Top 10 Luxury Villa Rentals for the Holiday Season
The Best Luxury Villas for Holiday Season Travelers
It’s never too early to start planning your next trip, especially around the hectic holiday season. “As the holidays are notably the busiest two weeks of the year, we recommend travelers book now for the December season,” says Willie Fernandez, chief marketing officer of full-service luxury villa rental company Rental Escapes. “This year in particular we have seen a 30 percent increase in bookings for the holiday season in the first five months of the year when compared to 2019 and 2021. Some destinations have even been completely booked since the first 90 days of 2022.” For those in need of a bit of inspiration, Rental Escapes has revealed its selection of the top 10 luxury villa rentals around the world for the upcoming holiday season. Here’s a look at the properties routinely wowing travelers, from Los Cabos to the French Alps.
10. Snowflake Villa, Park City, Utah
Located just a block from Park City’s bustling Main Street, the three-bedroom, four-bathroom Snowflake Villa features a slew of exciting amenities, including a home theater and a hot tub. Plus, Rental Escapes has partnered with Ski Butler so that ski and snowboard equipment is delivered upon arrival and gear is helped inside each day.
9. Belharra Estate, Vitet, St Barts
Belharra Estate in sunny St. Barts is the perfect tropical escape for the holidays as guests can enjoy a private New Year’s firework show from one of the property’s two heated pools and gaze out over the beautiful bay of Grand-Cul-de-Sac from the spacious terrace when they’re not relaxing in one of the nine luxe suites.
8. Chalet la Forja, Whistler, British Columbia
The 10,000-square-foot, six-bedroom Chalet la Forja is renowned among locals and for good reason. Amenities available include a gym, hot tub, heated pool, sauna, private gondola and access to ski slopes from the front door. Guests staying at this 12-person vill can even choose their very own Christmas tree to be cut down and brought inside.
7. Enchanted at Reunion Resort, Florida
The eight-bedroom, eight-bathroom Enchanted Villa at Florida’s Reunion Resort offers more than 10,000 square feet of living space and can easily accommodate as many as 30 guests, making it ideal for multigenerational families. There’s something for everyone to look forward to, including nearby Walt Disney World, world-class golf and games like table tennis, pool and foosball.
6. The Treehouse, Telluride, Colorado
Located just a few minutes from the charming village of Telluride, Colorado, this three-bedroom timber treehouse is certain to make your next ski vacation memorable with must-have mountain features like a toasty gas fireplace and a spacious soaking tub in addition to scenic surroundings.
5. Promiseas, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
These two luxury villas in gorgeous Ocho Rios, Jamaica feature a plethora of amenities and services, including highly trained chefs, three butlers, two housekeepers and an entertainment coordinator. Guests can also look forward to a private gym, kayaks, game room and a tennis court.
4. Moon Rider Ski Chalet, Big Sky, Montana
For another unforgettable ski vacation in the U.S., travelers can reserve a stay at the Moon Rider Ski Chalet in Big Sky, Montana. The five-bedroom modern log cabin is perfect for families and offers access to the snow-covered slopes that guests can enjoy before migrating to the wood-burning fireplace and private hot tub.
3. La Datcha, Los Cabos, Mexico
Situated on Mexico’s Pacific coast at the southernmost tip of the Baja California Peninsula, La Datcha can easily and comfortably accommodate as many as 20 guests courtesy of its 10 bedrooms. Those lucky enough to get an invite can look forward to watching majestic blue humpback whales from the infinity pool as well as enjoy copious water sports, golf and offshore fishing.
2. Chalet Izar, Courchevel, France
The ideal ski vacation in the French Alps starts with booking a stay at the luxe Chalet Izar, where guests can cozy up by the massive fireplace and gaze at glorious views of the surrounding mountain range. The property’s many other highlights include an indoor pool, sauna and theater.
1. Porters Villa, Porters, Barbados
Nestled within the 23-acre Porters Great House estate in beautiful Barbados, Porters Villa can accommodate up to six guests, each of whom will enjoy access to a private pool, fitness center and modern and spacious kitchen ideal for cooking up the catch of the day.