Coastguard Lookout

Kent, United Kingdom

Good to know:

Sleeps: five
Parking lot: yes
Special features: beach location, balcony, workplace with an iMac
Best time to visit: June to September

On the enchanting headland of Dungeness in Kent, about 130 kilometers from London, lies the Coastguard Lookout: the turret in the Romney Marsh landscape looks out over the roaring expanse of the Atlantic toward France. Its great coastal location is due to its past as a lookout tower for the coast guard. Today, it's a romantic modern retreat with open spaces and balconies.

Coastguard Lookout
Dungeness, Kent, UK
Web: airbnb.at
Price: from €329

Guard Tower

Joshua Tree, USA

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Sleeps: three
Parking lot: yes
Special features: desert location, sauna, private patio, shared pool
Best time to visit: January to March

The chic Castle House Estate's guard towers literally tower over the desert plain in the heart of Joshua Tree. Inspired by medieval tower buildings, guests reside here on three floors. The bedroom on the top floor allows guests to sleep under the stars thanks to a skylight. In addition to stylish interiors, the guard towers have their own saunas, a wood fire pit, and a pool that can be shared with other Airbnb guests.

Guard Tower
Joshua Tree, California, USA
Web: airbnb.at
Price: from €309

Fameliti Casa Torre

Stavri, Greece

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Sleeps: ten
Parking lot: yes
Special features: courtyard, rooftop terrace, traditional furnishings, renovated tower from 1790
Best time to visit: May to October

An Airbnb with history: if you've ever been to the Peloponnese, you might be familiar with the iconic stone fortresses that can be found scattered throughout Mani. One of these fortresses is this restored tower house in Stavri. Built in 1790, the building can accommodate up to ten people. Greek idleness is the order of the day here: sipping wine on the terrace and letting your eyes wander over the olive groves into the valley. Or simply lounge in the traditionally furnished living room.

Fameliti Casa Torre
Stavri, Mani, Peloponnese, Greece
Web: airbnb.at
Price: from €192

Apartamenty Wieza

Walcz, Poland

Good to know:

Sleeps: ten
Parking lot: yes
Special features: direct location on the shore of Raduń Lake, historical building from 1902, fitness room
Best time to visit: May to September

Apartamenty Wieza skillfully combines the past of the structure, built in 1902 as a water tower, with modern amenities. Curved staircases lead along red brick walls over three floors of contemporary interior design. Surrounded by woods and gardens on Lake Raduń, the tower also offers access to the outdoor playground and gym. In summer, travelers can spend their time enjoying water sports at the lake. Those interested in culture can visit the ruins of the famous Pomeranian Line. Also worth visiting is the herd of bison in Wałcz.

Apartamenty Wieza
Wałcz, Województwo zachodniopomorskie, Poland
Web: airbnb.at
Price: from €77

The Summer House

Eyton on Severn, United Kingdom

Good to know:

Sleeps: two
Parking lot: yes
Special features: historical tower from 1608, no children or pets allowed
Best time to visit: May to September

The tranquil village of Eyton on Severn, about 70 kilometers from Birmingham's city center, is home to the oldest Airbnb on this list: the Summer House was built in 1608 as the summer residence of Sir Francis Newport. The octagonal, landmarked tower charms with its oak windows, quaint spiral staircase with exposed beams, and English country-style furnishings. Guests have a view of the beautiful Shropshire Hills. There are many places of interest nearby, including the Roman settlement of Wroxeter and the town of Shrewsbury. 

The Summer House
Eyton on Severn, Near Wroxeter, Shropshire, UK
Web: airbnb.at
Price: from €142