Airbnb launches $1,000+ per night luxury rental tier

Marnie Hunter
By Marnie Hunter, CNN
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Published 4:27 PM EDT, Tue June 25, 2019
<strong>Nukutepipi, French Polynesia: </strong>Listed among Airbnb's new Luxe tier of properties, the private island of Nukutepipi can accommodate 52 guests in 21 bedrooms -- for about $150,000 a night.
Nukutepipi, French Polynesia: Listed among Airbnb's new Luxe tier of properties, the private island of Nukutepipi can accommodate 52 guests in 21 bedrooms -- for about $150,000 a night.
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<strong>Nukutepipi, French Polynesia: </strong>Chef services and housekeeping are included. One of Luxe's "trip designers" can arrange an array of add-ons, butler and spa services among them.
Nukutepipi, French Polynesia: Chef services and housekeeping are included. One of Luxe's "trip designers" can arrange an array of add-ons, butler and spa services among them.
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<strong>Casa Koko, Punta Mita, Mexico: </strong>Casa Koko can accommodate 22 guests in 9 bedrooms and 12 baths. A driver and chef are included.
Casa Koko, Punta Mita, Mexico: Casa Koko can accommodate 22 guests in 9 bedrooms and 12 baths. A driver and chef are included.
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<strong>Casa Koko, Punta Mita, Mexico: </strong>Thatched outdoor spaces give way to an infinity pool, hot tub and palm-shaded loungers.
Casa Koko, Punta Mita, Mexico: Thatched outdoor spaces give way to an infinity pool, hot tub and palm-shaded loungers.
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<strong>Te Kahu, Wanaka, New Zealand: </strong>Located on Lake Wanaka, this architectural stunner sits on 50 acres of jaw-dropping scenery.
Te Kahu, Wanaka, New Zealand: Located on Lake Wanaka, this architectural stunner sits on 50 acres of jaw-dropping scenery.
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<strong>Te Kahu, Wanaka, New Zealand: </strong>An alfresco fireplace and a telescope make soaking up the outdoors that much more compelling.
Te Kahu, Wanaka, New Zealand: An alfresco fireplace and a telescope make soaking up the outdoors that much more compelling.
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<strong>Chateau d'Estoublon, Provence, France: </strong>A regal 18th-century estate, Chateau d'Estoublon is a 10-bedroom, 8-bath dwelling with a heated pool, wine cave, theater and hammam.
Chateau d'Estoublon, Provence, France: A regal 18th-century estate, Chateau d'Estoublon is a 10-bedroom, 8-bath dwelling with a heated pool, wine cave, theater and hammam.
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<strong>Chateau d'Estoublon, Provence, France: </strong>Butler and chef services are included at the estate, which features elegant designer interiors.
Chateau d'Estoublon, Provence, France: Butler and chef services are included at the estate, which features elegant designer interiors.
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Lavish properties from Airbnb Luxe
CNN  — 

Penthouses and chateaux are a far cry from the sofas and spare rooms that launched vacation rental behemoth Airbnb.

Eleven years after Airbnb founders Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia invited renters to sleep on air mattresses in their San Francisco apartment, Airbnb has launched an exponentially more luxurious tier of rental properties with Airbnb Luxe.

The 2,000 newly listed properties were drawn from Luxury Retreats, a separate rental site acquired by Airbnb in 2017. That site continues to operate independently, with a total of 5,000 luxury listings around the world.