World’s most popular holiday homes include glass cube deep in a forest canyon

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The glass cube holiday home (Image: @sigaafabi)
The glass cube holiday home (Image: @sigaafabi)

A beautiful granary in the heart of the English countryside and a cabin built in a bamboo forest are among the most Instagrammed holiday homes this month.

If you are looking for some holiday inspiration or fancy dreaming about somewhere quiet and beautiful, then you could do worst than this list of ten holiday lets.

One is little more than a glass cube slap-bang in the middle of a 27-hectare forest in a canyon, while another is teetering impressively on the top of a crumbly cliff.

Once you've sifted through the beautiful properties, check-out our run down of the most secret and hidden hotels in the world for some more inspiration.

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World’s most popular holiday homes include glass cube deep in a forest canyonKick back with the cat and enjoy the views (@hector_ceballos)

Casa de Sanchez; San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic

This mountain getaway may be stripped down and quite basic on the inside, but it's what on the outside that really counts.

It is the perfect escape from the Dominican heat and it’s the ideal perch to curl up in and enjoy breathtaking sunsets from the many windows which run alongside its side, offering almost panoramic views.

One happy reviewer wrote: "Great for those one that are looking for peace and beautiful view. I have been there more than once, and every time is amazing."

A night's stay in this one bed home in April costs just £65.

The Granary; Rotherfield, Essex

The Granary is a delightful one-bedroomed cottage in the heart of the picturesque Coes Estate.

Nestled in a quiet valley in an area of outstanding natural beauty, Coes is a 500-year-old, 50-acre farm with vineyard planted in Spring 2021.

It also has a lovely pond in the garden.

This one bed Airbnb is available for £162 a night in April.

World’s most popular holiday homes include glass cube deep in a forest canyonThe holiday home is more than 500 years old (@slappywag)

The Step; Montgomery, New York, US

This place is the perfect way to reconnect with nature and leave everything else behind.

Located in the Hudson Valley, The Step is a little piece of paradise built on 78 acre's of operating farm land just a stone’s throw from the picturesque town of Montgomery.

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There's also a very good chance you'll get to rub shoulders with the goats, rabbits and cows which live on the plot.

The Airbnb is available for £136 a night in April.

World’s most popular holiday homes include glass cube deep in a forest canyonLeave everything behind at The Step (@thestep_ny)

Cliff House; Monterey, California, US

Enjoy sweeping ocean views from nearly every room of the Cliff House on the rugged Big Sur coast.

Located on iconic Highway 1, the 4-bedroomed house is quiet and private, yet only a 15-minute drive to Big Sur, where you can hit up some of the most famous surfing spots in the world.

The property is probably best suited to thrill seekers, given its position on the edge of a cliff with "limited fencing".

The four bedroom home is available for £1,149 a night in April.

World’s most popular holiday homes include glass cube deep in a forest canyonThe house sits at the top of a crumbling cliff (@josefine.fab)

Apart ment with great view; Río Negro, Argentina

Perfect for a small family with a taste for adventure, this 2-bedroom Patagonian apartment offers unparalleled views of the forested hillside of Cerro Otto.

Once you've tired yourself out walking the nearby mountains and dipping in the lakes, you can cuddle up on a sheepskin-lined chair and enjoy the modern cosiness of the place.

The two-bedroom Airbnb is available to rent for £127 a night in April.

World’s most popular holiday homes include glass cube deep in a forest canyonThe view is pretty good (@hector_ceballos)

Villa Pairidaeza; Kalkan, Antalya, Turkey

Situated a short drive from the Blue Flag beach of Kalkan on the Mediterranean, Villa Pairidaeza offers uninterrupted sea and island views from the property, its terraces and rooms.

Once you've made it here, there's really no reason to leave.

The villa is surrounded by lush private gardens and has a lovely swimming pool which overlooks the ocean.

This three bedroom home is available for £264 a night in April.

World’s most popular holiday homes include glass cube deep in a forest canyonA great place to stay with friends and not leave (@villapairidaeza)

Boutique Studio; Ghent, Belgium

According to one guest this tastefully decorated Ghent apartment is situated right above ‘the best café in town, where coffee is included and the breakfast is outstanding”.

The apartment may be quite simple, but it is light, recently renovated, and has wooden floors and high ceilings.

Bicycle storage is available on the ground floor so you can easily make the most of the city.

This one bedroom home is available for £62 a night in April.

World’s most popular holiday homes include glass cube deep in a forest canyonThe apartment is simple but convenient (@stephaneats.htx)

Your Home in Paradise; Benalauria, Malaga, Spain

This gorgeous 100-year-old home still retains the essence of a traditional village house and has some amazing views.

It is a cosy cottage made of stone, lime and wood, with a fireplace in the living room and a roof terrace leading off from the bedroom.

This one bedroom Airbnb is available for £49 a night in June, the next time it is available.

World’s most popular holiday homes include glass cube deep in a forest canyonThe roof terrace leads out from the bedroom (@raquelsouza.co)

Nature’s Paradise; Chenggong, Taiwan

Set in a bamboo forest, this cabin was built from scratch using natural materials by its nature-loving Host Nancy and her family.

It has a working hearth, a transparent bathroom, and a door which opens out onto a green bamboo forest and blue sea.

"Open your eyes with the beaming sun waking up your soul," the owners suggest.

This Airbnb is available in April for £94 a night.

World’s most popular holiday homes include glass cube deep in a forest canyonNature's Resident is set in a bamboo forest (@lily_____1201)

Glass hut in the forest; Santa Catarina, Brazil

Located in the Vale das Furnas, a 27-hectare forest in a canyon, this simple, beautiful and affordable cabin is designed with total immersion in nature in mind.

The two-bed home is yours in its entirety and offers guests the chance to calmly immerse themselves in the woods and underneath a blanket of stars at night.

"An incredible place to reflect, create and immerse yourself in nature in a light and harmonious way," the owners say.

The Airbnb is available for £78 a night in April.

The list is based on data measuring the most liked posts on the Airbnb Instagram account featuring listings from images taken by users and posted between January to December of 2022.

Milo Boyd

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