Casa de las Estrellas or ‘House of the Stars’ is a modern Mexican home created by San Francisco architects House + House, situated in the historic center of the beautiful 450 year old colonial town of San Miguel de Allende. The home lies just four blocks from the main square, the ‘Jardin’ or Garden, of […]
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Charming sanctuary surrounded by a tropical garden
Casa del Santuario is a luxurious villa nestled within the attractive countryside of Tarifa, Spain, not too far from the beaches. Natural beauty, peace and harmony intertwine in this beautiful home that facilitates comfort and rest. It consists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms and several outdoor terraces with magnificent views. This lovely house features 2,690 […]
Exceptional Spanish-style hacienda in Mexico
This fabulous hacienda just outside San Miguel de Allende in central Mexico was a collaboration between David Howell Design and the owner, furniture designer John Houshmand. The 10,000 square foot courtyard house is situated on a plateau that served as a pilgrimage site for the indigenous people in the area. Using traditional construction technologies, this […]
Absolutely stunning farmhouse retreat in Provence
Domaine Laurentine is an old farmhouse retreat that has been converted into a luxurious house in Luberon, Provence, France. The main house features four bedrooms with four bathrooms, professional kitchen, dining room and salon with a fireplace. Attached is the guest house with a salon, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. […]
Luxurious beachfront estate in Punta Mita
Palmasola is a luxurious, spacious and extremely private beachfront estate located within exclusive Punta Mita, Mexico’s premier gated community and destination resort. This estate is on the northern tip of the Bahía de Banderas, one of the largest natural bays on the turquoise-shaded Pacific Coast with white sand beach, clear blue waters and pristine views. […]
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 […]
Bali Hai private oasis in Coconut Grove
Bali Hai is a modern two-storey architectural masterpiece, nestled in the heart of Coconut Grove, Florida. This gorgeous home was built in 2004 by renowned firm Max Strang Architects and has been featured in many television, photo and print venues including the movie Miami Vice. A gated entrance welcomes you to the coral rock home […]
Romantic seaside escape with dramatic ocean views
This gorgeous vacation rental we discovered for today is called ‘Seaside Escape’, a modern, architecturally designed home nestled on half an acre with quality details throughout. Seaside Escape is situated in in Bodega Bay, off the northern coast of California, ideally laid out for two couples or a small family. The residence offers beautiful bedrooms […]
Fantasy villa with the most incredible views
This magnificent villa is located at the very tip of Punta Mita, the most northern point of Banderas Bay with views of the Pacific Ocean and across Banderas Bay to Puerto Vallarta with the Sierra Madre Mountains in the background. Casa El Destino, completed in 2008 by Mexico-based architecture firm Possenbacher Design, with interiors completed […]
Impressive country house in Morocco
Today we take you on a trip to Essaouira on the Moroccan coast, to this very unique two-storey country house that has been completely refurbished, aptly named “Sidi Kauki”. This spacious modern home is a traditional style ‘Dar’, nestled just steps from Sidi Kaouk’s long sandy beach. The home features traditional Moroccan furnishings and fabrics, […]