You often dream of your ultimate holiday home, yet you rarely find yourself there. This is why selected hideouts. Stylish architectural gems deep in the forest, high in the mountains or next to a lake, where you will not only find peace and serenity but also be inspired by the beauty of the homes and their unique location in the landscape. Although they differ in style, price, and geographic location, all these magnificent homes have three things in common: the dream factor, mountain views, and their availability for rent.
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Alps, Austria
The Perfect Holiday Homes – Ocean View
Banks Peninsula, New Zealand
Les Gavarres Natural Park, Spain Lledó, Spain
Bergen, Norway
Matarraña region, Spain
Cáceres, Spain
Matugama, Sri Lanka
Carnic Alps, Italy
Mount Aspiring National Park, New Zealand
Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy
Niseko, Japan
Death Valley, California, USA
Redhill Mountains, South Africa
Dolomites, Italy
Santa Monica Mountains, USA
Gorges du Verdon, France Himalaya, India Isle of Skye, UK
South Tyrol, Italy Southern Highlands, Australia
Joshua Tree National Park, USA
Swiss Alps
Langeberg Mountains, South Africa
Val d’Hérens, Switzerland
Kaiser Mountains, Germany
Voss, Norway
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Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy
MIRROR PALACE IN THE DOLOMITES
MIRROR HOUSES
name
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breath-taking view of the Dolomites; beautiful lakes and authentic cities; 51,000 kilometres of vineyards; 30 ski areas; 380 kilometres of bicycle paths and 350 mountaintops
welcomebeyond.com or mirror-houses.com
architect
€€€
2-4 people per house
Peter Pickler
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swimming pool; private garden; remarkable architecture
Flughafen Innsbruck-Kranebitten (INN)
Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy
MIRROR PALACE IN THE DOLOMITES
MIRROR HOUSES
name
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breath-taking view of the Dolomites; beautiful lakes and authentic cities; 51,000 kilometres of vineyards; 30 ski areas; 380 kilometres of bicycle paths and 350 mountaintops
welcomebeyond.com or mirror-houses.com
architect
€€€
2-4 people per house
Peter Pickler
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swimming pool; private garden; remarkable architecture
Flughafen Innsbruck-Kranebitten (INN)
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? We can’t say for sure, but the two Mirror Houses in Bolzano, Italy, are truly magnificent. These unique holiday homes reflect the breathtaking view of the Dolomites and immerse their guests in peacefulness, relaxation, luxury and architectural expertise.
It is quite a sight, just outside Bolzano, the capital city of the province of South Tyrol. Six gigantic mirrors combined together create the exceptionally interesting back of the Mirror Houses, two holiday homes, each 35 square metres between the mountaintops of the Dolomites, with a swimming pool, outdoor bar and a fantastic view of the eco-friendly environment. Even residents of South Tyrol are still mesmerized when they lay eyes on this modern architectural beauty. It was the hostess’ mother, a former interior designer, who suggested giving young architect Peter Pickler (not coincidentally also born in Bolzano) all the creative freedom he needed. “We wanted to build something special,” says Victoria, the hostess of the Mirror Houses. “Nowadays, many tourists prefer a holiday home or apartment to a hotel. Our idea was to create a special type of holiday home. You could say we succeeded in doing this.” Definitely! The inside of the Mirror Houses is as easy on the eyes as the outside. Both homes—each other’s mirror images, of course—have a bedroom, bathroom, and living room with a fully-equipped kitchen that leads to the balcony and garden. The interior design is smooth, modern and light, with warm wooden accents that are also used in the walls and chairs. The glass façade can be completely opened to let in the unique environment. A nice extra: a skylight above the bed gives guests the feeling that they’re sleeping in the open air, completely immersed in nature (but protected from the mosquitoes). The swimming pool is at the back of the Mirror Houses, on the side of the mirrors. Here, if you like, you can take yoga classes. The magnificent environment in which the Mirror Houses shine cannot be emphasised enough. Bolzano is practically the only access point to the fabulous Dolomites, which are of course on UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites list. The centre of the city is car-free and known for its churches, frescos, and 5,300-year-old mummy of a man, nicknamed Ötzi. It is the oldest mummy found in Europe and has been in the South Tyrol Archaeology Museum since 1998. South Tyrol is a paradise for nature lovers (bikers, hikers, and rock climbers), connoisseurs (alpine and Mediterranean influences) and wellness fanatics (Roman baths and water worlds). ‘South Tyrol—the other Italy’ is the slogan of the local tourist offices. That is certainly true for anyone who stays at the Mirror Houses.
