The 12 best Airbnbs in Dallas for every budget

Neighborhood: West Highland

This contemporary home is designed for relaxation, and is the perfect place for a serious unwind after you've spent the day exploring. Take a dip in the private pool or hot tub, or fire up the grill for dinner under the Texas stars. Throughout, you'll find artworks from the owner's private collection, on top of a state-of-the-art kitchen, deluxe bedrooms and spa-like en-suites. One for groups who like a little bit of Lone Star State luxury. 

Time Out tip: This home is very well set up for kids, and comes with everything you'll need for a relaxing trip with little ones including fire guards, plug socket covers, a travel cot, safety gates and local babysitter recommendations. 

Sleeps: 6 guests.

Perks: Washer/dryer, TV, travel cot available, aircon, fireplace, WiFi, dedicated workspace, kitchen, coffee maker, BBQ, fenced private back garden, free parking, private pool, private hot tub, pets allowed.

Price: From $2,000 for two nights.

Neighborhood: Urbandale

A hidden gem just 15 minutes from downtown Dallas, this little cabin has been crafted from pine to create a woodcutter-style home in the woods. Big enough for a solo traveler or couple, it's got all you need from a kitchen to a large comfortable bed. Outside, you'll find a large (shared) garden with a fire pit, lush greenery, and a swinging hammock for lazy afternoon snoozes. The price is pretty unbeatable too. 

Time Out tip: Nearby attractions include the likes of White Rock Lake, The Dallas Arboretum, and The Great Trinity Forest, all of which you can explore before curling up in your own cozy wood cabin.

Sleeps: 2 guests.

Perks: Aircon, WiFi, kitchenette, coffee maker, shared garden, firepit, hammocks, BBQ, free breakfast, pets allowed, free parking. 

Price: From $125 for a night.

Neighborhood: Oak Lawn

Professionally designed and drawing inspiration from the Mediterranean, this Airbnb could be your dreamy escape in Dallas. Stone, teracotta and wood form the basis of the space, which is filled with original art from local artists. Guests say the beds are super comfy, the whole townhouse is incredibly Instagrammable, and the patio is a cute spot to chill out. Grab some friends and check into paradise. 

Time Out tip: Oak Lawn is a very green neighborhood, with several spaces including Turtle Creek Park, Reverchon Park and Trammel Crow Park all closeby.

Sleeps: 6 guests.

Perks: Washer/dryer, TV, cot available, board games, aircon, fireplace, WiFi, kitchen, coffee machine, garden, firepit, free parking, pets allowed. 

Price: From $530 for two nights.

Neighborhood: Downtown

With tons of character for a new build, this ultra-modern  downtown home is a great base for exploring all that Big D has to offer. The open plan living space gives you plenty of space to cook, relax and eat as a group, while the three bright bedrooms are perfectly cosy for when you want to turn in. The real highlight is the rooftop terrace, complete with a BBQ grill and firepit so you can socialize in the sun with views of the city. 

Time Out tip: You're not far at all from Fair Park for the ultimate Dallas experience, and Downtown is on your doorstep. 

Sleeps: 6 guests.

Perks: City skyline views, washer/dryer, TV, cot available, aircon, WiFi, dedicated workspace, kitchen, coffee maker, BBQ, firepit, free parking, pets allowed. 

Price: From $500 for two nights.

Neighborhood: Kessler Park

We’re suckers for a home with a concept and this one has been curated to within an inch of its (very stylish) life. It’s a Scandinavian studio with birch walls, a spa shower and a penchant for neutral-toned natural materials. Each part of this small home has an intensely calming feeling, even though you're in reach of the city center. This would be a wonderful setting to make your own private writer’s retreat or to just pop in some headphones and open a meditation app.

Time Out tip: Bishop Arts District is just 15 minutes away, and so is the Combs Creek Trail - both perfect for a day of calm strolling. 

Sleeps: 2 guests.

Perks: TV, aircon, fireplace, WiFi, dedicated workspace, kitchenette, coffee maker, free parking, pets allowed, small garden.

Price: From $200 for a night.

Neighborhood: Knox-Henderson

Originally built in 1927, this little bungalow is the ideal comfy base for the neighborhood's food scene. Start your day on the porch with a coffee, and retreat home after you've had your fill of sightseeing and eateries. The decor is homely and in keeping with the home's beautiful blue exterior, and it looks like the perfect place for families and small groups to stay. 

Time Out tip: Nearby Japanese resto Tei Tei Robata Bar comes very highly recommended, as does Henderson Taphouse. You're just a short drive from trails, kayaking, picnicking, and birdwatching opportunities at White Rock Lake. 

Sleeps: 4 guests.

Perks: Washer/dryer, TV, games console, cot, high chair, aircon, WiFi, dedicated workspace, kitchen, coffee maker, garden, free parking, pets allowed. 

Price: From $270 for a night.

