Shadowing Practice: Top 10 Airbnbs for 2025 - Learn English Speaking with Video
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We are in a special place today, my house.
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We're normally not here.
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We're normally touring all across the country visiting the best Airbnbs.
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that there are.
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But today, we're sitting in front of my fireplace where I spend most of my time
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when I'm not out on the road.
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We have been to 50 unique Airbnbs this year, totaling over 350 Airbnbs Total on this YouTube channel.
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It has been an incredible year and it's come to an end.
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So you know what that means.
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It is time for this year's 2024 AirBee's award show where I go over the top 10 this year
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Airbnb's that I've been to that I would suggest you visit in 2025.
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They're all here in this book.
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We're gonna start out on page one.
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We have been to places in California, Idaho, all the way to Maine, Ohio, North Carolina, everything in between,
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where on earth is number one for this year What do you think it is?
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Which one has been your favorite?
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What do you think number 10 will be?
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Which is where we are going to start today.
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And at number 10, we start out in my home state of Ohio.
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This one is very unique.
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It is the Briar Vale Cottage.
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I visited this one during the solar eclipse and it was incredible.
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This place is in Hawking Hills, Ohio.
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Four guests, two beds, one bath.
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So it's perfect for a couple getaway or a small family.
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The unique design of it really struck me.
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the fantasy theme, the details everywhere, the interior layout and design and all the small details into this place.
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It was really thought out and if you're wanting a special, thought out place, then this one is something to go to.
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It's just a little bit different than what we normally see.
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Next on the list is number nine.
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Now, it's time to travel all the way across the country to the state of Washington.
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In Denning, Washington, we have the Mount Baker Cabin.
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This is all the way on the north side right up against the Canadian border, and this is a very special area in the state of Washington, and in the entire United States.
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This Airbnb can hold up to four guests, even though it is one bedroom and one bathroom.
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another perfect getaway for couples especially if you want to go hiking and exploring in the Mt Baker area, lots of history, lots of beautiful scenery here.
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I love the way this Airbnb looks with the black cedar siding
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and they have a really cool hot tub set up in their backyard space, but I think one of the best selling points is this is located inside a private gated community.
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So that just adds to the Airbnb experience.
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And this one is number nine.
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If you live in this area, you should check it out.
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Next on the list is number eight.
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We're going back eastward to a state that I visited for the first time this year, and that is Idaho.
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We're in Deary, Idaho.
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This is a 1909 restored train car.
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Very, very unique.
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You're not going to find anything like this around the world and they did an incredible job restoring this.
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This rail car was used locally in the logging industry
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Now it's converted into a spot you can come visit and stay at.
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The downtown area is also really fun.
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They have a local bakery where they host dinner nights every now and then.
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They have a local butcher shop and some really cool specialty shops in the downtown area.
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Of course, we're in rural Idaho, so there's so much to explore and hike and just check out.
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This is number eight on my list.
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I would highly suggest checking this place out.
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Moving on to number seven.
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Back in my home state of Ohio, we're in Hawking Hills.
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I visit this place a lot.
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They have a lot of really cool spots.
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This is the Rocky Villa.
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Two beds, two bathrooms.
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This cabin has beautiful interior space.
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perfect for some friends, two couples want to get away or small family.
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This home is unique the way it's laid out, the interior design, and of course the property this place is on.
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We have a creek running right through the front of this
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with a covered bridge going over it This is on a really private road, so you're not gonna have cars driving by.
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There are swimming holes inside of this creek.
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This one's shaped like a heart.
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This one's a little bit larger.
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The property is absolutely stunning and beautiful.
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You're not going to find anything like this very easily, so I'm suggesting to come visit this one.
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If you're ever traveling to the great state of Ohio, or you have never even thought about visiting Ohio, This place is a cool spot to come to.
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Next on our list is number six and this one is definitely unlike anything we've been to.
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This is the Riverside Getaway in Carver, Minnesota.
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The Riverside Getaway definitely deserved more views than it got when I toured it officially earlier this year.
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It is a loft Airbnb on top of a coffee shop.
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Four guests, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, located in a lively downtown area.
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If you're a coffee lover, this is the best place to come to, in my opinion.
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Go downstairs, get a coffee, whatever you want, hang out.
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On the weekends, they have live music, before bedtime hours, of course.
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And we're located right next to the Riverwalk path going.
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You can ride your bike here.
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You can walk here all within walking distance and of course in downtown.
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The interior is beautiful as well.
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The hosts are really kind.
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I would highly suggest this spot if you're looking for an in -town Airbnb.
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Next on our list is number five.
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We are making it halfway through.
