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7 ways you can help people affected by Tropical Storm Harvey

Tropical Storm Harvey is battering the Houston area, affecting over 6.8 million people. With so many people and...

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Airbnb will let you rent your own off-the-grid Caribbean island

Why settle for a beachfront cabana when you can rent the whole island? For $595 per night, Bird Island off the...

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Airbnb’s brand new Paris office is a loft-like space that feels like home

In line with Airbnb's "Belong Anywhere" adage, the firm's new office space in Paris is an airy loft-like workspace...

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World’s most active volcano harbors a tiny off-grid home—and you can stay overnight

The Phoenix House is a tiny off-grid home that truly befits its name. Rising from the ashes of the world’s most...

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Airbnb plans to house 100,000 refugees in the next five years — here’s how

Shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a ban on travel from six predominantly Muslim countries, the founders...

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Sweden lists entire country on Airbnb because ‘roaming should be free’

In Sweden, citizens aren’t only encouraged to explore the outdoors, they guaranteed the right to. The principle...

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These gorgeous glass homes can pop up in 8 hours for under $50k

Meet ÖÖD, a gorgeous prefab abode that doesn’t compromise privacy for stellar views. Clad in mirrored glass,...

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Escape to this dreamy Airbnb eco retreat in a pristine Yucatan reserve

Although Airbnb is chock full of luxury beach condos, it's rare to find an eco-friendly retreat tucked into a secluded...

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Cameron Sinclair joins Airbnb to provide housing for 100,000 displaced people

Airbnb wants to provide temporary housing for 100,000 displaced people, and to help reach that goal, the home-sharing...

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This playful Airbnb treehouse near San Francisco lets you sleep in a 150-year-old oak tree

This amazing treehouse near San Francisco is built around a 150-year-old live oak tree. Linda and Doug Studebaker...

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Go way, way off grid at this amazing tiny house Airbnb in Oaxaca

The Tiny Casa in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, is an ultra tiny Airbnb cabin perfect for those looking for a completely...

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China’s rival to AirBnB opens new Beijing office with cutting-edge interior design

Airbnb’s biggest rival in China, Xiaozhu, just opened their latest office in Beijing, a diverse and flexible...

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Airbnb and Pantone create a hidden nature-filled home in London

Airbnb teamed up with Pantone to create a magical nature-filled wonderland in the heart of the London. Inspired...

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8 inspiring tiny Airbnb homes for a taste of living small

Even if you could never imagine living in a tiny house, you have to admit there's something inspiring about them....

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Off-grid eco-retreats reconnect you to serene nature in Brazil

Couples looking for a romantic escape can unplug in comfort at these off-grid eco-cabins hidden away in the remote...

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Airbnb invites visitors to experience Finnish cabin life in Paris

KOTI aims to immerse visitors in the essence and simplicity of Finland. Six spruce timber cabins designed to accommodate...

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All-wool bed & breakfast opens in London

In celebration of London’s Wool Week, a cozy new AirBNB has popped up in the eastern part of the British capital....

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SolarCity announces plan to give “green” Airbnb hosts $1000

Airbnb hosts will be eligible for a rad new incentive when they install SolarCity panels on their homes, thanks...

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Frank Lloyd Wright beach house listed on Airbnb for under $150 per night

The 3,000-square-foot house located on Crystal Lake in Virginia Beach is the only Wright House with direct boating...

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Airbnb launches nature-filled Tokyo office that feels like a beautiful cozy home

Located in the city’s busy Shinjuku district, Airbnb’s Tokyo office, like its other international offices,...

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These 12 enchanting treehouses are what dreams are made of

If you’ve ever dreamed of disappearing into the trees and getting away from it all, be warned: this image gallery...

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7 exotic off-grid Airbnb rental homes for adventurous travelers

1. Hideout Eco Bamboo Home, Selat, Bali, Indonesia Hidden in the Balinese mountains, far from the tourist hordes...

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Airbnb takes on urban planning with communal housing project in Japan

Just about everyone knows Airbnb is a great resource for finding temporary places to live—for a night, a weekend,...

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Anti-Airbnb bill passes in New York State Senate

The New York State Senate's popularity rating just plummeted with its passage of a new bill prohibiting rentals...

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Airbnb wants a family to sleep in this Great Barrier Reef floating ‘house’, but is it safe?

The Airbnb listing calls the accommodations an “apartment” but it is decidedly not that. Composed of an open-air...

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Washington Hobbit Hole is the first of three in an off-grid Shire

Wolfe, a tiny home designer and dressmaker, found a 5.5 acre plot near Chelan, Washington where she could build...

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It’s now illegal for Berlin homeowners to rent their entire homes on Airbnb

Airbnb has faced criticism in the past as some say the site contributes to city housing shortages. As of May 1st,...

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Tiny Fern Forest Treehouse Provides a Cozy Vacation Hideaway in the Woods of Vermont

Albeit tucked away in the woods and lit up like a Christmas tree at night, the Tiny Fern Forest Treehouse comes...

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See why the Tree Sparrow House is Airbnb’s most desired UK property

The Tree Sparrow House belongs to Jonathan Melville-Smith, a retired landscape designer and contractor. Although...

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Airbnb is offering a night in an underwater bedroom surrounded by 35 sharks

‘Must love sharks.’ If Airbnb’s latest contest were a personal ad, that would be the headline. The hospitality...

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