The fabulous Villa Romantica is a work of art, nestled in Manuel Antonio’s thriving tropical rainforest. Hidden from the road, the house is surrounded by Costa Rica’s spectacular natural beauty. Every feature of the house and property has been impeccably designed, and is of the highest quality. Designed by an award winning architect, the modern […]
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Whangapoua sled house beach retreat
On the shore of an idyllic white sandy beach on New Zealand’s Coromandel Peninsula rests an elegant hut designed by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects. The site lies within the coastal erosion zone, where all building must be removable. The 495 square foot (46 square meters) sled house is designed on two thick wooden sleds for […]
Paradise-like vacation retreat in St. Bart’s
The newly renovated Villa DKD is a hidden treasure tucked away in the desirable tropical enclave of Pointe Milou, in St. Barth’s, spotted on Luxury Retreats. The stunning luxury retreat offers ocean views from three sides of the house, a sweeping wooden deck surrounding a 13-meter pool that seems to run into the sea, and […]
Impressive beachfront villa on Koh Samui island
Impressive Villa Mia lies beachfront on the island of Koh Samui. It is the only villa on Chaweng Beach. The villa’s architecture follows the Balinese format of having numerous pavilions positioned to form a central courtyard enclosing the swimming pool and directing the focus out to the beach and the ocean. The entrance to the […]
A tropical vacation getaway in the Caribbean
Spectacular views over the Caribbean and breathtaking sunsets can be enjoyed from the terraces and balconies of Villa Kas Dorrie on the island of Bonaire, The Netherlands. This majestic oceanfront villa features a modern kitchen, open air living room with panoramic views of the sea and four bedrooms and four bathrooms and two half baths, […]
Tranquil Skies luxury villa in Camps Bay
Tranquil Skies is a beautiful vacation villa set high in the mountains of Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa. Incorporating superb sea views, an exquisite flow of open plan living areas onto unique outdoor areas, a collection of Asian artworks and artifacts; all resulting in a property that gives an overall feeling of superior luxury […]
Vintage farmhouse on Madikwe Game Reserve
Morukuru Villa is a completely redesigned vintage farm house situated in Morukuru, Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa. The farm house is a vacation rental that offers comfortable accommodations for 10 guests in five beautifully appointed rooms. Morukuru Farm House offers green eco furnishings, modern design and spacious rooms. The garden leads you either to […]
Bohemian chic vacation home in Brazil
Casa Lola is a vision of rustic bohemian chic, balanced with just the right mix of glass, wood and cement, this fabulous property is located in Trancoso, Brazil. The luxury three bedroom home, comprised of two houses, a main house and cottage, has been designed by its owner, interior designer Jan Eleni Lemonedes in collaboration […]
Fabulous rustic farmhouse in Italy
We just ran across this recently restored farmhouse called ‘Casa Olivi’, set in the little explored Le Marche region of Italy. The renovation took four years, conducted by the two Swiss architects Markus Wespi and Jerome de Meuron of Wespi de Meuron Architekten. The outside style has been preserved as the building is protected by […]
Sleek and stylish retreat on Santorini
Villa Fabrica has been converted from an old winery into two totally separate and private villas, the Canava and the main villa, which can be rented either separately or together. Located just underneath the historical Venetian Castle of Pyrgos, the restoration project took years of meticulous research and understanding of traditional Santorini architecture, designed by […]