BEACH
LOW
Providenciales Island Turks and Caicos
Condos from $250,000
Studios to three-bedroom units in British Caribbean–style villas are situated on the popular Grace Bay Beach and managed by the Grace Bay Club. Amenities include two restaurants, a spa, and three swimming pools.
The Veranda Resort & Residences, 877.289.4487, www.verandatci.com
St. Teresa Florida
Homes from $339,900
At SummerCamp Beach, entry-level three-bedroom beach cottages with generous covered porches and wood-burning fireplaces rest near the Gulf of Mexico. The community is located on Florida’s least crowded shoreline, with 60 percent of its beaches, woodlands, and tidal marshes preserved as open space. The project is developed by the St. Joe Company, which offers other coastal homes priced at less than $1 million at two nearby developments.
SummerCamp Beach, 866.417.7124, www.joe.com
Port Aransas Texas
Homes from $499,000
On Mustang Island, close to Corpus Christi, Cinnamon Shore is the first master-planned New Urbanism project on Texas’ Coastal Bend. The development includes a pedestrian-friendly village with a town center composed of condos, shops, and restaurants. The lowest-priced homes have three bedrooms, covered porches, open floor plans, and gulf or bay views.
Cinnamon Shore, 888.893.0656, www.cinnamonshore.com
Grand Cayman Cayman Islands
Condos from $650,000
The latest addition to the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman development, Secret Harbour offers units designed by the prestigious New York–based firm D’Aquino Monaco. Owners have unlimited access to the Ritz-Carlton’s top-notch amenities, including a La Prairie spa and the restaurant Blue, by Le Bernardin’s Eric Ripert.
Secret Harbour, 345.815.7777, www.findsecretharbour.com
New Tweed Coast New South Wales, Australia
About $700,000
This home, owned by the architect who built it, features quintessential Aussie "beach shack" architecture and includes four bedrooms and a pool. Eight other homes for less than $1 million are currently available in the same community on the New Tweed Coast, an emerging beach destination near the renowned Gold Coast.
Domain Casuarina Beach Resort, +61.2.6674.9990, www.casuarinabeach.com
Huatulco Mexico
Condos from $750,000
Set amid a lush hillside 240 miles south of Acapulco, these two- and three-bedroom residences—all with glass doors that tuck away to create indoor-outdoor spaces with Pacific views—are designed by HKS Architects, the same firm that designed Los Cabos’ One&Only Palmilla and Las Ventanas resorts. Owners can dine at the property’s beachside restaurant or can enjoy an in-home dinner prepared by one of four on-staff private chefs. Additional amenities include a vintners club, a spa, and a beachfront swimming pool.
Celeste Beach Residences and Spa, 877.640.2856, www.celestehuatulco.com
Isla Majagual Panama
$990,000
This 56-acre private island—once used as a base by pirates to attack Spanish colonial ships coming from Peru on their way to Panama City—offers forested hills and flat terrain bordering three Pacific Ocean beaches. The island has fishing- or eco-lodge potential, with its own freshwater source and diverse flora and fauna. Panama City is two-and-a-half hours away by boat or 10 minutes by helicopter. The neighboring island, the 168-acre Isla Maja, is also for sale for $1.1 million; both islands can be purchased together for $1.49 million.
Vladi Private Islands, +49.40.33.89.89, www.vladi.de
MEDIUM
Playa Flamingo Costa Rica
Condos from $1.1 million
Located on Costa Rica’s Playa Flamingo beach, in the heart of Guanacaste’s Gold Coast and close to national parks and preserves, these 32 two-bedroom, two-story residences have vaulted ceilings in the master suites, tropical cedar beams, and wood doors that open to ocean views.
The Palms, 800.867.5762, www.palmscostarica.com
Meads Bay Anguilla
Homes from $1.46 million
Anguilla’s only hotel-residence resort—with studios, resort residences, townhomes, and villas set along two bays—is likely to become one of this blissfully low-key island’s livelier spots. The project’s design team includes architecture by Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo, interiors by Kelly Wearstler, and a spa by Jean-Michel Gathy.
