From lavish long-term leases to luxurious holiday lets, the world’s most expensive rentals come with eye-watering price tags. Whether you’re looking for a beach house, a ski chalet or a European fairytale castle, these spectacular properties have something for everyone…if you can afford them.

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All Airbnb per-night prices calculated according to first available booking dates in February 2025.

This unique chalet may be 200 years old, but it boasts an updated interior to rival the finest of hotels. Situated in the beautiful Tyrol region, Austria, the romantic retreat includes three separate apartments, making it the ideal escape for a family getaway or a joint couples holiday.

With beautiful views and easy access to nearby snow sports facilities, this Austrian chalet is effectively a private winter wonderland.

Exposed wood panelled and granite slab walls create a rustic yet elegant feel to the home’s interior common areas, which is complemented by the natural stone colour palette of the furnishings.

An enormous river rock fireplace dominates the combined primary living and dining area, where guests can come together after a long day of skiing. This space also opens out onto a patio, equipped with faux fur throw blankets and a hot tub for keeping warm.

With bedroom suites, a kitchen, dining and living area on each floor, the home can function as three separate apartments for maximum privacy, or as one large communal living space.

Each bedroom includes a king bed and an assortment of additional amenities including saunas, whirlpools, private balconies and garden access.

Both the interiors and exteriors of the building have been renovated to a high standard while maintaining the architectural integrity of a traditional Austrian ski chalet and the 200-year-old bones of the property itself.

The unique retreat is available to book on Airbnb for €2,346 per night, or £1,969 ($2.4k), based on a minimum seven-night stay.

This spectacular Grade II-listed manor house in the heart of London was originally designed by 19th-century architect Horace Field. It has been beautifully renovated to feature the very best in bespoke amenities, including a gym, spa, 33-foot (10m) indoor swimming pool and a home theatre. There is also a modern kitchen complete with Miele and Gaggenau appliances. 

Inside, spectacularly preserved period details include a sweeping central staircase, Royal Palace craftsmanship, marble detailing and a lustrous oak-panelled drawing room, all topped off by a gilt cupola.

Plus, with seven en suite bedrooms across 11,080 square feet (1,029 sqm) of space, there’s no shortage of room to spread out. The principal suite also boasts a walk-in dressing room and private terrace.

As far as entertaining goes, the home offers an elegant formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, games room, cinema and walk-in wine room. The house benefits from integrated state-of-the-art audiovisual and lighting systems throughout.

Each space has been refurbished to a state of modern luxury, with highly polished wood and marble panelling as a consistent motif.

Arguably the highlight of the entire property is the roof terrace, which optimises the home’s location in the heart of Westminster with sweeping views out over Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the House of Lords.

The luxurious let is available through Sotheby's International Realty for £21,250 ($25.9k) per week and lets you enjoy all the opulence of a period manor house without having to sacrifice the comforts of modern living.

Boasting a combination of tropical gardens and ocean views, this beautiful holiday home is situated just minutes from the Peregian Beach on Australia’s Sunshine Coast.

The home is also a true architectural gem, cleverly designed to maximise its sea views by means of an elevated second storey, which holds an infinity pool and a spacious deck for dining alfresco.

The home cleverly blurs the line between indoor and outdoor living, with large sliding glass doors which can easily be pushed back to create a vast open floor plan. There are numerous lounge spaces both under an outdoor canopy and slightly deeper within the shelter of the house.

A neutral colour palette helps elevate the beach atmosphere while providing an elegant counterpoint for the striking black accent wall and dark granite countertops in the modern kitchen.

The home includes a host of luxurious amenities, including a state-of-the-art gym and a plush home cinema. Its four bedrooms and four bathrooms are capable of accommodating up to eight people, and all of the bedrooms offer beautiful views of the ocean.

The master suite, pictured here, also has sliding glass doors that open out onto a private terrace for the ultimate romantic retreat.

A rarity for a beach house, the property includes a lush garden, accessible from the back of the house on the ground floor, which is also designed for easy indoor/outdoor living.

Indeed, the entire back of the house is constructed such that it can be opened up to the elements, making the most of the beautiful Sunshine Coast weather.

The beach villa is available to book on Airbnb for AU$5,800 or £2,925 ($3,569) a night, for a minimum of one week.

