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Take a look at Airbnb's 14 most wish-listed new homes, including the 3 most wow-worthy, from a glass cabin in Sweden to a sky-high Canadian treehouse

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Take a look at Airbnb's 14 most wish-listed new homes, including the 3 most wow-worthy, from a glass cabin in Sweden to a sky-high Canadian treehouse
Airbnb's list of most wished-for new properties includes this glass tiny home with a hot tub in Vermont.Airbnb

Airbnb recently announced its most wished-for new stays in 2023.

Airbnb recently announced its most wished-for new stays in 2023.
The properties can host romantic getaways, family reunions, or adventures with friends.      Airbnb

A few weeks ago, Airbnb published their users' most wish-listed properties around the world that are new to the home-rental site.

The list includes properties from the United States to Australia. There are one-bedroom cabins in the mountains, five-bedroom villas near the beach, and secluded retreats in the high desert.

The homes vary in size to accommodate romantic getaways, family reunions, or adventures with friends. While all have scenic landscapes and convenient amenities, there are three in particular that particularly impressive that I think would make for a bucket-list vacation.

Here are all of the properties on the list, starting with my favorites: a cabin on an ocean hillside in Nova Scotia, a secluded home in the New Mexican desert, and a glass cabin in a forest in Sweden.

The 4-story climb to this tower suite in Nova Scotia would be worth it for me for views of the ocean and hillside.

The 4-story climb to this tower suite in Nova Scotia would be worth it for me for views of the ocean and hillside.
This stay requires a trek up four flights of stairs.      Airbnb

If you're a fan of tree houses, 360-degree views, and aren't afraid of heights, this Airbnb could be an ideal pick. It's a 30-foot tall cabin perched on a steel structure on an ocean hillside in the fishing village of Broad Cove, Nova Scotia.

This stay requires a trek up four flights of stairs, but I think it's worth it for the impressive views from the cabin. Inside, there's a bedroom with a queen bed, bathroom, full kitchen, and living room with a wood-burning fireplace. Although small, I think the photos of the cabin's wooden interior and lounge-like furniture look cozy.

The home is filled with windows for 360-degree views of the surrounding trees and ocean, and there's also an outdoor wraparound deck with a hot tub for two. According to the listing, the hot tub faces east so guests can soak and watch the sunset and sunrise, which I think is a romantic touch for a nature-filled couples' getaway.

One of my dream stays is this high-desert home in New Mexico that I think is ideal for stargazing.

One of my dream stays is this high-desert home in New Mexico that I think is ideal for stargazing.
The property is on 30 acres of private land in the desert of El Prado, New Mexico.      Airbnb

Sleep beneath the stars in the high desert and feel like you're the only one around for miles at this Airbnb. It's located on 30 acres of private land in the desert of El Prado, New Mexico, with 360-degree views of the mountains and Taos Valley.

The one-bedroom home has a pull-out sofa bed, TV, washer, dryer, and large windows that frame the beautiful views. They also thankfully come with room darkening shades, which is an amenity I appreciate as I need total darkness to sleep.

Outside, there's a private patio overlooking the desert, which I think is nice for stargazing and catching a few sunrises and sunsets with a warm drink. Although it looks remote, the listing says the house is about 10 minutes away from the town of Taos and roughly 30 minutes away from the Taos Ski Valley.

I'd love to spend a week lakeside at this eco-conscious cabin in southern Sweden.

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Guests can pick vegetables and herbs from this Airbnb's indoor greenhouse for their meals.      Airbnb

This two-floor, A-frame glass cabin in Sweden is one of my favorite stays on this list for its amenities and access to outdoorsy activities. It's located in the woods of Brålanda, a small town in southern Sweden, and has views of Lake Vänern, the largest lake in the country and the third largest in Europe.

It's within walking distance of the lake's beach, where visitors can swim and canoe. There are also biking, hiking, and golfing options in the lake region, according to Swedish tourism agency Visit Trollhättan Vänersborg, which I think makes the Airbnb a fun location for adventurous groups.

The home has three bedrooms that can sleep five guests. The interior is made almost entirely out of wood and is decorated with light-toned furniture. The glass walls give guests an unobstructed view of the forest, which I think gives the home a light and airy feeling.

On the home's first floor, there's a greenhouse filled with vegetables and herbs that guests can pick from for their meals, according to the listing. The home also has an outdoor hot tub and dining area with a barbecue grill.

Hidden Haven is a villa overlooking the ocean in a beachy South African suburb.

