Embedded in the coastal dunes with unobstructed views facing the waterways, this holiday home in the Netherlands was created as not only a vacation home, but a wellness retreat immersed in nature.    

Designed by Netherlands-based Bedaux de Brouwer Architects, it’s one of several in a development that is being delivered in phases at the site but retains its own privacy and independence. 

Composed of gray brick, steel, and glass, the strikingly modern silhouette stands out within the simple, windswept beauty of the landscape. 

The interiors are awash in natural light from the floor to ceiling windows that run the full length of the living areas with panoramic views over the wide polder landscape.

Spacious and sleek, the rooms are a mix of crisp white and soft neutrals that mix natural elements and decor from the land with contemporary minimalism. 

The fireside sitting room adjoins the dining room with seating for eight and the fully equipped open kitchen. With four spacious bedrooms and two luxurious bathrooms, the house is the ideal retreat for family or groups to share.

The main living areas open out to the gardens and a spacious and sunny south-facing terrace with a dining area and large sunbeds for catching some rays.

After a long day exploring the beaches, you can warm up in the luxurious Finnish sauna with room for four. 

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Wifi throughout, cable TV, kitchen and bath amenities, laundry facilities, private parking for two cars.

AROUND

The villa is located in Zeeland within a short walk to the North Sea beach De Banjaard and the nearby De Schotsman nature reserve on the island of Noord-Beveland –  also known as “The Endless Island.” The windswept landscape is vast in scope, with the dunes rising up to ten meters high. 

You won’t find any crowds or noisy hotspots here, just miles of beach and plenty of hiking trails, water sports, and outdoor recreation as well as charming local villages dotted with shops and street cafes inviting you to stroll and relax. It’s just over an hour to Rotterdam and ninety minutes The Hague.

LOCATION

Zeeland, Netherlands. Nearest Airport: Rotterdam Airport (95km) and Eindhoven Airport (153km)

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Spring through Fall

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Consisting of two connected but separate residences, each of the two cottages have their own entrances and private gardens that provide individual areas for privacy as well as convivial social areas to share.

Steep Ravine Cottage has a large ground floor living room flooded with light and a separate dining room along with a brand new country-style kitchen. One of two full baths are here. Upstairs, the master has a gorgeous ocean view, a full bath, and there are two additional double rooms that sleep up to six total. (Note that the third bedroom can only be accessed through the second bedroom). There is an additional sleeping nook, perfect for a not-too-tall child in the second bedroom.

The wrap-around deck is the spot for ocean and mountain viewing over morning coffee or a glass of wine at sunset. 

The gardens have a heated dining lounge and fire pit to gather round and a separate outdoor shower to wash the sand off.

The one-story Dipsea is similar in tone and design with breezy and bright whitewashed interiors, a spacious living room that includes a deluxe daybed and a fully equipped kitchen. There are two double en suite bedrooms, one with a private garden entrance and a nice clawfoot soaking tub.  

The spacious gardens are perfect for dining al fresco with a grill and a fire pit for summer evenings and a brand new hot tub. 

This is a great compound for family and friends to share and be immersed in the magic of Stinson Beach.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Wifi throughout, SmartTV, climate control, kitchen and bath amenities, laundry facilities, beach amenities incuding blankets, boards, chairs, shades provided.

MARIN COUNTY

Ideally situated in the heart of the village for a morning coffee, and a two-minute walk to either the beach or the trailheads.

Western Marin county is an area of great natural beauty and picturesque California coastline. Part of the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and Mt. Tamalpais State Park, Stinson Beach, and the over one thousand acres of protected wetlands and estuaries in the Bolinas Lagoon are home to migratory shorebirds, harbor seals, and other wildlife. 

Just three blocks from one of the finest stretches of coastline, this property also has access to the state park trails and countryside, ideal for all types of outdoor recreation. From the Muir Woods redwood forests to Point Reyes seashore, the dazzling natural beauty is some of the best California has to offer. Just thirty minutes north of San Francisco, you can visit the city or stay in the Marin region for great shops, markets, and restaurants in the quaint towns of Point Reyes, Tomales, and Inverness.