This incredible villa in Lake Hayes, New Zealand, offers the very best of both architectural innovation and luxury amenities. Known as The Elms, the multi-tiered property is reminiscent of a Frank Lloyd Wright creation in its design, with a distinct mid-century colour palette and combined use of glass and stone. Still, its interiors are the height of modern luxury.

Let’s take a look…

The villa has an open floor plan, with granite tile flooring and a washed grey wood-panelled ceiling. These natural accents are complemented by the neutral décor, which allows the beautiful lake views to serve as the real focal point of the space.

A set of sliding glass doors provides access out onto the patio, which in turn offers multiple spaces for lounging and dining alfresco, as well as a hot tub.

In fact, the property offers outdoor living space across all three of its storeys, with an outside kitchen and formal dining area on the ground floor and private terraces on the top floor.

This truly spectacular open-air living room in the middle comes complete with plush seating and a large fireplace to snuggle around when evenings get chilly.

The home includes four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, which can sleep up to 10 people. The three primary suites offer lake views and king beds, while the fourth bedroom serves as a children’s room, with four bunk beds and space to play.

The property is available to book on Airbnb from NZ$6,632 in the local currency or £3,023 ($3,690) a night (based on a minimum of a three-night stay).

Situated behind secure private gates in one of London’s most desirable neighbourhoods, this sleek pad is the ideal private oasis within the hustle and bustle of a big city. The detached home offers 12,000 square feet (1,115sqm) of space, with a combination of preserved period details and plenty of modern luxury.

A rarity in London, the home also features an additional 8,000 square feet (743 sqm) of outdoor space, including formal lawns, manicured gardens and a swimming pool.

Inside, the home is decorated in keeping with its elegant environment and features high ceilings, hardwood floors and intricate cornicing throughout.

Replete with entertaining space, the ground floor offers a formal sitting room with French doors opening out onto the garden, a secondary reception room with four double fireplaces and a dining room capable of accommodating 12.

There are also two kitchens – a formal one with a discreet dumbwaiter connecting it to the additional chef’s kitchen, a conservatory with both a fireplace and garden views, an after-dinner lounge and a more relaxed family room.

With plenty of space for guests, the home has seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, including two primary suites, each with its own en suite and dressing room for maximum privacy.

However, hiding below this elegant house is a surprising secret – an opulent club room with burnished brass vaulted ceilings, a full bar, dining space for 30, a dance floor, an indoor swimming pool and a spa.

For Gatsby-level partying from the comfort of your own home, this remarkable rental is certainly the place to be. It's available from Sotheby's International Realty for £40,000 ($48,840k) a week.

The picture of Mediterranean paradise, this dreamy villa in Benahavís, Spain, boasts spectacular views of both the sea and the African coast beyond.

The 14-bed mansion includes a glittering pool and plenty of deck, lawn and terrace space for soaking up the Spanish sun. With its sleek, white exterior and enormous windows, the property certainly stands out against the mountainous landscape.

Inside, the home’s main living area features soaring three-storey ceilings, with black window frames standing out starkly against white walls. The airy space is finished with elegant furnishings and rattan accents while offering plenty of room for multiple guests to relax.

Sliding glass doors on either side of the space provide access out onto the surrounding terraces and allow soft breezes to blow through.

The house offers 14 bedrooms and a shocking 21 bathrooms, capable of sleeping upwards of 16 guests. The primary suites are located on the ground floor and feature full walls of sliding glass which open out onto small private patios, providing easy access to the pool and yard.

Other amenities include a home gym and cinema, so you never have to leave the luxurious premises.

However, easily the dreamiest feature of the property is the private spa facility in the basement, which seems custom-designed for a fabulous hen weekend.

With an indoor heated pool, steam room, sauna, cool down room, yoga studio and changing room, the villa offers all the amenities of a five-star resort.

Ready to start relaxing? The property is available on Airbnb for €6,512 or £5,466 ($6,671) a night – for a minimum of five nights.

Erected in the 16th century on a foundation which dates all the way back to the 14th, Schloss Duttenstein has had a turbulent past, with multiple dynasties vying for its ownership.

Today, however, the magnificent castle has been painstakingly renovated into a spectacular abode, perched above its own private 1,236-acre (500ha) wildlife park, and is available to rent on Airbnb.

At the heart of the heritage property is a glass-covered atrium with soaring ceilings. Formerly the palace courtyard, the space is now multifunctional and can easily be adapted into a banquet or concert hall, wedding venue or reception room.

