Checking in: Unique Airbnb picks of the week

For $535 a night, which includes the cost of transportation, you could escape to this completely private retreat on Bird Island in Belize.
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The property is surrounded crystal clear waters inside a coral reef.
These beautiful conditions make the ideal place for the adventure seekers who want to swim, snorkel or kayak.
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The property has a new main house on one end of the island and cabana on the other. In total, there are three bedrooms.
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Here’s another bedroom with a beautiful view of the waters.
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Here’s the kitchen.
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And the cozy dining room.
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Kick back and relax, but don’t worry you’re not completely isolated — there’s TV and WiFi.
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In 2016, new decks, a fishing dock, a pond and a lookout tower were added to the property.
There’s also a sundeck and a barbeque.
There are also plans to add another cabana over the water that will connected to the island via a walkway in 2017.
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I bet you could get used to walking out of the house to views like this.
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Looks like the absolute perfect place for a nap.
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This private-island sanctuary in Cartagena, Colombia can be all yours for $745 a night.
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The island, which is part of a archipelago of Islas del Rosario and Sam Bernardo, is surrounded by palm trees, sandy white beaches and a coal reef.
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The 10,000 square foot main home, called the Ark, has four bedrooms, but 16 beds in total.
There’s also four bathrooms.
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The villa features Caribbean architecture with all-wood, open-concept spaces. Here’s the sitting area.
There’s also more than 1000 square feet of balconies and terraces, as well as a 700-square-foot great room.
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Here’s a dining area and bar.
Traditional Caribbean fare with fresh seafood are prepared by a chef.
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Curl up with a book in one of the properties many relaxing hammocks.
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There’s also access to two boats with certified captains for guests’ private use. Other beach activities include swimming, kayaking, scuba diving, paddle surfing, fishing, diving and hiking.
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If a tropical getaway isn’t your style, this private island in the Adirondacks mountain range in New York state may be to your taste.
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You can stay in this two bedroom cabin on the Saranac River for $473 a night.
There’s also a boathouse, lean-to and sauna.
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Here’s the living room.
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Enjoy spectacular views from the kitchen.
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The den is cozy with a beautiful stone fireplace.
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Here’s the master bedroom. A second bedroom has two bunk beds for extra guests.
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The view of the Adirondacks is breathtaking.
The island was originally developed by a local businessman in the early 1920s.
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This hammock stacks up with the others.
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While the cabin is the perfect place to escape, it is also close to the quaint town of Saranac Lake or you can visit nearby Lake Placid.
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