There’s a reason why five-star hotels are the gold standard—turn-down service, high-thread-count sheets, the kind of lighting that makes you look airbrushed. But what if you could have all that without the crowded lobbies, overpriced room service and the general feeling that you’re just one of a hundred guests ordering the same $22 cocktail? Enter: These next-level Airbnbs, which deliver the luxury experience, plus all the perks of a private home. Think: space to actually spread out, design details that feel personal, and sometimes, a private chef who makes sure you never have to lift a finger (see: this villa in Tulum).

Whether it’s a Nancy Meyers-inspired cottage in upstate New York, a Parisian pied-à-terre with Aesop bath products or a Bali villa with a three-story infinity pool, these stays don’t just match high-end hotels—they outdo them. So below, 10 of the best Airbnbs that deliver a five-star experience, minus the stuffy check-in desk.

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