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The 9 most desired Airbnbs

Biz Carson

2016-01-14T19:54:24Z

Airbnb has become popular partly because people can open up their exquisite (or strange) properties around the world.

When Airbnb looked at its own data to determine the most wished-for properties, it showed that its guests are lusting after the spectacular and the eccentric.

From a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed retreat near Los Angeles to a tree house overlooking the rolling hills of Tuscany, here are the nine properties that the most people wish for, as measured by how many people added them to a wish list.

No. 9: Sometimes it's all about location and price. This mini-loft in the heart of Rome rents for $41 a night, a cheap price that's made it a hit among Airbnb users visiting Italy.

Read more about the listing here.

No. 8: Nicknamed the mushroom villa by the people in Bali, Indonesia, this house comes with its own turquoise pool. The views from the bedroom of palm trees and a sliver of the ocean have earned it the nickname the tree house. For $76, its guests find the views and the budget hard to beat.

Read more about the listing here.

No. 7: Located in a canyon northwest of LA, the Pirates of the Caribbean house has doubled as both a rental and a set for a music video. The tropical-themed guesthouse is set on a property filled with mini waterfalls and pools, including a waterfall next to the Jacuzzi. There's a brand new teepee on site, and the owner will lend you his surfboard so you can take advantage of the waves at a nearby beach, an eight-minute drive away.

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No. 6: This mushroom-dome-shaped cabin is hidden in the woods in Aptos, California. Tucked onto a 10-acre property, its large deck is shaded by oak trees. Guests sleep under the geodesic dome in a loft inside, but take advantage of the hiking outside.

Read about the listing here.

No. 5: Airbnb users are crazy for this tree house overlooking the hills in San Salvatore Monferrato, Italy. The region is also known for its wine, and the house comes with an old wine cellar carved into the ground hundreds of years ago.

Read more about the listing here.

No. 4: Built entirely out of natural materials, the Cob Cottage on Mayne Island, British Columbia, is rural retreat. A 20-minute walk from the beach, it has been described by Airbnb guests as like staying in a sculpture, and they have raved about the fresh eggs and farm life that make it a little escape.

Read more about the listing here.

No. 2: Designed as a pair of seashells, Casa Caracol in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, carries the theme both inside and out. Everything from the showerheads to the headboard are crafted out of shells or made to look like them. The property also comes with its own private pool, or there is a beach across the street.

Read more about the listing here.

No. 1: An escape in Atlanta, this tree house is the most wished-for destination on Airbnb. The three separate tree houses connect the bedroom with the living room with an outdoor sitting area. You're not relegated to a weekend in the woods with a visit, though, since it's in the heart of Atlanta's downtown.

Read more about the listing here.

Axel Springer, Insider Inc.'s parent company, is an investor in Airbnb.

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