Airbnb shares most hospitable hosts in each U.S. state. Here's the best stay in Illinois

Airbnb unveiled the most hospitable hosts in every state, according to a recent news release.

For the second time, "The Guest House" owned by Jim and Josie in Galena, Ill., was named the most hospitable Airbnb host in Illinois. The stay previously won the honor in 2021.

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Positioned at the edge of Galena's historic district, the property is located on a hill with an uphill walk when returning from town.

The stay goes for $143 per night and has a 4.99-star review out of 5 stars, citing 271 critiques. In fact, perfect scores are shown for all six categories including accuracy, check-in, cleanliness, communication, location and value.

"The Guest House" offers one bathroom, one bedroom, a dedicated workspace, a kitchenette, a lit walkway to the private entrance, an outdoor patio, a private backyard and wifi. There are 46 amenities listed overall on the listing.

Most hospitable Airbnb hosts in the U.S. by state

• Alaska: "Beautiful Comfy Alaskan Log Home" in Wasilla, Alaska.

• Alabama: "Fairfield Farm Cottage" in Fairhope, Ala.

• Arizona: "The Galabunga" in Tucson, Ariz.

• Arkansas: "Country Mountain Retreat" in Low Gap Township, Ark.

• California: "Villa Ciel" in Sebastopol, Calif.

• Colorado: "Buckskin Getaway" in Crawford, Colo.

• Connecticut: "Breezy Crest Farmhouse" in Bethlehem, Conn.

• Delaware: "Condo with Pool" in Rehoboth Beach, Sussex County, Del.

• Florida: "Magical Jewel Cottage" in Pensacola, Fla.

• Georgia: "Guest House in the Woods" in Ringgold, Ga. − recently removed

• Hawaii: "Gigi’s Volcano Cottage" in Volcano, Hawaii.

• Idaho: "Nampa Rest Stop" in Nampa, Idaho.

• Illinois: "The Guest House" in Galena, Ill.

• Indiana: "Hidden Creek" in Shipshewana, Ind.

• Iowa: "Charming Baksteen Huis (Brick House)"in Orange City, Iowa

• Kansas: "Graham’s Treehouse Tree Cabin Near Leavenworth" in Easton, Kan.

• Kentucky: "Stones Throw Country Inn" in Petersburg, Ky.

• Louisiana: "Bayou Long Beard" in Monroe, La.

• Maine: "Historic Cape" in Orono, Maine.

• Maryland: "Rumbley Cottage on the Tangier Sound-Private Beach" in Westover, Md.

• Massachusetts: "Netherwood - North Adams Guest House with Views" in North Adams, Mass.

• Michigan: "Holy Waters Hideout" in Grayling, Mich.

• Minnesota: "Classic, quiet, large 2-BR, near Macalester Coll." in St. Paul, Minn.

• Mississippi: "Woodland Cottages-Redbud" in Laurel, Miss.

• Missouri: "Red Mule Ranch" in Wirght City, Mo.

• Montana: "1865 Historic Cabin w/ hot tub" in Roberts, Mont.

• Nebraska: "900 sq ft King suite on garden level" in Papillion, Neb.

• Nevada: "King Suite on Golf Course" in Las Vegas, Nev.

• New Hampshire: "Garden Cottage in East Concord Village" in Concord, N.H.

• New Jersey: "Apgar Stone House" in Phillipsburg, N.J.

• New Mexico: "Magical Desert Casita with Hiking Out the Door" in Los Cerrillos, N.M.

• New York: "Cozy Charming Apartment in Private House" in Wappingers Falls, N.Y.

• North Carolina: "Private Suite at Long Creek" in Richfield, N.C.

• North Dakota: "Apple Creek Cottage on 40 acre hobby farm" in Bismarck, N.D.

• Ohio: "The Old Postal Cottage" in Parkman, Ohio.

• Oklahoma: "Midtown Bungalow" in Oklahoma City, Okla.

• Oregon: "Spoil yourself! Luxury Cabin on the Santiam River" in Stayton, Ore.

• Pennsylvania: "A Touch of Zen in Harrisburg" in Harrisburg, Pa.

• Rhode Island: "Spacious Garden Level Apt." in South Kingstown, R.I.

• South Carolina: "#1 S.C. Airbnb in Mt. Pleasant Old Village" in Mount Pleasant, S.C.

• South Dakota: "Cabin on 20 acre horse ranch w/goats & mini donkey" in Hill City, S.D.

• Tennessee: "Cozy Country Log Cabin" in Rogersville, Tenn.

• Texas: "Reel Paradise 507, Key Allegro stunning waterfront" in Rockport, Texas.

• Utah: "Tiny in Torrey" in Torrey, Utah.

• Vermont: "Private, Spacious Retreat" in Colchester, Vt.

• Virginia: "When Pigs Fly" in Purcellville, Va.

• Washington: "Columbia River Gorge - Alpaca Farm" in Washougal, Wash.

• West Virginia: "Creek side Cottage"in Peterstown, W.Va.

• Wisconsin: "Quiet Country Shed Surrounded by Nature’s Beauty" in Sturgeon Bay, Wisc.

• Wyoming: "Laytonious Manor" in Cheyenne, Wyo.

Most hospitable Airbnb hosts methodology

Here are the criteria used by Airbnb to find each state's most hospitable hosts:

• 100% 5-star ratings in the check-in, cleanliness and communication.

• Minimum number of reviews set at 100.

• Many states had more than one host achieving such high standards. Tiebreakers went to the stay with the most reviews.

Here are a few fun facts about the 2023 most hospitable hosts:

• Collectively, they have over 10,0005-star reviews across the three categories.

• 20% host in more urban areas versus 80% who host in more rural areas.

• 70% of the hosts live on the property where they host.

Chris Sims is a digital producer for the Journal Star. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.

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