50 One-of-a-Kind Airbnbs From Around the World

Would you believe that the most-reserved listing on Airbnb has a self-contained composting toilet? Ten minutes from civilization in Aptos, in the hills above Santa Cruz, this sweet little cabin is quintessential northern California.

The secluded treehouse in Atlanta, comprised of three separate rooms, is Airbnb's No. 1 most wish-listed property in the world—and it's not hard to see why.

Another gem in Atlanta, this modern glass tree house in the Grant Park neighborhood is architect-designed and -built.

The Hobbit Hut, with its grass roof and earthen walls, sits hidden away on the grounds of the Isis Oasis Sanctuary, a hippie haven for exotic cats, birds, insects and reptiles in the Sonoma wine region.

The "kind of blue" 1959 Airstream is actually part of a compound of well-appointed vintage-modern Airstreams and vintage trailers parked around a central communal space, shared outdoor shower, kitchen and hot tub, in the middle of the Mojave Desert.

There's a treehouse on the slopes of the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii—and yes, you can stay there. (The listing will be available again at the end of September 2018.)

There's the Malibu of surf breaks and celebrities, and then there's the Malibu of certified organic farms in the Santa Monica Mountains. This rustic-modern yurt is situated in the latter, but still just two miles from the beach.

In quintessential Marfa style, this original 1930 Texaco station has been reimagined as a loft-like industrial apartment, complete with modern art gallery.

The "love nest" is a kitschy, Western-era private room at the Genuine Draft Horse Ranch in Morongo Valley, 20 minutes across the desert from Palm Springs.

It's a steep hike to the hobbit hole, but once you reach the circular green door, you might never want to leave. The cozy abode, built right into the hillside, looks out over the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

Fans of author John Steinbeck can now stay in his Pacific Grove writer's studio, where, in the 1940s, he wrote "The Sea of Cortez_."_

Not your typical stay for Phoenix—or anywhere else, for that matter. Situated a bit outside the city center, in a somewhat gritty neighborhood, this truly unique guest room allows you to sleep beneath a graffiti-laden 1964 Piper PA-28 Cherokee airplane and enjoy the al fresco vibe of an outdoor shower and bath.

Mirrors, mirrors everywhere—that's the overall theme of this unique home outside of Pittsburgh, where you can rent the guest room and have access to the kitchen, studio and grounds.

Step back in time when you fall asleep in this fully restored 1920s sheep wagon on a 30,000-acre farm in Wyoming.

This off-the-grid Earthship catches its own rain water, generates its own electricity and stays at a steady 72ºF year-round without the use of any fuel or electricity. There's even a YouTube video that explains how it all works.

Out in Big Bend National Park, one of the few places in the world under a dark sky ordinance, this off-grid adobe dome is the perfect place to watch the stars. There's Wi-Fi, but you'll have to take $2 coin showers in town.

This charming cottage was once the summer studio of sculptor Henry Hudson Kitson. It sits on the Santarella Estate, in Western Massachusetts. The conical ceilings are 35 feet high.

An entire 10-room hotel comprised of French-made bubbles in Baja California's up-and-coming wine region, the Valle de Guadalupe? Si.

Casa Caracol is better known as the Seashell House, for obvious reasons. It's like living in a giant seashell on the Isla Mujeres.

The owners of Bird Island—yes, your own island—call it a "self-catering Robinson Crusoe type of adventure." It's six miles from the mainland, inside its own atoll.

The impeccably built wooden house known as The Rancho at Cielo Vanilla was originally built over a lake.

The wild, colorful, glass and bottle construction of Cabana Floripa has been 20 years in the making. The artist and owner, Jaime, lives in an adjacent condo.

A true bed-and-breakfast experience on New Zealand's south island, in a fairytale setting.

An extraordinary, luxury treehouse with sweeping views of Australia's Blue Mountains.

From the outside, this magical, forest-and-heaven-themed apartment looks like any other high-rise in Melbourne.

This traditional Sumatran Karo house is 60 years old—and it's been reimagined for the surf-and-yoga crowd.

This gorgeous all-bamboo house on a rice paddy gives guests a rustic taste of Balinese village life.

Stay in one of the BioArchitectural domes at NewEarth Haven, just outside of Ubud. The nearby Akasha restaurant provides a plant-based menu, as well as DJs on the weekend.

This renovated double-decker bus is tucked away from central Nairobi.

Giraffe, zebras, gnus and wildebeests all take the stage at this two-bedroom stone, wood and canvas safari tent on a small game reserve.

Built in 1874, this beautifully appointed three-bedroom windmill is a 20-minute train ride to Amsterdam —yet a world away.

All the comforts of a modern Airstream, plus a private deck and dunk pool, just walking distance from a rustic Spanish village.

Somehow, the English countryside is even more quaint from the vantage point of the lovely Old Smock Windmill in rural Kent. The welcome basket even includes fresh eggs from the owner's farm.

If you've ever wanted to stay in a 19th-century Irish castle, here is your chance. The sprawling seven-bedroom estate also includes ruins, dungeons, rolling fields and a river.

Don't miss your opportunity to stay in the Inkijkmuseum, a "micro museum" in the Dutch city of Eindhoven.

This petite, romantic geodesic dome is one of a dozen different listings at Los Baños de la Luz, near Facinas, in the hills of Andalusia.

Casa Barthel is a truly unique way to experience Florence—from an architecturally inspired glass and steel treehouse in the courtyard of a Tuscan estate.

You must climb nets to get into your sleeping pod—one of five on the sprawling, forested property, one hour outside of Paris, which also features central cabins with bathrooms, a greenhouse, pool and gardens.

Built in the 1400s, this castle, 25 minutes outside of Galway, has been lovingly restored over the last 20 years. The owner is quick to emphasize its quirks and eccentricities—even its dust and cobwebs—but those are minor detractions from the unique thrill of staying in the master bedroom of a medieval castle.

This quaint Spanish cave, in an ancient neighborhood outside of Granada, has views of the famed Alhambra and a lush garden from which to enjoy it.

An authentic Mongolian yurt, outfitted with Mongolian furniture and accessories, in the middle of rolling apple orchards outside of Hamburg.

Stay in one of Santorini's iconic white windmills.

The bow of this pristine yacht, anchored in the Port of Andraxt in Mallorca, isn't even the best part.

This charming, refurbished gypsy wagon overlooks a vineyard in the medieval village of Mont-Saint-Jean.

This is cave-dwelling on a whole new level. Chez Hélène, in the center of the Loire Valley, is appointed in gorgeous period furniture and accessories.

This sleek, eco-friendly container home is made special with modern amenities, a private deck and dunk pool.

Yes, it's a real igloo. And yes, there are extra-warm sleeping bags inside of it.

Enjoy all the angles in one of the iconic cube houses in the center of Rotterdam.

Come for the view of Lake Trasimeno, stay for the one-of-a-kind experience of sleeping in a medieval tower on an ancient battleground.

Your own private Norwegian island—boat included.