Ever daydream about where you would go if you could travel anywhere in the world? So did online vacation-rental marketplace HomeAway. In fact, HomeAway didn’t just fantasize, it scoured its database of more than one million listings to find the most outrageously spectacular homes in the most picturesque locations around the globe.
Grab a pen and start taking notes, because you need to visit at least one of these vacation homes before you die.
1. Luxe Barbados Villa
Grab your friends and jet to Mullins Bay, Barbados, where you can luxuriate in this four-bedroom, ultramodern villa (from $2,000 per night). Sip tropical cocktails while taking in the spectacular view, or take a dip in the private pool.
2.Contemporary German Houseboat
Take in a unique view of Berlin from Lake Rummelsburg. This spacious houseboat (from $224 per night) gives you easy access to the city while providing a floating respite from the hustle and bustle.
3.Modern South African Villa
Privacy and relaxation await you in this ultramodern Cape Town villa (from $1,300 per night). The panoramic views foster tranquility, while the luxurious amenities provide you with every type of entertainment.
4.Cozy English Garden Annex
A cozy and clean garden annex (from $95 per night) is the perfect home base for a twosome in Winchester, England. It might be small, but its efficient layout ensures you’ll never feel cramped.
5.California Home
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind living experience at this indoor/outdoor home (from $340 per night) near Joshua Tree National Park in Yucca Valley, CA. From the outside, the house blends seamlessly with the rocky terrain, but from the inside it spares no modern amenity.
6.Exclusive Maldivian Villa
The Maldives in Asia are known for exclusivity and luxury, and this private villa (inquire for price) does not disappoint. Expect the same service you would receive at a five-star hotel plus unparalleled privacy.
7.Wyoming Ski Cabin
After a long day on the Jackson Hole slopes, recuperate at this cabin (from $199 per night) with après-ski cocktails by the fireside, movies on the flatscreen TV, and a good night’s sleep on a Tempur-Pedic mattress.
8.Modern Thai Villa
Your only concern in this two-person villa (from $900 per night) will be deciding whether to sit by the private marble infinity pool or on the private beach.
9.Isolated Nevada House
Get away from it all in this isolated house (from $3,106 per week) in Beatty, NV. No signs of civilization here. All you’ll see are stunning desert vistas.
10.Woodsy South Dakota Retreat
Escape to this South Dakota retreat (from $545 per night) for rustic relaxation. Light a fire in the wood-burning fireplace, go for a hike in the surrounding woods, or unwind in the private sauna and steam shower.
