A resort-like home in Inlet, Florida made the list.
If you're vacationing with a large family or group of friends, it's a great way to create an intimate feel that feels like a second home, and it's also a more cost-effective option. Today, Vrbo announced its 2024 Vacation Rental of the Year, featuring stunning design-forward properties across the United States and beyond.
Selected from more than 2 million homes on the Vrbo platform, these properties include charming waterfront stays, secluded cabins, and contemporary urban escapes. Below, take a peek inside the top five homes.
“Palace Paradise Escape” in Sedona, Arizona
A living space designed for relaxation.
Located in Sedona, Arizona, this 6-bedroom, 4-1/2-bathroom “Palace Paradise Escape” boasts breathtaking panoramic views of Red Rock State Park from a spacious patio. Infinity pool or through floor-to-ceiling windows. Inside, neutral colors and natural materials predominate, drawing inspiration from pastoral European design.
Fire Watchtower in Big Sky, Montana
One of the bedrooms in the property.
Rustic meets luxury at this beautiful cabin retreat in the heart of Big Sky, Montana. Dubbed Fire Lookout Towers, the property sits on 60 acres and overlooks the picturesque Beehive Basin. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, ample living space, a gourmet kitchen with state-of-the-art equipment, a wraparound balcony, and a spacious hot tub. Although artwork and wall decorations are sparse, each room is designed with natural wood floors and textured walls, creating an inviting and lived-in feel. Wooden furniture and brown soft furnishings complete the cozy look, but perhaps the star of the show is the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace that warms the open-plan living and kitchen spaces on the upper floor.
Paradise Found in Inlet Beach, Florida
Spacious modern kitchen.
Paradise Found, located in Inlet Beach, Florida, celebrates modern minimal design with a neutral color palette and open-plan layout. Throughout his 5,981-square-foot home with seven bedrooms and his eight bathrooms, walls are painted a crisp white, with light wood accents adding depth and texture. The outdoor covered cabana has everything you need for trendy entertaining, including a thoughtfully designed infinity pool.
Toro Canyon in Austin, Texas
Open plan living and dining area.
Designed by Austin architect Michael Hsu, Toro Canyon features an open-plan layout specifically designed to make the home an ideal place for entertaining and collaborating. The modern, elegant design uses neutral colors, luxurious fabrics, and delicate patterns that blend seamlessly into every corner of your home, including the glass entryway and entryway, for an elegant finish.
Villa Montebella in Glen Ellen, California
Each of the five bedrooms has a different design.
Located in the wine country of Glen Ellen, California, this property is the height of luxury. Named 'Villa Montebella', this Italian style villa incorporates both classic and new European design styles. It includes clean lines, high ceilings, natural materials, and lots of earthy tones throughout. This secluded home has 5 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms and sleeps up to 12 guests. Perched atop a small mountain and surrounded by lush tropical greenery, Villa Montebella offers stunning views of wine country and, on particularly clear days, all the way to San Francisco Bay. The home also has a 7,000-square-foot private wine cellar that doubles as an art gallery and game room.
For more information on the 2024 Vacation Rental of the Year, visit the Vrbo website.
