F-5 Residence is a beautiful modern vacation retreat designed for a Canadian family by Studio AR+D Architects, located on a valley site in Indian Wells, California. Comprised of 5,300 square feet, this one-story, four-bedroom, four bathroom home with adjacent guesthouse maximizes the site and takes advantage of expansive mountain views. The home offers a continuous connection between the interior […]
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Bright and airy beach glam bungalow in Santa Barbara
This light and airy beach glam bungalow is a relaxing family vacation home by interior designer Lauren Christine Henno, located in Santa Barbara, California. The homeowners live in Arizona with their three young children and wanted a casual beach house that they could vacation in with their family. They were looking for a home that has a California […]
Thatched roof luxury vacation retreat in Bali: Villa Kinara
Villa Kinara is a thatched roof luxury home that is available as a vacation rental, surrounded by lush vegetation and cozy outdoor living spaces in Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia. The property offers a variety of amenities and plenty of indoor/outdoor living space with six bedrooms and six bathrooms, all en-suite. This is the perfect place to travel to […]
House Tour: Tantalizing summer house on the island of Syros
A beautiful summer house, Residence on Syros II was designed by Block722, hosting a family of four and guests to stay at this incredible villa on the island of Syros, Greece. The steep and somewhat intense geography of the land was a dominating factor in the design process. An expansive staircase leads from the top of the […]
Rustic-chic country estate in Spain: Maison Toscana
Maison Toscana is a rustic country estate with a Mediterranean lifestyle transformed by designer Jessica Bataille, found in the coastal town of Jávea, in the province of Alicante, Valencia, Spain. The owners discovered this dream retreat nestled in the middle of a pine forest near the beach. A 19th century villa built in traditional architecture, resulting in a comfortable home […]
Breathtaking coastal getaway to Turks and Caicos Islands
Amazing Grace is a stunning vacation rental designed with classic elegance of a West Indies plantation manor, with breathtaking views of the Atlantic ocean. Situated on Providenciales, a small island as part of one of Turks and Caicos Islands, this five bedroom home has access to a beautiful stretch of white sandy beach. This is the perfect […]
Mesmerizing beach retreat in Australia: Blue Dog Beach House
Blue Dog Beach House is a luxury pet friendly holiday house designed by Aboda Design Group, overlooking the sand and waves of Castaways Beach, Noosa, Australia. This holiday retreat is described as, “relaxed Nantucket meets Noosa in style.” This is a pet friendly holiday house inspired by the relaxed feel of summer homes of New England mixed with the best […]
Renovation of a holiday home in Australia: The Ark
The Ark is the renovation, renewal and third interpretation of a holiday home by Bower Architecture, located in Point Lonsdale , a coastal town in Victoria, Australia. The residence has been enjoyed by the same family for 60 years. The original 1950’s beach shack was renovated in the early 1980’s and designed by architect and former National President […]
Fresh and colorful cottage retreat in Sonoma, California
Sonoma Summer House is a sun drenched cottage retreat designed by designer Stephens Hubel, located on a vineyard in the beautiful wine country region of Sonoma, California. Dialed up colors capture the spirit and energy of summer at this weekend retreat. The kicky yet sophisticated décor provide the perfect place for summer parties both indoors and out. A […]
Modern weekend lake house in Texas by Stuart Sampley Architect
Ski Shores Lakehouse is a modest weekend lake house that has been skillfully designed by Stuart Sampley Architect, located in Austin, Texas. The spirit of traditional Texas dogtrot-style architecture is modernly refined in this retreat. Description from the architect: Two volumes flank a central porch that’s naturally cooled by lake breezes, capped on each end by tall, […]