Neighborhood: Oak Lawn

Bring the whole gang, because this three-bedroom house has enough entertainment to keep everyone busy without even leaving the property. There’s a pool table, arcade games, foosball and mini golf, plus a fire pit and BBQ in the backyard for when you eventually need some fresh air. 20-foot ceilings and colourful decor give the place plenty of personality, while a private gym means you can work off the pool-table snacks if you’re feeling ambitious. 

Time Out tip: Downtown is just eight minutes away by car, so you can easily swap game night for Dallas nightlife when the mood strikes.

Sleeps: 12 guests.

Perks: Pool table, arcade games, foosball, mini golf, private gym, fire pit, BBQ, cot available, WiFi, two dedicated workspaces, kitchen, washer/dryer, TV, free parking, pets allowed.

Price: From $650 for two nights.

Neighborhood: Lakewood

This super cute tiny-home-on-wheels had us smiling. The sheer dedication to the color yellow is quite admirable, but it's intensely practical as well as pretty: a third guest can stay on a fold out Murphy bed, there's a full kitchen, and even a fully-plumbed bathroom, which can be rare for tiny homes. There’s also a teeny patio table for morning coffee and a lovely firepit area to spend time around in the evening. Pint-sized perfection, and very affordable too. 

Time Out tip: The Santa Fe trail is just a short walk from the house, as is Dallas Famers Market, so why not grab some brunch and get strolling?

Sleeps: Up to 3 guests.

Perks: TV, aircon, WiFi, dedicated workspace, kitchen, coffee machine, shared fenced back garden, firepit, free parking.

Price: From $150 for a night.

Neighborhood: Northwest Dallas

If your ideal group holiday involves a pool table, piano and your very own saloon, allow us to introduce the Hangout House. This mid-century modern home has floor-to-ceiling glass looking onto a private creekside backyard, plus an open living space and a swanky kitchen. The real party piece is the dedicated saloon, complete with wet bar, pool table and piano, while Sonos speakers run throughout the house for your impromptu soundtrack.

Time Out tip: Take a morning wander around nearby Bachman Lake, then head back to the house for a drink in the saloon. The lake’s three-mile trail is an easy way to get some fresh air without straying too far from your base.

Sleeps: 6 guests.

Perks: Pool table, piano, wet bar, fire pit, private backyard, Sonos sound system, kitchen, WiFi, aircon, washer/dryer, dedicated workspace, free parking, pets allowed.

Price: From $970 for two nights.

Neighborhood: Oak Cliff

The owners of this lovely guest apartment both work in the creative industries, and they've clearly had a lot of fun with the interiors. There are two matching bedrooms with memory foam mattresses, a very nice bathroom with a two-person shower, and a living room with a huge sectional sofa. But the best bit might be the leafy backyard, where guests can make use of the pool and hot tub before retreating to the private balcony overlooking it all. It's only 500 sq ft, but they've squeezed a lot into it.

Time Out tip: You're in historic Winnetka Heights, close to Bishop Arts, so there are plenty of restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques nearby when you can tear yourself away from the pool.

Sleeps: 4 guests.

Perks: Washer/dryer, TV, aircon, WiFi, dedicated workspace, kitchenette, coffee machine, private balcony, fenced back garden, outdoor pool, hot tub, free parking.

Price: From $575 for two nights. 

Neighborhood: Urbandale

Ever wanted to sleep in an Airstream without actually having to drive one across the country? This 32-foot vintage camper sits in a leafy backyard, with a hand-built cedar interior, full kitchen and bathroom, and a queen-size bed inside. Out back, there’s a fire pit and hammock for hanging out among the trees, while the Great Trinity Forest is nearby. It’s around 15 minutes from downtown, but once you’re settled in among all those trees, you might feel a world away.

Time Out tip: Bring your hiking shoes as the Piedmont Ridge Trail is around a 15-minute walk away, making it easy to squeeze in a bit of woodland wandering before heading back to the Airstream.

Sleeps: 2 guests.

Perks: Kitchen, bathroom, WiFi, fire pit, hammock, shared garden, free parking, pets allowed, aircon.

Price: From $100 for a night.

Neighborhood: Oak Lawn

Proof that good things really can come in small packages: this 324-square-foot studio has been cleverly designed to fit in pretty much everything you could want, including a tiny oven with those very cute red knobs, two skylights and an in-unit washer and dryer. There are two Smart TVs, a king-sized bed and a private outdoor space, while the fenced yard is also very welcoming to four-legged guests. Tiny? Yes. Cramped? Apparently not, according to the many repeat guests.

Time Out tip: You're right in the middle of Uptown's dining and nightlife scene, with Oak Lawn Park a short walk away and plenty of restaurants, shops and convenience stores close by.

Sleeps: 2 guests.

Perks: Two TVs, WiFi, aircon, dedicated workspace, kitchen, washer/dryer, private patio, fenced yard, pets allowed, free parking.

Price: From $460 for two nights.