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Airbnb Luxe Explained [Airbnb’s Luxury Listings]
Airbnb Luxe Explained
Airbnb provides a wide range of lodging options.
One of its categories of lodging properties is called Airbnb Luxe. The Luxe program allows guests to book luxury stays and create their own personalized experience - a concept Airbnb calls “bespoke travel”.
In this guide, we’ll cover what you should know about Airbnb Luxe.
After explaining what exactly the Luxe program is, I’ll cover three main benefits to booking a Luxe listing, show you how to find and book one, then compare the differences between “regular” Airbnb listings, Plus listings and Luxe listings.
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What Is Airbnb Luxe?
Luxe listings are Airbnb’s most luxurious rentals.
Properties in the Luxe program include penthouses, manors, entire islands and more. They range from a few hundred dollars per night to tens of thousands. In 2017, Airbnb bought Luxury Retreats International. After spending two years integrating Luxury Retreats’ properties under its umbrella, Airbnb unveiled its “Luxe” program in 2019 - as part of its overall aim to offer the widest variety of lodging options online.
Users who book a Luxe listing may add amenities to their trip (like airport pick-up, a fully-stocked kitchen upon arrival and even a private butler). Some features are included in the nightly rate, while others can be added for a fee (depending on the listing). Perhaps the best perk of booking a Plus listing is that you’ll receive your own “trip designer”, who serves as the personal advisor/concierge for your trip - accessible 24/7, from the time you book until the time you check out.
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The Benefits Of Airbnb Luxe
Considering the high price point, Luxe listings clearly aren’t ideal for all travelers. So whether you’re new to Airbnb or have only booked non-Luxe listings in the past, here are three benefits of booking a Luxe listing compared to booking a “regular” Airbnb listing:
Benefit #1: You’ll Save Time And Worry
While Airbnb is generally safe to use, new users will still be susceptible to booking lower quality places (which could lead to a poor experience) if they don’t know how to spot quality listings and trustworthy hosts. But you don’t need to worry about this with Luxe listings, as Airbnb vets all stays and hosts prior to giving “Luxe approval”.
Benefit #2: Customizable Experience
Luxe bookings are customizable. For example, when renting a beachfront house with a large section of sand on the property, you can request a temporary volleyball court to be set up for your arrival. Of course, this type of request isn’t guaranteed to be accepted, and it will depend on the property type, size of the property and available supplies at the property you book.
Benefit #3: Your Personal Trip Designer
When you book a Luxe listing, you’ll get your own personal trip designer. This designer’s job is to tailor your trip to exactly what you want, and make everything run as simple and as smooth as possible for you, from booking until checkout. Best of all, you’ll have 24/7 access to them.
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How To Book A Luxe Listing
On airbnb.com/luxury, enter your destination, check in and check out dates, and number of adults and children, then click “Search”.
On the search results page, you’ll see the listings in your specific destination. For instructions on how to filter your search on Airbnb, click here.
After you find a listing that interests you, read its “Features & Amenities” section.
As well as its “Staff & Services” section.
Then scroll down to see the “Add on services” you can add to your trip.
If you’d like to request something that isn’t already displayed, click “Message a trip designer”.
Finally, click “Reserve” to complete the booking process.
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Regular Listings vs. Airbnb Plus vs. Airbnb Luxe
On Airbnb, listings can be categorized into 3 tiers: Regular, Plus and Luxe
Regular Airbnb properties aren’t physically inspected by an Airbnb representative, while Plus and Luxe properties are. Luxe properties are held to a higher inspection standard than Plus properties (over 300 criteria must be met for a property to join Luxe - including a balanced bedroom to bathroom ratio).
Of these three listing tiers, Luxe is the only one that’s customizable. With a Plus booking, you’ll feel more like you have your own apartment or house. With a Luxe booking, you’ll also have a trip designer whose job it is to ensure that you receive what you need and aren’t inconvenienced in any way. To learn about Plus listings, click here.
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Conclusion
Hopefully you found this guide helpful.
We covered the Luxe program from multiple angles, including the benefits of booking a Luxe listing, step-by-step demonstration showing how to find and book one, as well as how Luxe listings compare to Plus and “regular” listings. To learn more about Airbnb, explore our other guides below.
Enjoy your travels!
Learn More About Airbnb
Introduction To Airbnb
Understand Your Options
Airbnb vs. Hotels Comparison [Atmosphere, Price, Safety, Amenities]
Airbnb vs. VRBO, HomeAway, FlipKey, TurnKey, OVO [Comparison]
Get Started With Airbnb
Know Before You Go
Specific Types Of Bookings
How To Find An Airbnb With A Specific Feature [Or Unique Stay]
How To Find An Airbnb That Allows Pets [Airbnb’s Pet Policy]
How To Find An Airbnb With A Pool, Hot Tub Or Jacuzzi [Step-By-Step]
Can You Throw A Party In An Airbnb Rental? [Party Policy Explained]
Cancellations, Refunds And Changes
Airbnb’s Other Listing Categories
Airbnb’s Other Features
Help With Your Account
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