There’s something irresistible about a remote Airbnb—the kind of place that exists miles from the nearest café—where Wi-Fi is optional but wonder is guaranteed. These aren’t just casual escapes; they’re awe-inspiring, flight-worthy destinations in their own right, tucked into Icelandic lava fields, perched on Patagonian hillsides, or suspended on a cliffside in Peru. And while the journey to reach them often requires longer travel, fewer services, and more planning, you can expect an experience unlike any other—total immersion in isolated islands, high mountains, vast deserts, and unspoiled ecosystems.
In a world that feels increasingly overstimulating, these rare stays offer something that big city hotels simply can’t deliver: waking to sea lions’ bark, sleeping under impossibly bright stars, or drifting through the day unconnected and at peace. Some of the properties below are intricately decorated, others strikingly simple—but all tap into something primal: our deep desire to disappear, if only for a few nights.
Whether you’re chasing solitude, scenery, or the surreal, these are 11 of the best Airbnbs in the world’s most remote places.
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