Viceroy Anguilla, 800.357.1930, www.viceroyanguilla.com
Anahita Mauritius
Homes from $2.08 million
At the Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, two-bedroom villas blend traditional Mauritian architecture and a minimalist, modern style and feature interiors by Fiona Thompson. The verandas have pools and daybeds, and each bedroom has an outdoor shower and garden.
Four Seasons Private Residences Mauritius at Anahita, 230.404.2266, www.fourseasons.com
Newport Beach California
Homes from $2.3 million
Entry-level resale townhomes are available in the Crystal Cove development, a Mediterranean-style hillside enclave overlooking the Pacific coast and surrounded by protected wilderness lands. Homeowners have access to a resort-inspired recreation center with a pool and fitness facilities, as well as the nearby Pelican Hill resort and its Tom Fazio–designed golf courses.
Resale homes available through the McMonigle Group, 949.734.6200, www.mcmoniglegroup.com
Cabo San Lucas Mexico
$4.8 million
Located within the Hacienda community, fronting a quarter-mile of the area’s best swimming beach, this 8,300-square-foot home features a private plunge pool and commanding ocean views. Other properties in the community, priced from $750,000 to $5.8 million, include hillside and beachside villas.
Hacienda, 800.670.0310, www.haciendacabosanlucas.com
HIGH
Cabo San Lucas Mexico
$9.5 million
This six-bedroom home at Querencia, Cabo’s first private golf course community and one of the area’s few hotel-free resorts, includes two master suites, three guest casitas, a 108-foot-long saltwater infinity-edge pool, and a 30-foot-high water cascade at the entry.
Querencia, 888.236.2229, www.loscabosquerencia.com
Shoal Bay West Anguilla
Homes from $19.8 million
Comprised of three contemporary white villas designed by the husband-and-wife team of Myron and June Goldfinger, Altamer is located on one of Anguilla’s most private beaches. The homes feature dramatic, sculptural spaces with sophisticated furnishings, including paintings and objets d’art from around the world. Two five-bedroom villas and one eight-bedroom villa, each with a swimming pool, are available for sale.
Savills International, +44.20.7016.3740, www.altamerresort.com
Malibu California
$23 million
This one-acre, bluff-top estate is located at the tip of Point Dume, one of Malibu’s most secluded enclaves. The home features five-bedrooms, expansive gardens and terraces, a guesthouse, a tennis court, and sweeping views of Paradise Cove and the ocean. A private, key-coded trail provides deeded access to the beach.
Coldwell Banker, 310.777.6233, www.californiamoves.com
The Big Island Hawaii
$24 million
This six-bedroom home—with lush gardens and koi ponds, covered outdoor sleeping areas, a seaside pool and hot tub, and a guesthouse—is located within the 49 Black Sand Beach enclave at the Mauna Lani Resort and has one of the few lots on the island that overlooks a black-sand beach. Interiors feature travertine floors, Hawaiian art, and entrance doors framed with Indonesian temple carvings.
Sotheby’s International Realty, 808.885.8885, www.sothebysrealty.com
Jumby Bay Antigua
$45 million
The Flint House spreads across 9.5 acres on the private island of Jumby Bay, two miles off Antigua. This nine-bedroom residence rests on a powder-sand beach and includes a putting green and croquet pitch, a guesthouse, a greenhouse, a pool, a tennis court, a private dock, and access to the amenities at the island’s hotel.
Romac Sotheby’s International Realty, 813.600.3328, www.romacsothebysrealty.com
Sardinia Italy
More than $50 million
Isola Marana—a nearly 10-acre private island near Porto Rotondo, one of Costa Smeralda’s most stunning harbors—offers white-sand beaches, dramatic granite formations, and four separate dwellings, including a three-bedroom home with extensive terraces and a quayside villa currently used as a yacht club.