Hidden Haven is a villa overlooking the ocean in a beachy South African suburb.
The villa is on a hill overlooking the white sands of Hout Bay Beach.      Airbnb

If you're planning a group trip to Cape Town, South Africa, this Airbnb villa is an option with plenty of space. Located about 30 minutes from downtown Cape Town, it's a five-bedroom villa with a modern design that can fit up to 10 guests, according to the listing.

Besides the bedrooms, there are large common spaces like a garden and outdoor pool. Also on the property is an outdoor barbecue grill and a pizza oven, which I think could be convenient amenities for a friend group of foodies or a holiday with a family that loves to cook.

The house is on a hill overlooking the white sands of Hout Bay Beach, a beach in the harbor town of Hout Bay. I think this is a great property for a whole family or a group of friends looking to spend time together in a relaxed suburb with easy ocean access.

This reflective glass home with an indoor pool lets guests blend in with the Californian desert.

This reflective glass home with an indoor pool lets guests blend in with the Californian desert.
The property's exterior is made entirely out of reflective glass that mirrors its natural surroundings.      Airbnb

If you're looking to spend some time with friends in the Californian desert, this modern retreat in Joshua Tree can fit up to eight guests. It's a four-bedroom, single-level property with floor-to-ceiling windows, a fire pit, and an heated indoor swimming pool with views of the mountain and valley.

The home's exterior is made entirely out of reflective glass, and photos show the interior is spacious and decorated with modern furniture. I especially appreciate all of the lounges and chairs next to the indoor pool, which I think look cozy and inviting for multiple guests.

Located on 90 acres of private land, the home has direct walk-on access to the Desert View Conservation area of the Joshua National Tree Park, according to the listing, where visitors can go hiking. I think this Airbnb is a fun choice for a group of friends wanting to explore the desert while also having unique lodgings to return to.

For a trip surrounded by nature and animals, there's a farm stay on a ranch in Utah.

For a trip surrounded by nature and animals, there
Airbnb guests are welcome to meet and feed the animals on this Utah farm.      Airbnb

Animal lovers will love this rustic cabin located on a family-run ranch in the countryside of Kanarraville, Utah. Here, the property's listing says that guests are welcome to interact with cows, goats, alpacas, chickens, dogs, and kittens. As an animal lover, I appreciate this perk and think this farm stay would be an entertaining pick for families with young children.

The home has a master bedroom with a king bed and a loft area with a queen bed that's accessible by a ladder, which could be fun for younger kids. The listing says the living room sofa can also be made into a small bed to fit extra guests.

There's a private backyard patio with a hot tub and fire pit, and views of the Kanarraville Mountains and the Zion National Park from the property. Zion's west entrance is about a 10-minute drive away, which I think is convenient for hikers looking to explore the national park. There's also a garden and orchard where guests are welcome to pick fruits and vegetables for their meals.

This tricked out A-frame cabin in northern California has everything for an active vacation.

This tricked out A-frame cabin in northern California has everything for an active vacation.
The outdoor spaces include a tree house, a tennis court, and a grill.      Airbnb

One of Airbnb's most wish-listed properties is a scenic A-frame cabin in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California. The outdoor common spaces include a tree house, a tennis court, a barbecue grill with an outdoor dining area, and a large hot tub that can fit up to four people, according to the listing.

The five-bedroom home has eight beds and can sleep up to 12 guests. One of the bedrooms comes with two sets of bunk beds, which I think is fun for families with children. The interior of the cabin is rustic but has modern amenities like an indoor electric fireplace, home theater, and a washer and dryer.

For an outing, it's also about a 10-minute drive away from Grass Valley, a former mining town that now has wine tasting and shopping.

Casa Coyotes is a spacious homestead near Joshua Tree National Park in California with perks for families.

Casa Coyotes is a spacious homestead near Joshua Tree National Park in California with perks for families.
The property has an outdoor shower, seasonal lap pool, and hot tub with views of the mountains and desert.      Airbnb

For a luxurious stay in the desert, this Airbnb is a two-bedroom home that's about a five-minute drive from Joshua Tree National Park's west entrance, according to the listing.

Inside, the two-bedroom home is decorated in warm, earthy tones with creamy white walls and natural textures. There's a full kitchen, a soaking tub in one bathroom, and an outdoor grill and fire pit. There's also an outdoor shower, seasonal lap pool, and a hot tub with views of the mountains and desert.

For families, the listing also says the Airbnb's hosts can provide a crib, pack n' play, and kids' toys and utensils upon request. I think this is a thoughtful perk that makes the property a good option for those traveling with young children.

For a quiet vacation in the remote Australian bushland, there's this eco-friendly tiny home.