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Mirror Houses
Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy
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Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? We can’t say for sure, but the two Mirror Houses in Bolzano, Italy, are truly magnificent. These unique holiday homes reflect the breathtaking view of the Dolomites and immerse their guests in peacefulness, relaxation, luxury and architectural expertise.
It is quite a sight, just outside Bolzano, the capital city of the province of South Tyrol. Six gigantic mirrors combined together create the exceptionally interesting back of the Mirror Houses, two holiday homes, each 35 square metres between the mountaintops of the Dolomites, with a swimming pool, outdoor bar and a fantastic view of the eco-friendly environment. Even residents of South Tyrol are still mesmerized when they lay eyes on this modern architectural beauty. It was the hostess’ mother, a former interior designer, who suggested giving young architect Peter Pickler (not coincidentally also born in Bolzano) all the creative freedom he needed. “We wanted to build something special,” says Victoria, the hostess of the Mirror Houses. “Nowadays, many tourists prefer a holiday home or apartment to a hotel. Our idea was to create a special type of holiday home. You could say we succeeded in doing this.” Definitely! The inside of the Mirror Houses is as easy on the eyes as the outside. Both homes—each other’s mirror images, of course—have a bedroom, bathroom, and living room with a fully-equipped kitchen that leads to the balcony and garden. The interior design is smooth, modern and light, with warm wooden accents that are also used in the walls and chairs. The glass façade can be completely opened to let in the unique environment. A nice extra: a skylight above the bed gives guests the feeling that they’re sleeping in the open air, completely immersed in nature (but protected from the mosquitoes). The swimming pool is at the back of the Mirror Houses, on the side of the mirrors. Here, if you like, you can take yoga classes. The magnificent environment in which the Mirror Houses shine cannot be emphasised enough. Bolzano is practically the only access point to the fabulous Dolomites, which are of course on UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites list. The centre of the city is car-free and known for its churches, frescos, and 5,300-year-old mummy of a man, nicknamed Ötzi. It is the oldest mummy found in Europe and has been in the South Tyrol Archaeology Museum since 1998. South Tyrol is a paradise for nature lovers (bikers, hikers, and rock climbers), connoisseurs (alpine and Mediterranean influences) and wellness fanatics (Roman baths and water worlds). ‘South Tyrol—the other Italy’ is the slogan of the local tourist offices. That is certainly true for anyone who stays at the Mirror Houses.
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Mirror Houses
Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy
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Death Valley, California, USA
THE DESERT HIDEAWAY
DESERT GOLD
€€
name
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6 people
McCarran International Airport (LAS)
a 30-kilometre drive from Death Valley National Park, 240 kilometres from Las Vegas
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boutique-homes.com
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modular building; energy-efficient; unique location in the desert; modern interior; hot tub
architect
Peter Strzebniok
Death Valley, California, USA
THE DESERT HIDEAWAY
DESERT GOLD
€€
name
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6 people
McCarran International Airport (LAS)
a 30-kilometre drive from Death Valley National Park, 240 kilometres from Las Vegas
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boutique-homes.com
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modular building; energy-efficient; unique location in the desert; modern interior; hot tub
architect
Peter Strzebniok
Piesendorf, Austria
MINIMALIST MASTERPIECE IN THE AUSTRIAN ALPS AUFBERG
€€
name
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2 people in Ansitz, 2-4 people in Freisitz
located in Hohe Tauern National Park; surrounded by superb ski areas, such as Zell am See, Kaprun and Saalbach Hinterglemm; in summer, Lake Zell becomes a tourist attraction and the Alpentherme Gastein spa resort is 40 kilometres away.
aufberg.at and welcomebeyond.com
Meck Architekten architect
Flughafen Salzburg W.A. Mozart (SZG)
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minimalist architecture; view of the mountains; sustainable materials; spacious and luxurious interior design; fireplace; sauna
Piesendorf, Austria
MINIMALIST MASTERPIECE IN THE AUSTRIAN ALPS AUFBERG
€€
name
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2 people in Ansitz, 2-4 people in Freisitz
located in Hohe Tauern National Park; surrounded by superb ski areas, such as Zell am See, Kaprun and Saalbach Hinterglemm; in summer, Lake Zell becomes a tourist attraction and the Alpentherme Gastein spa resort is 40 kilometres away.
