Top Villa Escapes
October 1, 2025 by Hidden Doorways
The art of villa travel lies in finding properties that transcend the ordinary – places where exceptional design meets impeccable service, where privacy doesn’t mean isolation from authentic experiences.
These villas represent the pinnacle of private travel: places where your clients can retreat from the world while discovering some of its most extraordinary corners.
Standalone Villas
Villa Avellana | Costa Rica
10 Bedrooms | Sleeps 23
Fusing the warmth of a family home with the polish of a five-star boutique, Villa Avellana sits on three private acres along Peninsula Papagayo’s golden coast. The 33,000-square-foot estate is fully staffed, complete with its own yacht and beach club access, while days unfold between bocce and beach games, yoga on the deck, or massages in dedicated spa rooms, and a private culinary team crafts organic, locally sourced meals against the backdrop of the Pacific.
The Hive | Costa Rica
6 Bedrooms | Sleeps 16
On Peninsula Papagayo, The Hive provides a sanctuary of sleek, modern design with ocean views from every room. At 17,500 square feet, it combines social spaces – screening lounge, games room, spa hammam, dual kitchens – with a dramatic infinity pool that spills into the horizon. A private chef, full concierge service, and curated experiences like yoga, rum tastings, and cooking classes make this villa feel both expansive and deeply personal.
Musha Cay | The Bahamas
12 Bedrooms Across 5 Homes | Sleeps 24
Owned by illusionist David Copperfield, Musha Cay offers the rare chance to take over an entire 11-island archipelago. Five distinct homes spread across 700 acres deliver total privacy – only one group stays at a time – while 40 beaches invite snorkeling, diving, and barefoot days in the sun. Guests can dine in a secret village, enjoy treasure hunts or outdoor movie nights, and experience Copperfield’s signature magic woven into every detail.
Airelles Villa Baulieu | France
12 Bedrooms | Sleeps 24
Set inside the crater of Provence’s only volcano, Villa Baulieu is a Tuscan-inspired 17th-century estate where French art de vivre is the way of life. With 12 elegant rooms, groups can come together to sip wine from the estate’s ancient vines on a wine safari, savor truffle-flavored dinners, and enjoy massages in gardens where lavender perfumes the air. An outdoor pool and tennis and pétanque courts are just a few of the activities available, while a dedicated team and butler are on hand to cater to every appetite.
Airelles Château d’Estoublon | France
10 Bedrooms | Sleeps 20
Set amongst 750 acres of lush, winding vineyards and picturesque olive groves in the Alpilles Mountain range of France’s Provence, this 10-bedroom property sleeps up to 20 guests and provides a pampering experience for all. With a swimming pool, hammam room, and fitness suite on site, alongside a boules court and a restaurant with its own kitchen garden, there’s very little reason to leave no matter how enticing the surrounding countryside may be.
Vestige Collection | Spain
6-11 Bedroom Options | Sleeps up to 22
Vestige Collection specializes in meticulously regenerating exceptional properties, breathing new life into abandoned castles, historic palaces, and other treasured spaces, many listed as Cultural Heritage Sites. Their growing collection includes private estates across Spain. Among them, Vestige Miramar in Palma de Mallorca is a standout: a nine-bedroom mansion facing the Mediterranean, just steps from the city’s iconic Cathedral, offering rare privacy in the heart of Old Town.
Villas Within Resorts
The Tryall Club | Jamaica
1-10 Bedroom Options | Sleeps up to 20
Spread across 2,200 acres near Montego Bay, The Tryall Club is home to more than 70 private villas ranging from intimate hideaways to grand estates. Each comes with a dedicated staff – chef, butler, gardener – while club amenities include an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, a private beach club, and the historic Great House. Guests can balance adventure and leisure with spa treatments, Kids Club activities, and evenings on verandas overlooking the Caribbean.
Finca Cortesin | Spain
4 or 5 Bedroom Options | Sleeps up to 10
On Spain’s Costa del Sol, Finca Cortesin offers villas that blend Moorish-inspired courtyards with modern design, each with private pools and terraces. A dedicated team for the resort’s private home guests personalizes each Mediterranean experience with private dinners, cooking classes, yoga sessions, and tailored activities for families, friends, golfers, and groups of all kinds. Beyond their private home, guests enjoy access to the resort’s acclaimed spa, championship golf course, and chic beach club.
Trisara | Thailand
1-9 Bedroom Options | Sleeps up to 18
Known as “The Garden in the Third Heaven,” Trisara cascades down Phuket’s lush hillsides with an extensive collection ranging from ocean view pool suites to nine-bedroom oceanfront residences, all overlooking the Andaman Sea. Michelin-starred dining at PRU, foraging trips by private yacht, and zero-waste cuisine at Jampa redefine culinary travel, while the Jara Spa draws on healing traditions under centuries-old trees. With its intimate scale and seamless service, Trisara turns tropical luxury into something soulful and serene.
The Brando | French Polynesia
1-3 Bedroom Options | Sleeps up to 6 Adults (plus 2 Children)
Once Marlon Brando’s private island, sustainability and seclusion meet across a range of accommodations from beachfront villas to an exclusive private residence. Each features breezy indoor-outdoor design, private plunge pools, and stretches of white-sand beach. A LEED Platinum resort powered by renewable energy, it’s also home to the Tetiaroa Society’s conservation work, Polynesian Spa, and inventive dining that blends French technique with Polynesian tradition.
Kokomo Private Island | Fiji
1-6 Bedroom Options | Sleeps up to 12 Adults
A 140-acre sanctuary in the Kadavu Islands, Kokomo offers accommodations ranging from beachfront villas to grand hilltop residences. Guests can dive or snorkel the world’s fourth-largest reef, explore mangrove restoration projects, or unwind in the Yaukuve Spa Sanctuary. The island’s farm supplies much of the cuisine, while Kids and Teens Clubs, a PADI dive center, and yoga shala ensure every generation finds its rhythm.
Gili Lankanfushi | Maldives
1-4 Bedroom Options | Sleeps up to 8 Adults (plus 2 Children)
The Maldives’ original barefoot-luxury resort offers accommodations from thatched-roof overwater villas to exclusive residences, crowned by The Private Reserve – the largest standalone overwater villa in the world. This rustic-chic sanctuary sprawls across multi-level tiers with an infinity pool, spa pavilion, cinema, and even a water slide that drops into the sea. Guests can join reef-restoration programs, sail on the Riviera yacht, or dine toes-in-the-sand at sunset.
