Whaler's Cottage
Marlborough, New Zealand
This property offers an escape from the hectic pace of modern lifestyles. Enjoy the serenity of this house nestled in a sandy, sheltered bay with an idyllic outlook over Tory Channel — itself overlooking a historic whaling station. Amidst New Zealand's spectacular scenery, swim, water ski, dive, kayak, walk through the bush or catch some fresh fish. You must have your own boat to get to this property.
-Sleeps 12, available year-round, nightly and some monthly rentals available, no pets, no smoking indoors
Phone: +11 64 3 377 0365
www.whalingstation.co.nz

Coral Reef Escape
Savusavu, Fiji
Walk past the picturesque lagoons on a curved stone pathway to enter this luxurious villa with constant views of the sea. Amenities include an 11-foot waterfall in the private garden, upper level open air deck with BBQ and a covered, king-size day bed that overlooks the large private pool and the sea beyond. At this serene tropical setting you can take a rain forest hike, go freshwater swimming, snorkeling, diving and boating. Charter a boat for fishing or a glass-bottom trip. The nearby town has shops, small restaurants and a farmer's market and you'll have a chance to experience Fijian music and Kava ceremonies.
-Sleeps 4, available year-round, nightly rates, minimum stays vary as do rates for children
800-246-3454 or 415-788-5794
www.fijiresort.com

Secluded Retreat
Little Gasparilla Island, Florida
Located on Little Gasparilla Island on Florida's Gulf Coast, this two-story home has 1,000 square feet of screened porches and unobstructed views. There is a fireplace and a large Jacuzzi off of the Master Bedroom. This very secluded island features white sand beaches, peace and quiet and incredible sunsets. Try the world-class fishing, boating and shelling nearby.
-Sleeps 6, available year-round, monthly and weekly rates
800-284-0505

Jade Estate
Kauai, Hawaii
This nine-bedroom plantation style home on the north shore of Kauai has a wraparound lanai and sweeping views of the ocean. It is decorated with imported, custom-made and antique furniture, exotic hardwood floors and Italian porcelain tiles. You can watch whales and dolphins and enjoy ocean and mountain views from the home, which also features a pool and the private access to the pristine beach. Just some of the activities possible include helicopter tours, horseback riding, charter boat trips, diving and snorkeling, sport fishing, golfing, hiking, kayaking, windsurfing and waterskiing.
-Sleeps 18, available year-round, weekly rates
310-276-4373
www.secretbeachhouse.com

Caribbean Eclectic
St. Lucia
This exotic house combines the best of Eastern and West Indian architecture. It is designed around three separate pavilions on different levels, linked by enclosed bridges framing dramatic views. The home features vaulted ceilings, spacious covered decks overlooking the Caribbean Sea, a stone tiled patio with wet bar and a swimming pool on the sun patio. The separate one-bedroom guest cottage is on the hillside above the main house and has a large verandah with a panoramic view of the sea, Pigeon Island and the Rodney Bay area. The rental is within walking distance of the beach with exceptional views of Pigeon Island National Park and the Caribbean Sea. Visit Sulphur Springs Volcano, the Diamond Waterfall and Mineral Baths, or try water skiing, snorkeling, windsurfing or diving.
-Sleeps 6, available year-round, weekly rates, no pets
800-869-8017
villas.wheretostay.com

Aegean Hideaway
Bodrum, Turkey
This traditional stone house in the hills of the Bordum Peninsula is surrounded by fig, almond and olive trees. It has extensive natural stone-paved areas, unmatched views of the sea and mountains, a traditional wood-fired bread oven, a kidney-shaped swimming pool and an Ottoman-style dining area. Bodrum is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, with scores of ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine excavations close enough for day trips. It is also the center for "Blue Voyage sailing" along the Turkish or Greek coast and has traditional food and textile markets daily.
-Sleeps 4, available year-round, weekly rates, no smoking, four-wheel drive required to drive to property
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Gunung Retreat
Ubud, Ubud Area, Bali, Indonesia
Perched high in the rice terraces and mountains of Ubud, this two-bedroom private villa was designed as glass, mono-pitched pavilion. It features a warm and experienced staff and magnificent meals served on one of the terraces or by the pool. The Balinese fragrance of incense and jasmine wafts just outside the door and the villa sits at the edge of a pristine Balinese village — just 15 minutes from shopping, wonderful restaurants and spa treatments. Experience the constant sounds of ritual music from the village and nights when not even a speck of lantern light is visible.
-Sleeps 4, available year-round, rent by week or night, breakfast and cook included, not recommended for children due to the cliff-side setting
Phone: +11 65 9748 5049 or 301-593-8546
www.vrbo.com