Immobilsarda, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates, +39.789.754500, www.immobilsarda.com
Southampton Village New York
$80 million
This 11-acre estate fronts both the ocean and a pond. Designed by New York–based firm D’Aquino Monaco, the residence has four floors and nine bedrooms, all with water views. There is a sunken tennis court, a pool and hot tub, a pool house, a two-story enclosed gazebo, a wooden dock, and a private walkway to the beach. The property also includes six acres held in a natural preservation trust.
Sotheby’s International Realty, 631.283.0600, www.sothebysrealty.com
LAKE
LOW
General Carrera Lake Chile
$190,000
Located on the largest lake in Chile, this 1.5-acre island—which is six hours by plane, car, and boat from Santiago—is the definition of rugged, containing more than 25 caves and a small beach with an ideal spot to build a bungalow.
Vladi Private Islands, 902.423.3202, www.vladi.de
Cashiers North Carolina
Homes from $400,000
Situated on a pristine lake, Bear Lake Reserve spreads over 2,100 forested acres. The four-bedroom cottage shown below ($675,000) features a large deck and 2,800 square feet of interior space, but other ownership opportunities include homesites from $187,000 and mountain lodge condominiums and cottages from $400,000. Amenities include lake and golf clubs and an amphitheater.
Bear Lake Reserve, 877.232.7042, www.bearlakereserve.com
MEDIUM
Lake Travis Texas
$2.2 million
Part of the 1,400-acre Hollows development along Lake Travis, about 35 miles northwest of Austin, Texas, this five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom home, features 189 feet of private waterfront. Amenities include a lakeside beach club, a deepwater marina, and a kayak club.
The Hollows, 877.465.5699, www.hollowslaketravis.com
Lake Geneva Wisconsin
Homes from $3.1 million
The South Shore Club—a 41-acre, U-shaped development of 40 homes—offers more than 1,000 feet of private lakefront, a yacht club, and tennis and bocce ball courts. Currently five resale homes are available, as well as eight homesites, which start at $999,000. Homes are to be built in French-European styles, creating an old-world feel throughout.
The South Shore Club, 262.348.3202, www.thesouthshoreclub.com
HIGH
Coeur d’Alene Idaho
$29.9 million
This 15-acre property includes indoor and outdoor swimming pools and tennis courts, a bowling alley, and its own driving range and par-three golf hole. Designed by Warren Sheets, the 30,000-square-foot, three-bedroom main home features granite and wood sourced from around the world, and electronic pocket doors that open the living areas to the outside, which includes a dramatic water feature and lake views. The estate also has parking for 150 cars and an outdoor pavilion with seating for up to 500 that has held events for prominent politicians, including Idaho governors and members of congress.
Mike DeLong, 208.661.3734, mdelong@theterracescda.com
Zephyr Cove Nevada
$100 million
A 210-acre estate named Tranquility, this lake-view property near South Lake Tahoe consists of eight buildings: a 20,000-square-foot main residence; a conservatory; a guest residence; a separate residence for staff and additional guests; an art studio; a gymnasium with an indoor basketball court; stables; and a boathouse pavilion. Two par-3 golf holes and a private lake stocked with brown trout help the estate maintain a sporting atmosphere.
Chase International, 866.233.7111, www.chaseinternational.com
COUNTRY
LOW
San Rafael Argentina
Townhomes from $52,000
At completion, Algodon Wine Estates will comprise six villages with more than 300 homesites (from $102,000), 50 townhomes (from $52,000), and 12 villas (from $275,000), as well as 197 acres of common vineyards, 10 tennis courts, two polo fields, a spa, a golf course, and a high-end hotel.
