Modern Estate, Sonoma County

Modern Estate
Sonoma County/ Kenwood, California
This private wine country estate has mid-century modern design and decoration, as well as panoramic views of the Sonoma Valley vineyards. Step onto the terrace for a massage with a recommended masseurs or take an afternoon swim in the 50-foot pool-with-a-view, and you'll feel like you're in your own private resort.
- Sleeps 8-12; available year round. No smoking.
415-775-4949 or 415-606-8666
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Ancy-le-Franc Townhouse
Burgundy, France
This village townhouse, dating from the 1700s, has classic details. It is situated along the true wine lover's road of Route N74, making it an ideal base to explore the famed vineyards of Burgundy to the north and the Cote d'Or to the south.
- Sleeps 6; available year round, rates vary depending on season. No smoking.
336-446-0528
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Baroque Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal
Nestled in magical Sintra, this 18th Century manor house has refined and artistic features and is located in close proximity to legendary vintners like Madeira and Port. The walk to the historic center of Sintra, where you'll find Sintra National Palace and many restaurants and shops, only takes 5 to 10 minutes.
- Sleeps 9-11; available year round with a one-week minimum. No pets, no smoking.
212-794-5002
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www.casa-da-confraria.com

18th Century Mill
Lamballe, Brittany, France
This 18th-century mill is divided into two parts — the house and the cottage. Set by a millpond with trout on 10 acres of woodland, the house features a dining room with an old country table, a large sitting room with a fireplace and another table and chairs for games or writing. All the rooms have views of the millpond. The cottage, which is within the house but accessed by stairs that run up the front, has a good-sized reception room encircling the fireplace, a dining area and a kitchenette. This property is close to the medieval town of Lamballe with many boulangeries and tabacs for food. Nearby are the Emerald Coast's beautiful beaches for hiking, golfing, fishing, horseback riding, boating, sailing and windsurfing.
-Sleeps 12, available year-round, weekly rates, both houses rented together
Phone: +11 65 9875 4250
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Bow Street Flats
Edinburgh, Scotland
One of the oldest residences in Edinburgh, this Gothic stone building has been refurbished into a two-story apartment. The drawing room overlooks Victoria Street and has large windows that offer excellent views of the street below. The dining room is part of a 17th-century vault that has been transformed into an elegant dining area with stone walls, vaulted ceilings and a long oak table. West Bow, once the entry point to Edinburgh, is today one of the old town's most charming areas and full of shops, restaurants, coffee houses and pubs. Attractions on the Royal Mile include the castle, museums and galleries.
-Sleeps 8, available year-round, weekly and monthly rates
Phone: +44 1835 823 248
www.aboutscotland.com

Osorno Lodge
Puerto Montt, Lake District, Chile
This architect-designed three-bedroom home is located in the eco-conscious Lake District of southern Chile. It features Chilean woods throughout, cathedral ceilings and a huge picture window overlooking the snow-capped volcanoes. The nearby volcanos — Mt. Osorno, Puntiaguido and Calbuco — have remote waterfalls, trout streams for fly-fishing, hiking and equestrian trails. Or, go to Ensenda for the nightlife and a jumping-off point to see Patagonia.
-Sleeps 6, available mid-March to mid-November and mid-December to mid-February, monthly and weekly rates, no smoking, no pets, maid service available
808-885-7295
www.chilevacationrental.com

Rustic Greek
Santorini, Greece
This unique rental property on the mythical Greek Island of Santorini has been architecturally restored from original ruins. The home features a dramatic domed ceiling with a skylight, an expansive terrace with sweeping views of the Aegean and an unusual red-stone domed bedroom, which originally served as the bakery oven for the village. Experience the magic and tranquility of traditional Greek Island life on Santorini. Visit both the capital of Fira and the black sand beaches of Camari, both nearby.
-Sleeps 12, available May-October, weekly rates, one-week minimum
604-733-4517 or 604-240-6442
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O'Keefe Country
Abiquiu, New Mexico
This enchanting adobe and stone house boasts flagstone ceilings and handcrafted Mexican tile work. It overlooks the Chama River so you can soak in spectacular panoramic views of mountains, sunrises and sunsets. The clarity of light and vast landscapes of Abiquiu has drawn artists and seekers over the years, including Georgia O'Keeffe. You can visit her home and also enjoy proximity to Ojo Caliente Hot Springs, Taos and Santa Fe.
- Sleeps 4, available year-round, rent by night or week, monthly rates available
800-547-1127
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French Impression; St. Remy, Provence

French Impression
St. Remy, Provence, France
Enjoy the simple French country life at this turn-of-the-century spot, once a barn and later converted to a painting studio by a local artist. Revel in the space that includes 30-foot high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass doors. The place is also an easy drive to fabulous cities and towns such as Les Baux, Avignon, Arles, Aix-en-Provence, Gordes, and Chateauneuf des Papes where you can enjoy the best of Provence. Back at the house, sip a glass of wine as you watch the sun set behind the mountains, a famous display of colors that has inspired artists for centuries.
- Sleeps 6-7, available April 15 to October 15, weekly rates
No phone number available
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Celtic Dormer
Castlebar, Ireland
Have a traditional Celtic experience at this wonderfully restored, 18th-Century thatched cottage, which sits on a working farm only a stone's throw from Castlebar Town.. It has an open fireplace, flagged floors, latch-locked doors and a Cailleach. In addition, there's also a snooker/pool room. The town has an excellent array of pubs and restaurants where you can hear traditional Irish music.
- Sleeps 8; rates vary depending on season and holidays.
Ph: + (35) 3949 0227 69 or + (35) 387 2374618
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Eclectic Texan
Austin, Texas
This eclectic home with artistic features is in Travis Heights, one of Austin's most desirable neighborhoods, with huge live oaks lining the streets. You can walk or bike to two major parks and great restaurants in the SoCo District or even head downtown to the fun 6th Street music district where live music plays at a multitude of venues. It's the "Live Music Capital of the World."
- Sleeps 2-4; rates vary depending on season and holidays. No smoking.
512-447-2150
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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
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