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This was the most popular new Airbnb in Texas in 2022

"Tangled Oak Yurt" Airbnb listing located in Dripping Springs, Texas (Airbnb)

Airbnb today announced the top new Airbnb Host in Texas – it’s Derek who hosts this listing in Dripping Springs.

The information was released as part of a wider report highlighting the top new Airbnb host in each state. Each of the hosts began hosting their first and only Airbnb listing in 2022, have the most check-ins in their state, and have achieved Superhost status.

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Derek has nearly 125 check-ins, maintains a near-perfect 4.98 rating and is already a Superhost.

His “Tangled Oak Yurt” is a 16-sided wooden cabin tucked away on a nine-acre property.

“Located in the heart of Texas winery and brewery country, your day trips are only minutes away in every direction,” the listing reads. “This one bedroom offers the perfect blend of the camping feel while still maintaining the coziness of modern amenities. Enjoy grilling and sitting around the fire pit on our 300+sq/ft deck build into a 300-year-old Live Oak Tree!”

The cabin has one room, one bathroom and sleeps up to two guests.

On the vacation rental’s Airbnb page, dozens of comments from former guests praise the Insta-worthy accommodations.

“It was such a peaceful place,” wrote Ilse, who stayed in December. “We loved the fire pit, grill, swings and hammock. We enjoyed it so much and didn’t want to ever leave, highly recommend to any couple who wants a peaceful getaway! We Will definitely be back!”

The listing currently rents for $214/night on average. View photos of the cabin on airbnb.com.

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Briana Zamora-Nipper joined the KPRC 2 digital team in 2019. When she’s not hard at work in the KPRC 2 newsroom, you can find Bri drinking away her hard earned wages at JuiceLand, running around Hermann Park, listening to crime podcasts or ransacking the magazine stand at Barnes & Noble.

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