# Architectural Home Rentals BoutiqueHomes Offers Holiday Rentals in Design-Focused Homes By Joey Haar | Published 2017-07-06 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boutiquehomes References: [boutique-homes](https://www.boutique-homes.com/specials/) & [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/07/05/boutiquehomes-holiday-rentals-architect-designed-houses-hotels/) Strictly speaking, every home is designed by an architect, but BoutiqueHomes offers stays at architect-designed homes that are effusive with inspiration and creativity. The website lists a catalog of homes around the world on offer for [short-term holiday stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estancia-san-jos), and those abodes are unique creations by some of the hottest architects working today. With the rise in popularity of services like [Airbnb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-3), it's clear that consumers have no qualms with staying in an owned home as opposed to a semi-private space like a hotel room. BoutiqueHomes capitalizes on that willingness while also appealing to people's desire for a taste of the upper crust. There are over 1,200 rentals on BoutiqueHomes located in countries as wide-ranging as France, Italy, and Spain to Mexico, Costa Rica, and Sri Lanka. Stays are charged at nightly or weekly rates, and since many of the homes are in [relatively secluded towns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brecon), rental prices are comparable to those in city centers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Architect-designed Homes:** Opportunity to create a platform or service that exclusively offers stays at architect-designed homes around the world. - **Boutique Home Rentals:** Potential to establish a niche market for boutique home rentals, appealing to consumers seeking unique and creatively designed vacation accommodations. - **Secluded Town Rentals:** Room for a platform that specializes in rentals located in relatively secluded towns, catering to travelers looking for peaceful and secluded vacation experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for the hospitality industry to expand offerings and cater to the demand for architect-designed and boutique home rentals. - **Travel and Tourism:** Potential for the travel and tourism industry to tap into the growing market of travelers seeking unique and creatively designed vacation accommodations. - **E-commerce:** Potential to create an e-commerce platform that connects homeowners with architect-designed homes to travelers looking for unique vacation rentals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Picturesque Modern Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ligar-bay-bach.md) - [Modern Stone-Clad Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-coachella.md) - [Affordably Decorated Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-homegoods.md) - [Luxuriously Artistic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-studio1.md) - [VIbrantly Designed Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baia-villas.md) - [Compact Calming Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-sheltered-space.md) - [Art Deco-Referenced Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uxbridge-bower.md) - [Mountainside-Inspired Bespoke Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouchardon-hotel.md) - [Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-3.md)