairy mushroom house from the outside, this whimsical cottage is actually a “natural” house - made entirely from sustainable materials. Located not far from Vancouver on Mayne Island, head here if you're a nature enthusiasts - the house is surrounded by gardens, the sea and plenty of friendly sheep.

Australia

Gold Coast Villa, Mount Nathan

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Sleeping 10, this villa is the perfect destination for a milestone birthday.

The property boasts a hot tub, pool, open fire, unparalleled views over the Gold Coast Hinterland and it’s only 25 minutes from Surfers Paradise.

Ecuador

Artistic Apartment with Panoramic Views, Quito

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Casa de los leones is actually pretty basic but its views make it a winner. On the top floor of a restored house, the property is right in the centre of the colonial old town and from the balcony, you can practically see every church in Quito.

It’s worth booking for this alone or for the communal space which features a garden, mural paintings, a fountain, a barbecue, hammocks, and a billiard space. Who doesn’t want a hammock on holiday?

Colombia

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This must be one of the most romantic properties on Airbnb. Located in the coffee region of the Andean mountains, you sleep in a rainforest cabana on bamboo beds (remember to remove the honeymoon-appropriate swan towels before getting in) and you wake up to views over acres of lush, organic farms.

Brazil

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Just 300 metres from the beach, the house is modern with contemporary architecture and glass floor-to-ceiling windows all round. Situated high in the canopy, expect to just experience peace and tranquillity.

Sweden

Sea Cottage, Stockholm

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Back to basics but wildly romantic, Sea Cottage doesn’t have a flushing toilet, an indoor shower or fresh running water. Instead freshwater is all around and the outdoor shower is suitably powerful. It’s not for the faint hearted but don’t let that put you off - summer in the Archipelago is fairly unbeatable.

Morocco

Charming Riad, Marrakech

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Most Riads that you can stay in are hugely expensive mega-hotels but not this one. This one you can have all to yourself. Sleeping seven, the private house’s interiors are divine with intricate tiling, coloured wood furnishings, arching doorways and high ceilings as well as no end of Moroccan wedding blankets.

India

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This Rajasthani style apartment is situated in an up-and-coming neighbourhood of New Delhi and features incredible woodwork on the inside and out. Perhaps what the main draw of it though is the fact it’s right outside the oldest 12th century monument in Delhi and Lake.

Chile

Romantic Suite, Valparaiso

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This flat is located in the UNESCO Heritage city of Valparaiso and is a great base to explore from. The guesthouse is over 100 years old and close to the city centre.

It’s a fourthgeneration family home and each morning one of the members will bring you a Chilean breakfast to have on the veranda overlooking the Valparaiso hills.

United Kingdom

Augill Castle, Cumbria

Jill Jennings

Want to experience living like a royal? Why not. This castle has a casual 15 bedrooms of which you can rent one or all. You’ll experience turrets, Tudor panelling, Gothic windows and four poster beds. You can lounge in your boudoir all weekend or, being situated on the edges of the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District, go and explore some of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes.

Ireland

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Guests who Airbnb at this Medieval castle in Ireland will stay in the highest room in the house. The castle was originally built in the 1400s but has been restored over the last decade. Being over 600 years old though - 5* bathrooms (and accompanying plumbing) aren’t really a thing.

If you want a bath, just head down to the living room where it's currently located...

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