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This spot is unlike anything we have been to as well.
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That's the name of the game here on the YouTube channel.
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We try to visit unique spots.
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This is the Copperhead Treehouse located in Ponyl, Maine think that's how you pronounce it.
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It's right next to Freeport, Maine, which is the LLB headquarters, so you can visit all of their stores there and or right on the coast.
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So if you want to visit coastal Maine, this is a popular spot to go to.
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But the Copper Fox Treehouse is unlike anything because This treehouse is shaped exactly like a fox head.
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Done exquisitely well.
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Inside is fantasy themed and it's done amazingly.
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I love this place so much.
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If you're wanting a unique, fun getaway to surprise your family and friends or your significant other, come to this place.
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And another cool aspect is you can access local hiking trails right from this property.
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So it's the best of both worlds, coastal, and hiking the unique Airbnb getaway.
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Moving up on the list is number four.
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What do you think it's going to be?
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Tiny House, Street House, Mansion?
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Well if you guessed Treehouse, that is correct.
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We are in Mount Rainier at the Mount Rainier Treehouse.
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This place is for two guests, one bedroom and one bathroom.
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And it is a treehouse built by Pete Nelson.
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Luxurious interior, if you never wanted to leave the treehouse, you could totally stay here your entire stay.
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But we are in a very unique spot.
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We are right next to Mount Rainier.
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National Park, one of the most popular national parks there are to visit and
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you wanted to visit then this treehouse is the one to go to.
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We're also really close to the local downtown area where they have train cars that you can get pizza in, you can have dinner inside, there's great ice cream here as well.
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This is a really cool small downtown area.
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Just overall an amazing spot because The Airbnb is cool, the National Park is cool, the Downtown Spa is cool.
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It is just all around.
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Amazing.
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Moving next on the list, we are finally in the top three, I can't believe it.
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the top three Airbnbs we've been to this year These have to be really good, don't they?
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Let's see what number three is.
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Number three, if you're curious, is the Shiloh, located in Ringgold, Georgia.
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Another fantasy -themed Airbnb.
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If you can't tell, I'm a big fan of them because there's always so much thought and detail into these Airbnbs, and they're just so different than anything else you can book,
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and this one is an incredible, incredible stay grass roof, everything's custom.
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Outside we have a custom spa area with a swimming pool and a hot tub built in.
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Inside there's a hidden theater room, perfect for the kids.
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There's two bunk beds in there.
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I mean, I could go on and on.
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The hallway is curved, the bedroom is amazing, the bathroom is amazing.
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I loved every aspect of the stay.
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It is private and if you live in the south, uh, southeast United States, then this might be the place to come to.
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If you want to check this out in any of the other spots out, Remember the booking links are all down in the description below to get more information and to book them.
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Some of these places the dates go by really quick.
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Anyway, moving on to number two.
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This one is a good one.
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This is the Yond Cottage.
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We're on the northern shore right on the Great Lakes, and this is such a beautiful spot the United States.
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Never been to you have to come here.
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This would be the one spot I would suggest to if you're coming to northern Minnesota.
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Four guests, two beds, one bathroom, and The interior design is absolutely perfect,
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high -end fixtures everywhere, Details all throughout that did not get overlooked.
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The bathroom alone is just jaw -dropping inside We get amazing views because we are right on the coast.
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We have private beach line access Right here at the Yacht Cottage.
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Walk up and down it explore and Sit out here, relax, listen to the waves.
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And it's not just a beach.
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There's rocks everywhere to climb, little nooks and crannies to explore.
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This place is peaceful.
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The interior is amazing and comfortable.
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I did not want to leave this place at all.
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One of the top Airbnbs of this year, number two to be exact.
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So definitely keep this one on your list.
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And now that sums up the top nine Airbnbs we've been to.
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We have one left!
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And number one is...
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The world's smallest tiny house built by yours truly, me.
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19 square feet, this is the world's smallest house that has everything I would consider a house should have at least.
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But there's only one problem.
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This isn't on Airbnb and this is the top Airbnb list.
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Who's gonna get the number one Airbnb award?
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It can't be this one, so this is not listed.
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So that only means we have one more spot to visit
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which is the true winner of this year's number one AirBs award show.
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And that is...
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Perch.
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And I called it earlier this year.
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It was very beginning of the year.
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I said this would be the best Airbnb of 2024.
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You guys doubted me in the comments, saying, "How can you know already?" Well, I knew it.
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I knew it in my heart, and it did remain number one.
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It is still the top Airbnb.
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and I talk about this one all the time.
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If people ask me, What are some Airbnbs you would suggest?
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What are some cool ones?
