Airbnbs can offer authentic travel experiences that you don’t always get from hotels. Along with giving you the chance to live like a local and get to know a few locals too, some create conditions that make their guests feel like royalty. Located in the most scenic parts of Italy, France, Ireland, Croatia, and Austria, these Airbnbs treat their guests like the ultimate VIPs.

Leonardo’s Sparkling Clean Cottage Overlooking Scenic Tuscany

Thanks to its breathtaking views, Tuscany is thought of as one of the most romantic locations in the world. For a truly lavish experience in the picturesque Italian region, you might want to stay at Leonardo’s. Overlooking rolling green hills that look straight out of an oil painting, Leonardo’s cottage is a slice of heaven located in the village of Rignano Sull’Arno, 40 minutes away from Florence.

The aesthetics of the cottage are traditionally Tuscan, but the lodgings are also equipped with modern necessities. There’s a kitchen, laundry, and bathroom facilities as well as heating to keep guests comfortable in winter. For those visiting in summer, there is an alfresco dining area and a swimming pool.

Paul’s Luxury Villa In Monaco With A Million-Dollar View

In addition to providing lavish accommodation, the host also makes sure that the kitchen is well stocked so that guests don’t want for anything during their stay. Exploring Monte Carlo by day and staying in this villa at night is the perfect way to see the area.

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This Luxurious Dubrovnik Apartment With Incredible Sea Views

Dubrovnik is a magical destination, but one of the most alluring elements of it has to be the vast blue ocean straddling the city. Guests that stay at Perica’s apartment are treated like royalty by virtue of the fact that they are blessed with such incredible sea views every day.

Guests leaving reviews said that the apartment was spotless and the hosts went out of their way to welcome them. Wine and chocolates were left for the guests, whose questions were immediately answered by the knowledgeable and friendly hosts. One reviewer even said that this was “the best Airbnb host we have encountered.

Aside from the fact that the hosts are super helpful, the apartment is equipped with everything you’d need for a short stay. It’s also centrally located just a 15-minute walk away from Old Town.

A Real Austrian Castle Complete With Gourmet Breakfast

If you really want to feel like royalty during a trip to Europe, you should add a stay in this Austrian castle to your bucket list. Dating back to the 12th century, the castle has been restored by the family that farms the surrounding picturesque land. Gourmet breakfast is provided, consisting of fresh, local produce such as cheese, meats, warm bread, and muesli. There are dining spaces on the terrace under the colonnades or even in the garden. The family members are welcoming and more than happy to share the building’s rich history with their guests. NEXT: 10 Reasons Why People Love Traveling To Austria