Break-time alert!
If you're staring at your computer screen trying to remember why you ever applied for this job then take a time out and do a travelling daydream.
Each month, we bring you the best of the best that Airbnb has to offer in order to give you two things. One: the chance to nosy inside other people's houses (who doesn't love to do that) and two: the opportunity to fantasise for five minutes about just what you're going to do next time you book yourself a much-needed holiday.
Here we go.
The Balian Treehouse in Pantai Balian, Bali
How adorable is this place? Located just three minutes from the beach (as if you're going to want to leave), this treehouse on stilts looks more like the Balinese version of a Hobbit house than a holiday home.
In the garden at the bottom of the rocky stairs there's a pool which lights up at night (handy if you've had a few cocktails) and the treehouse itself has a rustic, fun interior which Laurence Llewellyn Bowen circa Changing Rooms would be proud to claim as his own.
There's a terrace with a hammock, and another terrace downstairs if you feel the need to mix up your sunbathing. There's also a rain shower, fruit you can pick in the garden, surfboards and daily cleaning from owner Made and his wife Lluh.
Reviews are top notch. Brandilynn from Virginia in the US said, "This place is awesome!!!! Made is phenomenal! He made sure we had everything we needed."
To book the treehouse from £71, click here.
Kranhaus on the Riverside, Berlin
This iconic apartment just to the southeast of Berlin is half about the views across the river, and half about the fun interior design.
There's a revolving couch (really), an indoor swing, circular Hobbit-like doors, a crane on the roof (hence 'kranhaus" or "crane house"), gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows and fun, quirky furniture. Even better, Kranhaus sleeps 10 people so it actually works out at pretty reasonably priced (just over £50 each) when it comes to things like (well-behaved) hen dos or group holidays.
Reviews are across-the-board positive. Caroline from London says, "This apartment is amazing. Great for big groups. The revolving sofa was quite the talking point. Beautiful views."
To book Kranhaus from £518 a night click here.
Off-The-Grid House in Pioneertown, California
THE place to do your digital detox if you've been thinking about ditching your phone for a week. Located in the desert to the east of Los Angeles, this "IT House" is powered by solar panels, strives not to disturb the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape and, most importantly, comes without a TV or wi-fi.
Fear not, though, fellow millennials; the off-grid house might be devoid of internet but it does offer other hipster essentials like fresh daily juice deliveries from Joshua Tree and is kitted out with Casper mattresses and pillows.
Phoebe from London fell in love with the place. "If you take the time to watch the landscape around you, it starts to come to life with desert animals; we even saw a coyote walk past the house at dawn. Watching the morning sun come round the rocks from bed was an experience we'll never forget."
To book Off-Grid itHouse from £312 a night, click here.
Private Island next to Key West, USA
You can get yourself a whole damn island. No, really, a whole island for £160 a night – providing you split the cost with your seven nearest and dearest friends.
The island, located on the Summerland Key, one of the stretches of land that reach out from Florida's southernmost tip, fits eight people, has a pool (in case the surrounding balmy waters of the Gulf of Mexico aren't enough for you), two treehouse-esque houses with decks and terraces for all your sunbathing needs, a garden, rainforest and private jetty for you to launch your boat from. You've got a boat... right?
The island is a new addition to Airbnb so there's only one review, which comes from Anna in Finland, who says that "We loved the privacy of Melody Key and its lizards, crabs and other animals." She also points out that the owner "makes sure you don't get trapped on the island," which is always a plus.
To book the private island from £1,281 a night, click here.
The Enchanted Cave in the Blue Mountains in Australia
Oooh, it's not cheap but by gum, look at that view. Just outside Sydney, the Blue Mountains are famous for being spectacularly picturesque and staying in this cave is no doubt the best way to experience them.
Owner Lionel is a man of few words but what he does say is poignant. "Close the door. The view. The spa. I am caveman." Sure thing, Lionel.
The cave sleeps two people and there's a river to swim in nearby. Even better, it's a bloody long way from civilisation – there's a bus that goes from nearby Richmond once a day.
Reviews show a bunch of very impressed travellers: Samuel from Hong Kong said, "All I can say is do this!!! Save up for that special event with your partner in crime and make a memory that will both remember forever."
To book the cave from £689, click here.
Villa Lola, Akureyri, Iceland
This seemingly remote modernist house in northern Iceland is blessed with a view to lose your mind over.
Despite feeling completely isolated, though, the nearest big town is only 10 minutes away, which is somewhat reassuring when the sun goes down and things get very dark indeed. Although, if you're there in winter, host Petur reckons you can see the Aurora Borealis at night!
Inside, the flat is minimalist and outside there's all sorts of excellent nature activities to take advantage of.
Reviews are super positive. Taylor from Connecticut says, "Try and visualise the loveliest place to spend a week: you want a place with views of the fjord and access to the wilds of Iceland, but close enough to the city that you don't feel shut out and completely secluded... yet you don't want a lot of noise and you want to feel completely safe. That is exactly what you'll get from this lovely studio."
To book Villa Lola from £113 a night, click here.
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