Pictures: TripAdvisor announces its top holiday rentals

Pictures: TripAdvisor announces its top holiday rentals

TripAdvisor has announced the winners of its Travellers’ Choice Awards for rental homes and boy are they something.

Please excuse us while we spend the rest of our Friday drooling over these lush abodes.

That is, until it’s time to go to the pub.

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The awards recognise 30 of the best holiday homes across the globe, ranging from a lodge near Kruger National Park to a cosy apartment in Rome, and a luxe private villa in Greece.

The winning homes have traveller-loved amenities including private pools, hot tubs, breathtaking views, game rooms and more, and highlight why rentals’ popularity continues to grow among travellers.

Travellers’ Choice awards are based on traveller ratings and reviews, as well as owner behaviours during the booking process, like response times and booking acceptance rates.

The winner in the affordable category was the Cozy Designer Minerva Apartment, located in downtown Rome, with rates starting as low as AUD $87 per night.

Cozy Designer Minerva Apartment (Italy) 5

In the mid-range category, an oceanfront condo in Kauai, Hawaii with beautiful views and easy access to the beach and pool, topped the list for traveller favourite.

Kauai Kapaa 345 Oceanfront Condo (USA) 2

A Costa Rican beach rental ranked first on the luxury list, with a private pool, outdoor shower, and concierge services all included in your stay.

Awarded Luxury Beach Villa (Costa Rica) 2

Because we love tormenting ourselves by looking at beautiful things we’ll never be able to afford, here’s the top 10 luxe rentals.

If you want to see the full list, including the affordable and mid-range categories, you can check them out here.

1. Awarded Luxury Beach Villa – Pinilla, Costa Rica
4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, sleeps 12

Awarded Luxury Beach Villa (Costa Rica) 1
2. St. Michael’s – Kent, England
5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, sleeps 21
St Michaels (UK) 2
3. Villa La Ruga – Lake Como, Italy
5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, sleeps 8
Villa La Ruga (Italy) 1
4. The Kids will Totally Adore their Theme Rooms!  – Orlando, Florida
5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, sleeps 12
The Kids will Totally Adore their Theme Rooms! (USA) 2
5. Casa Cielo Volcano View Retreat – Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 8
Casa Cielo Volcano View Retreat (Costa Rica) 4
6. Palazzo Di P – Zakynthos, Greece
5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, sleeps 10
Palazzo Di P (Greece) 5
7. Trenanthia Cottage – Gravenhurst, Canada
5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, sleeps 12
Trenanthia Cottage (Canada) 1
8. Little Upton Threshing Barn – Somerset, England
6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, sleeps 13
Little Upton Threshing Barn (UK) 6
9. VillaCasa 7 – Marbella – Costa del Sol, Spain
7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, sleeps 23
VillaCasa-7 (Spain) 12
10. Snowdon House in Snowdonia – North Wales, England
5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Sleeps 12
Snowdon House (UK) 2

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