Founded in August of 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, Airbnb is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world — online or from a mobile phone or tablet.

This Three-Story Home in the Catskills Is Modeled After a Watchtower
Dwell held a contest to find the next must-visit listing on Airbnb, and this is it—introducing the Hudson Lookout.
Do You Have the Next Amazing Airbnb Listing? Enter Our Contest Now
Announcing the Undiscovered Airbnb contest: Dwell is looking the world over for the next great stay.
9 Tiny Homes on Airbnb for When You Need a Little Getaway
From a redwood retreat to a revamped 1950s Airstream, these tiny homes offer a quiet escape.
9 Beachy Retreats You Can Rent on Airbnb Right Now
With summer well underway, it’s time to hit the coast and dip those toes in the sand.
Everything You Need to Know About Becoming an Airbnb Host
Ready to share your home with the world and earn extra income? Get started today with our guide to the basics of becoming an...
Here’s Your Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance to Spend a Night in the Louvre
On April 30, the lucky winner of an Airbnb contest and their guest will spend the night with Mona Lisa in the world-famous Musée...
9 Breathtaking Tree Houses You Can Rent on Airbnb This Summer
Tree houses are typically the stuff of imaginary kingdoms, fantasy novels, or our childhood memories.
A Passion for Design Guides the Creation of a Nordic-Inspired Home
When Shevi Loewinger first left Tel Aviv for San Francisco seven years ago, she landed in the Bay Area with the eager...
15 Modern Summer Rentals
Plan your summer getaways with our picks for Airbnb rentals with great design.
Look Out for This Industrial Italian Pied-à-Terre on Airbnb
Minimal space meets maximum durability in a beautifully sparse Turin apartment.
Airbnb Comes Home Preview
One of the most exciting companies to enter the domestic sphere in the last five years is Airbnb.
A Modern Los Angeles Airbnb Inspired by Hosting
This welcoming Airbnb in the Hollywood Hills is designed around entertaining, but defined by its guests.
An Austin Airbnb Is a Blissful Getaway
At their spacious Airbnb in Austin, Paul and Jessica D’Arcy demonstrate how modern hospitality can be intimate at any scale.
Meet the Hosts Behind a Stylish San Francisco Airbnb
Through Airbnb, Lara and Ethan have shared their airy flat in San Francisco with guests from around the world.
Airbnb Picks
We covered our favorite beach spots in our June 2011 issue, but as you well know, summer marches on. And plenty of us (especially...