If 2025 proved anything, it’s that travelers were craving space. Islands dominated our most-read Airbnb coverage this year, with The 25 Dreamiest Island Airbnbs in the US emerging as our single most popular Airbnb article.

Beyond island stays, a few themes rose to the top again and again. Disney-area homes, golf-focused retreats, properties with over-the-top waterslides, and affordable Italian getaways all ranked among our most-clicked Airbnb stories of the year.

If you’re planning your 2026 vacation, start with the stays our readers loved most.

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