PHOTO: Malibu Estate. (Photo courtesy of TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals).
Many travelers will never know what it's like to live like the rich and famous. And that's just fine.
Because thanks to a handful of luxury vacation rentals, at least they can have a taste.
There are more than 770,000 properties listed on TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals, but here we'll narrow the list down to 10 of the most expensive vacation rentals in the U.S.
"These luxury homes are truly stunning," said TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals spokesperson Laurel Greatrix in a statement. "Many can comfortably sleep 10 or more people and have incredible views or locations and amenities to match."
"If it's in your budget, these homes offer a truly magnificent vacation experience."
If not, well, it never hurt to dream.
10. The Jungle
PHOTO: The Jungle (photo courtesy of TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals).
Where: Miami Beach, Florida
Weekly Rate: $39,200
With rates starting at $5,600 per night, Miami Beach's The Jungle is actually the most affordable vacation rental on this list.
This luxury villa only sleeps six guests, but boasts half of a dozen bathrooms and some eye-popping amenities, including a private boat dock, a basketball court and a pair of outdoor wet bars.
9. Chateau Andra
PHOTO: Chateau Andra (photo courtesy of TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals).
Where: Palm Desert, California
Weekly Rate: $39,760
Situated on the 18th fairway of the popular Desert Springs Golf Course, this seven-bedroom villa is ideal for a relaxing getaway.
A waterfall- and fountain-equipped pool and large soaking tubs are the highlights.
8. Villa W198
PHOTO: Villa W198 (photo courtesy of TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals).
Where: Kissimmee, Florida
Weekly Rate: $39,998
This four-bedroom, four-bathroom rental home may not look like one of the most expensive vacation rentals in the world at first glance, but its full of unique features, including a stunning pool and a home theater.
What's more, it actually overlooks Jack Nicklaus Golf Course and is just minutes away from Walt Disney World Resort.
7. Villa Dinama
PHOTO: Villa Dinama (photo courtesy of TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals).
Where: Miami Beach, Florida
Weekly Rate: $42,500
Villa Dinama sleeps twice as many guests as The Jungle (No. 10 on the list) and has everything a traveler will need to entertain on vacation. The property boasts 3,500 square feet of outdoor roof deck as well as a jet ski dock.
6. Villa Teaka
PHOTO: Villa Teaka (photo courtesy of TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals).
Where: Miami, Florida
Weekly Rate: $43,167
Miami's Villa Teaka is another unbeatable party pad equipped with sixty feet of private waterfront and a spacious rooftop deck.
This five-bedroom villa also features a chef's kitchen, a poolside fire pit, hot tub and basketball court, among other luxury amenities.
5. Ocean Villa
PHOTO: Ocean Villa (photo courtesy of TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals).
Where: Malibu, California
Weekly Rate: $43,750
The first of two Malibu-based rentals on the list, Ocean Villa has room for up to a dozen guests and lives up to its name, featuring direct access to the exclusive Broad Beach.
Just steps away from the Pacific Ocean, the property even features a two-story guest house for added privacy.
4. Malibu Estate
PHOTO: Malibu Estate (photo courtesy of TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals).
Where: Malibu, California
Weekly Rate: $43,867
For just over $100 more travelers can book a week-long stay at the nearby Malibu Estate. The four-bedroom villa offers splendid views of the Pacific Ocean and features a massive outdoor pool that can easily fit all 10 guests and then some.
However perhaps the property's biggest draw is the seamless transition between the indoor and outdoor living space.
3. Palazzo Beverly Hills
PHOTO: Palazzo Beverly Hills (photo courtesy of TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals).
Where: Beverly Hills, California
Weekly Rate: $46,550
Traveling with a big group? Not a problem, because the Palazzo Beverly Hills in Southern California sleeps 20 guests.
While the 10-bedroom, nine-bathroom property is massive, it's the tremendous views that truly set it apart from any other vacation rental. Not only does it offer panoramic views of the surrounding mountains but it also features an electronic glass domed roof for nighttime stargazing.
T1. Aspen Core Luxury
PHOTO: Aspen Core Luxury (photo courtesy of TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals).
Where: Aspen, Colorado
Weekly Rate: $49,000
At $7,000 per night, this Aspen villa is the ideal accommodation for a luxury ski trip. Boasting stellar mountain views, a gourmet kitchen and a pair of wet bars, the five-bedroom, five-bathroom rental even features an outdoor hot tub so you don't have to settle for the views through a window in the winter.
T1. Royal Kailua Estate
PHOTO: Royal Kailua Estate (photo courtesy of TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals).
Where: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Weekly Rate: $49,000
The Royal Kailua Estate on Oahu's northern coast combines two things every traveler seeks, luxury and paradise.
Priced at a whopping $49,000 per week, the 11,000-square-foot estate is highlighted by gorgeous panoramic views of Kailua Bay and seven suites. The outdoor area is also complete with every vacation amenity a guest could ever need, including a resort-style swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, a cabana and a cascading waterfall.
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