Explore 5 Luxurious Summer Rentals
From an island escape in French Polynesia to a remarkable equestrian estate in Florida, these six properties prove that a retreating to a summer rental can be as luxurious and stylish as staying home.
Nukutepipi in French Polynesia
French Polynesia Sotheby’s International Realty
Nukutepipi accommodates up to 52 guests within its 13 luxurious beach bungalows, two junior villas with a shared private pool, and a master villa featuring a jacuzzi, cinema room, and private pool. Guests enjoy all-inclusive meals and drinks, access to a private beach, tennis and basketball courts, gym, yoga room, ping-pong, badminton, frisbee, massages, and spa treatments. Thrill-seekers can indulge in snorkeling, wakeboarding, kayaking, paddleboarding, windsurfing, wind foiling, sailing, Polynesian canoeing, diving, and coral tours. Guided tours and whale watching from July to November add to the allure, while a private chef crafts exquisite meals for an unforgettable stay.
Menemsha Pond Compound in Chillmark, Massachusetts
Wallace & Co. Sotheby’s International Realty
This expansive compound features a main house with eight ensuite bedrooms and two state-of-the-art kitchens. The home theater with massage chairs and spacious indoor and outdoor living areas offer breathtaking water views. The large waterfront deck boasts Italian seating for 20, a dining table for 24, a built-in grill and pizza oven, a wooden bar, and a stone fire pit. The pool house includes an indoor pool and spa with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors. A hilltop writer’s cottage with one bedroom provides panoramic pond views. The property also features an entertainment building with a large gym, an indoor basketball court with an NBA professional shooting machine, a tennis court that doubles as a pickleball court, and a large cedar jungle gym. The 115-foot deep-water dock includes a boat house and waterfront activities like paddleboards, kayaks, and wetsuits. Nearby beaches and the fishing village of Menemsha offer additional opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, and enjoying spectacular sunsets over Menemsha Pond.
A House on the Sand in Itapororoca, Brazil
Bossa Nova Sotheby’s International Realty
On the serene beach of Itapororoca, this home is surrounded by lush forest and clear blue waters with coral pools at low tide. Designed by Davi Bastos and landscaped by Luiz Carlos Orsini, the house integrates seamlessly with the gardens, pool, and sea, providing hotel-like comfort. The main entrance leads through the living room to a covered deck, connecting to the garden and beach. The living area includes a living room, dining room for 12, and a veranda linking the pool and garden. The main house features three suites, while five additional suites in the bungalows open to the gardens, all equipped with air conditioning, internet, cable TV, and minibars. The large gym includes a treadmill, exercise bike, bodybuilding and Pilates stations, air conditioning, cable TV, and a massage room integrated with the garden. The beach garden features a lawn, a stone-floored square with a dining table, and a mobile barbecue. A 25-meter heated pool, outdoor shower, and indoor garden lavatory enhance relaxation. A walkway leads to a beach with ten sunbeds. The Itapororoca enclave offers concierge services with security, controlled entrance, and beach guards.
A Waterfront Villa in Miami Beach, Florida
ONE Sotheby’s International Realty
This stunning waterfront villa on the Sunset Islands showcases design by architect Max Strang and interiors by Michele Bonan. Constructed with glass, teak, and stone, the villa blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings. Reflective ponds and lush gardens frame the entry, leading to a custom pool, rooftop terrace with water and city views, guest suite, custom basement lounge, and personal gym. With 151 feet of waterfront, this villa offers an exceptional living experience.
A Classic Shingle-style Residence in Southampton, New York
Sotheby’s International Realty – Southampton Brokerage
Situated on 1.8 acres in Southampton Village, this classic shingle-style residence is close to world-class beaches. Ideal for a full summer rental, the renovated home includes nine bedrooms (one used as a study), a parlor, sitting rooms, living room, eat-in kitchen, screened-in breakfast porch, and dining room. The property also features a heated Gunite pool, making it perfect for entertaining and relaxing, both indoors and out.
This article was originally published in Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Insight The Art of Living Blog in July 2024
