Welcome Beyond hand-picks boutique hotels, B&Bs, villas, beach houses, luxury holiday homes and vacation rentals around the world, presenting exclusive opportunities for short- and long-term stays. With an exclusive 400 properties on the site, their hand-picked selection offers VIP personal service broken up by 11 property types and 19 collections. Each property is reviewed carefully to meet their high design and quality standards, as they only accept 2-3% of rental applicants. This year, the team is excited to add a handful of properties to its lineup, highlighted by these 12 below.
Nestled in the hills of Melides, Villa Boa Vista is a contemporary refuge that can sleep up to 12 guests in five luxuriously appointed bedrooms. There is a seamless connection between the light-filled interiors and the breathtaking views, and its outside area has an infinity pool. Prices are €2,100 per night for up to 12 people.
Villa Saint Emilion is in the UNESCO-listed town of Saint-Emilion in the Libournais district of Bordeaux. Surrounded by vineyards, it can sleep up to 10 guests in five beautifully appointed bedrooms and boasts a saline swimming pool in its 27,000 sq. ft. garden. Prices are from €1,980 per night for up to 10 people.
On the shores of Lake Geneva Villa du Lac was inspired by traditional boathouses in the area. Constructed entirely from wood, black steel and concrete, most spectacular is that its design was geared to give views of the lake and the horizon beyond. Offering a lakeside pier and a private pontoon,it can accommodate up to 10 guests with prices from €1,600 per night.
Casa Leria, Puerto Escondido, Mexico is a luxury beachfront property on Oaxaca’s Pacific Coast that was designed and built by the award-winning architect, Alberto Calleja. Offering amazing ocean views, it sits within the grounds of an ecological reserve, which is home to a wide variety of wildlife and miles of pristine beaches. Prices are available from $1,080 per night for up to 18 people.
Surrounded by pine trees and native vegetation, the Dune House is a luxurious beachside rental in the village of Comporta. In Alentejo, Portugal, it is the perfect base to enjoy the kilometers of untamed sandy beaches and the mountainous Parque Natural da Arrabida. Prices are from €1,500 per night for up to eight adults and six children.
Bay Villa is a contemporary vacation home just a stone’s throw from Ligaries Beach. Featuring an infinity pool and several outdoor terraces for soaking up the Greek sunshine, up to eight people can enjoy this home in Skiathos, Greece. Prices are from €1,000 per night for up to eight people.
Just a five minutes’ walk from Olhão's island ferry port, Number42 is a large townhouse in Algarve, Portugal. Along with its spacious living areas, a rooftop, a saltwater pool and six bedrooms, it is close to restaurants, cafes and shops making it an ideal vacation location. Prices are from €720 per night for up to 12 people.
Hidden Hill is a minimalist-style vacation rental that allows its guests to reconnect to nature. In a quiet corner of Naxos, Greece, the two exclusive villas can be rented separately or as an estate, accommodating up to 12 people. Prices are from €700 per night.
With panoramic views across Santorini’s caldera, Nelya Suites is a luxurious, cliff-top property in Megalochori, Santorini, Greece. It features three independent suites with a minimalist style and private pools. From €650 per night for up to four people.
Majamaja is easily reachable by public transport, bicycle, or boat from the city center in Helsinki, Finland. It offers minimalist eco-cabins with high-standard wooden architecture in the Helsinki archipelago. Prices are from €230 per night for two people.
Hotel Osmoliš on the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia boasts magnificent views across Croatia’s sun-drenched Adriatic coastline. The small boutique hotel offers contemporary rooms and suites, plus a sparkling swimming pool and wellness spa. Prices start at €170 per night for up to two people.
Near the heart of Hvar Town sits three design-centric minimalist Hvar Apartments. set across three floors, with a vegetarian restaurant below, the apartments have been lovingly restored with a focus on local materials and artisans. Prices are from €120 per night for up to four people.
So, if you are looking for spring break or summer vacation getaways, look no further than Welcome Beyond.