The 10 most spectacular and sought-after homes on Airbnb - in pictures

From a bamboo cottage in Bali's rice fields to a stone villa in Crete, here are the homes that have proved most popular on Airbnb over the past decade

10. This secluded treehouse in Hawaii's Fern Forest is located on the outskirts of the Big Island's Volcanoes National Park and can be reached via the red volcanic road.

The one-bedroom treehouse in Hawaii can accommodate two guests and costs Dh1,585 per night (as of September 2018).

9. Waterfront home in Kotor, Montenegro, with a terrace that offers unobstructed views of two Bay of Kotor islands.

The studio in Kotor, Montenegro, can house four guests and costs Dh800 for a minimum stay of two nights (as of September 2018).

8. The Off-grid ItHouse in California's Yucca Vallery is an ideal digital detox holiday home (it has no Wi-Fi, but there are bunnies that scamper at dusk), and is constructed from glass to make the most of the desert views.

The two-bedroom property in California, United States, houses four and costs Dh5,890 for a minimum stay of two nights (as of September 2018).

7. The Cozy Palace in Marrakech, Morocco, stands out for its vibrantly tiled archways leading all the way to the pretty rooftop.

The one-bedroom property in Marrakech, Morocco, can house four guests and costs Dh390 per night for two people or Dh620 for four (as of September 2018).

6. Hector Cave House on the island of Santorini in Greece is carved into the caldrea cliff and overlooks the gorgeous area of Oia, famed for its sunsets.

The one-bedroom home in Santorini, Greece, can house five guests. The next available dates are in October 2019, when it costs Dh3,207 for a minimum stay of two nights for two guests, or Dh4,930 for five people.

5. This stone-enclosed villa on the island of Crete in Greece is carved from natural rock and has a balcony that overlooks the Kissamos Bay.

The one-bedroom villa in Crete, Greece, can house two guests and seems to be sold out for the next few months; the minimum stay is five nights.

4. Another bamboo home in Bali, The Hideout, provides an eco stay along a river n the mountains of the Gunung Agung volcano.

The one-bedroom property in Bali, Indonesia, houses four guests. The next available dates for The Hideout in Bali are in January 2019, when it costs Dh1635 for a minimum stay of two nights for two people, or Dh1,800 for four people.

3: A bamboo eco-cottage in Ubud, Bali, which is located smack bang in the region's famed rice fields (complete with a mosquito net).

The one-bedroom cottage in Bali, Indonesia, houses four guests. The next available dates are in October 2019, when it costs Dh275 per night for two guests, or Dh360 for four people.

2: This romantic cabana in Armenia, Colombia, doubles as an organic farm that grows its own fruits and veg, and is close to the country's famed coffee plantations.

The studio in Armenia, Colombia, can house two guests. The next available dates are in October 2019, when it costs Dh568 for a minimum stay of 2 nights.

1: I Sette Coni, (or the seven cones, referring to the conical roofline) in Ostuni, Italy, is perfect for nature-lovers, with reading nooks located under olive trees, small country lanes decked with greenery and beaches close at hand.

The one-bedroom home in Ostuni, Italy, can house four guests and costs Dh850 for a minimum stay of two nights for two people, and Dh1,045 for four people (as of September 2018).

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We've all heard both sides of the story - while some have horror stories from a home rented via Airbnb, others cannot stop raving about their perfect accommodation in a foreign country.

And those who are very lucky end up staying at a property that not only ticks the basic boxes (clean, conveniently located and spacious, for example), but also brings in elements of beauty, luxury and much sought-after isolation.

To mark its 10th anniversary this month, Airbnb took stock of the homes that have proved most popular over the past decade, housing a total of 860,000 guests and garnering almost a million wish-list clicks. Check out our gallery above and get inspired to book your next holiday (or to redo your own home decor).

The top 10 list with a link to their listing page (as of September 2018):

10. Waterfront with Extraordinary View (Kotor, Montenegro) - Wish-listed: 52,964 times

9. The Cozy Palace (Marrakech, Morocco) - Wish-listed: 59,838 times

8. Off-grid ItHouse (Yucca Valley, California, USA) - Wish-listed: 63,669 times

7. Bamboo Eco-cottage in Rice Fields (Ubud, Bali, Indonesia) - Wish-listed: 65,644 times

6. Dreamy Tropical Treehouse (Fern Forest, Hawaii) - Wish-listed: 66,336 times

5. Luxurious Stone Villa in Crete (Crete, Greece) - Wish-listed: 76,658 times

4. Hideout Bali Eco Bamboo Home (Bali, Indonesia) - Wish-listed: 77,177 times

3. Romantic Cabana with a View (Armenia, Colombia) - Wish-listed: 99,622 times

2. Hector Cave House (Santorini, Greece) - Wish-listed: 133,869 times

1. I Sette Coni – Trullo Edera (Ostuni, Italy) - Wish-listed: 164,444 times

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Updated: September 04, 2018, 11:28 AM