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Croatia
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2 BR | 2 BA | SLEEPS 4
Calling all Game of Thrones aficionados! This holiday rental is a restored 16th-century Croatian castle that served as the set for the city of Braavos in the beloved HBO fantasy series. Dragons might not be roaming the premises, but this mighty fortress is a sight to behold.
5 BR | 5 BA | SLEEPS 13
This luxury villa is located in Dubrovnik's most elite and private residential neighborhood in walking distance from the historic old town of Dubrovnik. Overlooking the Adriatic sea, the beautiful island of Lokrum an...
France
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Located on over 20 acres of an 18th-century estate at the gateway to the Quercy Blanc national park, these charming Nordic-inspired cabin rentals are perched within the trees with views over the woods and sprawling countryside. Designed and created as intimate eco-friendly retreats, each of the cabins are constructed entirely of wood inside and out with clean contemporary lines and rustic charm.
5 BR | 5 BA | SLEEPS 10
The home oscillates between old and contemporary, with ancient stone next to floor-to-ceiling glass windows and concrete. Furniture includes classics by Jean Prouvé, Charles and Ray Eames, and Hans Wegner, mixed with pieces by Jasper Morrison, Terence Woodgate, Tom Dixon and Wouter Scheublin.
5 BR | 5 BA | SLEEPS 13
A contemporary stone tower designed to fit in with the Romanesque town it overlooks, this modern retreat offers a commanding view across the rugged landscape. Bathed in light, it is sizeable and sleek, with large glass panes opening onto a pool terrace and landscaped lot, and views across the neighboring Gorges de la Nesque.
Greece
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4 BR | 3 BA | SLEEPS 8
This is a sleek and chic villa that is seamlessly integrated in stark but harmonious contrast with the rugged, wild landscape. We love the elemental glass, wood, and steel architecture set against the dramatic natural rock formations.
Naturally opulent, with a clean lined, contemporary style, these wood, plaster, and stone villas cloak visitors in a minimalist, modern organic atmosphere. Intentionally curated with natural fibers, rich woods and sleek stones, the angular, open concept houses have the feeling of a luxe, open air spa, with shaded alfresco hangouts, a shimmering pool and outdoor bath.
4 BR | 3 BA | SLEEPS 8
This beautiful villa to rent in Mykonos is located in the quiet northwest of the island, and overlooks the Aegean, with great views of the nearby islands. It's architect-designed and recently built, with every modern amenity you could think of - and has a simple elegance that we love.
4 BR | 4.5 BA | SLEEPS 10
A vivid villa for rent in Corfu, only a quick stroll down to powdery Kontokali Beach, this newly constructed coastal residence covers three sunny, spacious levels. Outdoors meets indoors via wide glass sliders and luxuriously deep terraces, all boasting views across the water.
Italy
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3 BR | 3 BA | SLEEPS 6
Location is everything and you can't get much better than this! Just above the sea with breathtaking views of Positano, the Marina Grande and Galli Island, this villa for rent in Italy is surrounded by fragrant gardens with a vantage point to die for.
5 BR | 4 BA | SLEEPS 8
This historical villa on a hillside in Lucca was built in 1700 as a home for the noble Carnicelli family, and was recently purchased, restored and named by its new owners in their honor. It has an imposing, symmetrical facade with a split-level entrance, that wouldn't look out of place in a Wes Anderson movie. Inside, it's an exciting blend of old bones and contemporary lines.
3 BR | 3 BA | SLEEPS 5
This bright and bold apartment is located on the second floor of a mid-century building in one of Milan's most authentic residential neighborhoods. Recently updated by its architect and art director owners, the 1937 apartment features carefully chosen new and vintage Italian design pieces, as well as an extraordinary collection of art and photography pieced together over many years.
3 BR | 4 BA | SLEEPS 6
The dramatic perch of an art critic, this hilltop villa was named for its place on high, surrounded by landscaped gardens with breathtaking, 360-degree vistas over Italy’s Valle d’Itria and further out to sea. The architect-designed, neo-Palladian structure (featured in Marie Claire Maison, July 2023) offers four spacious terraces, one a vast rooftop terrace that’s practically a home in itself, with a wide, shaded pergola, fully equipped kitchen/barbecue/dining area, dedicated yoga deck, and even a glimmering lap pool lined with cushy sunbeds and mattresses.
3 BR | 4 BA | SLEEPS 6
Open the door into this top-notch Roman getaway and you’ll be dazzled by its arcaded, colonnaded living room where leaded- and stained-glass windows add to the many luxuries from days gone by. History is found around every corner in this opulent attic perch, a glamorous Roman hideaway showcasing ornate coffered ceilings, gilded frescoes, a stately entry hall, and a personal chef and concierge at your service.