Nearby Bolinas has steadfastly remained a small and sleepy town dedicated to the simple life, with a handful of shops cafes and a reclusive attitude. It’s one of those places you hope stays that way…

LOCATION

Stinson Beach, California. Nearest Airport: San Francisco International/Oakland (38 miles)

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Spring through Fall

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This vacation rental in Whistler is 10,000 square feet with seven bedrooms. On the first floor is the grand living room, with a gas fireplace, TV and DVD player. In the dining room, there is seating for sixteen at a custom marble table. There is also a state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen with microwave.

One floor below is a study and play area. Through this room, you enter a child’s dream; three oversized queen-over-queen bunk beds, TV, bean bag chairs and ample room for playing and connecting with friends.

One more floor down houses four of the bedrooms. Two are master bedrooms and one has its own private office. All rooms look out onto the jaw-dropping mountains with deck access and en suite bathrooms.

Four levels from the top is a floor with its own full-size private gym, an oversized hammam steam room, billiard’s table, ping pong, and a full bar. You will find three more bedrooms here, with a contemporary design and a cozy feel. 

All of the bedrooms have bathrobes, hairdryers and complimentary toiletries.

There is also a separate Massage Room with a Daybed for extra sleeping capacity if needed.

This home has air conditioning and heating, an alarm system, WiFi, and an iPod dock and stereo. Creature comforts included heated floors, a washer and dryer, and a mudroom. There is also ski storage, a boot dryer, and bike storage.

Outside, there is a barbecue and fire pit. 

The home offers garage parking, and is open to private events. 

SLOPES OF MANY ACCLAIMS AND OLD GROWTH FORESTS

Long known for its pristine powder and legendary resorts on both Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, this Canadian mountain town and its renowned landscapes are straight out of a Slim Aarons photo. And with 8,000 acres of skiable land (the largest on the continent), it’s no wonder Whistler Blackcomb was chosen as the home of the 2010 Olympic Games.

Walkable, charming and friendly, the village of Whistler (located at the base of the two mountains) is chalet-style and is lined with restaurants, bars and shops. There is a great “Made in Whistler” scene, with items like hand-glazed pottery and wooden art pieces. 

The area is increasingly growing its arts and culture scene, and Audain Art Museum is one recent development. Modern and striking, the 56,000 square foot museum is home to a private collection of old First Nation masks, works of post-war Canadian artists and internationally-recognized contemporary artists.

Whistler’s lower elevations showcase a coastal climate. There are spectacular glacier-fed lakes and old-growth rainforests where you can hike among giants on the endless mossy carpet.

Vancouver lies two hours to the south. 

LOCATION:

Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. Nearest airport: Vancouver International Airport (2 hours away), there is also Whistler Heliport (19 minutes away)

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Peak skiing conditions are December through February, though June-August is lovely weather for biking and hiking. 

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Composed of bold proportions that still manage to be warm and inviting, the interiors are most certainly luxurious but tempered with sober lines and vast expanses of glass that refer back to the natural beauty that surrounds it. 

The entry hall opens into the main living spaces, a soaring pavilion outlined in banks of windows, eliminating the barriers with the scenery. Using a fusion of steel, textured concrete, and wood, the effect is sleek and quietly modern. 

The open configuration features well-defined living spaces with comfy sitting areas to sink into around the fireplace in the great room, and a separate media lounge and sitting room off to the side.  

There’s a professional-grade eat-in kitchen and separate dining space with the option of a private chef if you choose. 

There is one double en suite bedroom and a separate office on the ground floor and three additional en suite bedrooms including the master with a private balcony complete with ocean views on the upper mezzanine level. 

While the house itself is visually striking, the grounds are a huge part of its appeal, with a private oasis of tropical and native gardens that include an architecturally-designed pond, a fire pit, and a tennis court.