Algodon Wine Estates, 866.960.7700, www.algodonwineestates.com
Guysborough County Nova Scotia
$100,000
David Island, a wooded, five-acre island off the mainland of Nova Scotia, lies in the bay of Port Felix and offers complete seclusion from the outside world. Owners should be willing to rough it, however, as the existing cottage is just 192 square feet and does not have a septic system. Development of a new house on the island is possible.
Vladi Private Islands, 902.423.3202, www.vladi.de
Napa California
From $500,000
Westin Verasa, the first whole-ownership condo-hotel property in downtown Napa, offers views of the historic city center and the Napa River. The property is also the new home of chef Ken Frank’s restaurant, La Toque. The Westin Verasa Napa, 800.509.8090, www.verasanapa.com
Sun Valley Idaho
$875,000
Part of a 1,300-acre gated ranch community, this 1,500-square-foot, hand-hewn, flat-log home sits on more than 80 acres of central Idaho countryside. Panoramic views of the Pioneer Mountains can be observed from the wraparound porch, and hunting and fishing opportunities are available along the Twin Bridges Creek, which flows through the ranch. The property is fenced to allow for horses, and a small aircraft landing strip is located a half-mile from the ranch gate.
Hall and Hall, 208.622.4133, www.hallhall.com
MEDIUM
Bluffton South Carolina
Homes from $1.05 million
Owners at the 20,000-acre Palmetto Bluff development have access to a Jack Nicklaus–designed golf course, a 173-acre equestrian facility, tennis courts, and an inn and spa managed by Auberge Resorts.
Palmetto Bluff, 866.308.9801, www.palmetto-bluff.com
Hampton Island Georgia
$3.2 million
Dubbed Reflections for the images mirrored on the body of water adjacent to the property, this 3,400-square-foot home has an open-air walkway separating a two-bedroom guesthouse from the main residence. The fully furnished home—one of few completed residences on the private island—was designed to blend indoor and outdoor lifestyles and includes oversize windows, an octagonal boathouse, and a fire pit.
Hampton Island Preserve, 912.880.8800, www.hamptonisland.com
Islesboro Island Maine
$4.45 million
This Royal Barry Wills–designed five-bedroom cottage is situated on seven acres on Islesboro Island with more than 410 feet of waterfront. A large kitchen, a heated pool, a lily pond, and guest quarters complete the property, which is accessed by a private road.
LandVest, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates, 207.228.0170, www.landvest.com
HIGH
Napa California
$14.9 million
Designed by New York–based architect Robert A.M. Stern, this 24-acre Tuscan estate sits above Napa Valley, offering views of vineyards below. The home features such Stern trademarks as wood-beamed cathedral-style ceilings, custom steel doors, and quad chimney towers; a wine cellar, guesthouse, infinity-edge swimming pool, spa, and tennis court round out the amenities.
Coldwell Banker, 707.252.5528, www.stevegregorynapa.com
Simi Valley California
$75 million
Completed in 2004, this Spanish Mediterranean–style estate, named Hummingbird Nest Ranch, is located on 123 acres about 40 minutes north of Los Angeles. The property offers a variety of equestrian facilities, including a grand prix arena, a rubber-and-sand mixed ring, a grass derby field, six grooming stalls, a veterinarian’s office, and a 20,000-square-foot main barn. Those without hooves can enjoy the 17,000-square-foot home, six guesthouses, the private lake and boat dock, and views of the surrounding mountains and city skyline.
Sotheby’s International Realty, 310.786.1802, www.sothebyshomes.com
MOUNTAIN
LOW
Mammoth Lakes California
Townhomes from $369,000
Owners of Snowcreek Resort’s townhomes, which offer views of the Sherwin, Mammoth, and White mountain ranges, as well as Mammoth Creek, can enjoy the golf club and a full-service spa, as well as skiing Mammoth’s 3,500 acres of terrain.
