House on a Bluff has been designed by architecture firm Hutchison & Maul situated in Seattle, Washington. This stunning 6,000 square foot house has been carefully planned and sited to create five outdoor “rooms” with distinct characteristics: a grassed front entry yard, a partially covered private sunning patio, a high-bank view lawn (perfect for croquet), […]
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Rustic jungle retreat in the Mexican Pacific
Verana is nine individual thatched-palapa huts, with panoramic views of the jungle and ocean – deep in the Valle del Sierra Madre Occidental. Carved out of the lush Mexican jungle, Verana is remote and secluded, but still offers all the amenities for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The hotel can only be accessed by a […]
Breathtaking cliff retreat on the Amalfi Coast
The 17th-century Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa, once a monastery, is located in the little town of Conca dei Marini, between Amalfi and Praiano, Italy. Perched dramatically on the edge of a sheer cliff above the blue Bay of Salerno in the fishing village of Conca dei Marini, the boutique hotel is steeped in […]
World’s largest saltwater swimming pool in Chile
The Crystal Lagoon at San Alfonso del Mar Resort is located in the city of Algarrobo, Chile and holds the Guinness record for the world’s deepest pool at a whopping 115 feet! The resort has the world’s largest swimming pool, which spans up to 19.8 acres, totaling 20 Olympic-size swimming pools and holding 66 million […]
Charming holiday house on the sea
In Brittany, at the tip of Finistère, France, vacation house Bleu Salé (Blue Salty) faces the ocean. This typical longhouse was fully renovated in 2009 with the traditional thatched-roof, which characterized it during its construction in 1822. The home was already imbued with natural beauty; the owners improved upon the original construction and restored it. […]
Incredible residence nestled on the sea cliffs of Sydney
Seacliff House is a single family dwelling located in Sydney, Australia designed by Chris Elliott Architects. The home is situated on a long and narrow sliver of land that was leftover from the original subdivision. The area enjoys spectacular views over the ocean, the adjacent park, sandstone cliffs and headland to the south, designing with […]
Cave dwelling on the Canary Island of Tenerife
We fell in love with this unique home we discovered on Dwell, situated on Spain’s Canary Island of Tenerife, which has been built into the coastal rock. The humble cottage is used as an escape to the shore during the sweltering summer months. The dwelling is nestled on a rocky beach close to the town […]
Fabulous tropical retreat in Mykonos
San Giorgio hotel is located in Mykonos, Greece, designed to encourage interaction and yet giving those who are looking for a more private atmosphere the refuge to relax and recreate. Melding the carefree finesse of the ’60s bohemian life with a down- to-earth “gypset” approach, everything is about ease and enjoyment. All 34 rooms, including […]
Exceptional Sea View Villa in Phuket
Sea View Villa is a three-storey home nestled on a gentle hillside on the west coast of Phuket, overlooking the pristine Andaman Sea, this stunning property is located within a five star private resort and enjoys breathtaking sea views and sunsets. Comprised of 8,546 square feet (794 square meters), the stylish yet comfortable interior design […]
Incredible open plan house in Cape Town
The Nettleton 199 house was designed by SAOTA Architects and OKHA Interiors in Cape Town, South Africa. “The brief was to create a building that maximized the connection with the view and the sea, creating a garden on the mountain side of the site and to minimize views over neighboring buildings,” says Greg Truen, Project […]