Portugal
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6 BR | 6 BA | SLEEPS 12
It would be hard to describe this home without first mentioning the views. From its plateau high above the Douro River, this 17th-century quinta looks out across the water and hillsides that are lined in ancient vineyards. The house itself is the heart of an agricultural estate, and as such is steeped in history. Decor remains mostly traditional, with stone walls, tiled and wooden floors, and a color palette of bold white with pops of vivid blue.
5 BR | 6 BA | SLEEPS 10
Designed by the well-known Portuguese architect João Favila Menezes, this holiday home in Portugal has become an important reference point for contemporary architecture in the region and, as such respects the fundamental principles of traditional Alentejano architecture in its thoughtful construction.
4 BR | 4 BA | SLEEPS 10
Strikingly minimalistic, with sleek concrete floors, vaulted ceilings and walls of glass, this contemporary home takes cool, slow-living Comporta to polished new levels. Named for the small songbirds that flutter around it, this villa for rent in Portugal offers spacious, fully equipped common areas hung with art and splashed with color, plus extra privacy provided by the stands of pines that surround it.
3 BR | 2.5 BA | SLEEPS 6
A raw, muscular structure where concrete beams crisscross solidly overhead, this dense home still manages to feel breezy and minimal, even a little bit seafaring, with light flowing through pivoting and sliding doors and a submarine-styled round window cut into its rose-toned façade.
4 BR | 3 BA | SLEEPS 9
Informed by the modernist architecture of Portugal, an expansive beach house contrasts beautifully with the rugged coastal landscape of the Algarve. Built 40 years ago, it was designed by the legendary Portuguese architect Francisco Keil do Amaral, behind many prominent projects involving the urbanization of the Algarve and the urban plan for the Tróia Peninsula. His portfolio also includes monuments such as the original Lisbon Airport and Lisbon Exhibition and Congress Centre, and in 1962, he won the Valmor Prize for a Lisbon family home called the Silva Brito House.
Surrounded at once by sea and city, this architect-designed complex in Porto’s prosperous Foz neighborhood balances traditional seaside living with a contemporary urban vision. Historical facades have been retained and enlivened, marked by water’s edge balconies, expansive sea views and verdant private courtyards, while interiors offer a fresh take on oceanfront living via sleek urban styling, free of coastal kitsch.
2 BR | 2 BA | SLEEPS 4
Set in a quiet area of the historic Baixa/Chiado district, this vacation home rental in Lisbon is within a short walk of the best of this fascinating city.
Spain
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3 BR | 3 BA | SLEEPS 6
Sophisticated and understated with sweeping views of the countryside and Mediterranean, this stylish residence keeps it effortlessly elegant. We love the rustic touches and contemporary details.
5 BR | 5 BA | SLEEPS 10
With its dazzling coves and wild bohemian countryside, falling in love with Ibiza was easy for Canbibi owners Peter and Lynn. But the real reward was to build their own villa from scratch, carved out of their dreams.
North California
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2 BR | 2 BA | SLEEPS 3
One of our favorite structural shapes and housing concepts, this vacation home rental in Sausalito is a fresh perspective on the traditional A-Frame. The iconic style gained popularity beginning in the mid-century as vacation getaways for snowy mountain regions, and the style has stood the test of time. At home in the trees, it's a lovely little gem that has been preserved with all of its atmospheric charm.
2 BR | 2 BA | SLEEPS 4
This wonderfully authentic home is nestled into Wildcat Cove in the Carmel Highlands, an artist enclave in California's Monterey County. An original 1948 California post-and-beam adobe, it was designed by self-taught architect Hugh Comstock, who is well known for creating many of the quirky, fairytale dwellings that Carmel-by-the-Sea is famous for.
2 BR | 2 BA | SLEEPS 4
Harnessing its geographical location to create a home that is unique to its context, Peripherie Design Studios understands this region and its natural environment and has crafted this cabin rental in Lake Tahoe to adapt to its alpine setting.
4 BR | 3.5 BA | SLEEPS 8
A very modern take on California living, this home is stylish and expressive with great attention to detail. We'd like to settle in with a glass of the local wine and savor the views.
South California
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2 BR | 2.5 BA | SLEEPS 4
It is posited that architect Stan Stackley was inspired by Rudolph Schindler. We can see the connection at this sleek, low-slung home in Palm Springs, designed by Sackley for the prominent Palm Springs attorney James M. Hollowell, in 1965.
3 BR | 2 BA | SLEEPS 6
A sophisticated update of a classic California ranch house, this vacation home rental in Santa Barbara County is an inviting and family-friendly getaway along some of the state's most desirable stretches of coastline. Meticulously renovated with an earthy modern style, it's a stylish take on a mid-century standard.
1 BR | 1 BA | SLEEPS 4
A smart use of space and a chic, understated interpretation of modernism gives this home all of the easy, laid-back attitude of California, with a sharp eye for sophisticated design.
