Ponta do Toque Toque is a tranquil paradise, encircled by lush vegetation and sparkling sands, situated just outside the colonial town of Paraty in Brazil. The estate encompasses 40,000 square meters and incorporates three separate houses, Casa do Jardim (The House in the Garden), Casa da Praia (The House over the Beach) and Casa da […]
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Imposing beach house in Todos Santos
Todos Santos Houses are located in the small magical town of Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico and has been designed by San Diego-based firm Gracia Studio. Their client had a vision of developing this 50,000 square foot lot and designing two houses on the property, one for beach house rental and the other one […]
Fabulous Mexican-style villa on Mustique Island
Located on one of the highest points of Mustique, on the Southern side of the island, this stunning five acre family villa, designed by renowned architect Manolo Mestre, is truly its own piece of paradise. The property takes full advantage of the breathtaking 280 degree ocean views across the Grenadine islands where the Atlantic and […]
Beautiful Provencal villa with panoramic views
Bastide Vallat is a recently renovated beautifully landscaped property with its own kitchen garden and a field of lavenders in the middle of Luberon in Provence, France. The grounds feature panoramic views of cherry trees, vines and the sweeping countryside. On the entrance to the main house via the large courtyard there is a living […]
Luxurious Hideaway: La Casa del Mar in Costa Rica
La Casa del Mar offers exquisite beachfront luxury inside the gated community of Hermosa Palms in Playa Hermosa, Jaco, Costa Rica. This spectacular brand new 6 bedroom private home features ocean views through huge two-storey windows that serve as walls in the ample living room and in the suites that overlook the beach. The whole […]
Charming and cozy French Provence villa
Villa Cecile is nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by a pine forest and a wonderful garden courtyard in Provence, France. It has a large living room that opens onto a sprawling terrace and swimming pool, a wood stove, open lounge area, fully equipped and spacious kitchen and four bedrooms with four bathrooms. The […]
Luxury tropical beach villa on Koh Tao Island
Casas del Sol is an incredible luxury beach bungalow retreat on the island of Koh Tao, Thailand, designed and owned by Australian interior designer Christina Saenz de Santamaria. Here is a description of the project from the designer, “these contemporary villas have embraced a new concept known as ‘Boutique Beach Chic’, which means understated luxury […]
Sumptuous vacation retreat in a tropical rainforest
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 […]
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 […]








