Dream Escapes That You Can Rent

"The credenza is probably my favorite piece of furniture, and in the Yugodom I set up one in each room," Milakovic says. The piece in the 1970s-themed bedroom features an array of period products that the former owner bought in Trieste, Italy, a favorite destination for buying "Western" goods during the socialist era. All of the objects except the fan are marked Made in Yugoslavia.

“My brother and I were searching for a place of our own that we could rent to people visiting Berlin,” says co-owner Chris Laugsch. “We found the boat by accident in a Berlin marina. After a few minutes on the boat, we knew we found the place.” The kitchen countertop and floor are both Pandomo, a poured concrete surface. The ceiling is a stained pine. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows cover two of the largest walls on the boat.

Filled with crisp lines and textural contrasts, the interior plan widens the small apartment by setting it apart, creating alcoves, living spaces, and sculptural dimension within the open white space.

A new travel venture called Airstream 2 Go pairs the iconic American RV with customized trip itineraries for an unforgettable, mobile vacation rental. The company provides two pre-planned weekly itineraries, one in California and one in the Southwest for $7,500, or you can opt to follow your own route ($5,300 for the "Take It and Go" option).