Where is Iowa's most expensive Airbnb? Hint: It's on a lake

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez, Des Moines Register
Updated ·2 min read
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What's the maximum you would spend to stay in an Iowa Airbnb? A newly released list shows some properties fetching almost $2,000 per night — and even more in other states.

Travelers are increasingly turning to Airbnb to find accommodations. The U.S. has 2.25 million active listings, per recent statistics from Demandsage, and is the most expensive country for Airbnb stays, with an average cost of over $216 per night.

With summer fast approaching and travelers entering planning mode, BestBrokers.com tracked the most expensive Airbnbs in each state.

Iowa's most expensive Airbnb: A stay at Lake Panorama

In Iowa, the most expensive Airbnb costs $1,824 a night after fees, based on a seven-night stay in July 2024.

The three-floor beach-front house is located in Panora on Lake Panorama, bordering the lake on one side and an 18-hole national golf course on the other.

Nearby attractions include waterfront dining, live music, fire pits and more. The house has four bedrooms, four bathrooms and can sleep up to 14 guests.

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How much are the most expensive Airbnbs in Iowa?

  1. Lakefront home in Panora - Panora: $1,824/night after fees

  2. Bayside Beach Home - Clear Lake: $1,801/night after fees

  3. The Hancock House - Dubuque: $1,777/night after fees

  4. Mississippi River Retreat - Harpers Ferry: $1,688/night after fees

  5. Home with lake view - Clear Lake: $1,637/night after fees

  6. Victorian Retreat - Iowa City: $1,605/night after fees

  7. The Lakeside Lookout on Gingles Point - Arnold's Park: $1,565/night after fees

  8. Lake Okoboji House - Spirit Lake: $1,549/night after fees

  9. Lake Red Rock Cottage Retreat - Pella: $1,543/night after fees

  10. Home in Clear Lake - Clear Lake: $1,528/night after fees

How much are the most expensive Airbnbs in the U.S.?

A map of he most expensive Airbnb in every state.
A map of he most expensive Airbnb in every state.

  1. The Riverbend House - Aspen, Colorado: $55,729/night after fees

  2. The Crown Jewel on Lake Austin - Austin, Texas: $53,584/night after fees

  3. Sierra Sunset Estate - Zephyr Cove, Nevada: $39,563/night after fees

  4. Sunrise Cove Getaway - Seneca, South Carolina: $37,510/night after fees

  5. The Mother Lode - Aspen, Colorado: $34,772/night after fees

Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at vreynarodriguez@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR.

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