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It's about three that I bring up out of all 350 places I've been to, and this is one of the ones that I bring up because it is that cool.
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I truly had an incredible experience here.
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This place has five beds five bathrooms, can sleep up to 10 guests.
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This is all situated on one acre of property where every square inch has been redesigned and touched for your experience.
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This is a resort -like field to its maximum potential.
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And if that's what you're wanting, if you're looking for luxury, if you're looking for privacy, if you're looking for to be catered to.
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this is the place to come to.
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As soon as you step onto the property, Pickleball court to your left continue walking, amazing views of the mountains and the valley below,
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we have a custom in -ground swimming pool that you have to walk by
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Beautiful and then a custom spa at the end of this This property is top notch palm trees everywhere,
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speakers and lights everywhere, there's over a hundred thousand dollars worth of palm trees
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on this property just to make it a resort -like feel for you and the guests when they stay here.
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And of course, we have this dome that's been renovated, and the inside is beautiful as well.
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custom ping pong table Custom everything I can go on and on about this property.
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This is also right next to Coachella so popular spot during
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that music week and and if you're wanting to come to Southern California,
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perch is the place to come to and is number one for my top Airbnb of this year.
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The end.
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That sums up all of my top 10 favorite Airbnbs that I've been to this year, thanks to all of you guys watching.
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I'm able to do this and show off really cool spots to small businesses across the United States
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I want to shout out all the Airbnb hosts.
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A lot of them are small businesses running them just by themselves.
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And if I can help show off their place to a worldwide audience like you guys, it is helping them, it is helping me by you just clicking and watching these videos.
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So thank you for an incredible 2024 year.
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We've also hit 700 ,000 subscribers this year.
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Truly amazing.
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This year, 2025, is going to be just as cool, if not better.
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I have big plans.
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One of them is...
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Drum roll.
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There's nobody in here.
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It is going to be my own Airbnb up and running by summer.
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That is my goal for this year and I'm pretty sure it will happen.
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I have some really, really cool plans for that.
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So that'll be fun to show off.
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I'm going to be visiting more Airbnbs this year and building some more cool projects.
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I built the world's smallest tiny house.
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I built a very tiny coffee van out of a Japanese truck.
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I love building those.
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I'm probably going to be doing more of those this year as well.
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So it's going to be a jam packed year.
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Stay tuned.
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Subscribe to this channel.
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Check out the links down below for all the Airbnb.
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I've mentioned and guys I will see you.
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- Okay. 2025.
Context & Background
In this engaging video titled "Top 10 Airbnbs for 2025," the speaker shares their unique experiences visiting select Airbnbs across the United States. The discussion not only highlights interesting travel destinations but also reflects on the speaker’s personal journey, as they reminisce about their time spent in different locations. From cozy cottages in Ohio to charming cabins in Washington, the speaker immerses viewers in the distinctive character of each Airbnb, providing insights into what makes each stay special. This context serves as a perfect backdrop for any English learner looking to expand their vocabulary and improve their conversational skills.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- “We are in a special place today” - Use this phrase to introduce topics you find interesting.
- “It has been an incredible year” - A great way to express reflection on past experiences.
- “Perfect for a couple getaway” - Useful for describing suitable activities or accommodations for groups.
- “Unique design really struck me” - A phrase that captures appreciation for aesthetic details.
- “You should check it out” - A friendly way to recommend a place or idea to someone.
Step-by-step Shadowing Guide
To master the English language effectively, particularly in the context of conversational skills and pronunciation, shadowing the speaker in the video is a productive technique. Here’s a step-by-step guide to tackle any difficulties you might encounter:
- Listen Actively: Play the video with your full attention. Notice the nuances in tone and pronunciation as the speaker shares their experiences.
- Pause and Repeat: Stop the video after each sentence or phrase. Try to repeat what you hear aloud. This practice aligns well with shadow speech techniques and can significantly improve your English pronunciation.
- Focus on Phrases: Use the top phrases listed above. Incorporate them into your daily conversations to become more comfortable with them. This is also helpful for IELTS speaking practice, as it prepares you for topics about travel and personal experiences.
- Record Yourself: Use your device to record your shadowing efforts. Play it back to identify areas for improvement. Acknowledge the similarities and differences between your pronunciation and the speaker’s.
- Practice Regularly: Consistency is key. Set aside daily practice times and include various video snippets to diversify your exposure to different accents and speaking styles.
By following these steps and integrating this method into your learning routine, you'll enhance your ability to communicate effectively and naturally in English. Remember, the goal is to improve both your comprehension and expressive capabilities through dedicated practice using shadow speak techniques.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.