2 BR | 1 BA | SLEEPS 4
Come get to know the wild nature and quiet beauty of Malibu, right where it kisses the Ventura county line. Situated on Livingston Beach, one of the premier city’s most private shorelines, this oceanfront house keeps you far enough from the city center while offering immediate beach access from your front door, and the cinema-darling seafood restaurant/bikers bar, Neptune’s Net, just a shell’s throw away.
3 BR | 3 BA | SLEEPS 6
This restored mid-century residence in the heart of the Hollywood hills is just a few blocks from the Sunset Strip and some of the most creative and vibrant parts of LA.
Florida
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4 BR | 4 BA | SLEEPS 7
This is the perfect home for lounging. A bright splash of white, with long elegant lines, it's located in the cosmopolitan coastal city of Miami Beach. The resort may be better known for its Art Deco architecture, but it also has its fair share of gorgeous mid-century homes, including this one. Built in 1962, it was a pioneering green home, built from cement and using solar panels well ahead of its time.
New York City
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4 BR | 4 BA | SLEEPS 8
The sights and sounds, the unmistakable pulse and palpable history of Harlem are an indelible aspect of the continuing evolution of this historic borough.
Rio de Janeiro
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3 BR | 0 BA | SLEEPS 6
Located 10 meters from its sister property Pousada Picinguaba, Villa Casa Verde is an exceptionally pretty private villa for up to six people, making it a great choice for friends and family traveling together.
3 BR | 4 BA | SLEEPS 6
Drawing its inspiration from the pristine and environmentally protected area of Cairuçu, this beach house for rent in Brazil is surrounded by unspoiled beaches, lush rainforest and wonderful seclusion. Accessible only by boat, this is a laid back, minimalist and eco-friendly retreat with magnificent views and a great sense of adventure.
3 BR | 3 BA | SLEEPS 6
Owners Linda and Renato have been living at Greenpiece since they retired. Their dream was to invite people from all over the world to enjoy this beautiful vacation rental in Brazil, next to the Bocaina Mountains National Park, in a verdant, well-preserved valley.
Bahia
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Footprints in the Sand
This beachfront complex with four individual cottages is located in Praia do Espelho, under an hour from Trancoso, and looks out over palm-filled lawns that stretch out to the water's edge. The site of a coconut farm, between the Atlantic Forest and miles of almost deserted beach, it's a castaway fantasy but with plenty of amenities. Here, you'll find air conditioning, wifi, and even a yoga sanctuary on a cliff overlooking the sea.
2 BR | 2.5 BA | SLEEPS 6
This is the home of an artist in love with beautiful objects, and it's so easy to fall for what she has created. A Brazilian designer and ceramicist, she is responsible for everything you see when you open its doors and handcrafted much of it herself.
An Off-the-Beaten-Path Compound
A stunningly beautiful and remote oceanfront location that will provide you with a pristine and private paradise far off the beaten path, this compound of vacation home rentals in Brazil is the ideal extra large retreat for families and groups. We like the simple sophistication and welcoming laid-back style that fits so well with the tropical setting.
4 BR | 5 BA | SLEEPS 10
This villa is spacious and luxurious but still manages to have all the charm of a bright and breezy beach cabana. Located in a popular boutique resort on the Atlantic coast of Brazil, it's surrounded in rainforest, flora and fauna - and is within three minutes walk from the region's fabulous beaches.
3 BR | 3 BA | SLEEPS 8
Rich and colorful with that light and breezy Bahian spirit, this holiday home in Brazil, designed by Basel-based firm Lassoudry Architects, harnesses its lush environment to great effect, forming a seamless relationship and drawing the jungle and Atlantic in from its elevated perch.
4 BR | 0 BA | SLEEPS 8
We love the the modern rustic feel, the use of natural materials and the attention to detail here. Thoughtfully designed and welcoming to the senses, this chic retreat invites you to enjoy the laid-back Brazilian lifestyle.
5 BR | 5 BA | SLEEPS 10
Informed by generations of family experience in the hospitality business, this vacation home rental in Trancoso is a relaxed and chic take on Bahian style. We love the rustic finishes and outdoor living areas.
3 BR | 3 BA | SLEEPS 7
Lots of eye-catching details, personal touches and treasures from around the world give this beach house in Trancoso a lived-in and welcoming sense of home. We love the creative, free-form interiors, the rustic patinas and the amazing array of colorful vintage items. And of course the stunning tropical setting with views across the Atlantic.
2 BR | 2.5 BA | SLEEPS 4
A colorful cabana on a UNESCO World Heritage protected town square in Brazil, this tropical hideaway is bright and breezy, with exposed tile ceilings, bright white walls and floors, and vivid pops of tropical décor. Comfortable, cozy, and compact, the home’s traditional façade remains, and this vacation home rental in Brazil offers a charmingly remodeled, tropically-inspired interior.