Just off the hall are a spacious modern kitchen and billiards room, while the surrounding galleries provide access to the various staterooms and suites.

The castle’s spectacular staterooms boast an expertly restored collection of 18th-century frescoes and ornate cornicing, which were used as the inspiration for the rest of the castle’s renovation.

One space is currently configured as a dining room with seating for up to 20 guests, while the smaller room is a more relaxed family living area.

With 16 bedrooms and 17 bathrooms, all renovated to the highest standard and boasting beautiful mountain views, the castle is far more akin to a small, private hotel than a residence. It would make the perfect place to host a wedding or conference.

Guests will also have exclusive access to the wildlife park, lake and equestrian facilities during their stay. Rates are €6,850 or $5,750 ($7,017) a night (two-night minimum stay).

Painted a beguiling Barbie Dreamhouse pink, this charming abode in General Pueyrredón, Argentina, comes with vineyards, gardens, horse stables and the obligatory in-ground pool.

While the house itself dates to 1888, it has been renovated to the highest standards, while still maintaining its period charm and character. Let’s take a look inside.

Hardly short on common areas, the manor house includes not one but three kitchens, as well as three dining rooms to match. There is also a family living room, a billiards room, a playroom and a ballroom, should you feel the need to put on your finery at any point during your stay.

Should you over-indulge in your partying, however, there is also a chapel on site where you can confess your sins the following morning!

Truly a relic from the Golden Age of hosting, the manor includes 12 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, with the capacity to host up to 25 people.

Athletic guests will enjoy the tennis court and swimming pool, while those less inclined to sport can relax in the back garden, on one of the sunny terraces or in the shade of the pavilion.

The country retreat is situated within easy reach of the beach and local village, which offer surfing, beachfront clubs and artisanal cuisine. However, with so much period charm at your fingertips, we can’t imagine why you’d want to stray far from this enchanting property.

The Argentinian manor house is available to book on Airbnb, with rates starting at £6,132 ($7,500) a night, based on a minimum stay of three nights.

An architectural showpiece, this unusual property in Corsica is comprised of four separate, box-like buildings, which all converge on a large open plan living and dining space.

However, arguably more distinctive than the property’s cubist profile is its three grassy rooftops, which consist respectively of a football pitch, a synthetic putter practice area and a pétanque court. Intrigued? Let’s take a closer look…

Designed to be open to the elements and merge seamlessly with the deck and pool, the home’s primary living area boasts a spacious floor plan, with multiple spaces for lounging and dining in varying degrees of shelter.

The expansive space is decorated with a unifying, beachy elegance, and is oriented to maximise the views of the Mediterranean below, such that it feels like a spectacularly luxurious beach cabana.

The secondary and tertiary buildings offer slightly more privacy, though still with large walls of glass oriented to take in the ocean views. These comprise the home’s seven bedrooms and seven full bathrooms, including a master suite with its own dressing room and ensuite.

The bedrooms are accessible from the main house by means of an external staircase and pathway through the manicured garden.

In addition to its glittering infinity pool and rooftop game spaces, the home includes a beachfront cabana with a bar, terrace and pergola for the ultimate seaside convenience.

The rental also boasts a host of luxurious amenities, including house staff, cleaning services, grocery delivery and boat rentals (skipper included!).

At €64,000 or £53,780 ($65.6k) a week, this architectural gem is available to rent from Sotheby's International Realty.

A true showstopper, this beachfront villa in Punta Mita, Mexico, is the quintessential tropical retreat. With a free-flowing, indoor/outdoor open floorplan, breathtaking ocean views and a truly spectacular infinity pool, this architectural masterpiece manages to embrace local design while adding its own resort-calibre finishes.

The home’s main living space is effectively a beach pergola, open to the elements on two sides, with ocean views and access to the patio and pool out the front, and a shaded tropical garden in the back.

The living room flows into a large dining area with a circular table, which also features a wall of shuttered doors that can be fully opened to create a sense of dining alfresco.

There is also a chef’s kitchen, with sleek walnut cabinetry, a large central island and stainless-steel appliances. While the kitchen might be some guests’ dream come true, the rental also offers the services of a chef and cook crew to cater your stay, should you not feel like whipping up a feast while relaxing in your own tropical paradise.

The property, which is available to rent on Airbnb for £7,363 ($9k) a night (three-night minimum), includes six bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms, with the capacity to sleep up to 14 guests.