For a quiet vacation in the remote Australian bushland, there
The home has its own solar system and an indoor composting toilet.      Airbnb

This Tally-Ho tiny home is located in the bushland of southern Australia. According to the listing, the area around the property is home to local animals like kookaburras, blue wrens, and even koalas.

The one-bedroom home can fit up to four guests in a lofted bedroom with a queen bed and a queen sofa bed in the living room. Both rooms have views of the surrounding green fields.

The property has its own solar power system as well as an indoor composting toilet, which the listing says is odor and chemical-free. The home has a washer, dryer, an indoor wood-burning fireplace, and an outdoor patio with a fire pit.

This Airbnb about a 10-minute drive from the coastal town of Port Lincoln, where visitors can find local seafood, go shark cage diving, or visit a farmer's market.

Unplug in this quaint cabin with a pool table in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains.

Unplug in this quaint cabin with a pool table in Tennessee
Although rustic in nature, this Tennessee cabin is furnished with modern amenities.      Airbnb

For a quiet escape in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, this two-floor, one-bedroom log cabin has vaulted ceilings, an indoor gas fireplace, and a scenic patio with a hot tub.

The top level has the living room, kitchen area, and an outdoor patio with a dining area. A spiral staircase leads downstairs to the bedroom with a king-sized bed, a laundry room, and a game room with pool table.

Because there's no separation between the bedroom and staircase, I think this property could be used for a romantic couples getaway. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is seven miles away, making this property also a convenient home base for hikers.

Highlands Hideaway is a large, family-friendly cabin in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains.

Highlands Hideaway is a large, family-friendly cabin in Georgia
This four-bedroom cabin can sleep up to 10 guests.      Airbnb

This three-story cabin in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains stands out for its tiered patios that frame impressive views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.The four-bedroom home has high ceilings, full kitchen, an indoor gas fireplace, and a game room with a pool table, Pac-Man, and air hockey table.

Each floor has an outdoor deck but the bottom floor deck stands out the most to me with a hot tub, grill, couches, lounge chairs, dining table, fire pit, and outdoor games like corn hole.

The cabin is close to a number of hiking and walking trails and is located about 20 minutes by car from downtown Blue Ridge, where there are craft breweries, wineries, galleries, and shopping options, according to the listing.

For a romantic stop immersed in nature, there's a tiny house with a hot tub in the mountains of Vermont.

For a romantic stop immersed in nature, there
This tiny home is made almost entirely out of mirrored walls.      Airbnb

I imagine many couples are the Airbnb users to wish list this romantic, 200-square-foot tiny glass house in Vermont's Green Mountains. The intimate one-bedroom home is made almost entirely out of mirrored walls, which I think makes the small space look bigger, and has a view of the mountains from every direction.

Unique amenities like heated floors and a rain shower add a touch of luxury, and outdoor space have views of Sugarbush Mountain and Blueberry Lake, and include a patio, fire pit, barbecue grill, and a hot tub that can fit two.

The Roxbury State Forest is located behind the property and has miles of hiking and walking trails, according to the listing.

Travel back to medieval France with a rustic stay in an ancient mill.

Travel back to medieval France with a rustic stay in an ancient mill.
This two-bedroom home comes with its own private pond and veranda.      Airbnb

This Airbnb may give visitors the feeling of traveling back in time with an overnight stay in a 13th-century mill in the Occitanie region in southern France. The two-bedroom home has been refurbished, but retains much of its rustic charm with a private pond and veranda.

The home's ceilings have wooden rafters, stone walls, and a mix of Moroccan, French, and Indian furniture repurposed from previous homes or purchased during the owners' travels abroad. Warm up in winter next to the fireplace with logs supplied by the host. According to the listing, the logs come from the hosts' private trees that have grown too large or are diseased. There's also an outdoor fire pit, barbecue grill, and seasonal pool.

The home is located 10 minutes away from the town of St. Antonin-Noble-Val, a medieval-era town dating to the 8th century with local markets and historic architecture.

This A-frame cabin in southern Brazil is a remote and pet-friendly stay.

This A-frame cabin in southern Brazil is a remote and pet-friendly stay.
This pet-friendly cabin is in Brazil's Flores da Cunha region.      Airbnb

I think this A-frame cabin in the remote forest of Flores da Cunha in Southern Brazil is a cool stay for couples looking to spend some time alone in nature.

Inside, the home has a fireplace, lofted bedroom, and a two-person hot tub with a window view of the forest. It's decorated minimally, and the kitchen has a microwave, gas plate, and a fridge. As a bonus, the property is pet-friendly.

While the home is tucked away in a private location, the center of Flores da Cunha, a city known for its wineries and vineyards, is only about 20 minutes away.

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