The Independent on Saturday

10 most liked Airbnb homes on Instagram

- ZAMANDOSI CELE zamandosi.cele@inl.co.za

ADMIT it, the first place you go for travel inspiratio­n is either Instagram or Pinterest. Right? Scrolling through posts of dreamy destinatio­ns and beautiful places to stay is the best way to motivate yourself to travel. Whether you’re planning a luxury trip or a budget trip, Airbnb can accommodat­e you.

If you’re looking for inspiratio­n for your next destinatio­n or place to stay, here are some of last year’s most popular Airbnb homes on Instagram to help inspire you to travel.

Casa de Sanchez – San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic

This mountain getaway is the perfect escape from the Dominican heat and it’s the ideal perch to curl up in and enjoy breathtaki­ng sunsets.

Glass hut in the forest – Santa Catarina, Brazil

Located in the Vale das Furnas, a 27ha forest in a canyon, this simple, beautiful and affordable cabin is designed with total immersion in nature in mind.

The Step – Montgomery, New York, US

Reconnect with nature at this unforgetta­ble escape. The Step, in the Hudson Valley, is a little piece of paradise built on 31ha of operating farmland just a stone’s throw from the picturesqu­e town of Montgomery.

Cliff House – Monterey, California, US

Enjoy sweeping ocean views from nearly every room of the Cliff House on the rugged Big Sur coast. Cliff House is on Highway 1 and the four-bedroom house is quiet and private, yet only a 15-minute drive to Big Sur.

Apartment with a great view – Río Negro, Argentina

This home is perfect for a small family with a taste for adventure. Patagonian apartment offers unparallel­ed views of the forested hillside of Cerro Otto.

Villa Pairidaeza – Kalkan, Antalya, Turkey

Situated a short drive from the Blue Flag beach of Kalkan on the Mediterran­ean, Villa Pairidaeza offers uninterrup­ted sea and island views from the property, its terraces and rooms. Bookable for as little as R750 per person when shared among friends.

Boutique Studio – Ghent, Belgium

According to one guest, this tastefully decorated Ghent apartment is situated right above “the best café in town, where coffee is included and the breakfast is outstandin­g”.

Your Home in Paradise – Benalauria, Malaga, Spain

This gorgeous 100-year-old home retains the essence of a traditiona­l village house and, at €55 (R1 030) a night, it’s the perfect home to wish list for anyone in search of a bargain.

Nature’s Paradise – Chenggong, Taiwan

Set in a bamboo forest, this quirky cabin was built from scratch using natural materials by its nature-loving host Nancy and her family.

The Granary – Rotherfiel­d, Essex

The Granary is a delightful one-bedroom cottage on the Coes Estate.

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THE Granary at Coes Vineyard, East Sussex. | Airbnb

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