The rooms offer a range of indulgent features, from ensuites with steam showers to private balconies. There is also a gym and a screening room on site, in case you need a break from all that sun and sea air.

This French château-inspired property sprawls across the banks of Canada’s scenic Okanagan Lake and includes eight bedrooms and eight-and-a-half bathrooms, each with a spectacular view of the water.

With five beaches and 44 acres (18ha) of lakeside nature to explore, the home offers the perfect retreat into the Canadian wilderness with all the amenities of a five-star resort.

The home’s interiors also draw inspiration from French country design, with a light colour palette and plush, floral soft furnishings for maximum comfort.

Of course, the true centrepiece of every room is the breathtaking views out of the front-facing windows, which encompass the lake, mountains and surrounding forests, and offer spectacular sunset views.

The home is also designed for easy indoor/outdoor living, with plenty of terraces and patios for flexible entertaining space, many of which offer spacious fireplaces for keeping warm on chilly Canadian nights.

If you need a quick warm-up, you can hop in the sauna, steam room or one of the two hot tubs – perhaps while enjoying a snack whipped up by the professional waitstaff who runs the château’s kitchen.

Other luxurious on-site amenities include a home theatre, gym, rec room, yoga studio, billiards room, library and spa. The pool overlooks the lake and offers a vast range of aquatic activities to keep guests entertained throughout their stay.

Whether as a long-term let or a quick holiday rental, this magnificent property is available on Airbnb for CA$13,467 or £7,664 ($9.4k) a night (with a minimum three-night stay).

While it may look like it belongs on an old Hollywood film set, this elegant estate is located in the coveted summer enclave of Amagansett, New York.

With 200 feet (61m) of frontage on the Atlantic Ocean, the seven-bed, eight-bath home features distinctive 11-foot (3m) walls of glass to make the most of its sea views.

As pristinely white inside as it is out, the home is flooded with light from all directions thanks to its walls of windows and strategically placed skylights.

A sandy soft furnishing colour palette helps increase the sense of airy space while increasing the beachy allure of the home, which has been newly renovated to include a host of luxury features.

The new chef’s kitchen is the perfect place to whip up a meal for any guests who might come to visit, who can then be served in the glamorous dining room – equipped to seat up to 18 and encased in a curving wall of windows.

The bedrooms all offer ocean views, several with sliding glass doors leading out onto private sunning patios.

Other outdoor spaces include several terraces, both covered and uncovered, a spacious sundeck and a heated, ionised-water Gunite swimming pool and spa.

If guests need a break from outdoor recreation, they can kick back in the lavish family or media room, or work up a sweat in the home gym.

Available to rent from Sotheby’s International Realty, the property can be booked for a range of seasonal rates from £328,100 ($400k) per month to £1.8 million ($2.2m) between Memorial Day and Labour Day (MD-LD).

This dramatic chalet in Zermatt, Switzerland, appears almost extruded from the mountainside, with six storeys of breathtaking views out over the Matterhorn.

The mountaintop home is the perfect place to relax after a chilly day of snow sports, complete with soothing hot tubs, crackling fireplaces and five luxurious suites. Plus, if you’re in the mood for a bit of indoor exercise, there’s also a home gym and heated swimming pool.

With glass walls and portions of roof, the chalet is flooded with natural light and lets you feel fully immersed in your snowy surroundings.

Beautiful hardwood floors and exposed beam ceilings add to the rustic, log cabin ambience, while sleek furnishings and ice crystal-inspired chandeliers render the epitome of ‘chalet chic’ interior design throughout the lounge, kitchen and dining areas.

The rental also comes with a veritable fleet of staff, including chefs, cleaners, butlers, drivers and the all-important spa staff. In fact, the property’s entire lower level is dedicated to a combination spa and fitness area. Here, you can alternately take a break or break a sweat while gazing through a set of retractable glass doors, which frame the beautiful mountainscape beyond.

The bedrooms boast equally breathtaking views, as well as plush bedding to snuggle down in after a long day of skiing. The primary suite includes a king-size bed, an ensuite with a standalone soaking tub and walk-in shower, a walk-in closet and its own balcony.

The entire chalet, which is billed as being akin to a private five-star resort, is available to book on Airbnb for 18,000 CHF or £16,068 ($19.7k) a night (for a minimum of seven nights).

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