aufberg.at and welcomebeyond.com
Meck Architekten architect
Flughafen Salzburg W.A. Mozart (SZG)
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minimalist architecture; view of the mountains; sustainable materials; spacious and luxurious interior design; fireplace; sauna
Leti, Uttarakhand, India
THE HIMALAYA IN YOUR BACKYARD
SHAKTI 360° LETI
name
a remote paradise (access to which involves a 2-day journey from New Delhi); fantastic walks around the camp; beautiful mountainous environment; friendly people with authentic lifestyles
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2 people
€€€
minimalist hideaway; simple and stylish; exceptionally remote; panoramic Himalayan views
Pedevilla Architects
architect
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shaktihimalaya.com and welcomebeyond.com
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Leti, Uttarakhand, India
THE HIMALAYA IN YOUR BACKYARD
SHAKTI 360° LETI
name
a remote paradise (access to which involves a 2-day journey from New Delhi); fantastic walks around the camp; beautiful mountainous environment; friendly people with authentic lifestyles
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2 people
€€€
minimalist hideaway; simple and stylish; exceptionally remote; panoramic Himalayan views
Pedevilla Architects
architect
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shaktihimalaya.com and welcomebeyond.com
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
A beautiful, breath-taking haven for anyone with a need to be immersed in nature.
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The Ark
Matugama, Sri Lanka
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A beautiful, breath-taking haven for anyone with a need to be immersed in nature.
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The Ark
Matugama, Sri Lanka
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Heidelberg, South Africa
A TRIBUTE TO NATURE
AKASHA MOUNTAIN RETREAT
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8 adults and 2 children
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green paradise; off-grid location; Cape Marocstyle accommodation; panoramic mountain view
… resident chef ‘on call’, solar powered
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Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
€€
akasharetreat.co.za Langeberg East Mountain Catchment Area; Duiwenhoks Dam; 30-minute drive to De Hoop Nature Reserve; safari options in the immediate vicinity; Stilbaai (aka Bay of Sleeping Beauty) an hour’s drive away
Heidelberg, South Africa
A TRIBUTE TO NATURE
AKASHA MOUNTAIN RETREAT
name
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8 adults and 2 children
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green paradise; off-grid location; Cape Marocstyle accommodation; panoramic mountain view
… resident chef ‘on call’, solar powered
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Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
€€
akasharetreat.co.za Langeberg East Mountain Catchment Area; Duiwenhoks Dam; 30-minute drive to De Hoop Nature Reserve; safari options in the immediate vicinity; Stilbaai (aka Bay of Sleeping Beauty) an hour’s drive away
One look at the hammock hanging in the garden of Akasha Mountain Retreat is enough to fall in love with this bit of South Africa. Nature around this holiday home is simply overwhelming, with the Duiwenhoks Dam and the Langeberg Mountains as instant eye-catchers.
Secluded, a delightful environment, obliging hosts, a lovely interior and a unique décor. Judging by guest reviews, the Akasha Mountain Retreat is an absolute must for those who want to discover the southern part of South Africa. The holiday home of owners Elana and Chris is a stone’s throw from Heidelberg in the province of Western Cape, between Swellendam and Mossel Bay, considered by some as the starting point of the famous Garden Route. Yet, this beautiful villa bathes in a tranquil and magical setting. The retreat is built on green mountains across from the Langeberg Mountains. The Duiwenhoks Dam at the foot of these mountains completes the view. Nature in this part of South Africa is nothing less than spectacular and can be admired and adored from every corner of Akasha. The villa stands on a property of 120 hectares, which is also home to a herd of horses. The ‘humble lodge’ of Elana and Chris has three bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, two bathrooms, a courtyard in the main house, and an additional separate suite (with a fireplace, bathroom, and terrace) twenty metres away. What is immediately striking is the style of the interior, which clearly exhibits the owners’ taste for Moroccan design and artisanship. Elana and Chris even went to Marrakesh for the doors and other typical Moroccan objects. There is no television in this off-the-grid holiday home; this is a time for yoga, meditation, reading, relaxing, talking, eating, and enjoying. During the hottest hours of the day, the patio offers plenty of shade, and the river behind the garden is more than refreshing. The mountains around the Akasha Mountain Retreat also provide an ideal starting point for lovely walks or bike rides through the typical ‘fynbos’ (a small belt of natural shrubland or heathland vegetation) that characterises this region. A 25-kilometre drive will take you to Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve, a World Heritage Site, which boasts 250 hectares of very precious indigenous woods as well as unusual birds, small mammals, and a unique butterfly. If you’d rather spend the day at the beach, Stilbaai is an hour’s drive away and Mossel Bay (where most tourists begin the Garden Route) 90 minutes.
