Remember when booking the presidential suite was as good as it got? Now, thanks to Airbnb and some adventurous celebrities who are willing to forgo room service and a concierge, vacationing like the stars has never been easier. (Note: "Easier" is not synonymous with "cheaper" — you may still need to splash out your life savings to afford the experience.)
But oh, what an experience it will be. Swim in an infinity pool like Gwyneth Paltrow in Mexico. Be on top of the world like Beyoncé and Justin Bieber in San Francisco. Make the most of Malibu like Selena Gomez. Why settle for free Wi-Fi and a king-size bed when you can indulge in private gyms, outdoor dining rooms, orchards, and Egyptian cotton linens?
Read on to see seven real Airbnbs that these mega-stars have stayed in — and then book one for yourself.
Karlie Kloss, Beverly Hills, CA
The model recently flew to L.A. to shoot her new talk show. Airbnb generously offered to let her crash at a gorgeous, £8 million Beverly Hills mansion free of charge. That's pretty nice, since you'd normally have to pay £1,350 a night to stay there. The home has five bedrooms and six baths and is in a prime location just north of the Sunset Strip.
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The pool and patio area come complete with a grill and wet bar, perfect for Kloss to throw parties with her famous squad.
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This is just one of two modern living rooms the home has to offer.
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Kloss gave a shout-out to Airbnb on Instagram, thanking it for the complimentary stay. She said in the video, "I live out of a suitcase most of the time, so it's really nice to have a real house."
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Gwyneth Paltrow, Punta Mita, Mexico
Earlier this year, the actress and her family spent MLK weekend making the most of this luxurious Mexican villa. The six-bedroom space skirting the Pacific Ocean doesn't come cheap; it's currently priced at £8,000 per night.
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Paltrow's pad came with two infinity pools, not to mention close proximity to the sea.
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Al fresco dining for 12, with meals prepared by a personal chef? Don't mind if we do.
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The home also comes with a yoga fitness room, a stone-crafted tub, and a beachfront terrace.
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Queen Bey prepped for her epic performance at this year's Super Bowl from the comfort of this sprawling hilltop estate, about 30 miles outside San Francisco. And Justin Bieber followed her lead, also staying at the home in March. Listed for £8,000 a night, the net zero energy home boasts incredible views and a vanishing-edge pool.
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Both Bieber and Bey Instagrammed shots of themselves enjoying the pool and stunning views. The rooftop garden and outdoor fire pit aren't too shabby, either.
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The five-bedroom pad includes an orchard, game room, fitness centre, and a sleek design incorporating glass walls throughout.
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Wake up to fresh eggs courtesy of chickens housed on the property.
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Sick of that same old hotel? Make like this pop star and book a stay at Malibu's M Beach. Gomez enjoyed the vacation property's private beach and other luxe amenities on a recent spring getaway. You can, too, if you're willing to fork over £2,815 a night.
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The master suite boasts a private deck with views of the ocean and organic Egyptian cotton linens. Pure bliss.
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The new oceanfront deck comes with sun beds, a fire pit, and high-tech speakers. According to the house rules, however, no wild parties and DJ sets are allowed.
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The home's airy, open-plan kitchen is outfitted with name-brand cutlery, a juicer, and espresso machine.
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Joe Jonas, Rancho Mirage, CA
If you don't feel like camping out for next year's Coachella (hey, we like to plan ahead), consider this £6,150-a-night property, once owned by Bing Crosby. Jonas and his DNCE band members spent Coachella '16 here, and didn't drop a dime: Airbnb footed the bill.
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Calling all Golden Girls fans! The 7,000-square-foot space in Thunderbird Heights comes with a lanai, not to mention a home cinema, fire pit, and a pool table that doubles as a ping-pong table.
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The home also includes a wet bar, putting green, and an outdoor barbecue kitchen island.
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Beat the heat in the pebble-tech pool, or relax under the stars in the outdoor Jacuzzi. Bing Crosby certainly knew how to live.
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Emma Stone, Honolulu, HI
According to Harper's Bazaar, the Aloha star has vacationed in style at Diamond Head Villa, a four-bedroom home with views of the Gold Coast. Priced at £3,500 a night, the villa boasts a home cinema, a heated pool and spa, and SMART home technology.
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If you tire of the home's immaculate heated pool, you're just steps away from the sea, as the gorgeous property is right on the beach.
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Make yourself at home thanks to comfy furniture, flat-screen TVs, and a Koa wood dining table that seats 12.
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Guests are free to utilise the gourmet kitchen, but it's also possible to bring in a private chef.
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When you're engaged to a billionaire (in this case, Australian businessman James Packer), only one vacation destination will do: Malibu's so-called Billionaire's Beach. Carey stayed at this four-bedroom, four-bathroom beachfront villa (priced at £8,000 a night) last year.
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Despite its perch on the Pacific, the house's decorating theme skews Mediterranean.
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Multiple fireplaces, an indoor-outdoor spa Jacuzzi, and a steam room in the master bathroom guarantee you'll be warm and cosy.
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The private master suite has stunning views of the beach, plus a sitting room and office area.
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Nina Dobrev, Coal Valley, UT
The Vampire Diaries star knows how to super-size a ski holiday. She and her family reportedly rented this Equinox Deer Valley property outside Park City for the holidays last December. You can recreate the experience for £4,560 per night.
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In addition to offering incredible views of the mountains, the slope-side space features a home cinema, gourmet kitchen, wet bar, hot tub, and spa in the master bathroom suite.
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Wooden details and exposed beams bring nature inside.
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Pretty breathtaking, right? The seven-bedroom mountaintop property occupies 8,000 square feet, so you'll have plenty of room to spread out.
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