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Airbnb: 10 most sought-after properties in Australia

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While many fork out thousands for boutique hotels for their vacation, others prefer to take a different route and book their dream holiday house through Airbnb.  And on Friday, Airbnb revealed the 10 most sought-after properties across Australia based on their wish list system - from spectacular hinterland hideaways to stunning mountainside treehouses .  Here, FEMAIL Looks at the top 10 most in-demand properties across the country and what it is that makes them so popular.  'What’s unique about the most sought-after Airbnbs in Australia is the mix and diversity of properties,' Airbnb Australia's Country Manager, Sam McDonagh, said.  'It's evident that travellers have a fascination with Australia’s great outdoors with hinterland villas and forest treehouses topping the list; however, they’re also wanting to indulge in Australia’s more urban lifestyle, with luxury New York-styled apartments and rooftop terraces coming out on top too.'  On Friday, Airbnb revea...

Mark Twain's Connecticut farmhouse for sale at $1.85 million

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Bibliophiles, rejoice! Mark Twain’s family farmhouse, a property evoking timeless Americana with modern upgrades, is now on the market. The estate, purchased by the famed writer in 1909 for one of his daughters, is currently on the market for $1.85 million. Hulton Archive / Getty Images Samuel Clemens, best known by his pen name, Mark Twain, wrote the classic novel "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and its sequel, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Located in Redding, Connecticut, on 18.7 acres, “Jean's Farm” — named for Twain’s youngest daughter — was originally built in 1787. Much of it, though, has been renovated for modern times by the current owners, who purchased the property in 2013. Virtual203 The home is called "Jean's Farm," named after Twain's youngest daughter. According to the listing, the white farmhouse features a living room with Carlisle hickory signature floors , antique ceiling beams , a mudroom and new doors and windows...

Los Angeles Apartments - Freshome

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Collect this idea Rooftop lounge at The Dylan in West Hollywood As the second-largest city in the U.S. with the biggest population in California, Los Angeles has mountains, beaches and deserts all within a short driving distance . In addition to a multitude of outdoor activities, L.A. offers job opportunities galore ; its diverse economy is the third largest in the world, after Tokyo and New York. Some of L.A.’s biggest industries include culture , fashion, education, sports, entertainment, medicine and a booming startup tech field that is thriving on the Westside ( nicknamed Silicon Beach ). Los Angeles is often called the creative capital of the world , as one in six residents works in the creative industries of music, TV or film. Not surprisingly, the city has a thriving arts scene . There are more than 800 museums and art galleries in Los Angeles County —   more per person than any other city in the world. And for night owls, the nightclub and restaurant scene offers plenty of...