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Akasha Mountain Retreat
Heidelberg, South Africa
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One look at the hammock hanging in the garden of Akasha Mountain Retreat is enough to fall in love with this bit of South Africa. Nature around this holiday home is simply overwhelming, with the Duiwenhoks Dam and the Langeberg Mountains as instant eye-catchers.
Secluded, a delightful environment, obliging hosts, a lovely interior and a unique décor. Judging by guest reviews, the Akasha Mountain Retreat is an absolute must for those who want to discover the southern part of South Africa. The holiday home of owners Elana and Chris is a stone’s throw from Heidelberg in the province of Western Cape, between Swellendam and Mossel Bay, considered by some as the starting point of the famous Garden Route. Yet, this beautiful villa bathes in a tranquil and magical setting. The retreat is built on green mountains across from the Langeberg Mountains. The Duiwenhoks Dam at the foot of these mountains completes the view. Nature in this part of South Africa is nothing less than spectacular and can be admired and adored from every corner of Akasha. The villa stands on a property of 120 hectares, which is also home to a herd of horses. The ‘humble lodge’ of Elana and Chris has three bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, two bathrooms, a courtyard in the main house, and an additional separate suite (with a fireplace, bathroom, and terrace) twenty metres away. What is immediately striking is the style of the interior, which clearly exhibits the owners’ taste for Moroccan design and artisanship. Elana and Chris even went to Marrakesh for the doors and other typical Moroccan objects. There is no television in this off-the-grid holiday home; this is a time for yoga, meditation, reading, relaxing, talking, eating, and enjoying. During the hottest hours of the day, the patio offers plenty of shade, and the river behind the garden is more than refreshing. The mountains around the Akasha Mountain Retreat also provide an ideal starting point for lovely walks or bike rides through the typical ‘fynbos’ (a small belt of natural shrubland or heathland vegetation) that characterises this region. A 25-kilometre drive will take you to Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve, a World Heritage Site, which boasts 250 hectares of very precious indigenous woods as well as unusual birds, small mammals, and a unique butterfly. If you’d rather spend the day at the beach, Stilbaai is an hour’s drive away and Mossel Bay (where most tourists begin the Garden Route) 90 minutes.
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Akasha Mountain Retreat
Heidelberg, South Africa
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Tepoztlán, Mexico
MAGICAL MINIMALISM IN THE MEXICAN JUNGLE ⌂
LMM BUNGALOW
name
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beautiful view of the valley; minimalist design in the jungle; large expanses of glass; very private; swimming pool in a shared outdoor lounge area
Cadaval & Solà-Morales architect
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4 people
€€
Tepoztlán is a town in a magnificent location with a finely preserved historical centre, beautiful and peaceful surroundings 80 kilometres from Mexico City, a famous pyramid and a national park in the vicinity
airbnb.com
Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Tepoztlán, Mexico
MAGICAL MINIMALISM IN THE MEXICAN JUNGLE ⌂
LMM BUNGALOW
name
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beautiful view of the valley; minimalist design in the jungle; large expanses of glass; very private; swimming pool in a shared outdoor lounge area
Cadaval & Solà-Morales architect
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4 people
€€
Tepoztlán is a town in a magnificent location with a finely preserved historical centre, beautiful and peaceful surroundings 80 kilometres from Mexico City, a famous pyramid and a national park in the vicinity
airbnb.com
Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
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Casa Meztitla
Tepoztlรกn, Mexico
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Casa Meztitla
Tepoztlรกn, Mexico
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