Snowcreek Resort, 800.544.6007, www.snowcreekresort.com
Stowe Vermont
Condos from $395,000
Stowe Mountain Lodge’s fully furnished condominiums range from studios to three-bedroom family residences. Owners have access to the restaurant, spa, golf course, and Stowe Mountain Resort. Each condo’s natural stone, wood, and metal detailing evoke an alpine aesthetic.
Stowe Mountain Lodge, 888.403.7739, www.stowemountainlodge.com
Payson Arizona
Homes from $899,000
The lowest-priced home currently available at the Rim Golf Club is a three-bedroom stone house with a spacious deck and patio. The community, which is set amid the largest continuous strand of ponderosa pine in the United States, also offers year-round golf and homesites from $100,000.
The Rim Golf Club, 800.311.5370, www.therimgolfclub.com
Truckee California
Townhomes from $950,000
The Lake Tahoe area’s only whole-ownership golf-front luxury townhomes are available in six floor plans at Timilick Tahoe. These three- or four-bedroom residences offer the choice of upper units with vaulted ceilings and eight-foot windows or ground-level units with decks or patios. The community includes a golf course designed by Johnny Miller and John Harbottle, as well as easy access to the locale’s 18 ski resorts.
Timilick Tahoe, 877.846.4542, www.timilick.com
MEDIUM
Vernon British Columbia
$1.04 million
Located within the Silver Star Mountain Resort, which borders lake-and-wine country, with front-
door access to ski runs and views of the Monashee Mountains, this three-bedroom, 3,000-square-foot chalet has natural cedar siding and fir-timber posts and beams. Amenities include full-sided decks, an open courtyard with an outdoor fireplace, and a deck with a hot tub and barbecue.
Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, 604.632.3300, www.sothebysrealty.ca
Big Sky Montana
Homes from $1.5 million
One private lift away from the highest ski terrain in the country at Big Sky Resort, the Club at Spanish Peaks offers a choice of homesites, mountain cabins, or custom ski-in/ski-out or golf course homes in this secluded, 5,700-acre enclave that includes 207 acres of private skiing, horse stables, and a Tom Weiskopf golf course. Architectural guidelines encourage minimal impact on the land, and the use of native stone and timber reflects the ranching heritage.
The Club at Spanish Peaks, 877.995.3100, www.spanish-peaks.com
North Lake Tahoe California
Condos from $3 million
The new Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe—the area’s first five-star hotel—is being built in the tradition of the great turn-of-the-century mountain lodges, with stone fireplaces, steeply pitched roof forms, and sheltered stone porches. The structure will also include a collection of 23 residences with modern mountain decor, wide windows to enhance views, private terraces, and fireplaces in the great rooms and master suites. Located mid-mountain at the Northstar-at-Tahoe ski resort, the ski-in/ski-out homes come with membership to the Tahoe Mountain Club and its two golf courses.
The Residences at the Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe, 800.217.7554, www.theresidencestahoe.com
HIGH
Vail Colorado
Condos from $5.3 million
Ranging from 1,650-square-foot, one-bedroom units to 5,800-square-foot, five-bedroom units, all 16 homes at the Four Seasons Vail Private Residences include Sub-Zero refrigerators, Wolf ranges, granite countertops, walk-in closets, flat-screen televisions and stereo systems with surround sound, and access to all of the amenities at the forthcoming Four Seasons resort.
Four Seasons Vail Private Residences, 877.748.8245, www.fourseasons.com
Deer Valley Utah
$16 million
The most impressive residence currently completed at Red Cloud—the gated ski-in/ski-out community of 30 homesites within the larger Talisker Club enclave of Empire Pass—has eight bedrooms, 11 baths, and six fireplaces spread out over 9,693 square feet. Residents have easy access to seven nearby ski lifts and are offered membership to the all-season Talisker Club, which also features a Mark O’Meara–designed golf course, horseback riding, and a championship ski boat for water sports on the Jordanelle Reservoir.
Resorts West, 435.640.4770, www.resortswest.com
