Best of Airbnb | Modern Icelandic Apartment with Unexpected Colour

Everyone has a 'must visit' destination list, whether it's actually written down or just floating around inside their head. Mine's definitely the latter and if you ask me to name the top destination, I'll give a different answer every time. There are just too many holidays I want to take.

That said, Iceland appears at the top of my list so often that it's a saved favourite on Skyscanner. Do I really have to say why? Just take a look at the apartments in this Akureyri residence. Or, more to the point, take a look at those views!

While far from being the warmest place on earth, the rugged landscape of Iceland is breathtakingly beautiful and these apartments are designed to take full advantage of the scenery, with perfectly positioned windows framing the landscape, letting the light flood in, and keeping the cold out.

I won't claim Iceland will be my next holiday - there are weekends in Scotland and Germany to come first - but I'll definitely be visiting before long. For now, I'll kick back, stare at those views some more and think of what kit I'll need to order for such an adventure.

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Best of Airbnb | The Lilong Coffee Loft, Shanghai

We rattled through a few of these Best of Airbnb recommendations last year, but the great thing about Airbnb is that the awesome properties just keep on coming! At a first glance, there’s not much out of the ordinary going on in this converted coffee loft, in Shanghai. Sure, it has a strong history, which I won’t repeat here (have a read on the listing’s page); however, it’s more-or-less what we’ve all come to expect from Airbnb - a warm, minimalist set-up with the classic bike mounted on the wall.

Hang on though, flick those pictures again...what’s this? A giant cube in the middle of the room, with shelves, TV, and a hidden bed?! They kept that one quiet!

This ‘multi-functional cubic’ - as it’s described in the bumph - is like an indoor treehouse: an angular treasure trove of hidden cupboards, sound systems, and bonsai trees, with a little staircase up to the bed. If that doesn’t get your inner 12-year-old grinning like crazy, then nothing will!

Have you stayed in an interesting Airbnb location or something equally as curious recently?

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Best of Airbnb | Converted Factory in Shanghai

For our latest Airbnb find we've gone a little further afield, and found the perfect gaff to rest your head, if you ever find yourself booking a trip to Shanghai. This converted factory warehouse apartment is located in the Yangpu district, just 25 minutes away from downtown Shanghai, and receives glowing reviews from people looking for a relaxed and fun place to stay.

The loft has been lovingly kitted out by Jonas & Nina (Furniture Designer & Photographer), with repurposed furniture, old advertising merchandise, antiques and a museum's worth of books and trinkets. Want to hear the even better news? The apartment starts at just £38 per-night!

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Best of Airbnb | Mid-Century Modern Cabin in California

Who says a property has to be a stunner on the outside to look good on the inside? No one, I guess; but, I bet plenty of people judge a book by it’s cover!

This 1940s cabin in the Californian desert in Josuha Tree doesn’t look like much, what with it’s weathered steel-framed windows and corrugated iron fencing. But check the inside though - and boom! It has a fantastic 1950s style interior going on. Then, there’s those views out across acres of unbroken desert.

Grab some beers - there’s more breweries in California than you can shake a beer growler at - get the tunes on loud, light a fire, sit back and watch that sunset.

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Best of Airbnb | St Pancras Clock Tower Master Suite

We've been searching through Airbnb properties for a while now, looking for the best places to feature our "Best of" series. I can safely so, though, that none have had quite the impact that this one has.

The Master Suite in the St Pancras Clock Tower is just stunning. Words aren't really necessary, but I'll say a few anyway. This property is exactly what Airbnb is great for - blending location, architecture, and modern living. On the inside, there's a mixture of small cosy corridors, high vaulted ceilings, and an open-plan mezzanine bathroom. On the outside, well...you're in a clock tower overlooking King's Cross Station!

But don't just take our word for it, have a look on Airbnb and see what you can discover! Let us know what you find.

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Best of Airbnb | Converted Victorian Pub in London

For the second instalment of our look around the Best of Airbnb we're sticking to our homeland of the UK, for a trip to this converted Victorian Pub in Peckham, south-east London. The occupants of the building, dating back to 1860, decided to keep its original character by making the exposed brickwork the main feature, while bringing the rest up to date with some mid-century furniture, pop culture wall prints and whitewashing the ceiling and floors.

Natural light for days! And just check out that bottle rack in the old fireplace.

Would you be up for staying over in a converted British pub?

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Best of Airbnb | Off-Grid itHouse in California

Airbnb is such a great resource, not only for when you actually need to find somewhere to stay, but also for a bit of travel day-dreaming. You know, when you surf around the web, looking for some inspiring pictures, places, and info. Road trip planning, pinning, etc...

We've done just that and searched through Airbnb to find some real gems. We'll be sharing our favourites over the next few months.

First up, is this off-grid house in Pioneertown, California. Named as one of the Best Homes in America, by Dwell, it's stunning on the inside and has staggering views out across the cactus-filled desert. Located just near Joshua Tree National Park.

We love it!

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