Tucked away in a quiet spot near the tennis court is a vintage Airstream trailer that can accommodate two additional guests.

Expect to be pampered, with a wide array of luxury services available during your stay for a truly indulgent experience. 

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Welcome refreshments with complimentary snacks, soft drinks, juices, coffees, and waters. Housekeeping, twice a week, 5 hours per day with mid-week linens change-over included. Luxury amenities, bathrobes, and slippers, children’s high chair, baby cot, and equipment. Firewood provided.

Additional fee-based concierge services include: booking the finest Michelin-starred restaurants, private chef and daily breakfast service, private limousine driver and airport transfers, arrangement of everything from boat trips to private yoga sessions and massage treatments, tennis and fitness coaches, events and birthday planning, nanny services, housekeeping and laundry services, electric mountain biking experiences and private Canyon tours and more. 

MALIBU

One of the largest and most spectacular beaches in Southern California, Zuma stretches for almost two full miles and lies at the northwestern end of Malibu. Slightly wilder than the southern beaches, it’s a popular surf spot but a lot of the time has strong currents to look out for.

This world-famous stretch of coastline is one of the most beautiful drives in the state. Dotted with magnificent homes, and state beaches and parks, it’s a short drive south into the exclusive Malibu colony, and further to Santa Monica, Los Angeles, and beyond for some of the finest restaurants, shopping, and city life. 

Adjacent to the Santa Monica mountain range, there are miles of unspoiled wilderness for hiking, horseback riding, biking and recreation, and of course all the water sports and beach fun your heart desires!

LOCATION

Malibu, California. Nearest Airport: LAX (33 miles)

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Year round although Fall and Winter are not often ideal beach weather

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This vacation rental in Tenerife is a three-story townhome with three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. In the master bedroom, there is a king-sized bed with a 100% latex mattress and cotton linen. This bedroom is on the top floor of the house and also has a marble-topped bathtub, freestanding marble-topped double sink, toilet, and ample space, including additional wardrobes. This bedroom has access to a private balcony overlooking the garden. 

The double bedroom also has a king-size bed with a latex mattress and vintage accessories. In the twin bedroom there are two single beds with bedside lamps. Both of these rooms have access to the front balcony. 

This property’s pinnacle is its sun-filled rooftop solarium with deep concrete bathtub, deckchairs and native cacti and aloe vera plants. It also has an outdoor shower.

SOAK UP THE TENERIFE SUN AND EXPLORE THE AVANT-GARDE ARCHITECTURE

Tenerife, largest of the Canary Islands, sees tourists flocking to its year round warm weather beaches and resorts. The southern tip of the island swells with revelers in July and August with clubs that are open all night and bonfire parties on the many beaches including Los Cristianos and Playa de las Américas.

The island is also becoming more known for expressing itself through through art and design. Futuristic cultural institutions are feats of geometry that mingle with the easter egg-hued traditional houses. Art and design enthusiasts will enjoy a trip to Tenerife Espacio de las Artes (TEA), designed by Swiss architects Herzog and Meuron with Virgilio Gutiérrez. History and culture lovers should spend an afternoon at MUNA Museo de Naturaleza y Arqueología.

The 15th century capitol town of San Cristóbal de La Laguna is a historic World Heritage gem, and is divided into two distinct parts – Villa de Arriba and Villa de Abajo and is worth a visit for it’s grand architecture and excellent restaurants.

The house itself is situated in El Barrio de los Hoteles-Pino de Oro, one of the most sought-after areas of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.  You are only 50 m from Parque García Sanabria, the largest urban park in the Canary Islands. Here, you can wander the tropical flora, fauna, sculptures, let your kids play in the parks, or grab a bite at the rooftop bar and restaurant Strasse Park. Calle del Pilar is a 10-minute walk from the house, home to many charming boutiques and eateries.

LOCATION

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canarias, Spain

BEST TIME TO VISIT: With its proximity to the equator, the islands enjoy warm days year round. 

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