While luxury hotels provide wonderful accommodations for travelers, they don’t allow for the privacy and intimacy of home. If you are seeking a vacation that combines the best of home with the amenities of a four-star hotel, you can do no better than a luxury villa rental. These properties allow guests free reign of a beautiful home located in top travel destinations around the world. These are just a few examples of the properties that are available for your summer vacation.
Le Chateau des Palmiers, St. Martin, Caribbean – from $6,000 per night
Spend your summer holiday along the shores of the Caribbean when you rent this gorgeous villa. Your rental accommodates up to 20 guests, featuring five bedrooms in the main house and four in the accompanying villa. Spend your days on the white sand beaches or on a lounge chair poolside. The villa is a five mile trip away from the upscale shops and bistros in the island’s capital of Marigot.
Thousand Waves, Maui, Hawaii – from $8,250 per night
This spectacular Maui villa sits upon the white sands of Kahekili Beach allowing guests easy access to snorkeling, kayaking or surfing. The 11,000 square foot villa accommodates up to 16 guests in its eight bedrooms. The property reflects elegant Indonesian design and the outdoor space features zen lotus ponds, lush trees and colorful Hawaiian flowers.
Cove Spring House, The Garden, Barbados – from $15,000 per night
Look down over the shores of Barbados from this cliff-top villa. Your party of 20 guests will vacation in luxury in this ten bedroom estate. Enjoy the Barbados sun as you lounge around the crescent shaped pool or wander down the to the property’s private beach. The turquoise waters are accessible on a private beach which is nestled amidst coral cliffs for ultimate privacy.
Bellagio Grand, Bel Air, California – from $20,000 per night
Live the luxury life in Southern California when you rent this Bel Air villa. You and twenty of your friends can enjoy all the entertainment and nightlight that Southern California offers, as this property is located just minutes from Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip, The Grove, Universal Studios and Santa Monica Beach.
Calivigny Island, Grenada – from $30,000 per night
For the most exclusive and private summer vacation, rent a villa on its own island. Calivigny Island features three residences which accommodate a total of 50 guests. This rental is perfectly suited for weddings or multi-generational family getaways. Guests will be treated to haute cuisine that is prepared by 2 world class chefs with fresh produce from local fish, fruit and vegetable markets.
Neckar Island, British Virgin Islands – from $80,000 per night
Few luxury vacations can top the experience of staying on Necker, Sir Richard Branson’s private island paradise. Necker sits in turquoise waters surrounded by coral reefs and fringed with beautiful white sandy beaches. The island accommodates up to 34 guests in its multiple luxury residences, including a Great House, Bali Houses, Temple House and the Love Temple. Your stay on Neckar includes all food and drink prepared by top-class chefs, and spa treatments are available upon request.
Which of these luxury villa rentals is your favorite?