Everyone’s Favorite Airbnbs of 2025: US Island Escapes

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.

Our Most Popular Airbnb Destinations of 2025

Our Most Clicked Airbnbs of 2025

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