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This architectural dream retreat is located just one block off of hip Abbot-Kinney Boulevard in the heart of Venice Beach, one of the most interesting and happening neighborhoods in West Los Angeles. The house is owner by artists and each room was meticulously styled by the owner to reflect the elegant funkiness of the area. To see more retreats in the Los Angeles area, please visit Los Angeles Zen Retreats.

The 3-bedroom home is full of amazing details such as vaulted ceilings, cut glass, hardwood floors, and eco-friendly amenities. A fully equipped gourmet kitchen is the perfect place to prepare meals before taking them on the al fresco dining area, complete with BBQ. Coolers, beach chairs, and boogie boards are provided for a beach day. The house has 2-bathrooms, each with sunken tubs and showers.

Enjoy amazing views of Paris from a 6th floor apartment in the heart of the city, only steps away from the Louvre Museum and the stylish cafes, boutiques, and restaurants of the 1st arrondisment. The apartment is small, but set up in such a way the creates separation between rooms and offers plenty of space for a couple on a budget.

The bedroom is tucked away in an alcove with a window over looking the interior courtyard. The living room has a southern exposure, which floods the apartment with sunlight throughout the day, and has amazing views of Paris. A comfortable sofa doubles as a bed for extra guests. A fully equipped kitchen is located in the back of the apartment. An adjoining bathroom has full-sized bathtub and vanity.

You can live like a true Parisian in this tasteful Rive Gauche apartment, ideally located only a stone’s throw away from the famous Les Deux Magots and Cafe de Floor, where Simone de Beauvoir, Albert Camus, and Jean-Paul Sartre created surrealism and other early 20th century artistic movements.

This chic and light-filled apartment is entered via the boutique-lined streets of Rue du Bac (the front door faces St. Germain church). An elevator takes you to the 4th floor, where the apartment offers amazing views of a private interior courtyard. The living space is lined with books and decorated with impeccable French taste.

The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to preapre wonderful meals from ingredients picked up at local Parisian markets. The quiet bedroom has a double bed and the tiled bathroom. Located near to such sites as the Musee d’Orsay, Musee Rodin, and Le Bon Marche, Rue du Bac apartment is the perfect place to relax while adventuring into some of the most exciting parts of Paris.

This two-floor apartment in the heart of bohemian Montmartre has a storied history indeed: it was the location of Pablo Picasso’s first studio when he moved to Paris in 1900. Now the apartment is a stylishly decorated with an eclectic blend of Eastern and Western art and furnishings. 

The bedroom with en-suite bathroom (with stunning and expansive views of Paris) is located on the lower level, along with an office and smaller bedroom with futon for extra guests.  The open-plan kitchen and living room are located upstairs. Skylights and tiled floors make the living area bright and sunny throughout the day; perfect for sketching out your next masterpiece. Though it may be fun to play at being Picasso during your stay, modern comforts such as TV, radio, and Wi-Fi are available for guests.

Chromatic House is a wonderland of color, detail, whimsy, and minimalist design in a refurbished 19th townhouse in Torres Vedras, 50 km north of Lisbon. Designed by architect Pedro Gandanho, the home uses a mix of bright and pastel colors to define the space and highlight accents on period plaster moldings, staircases, and built-in cabinetry for a striking contrast between old and new.

Each room in the two-story home has its own “environment” created out of color and division of space. A sense of playfulness is evident in the functional decor, such as a sculptural red and white pill that conceals a children’s bathroom, an octagonal closet in muted pea green, and a luggage elevator painted bright yellow.

Despite the thoroughly modern interiors, Chromatic House is located in the old part of Torres Vedras and offers great views of the city and castle from the rooftop terrace. With 1 suite and 3 bedrooms, Chromatic House is a true treat for lovers of design and color.  

An architectural stunner from Palm Springs legend Donald Wexler, this 3-bedroom house has recently been sensitively renovated to keep all original mid-century details for a perfectly modern experience. With a great swimming pool and all new furniture, up to 6 guests can relax in true Palm Spring style.

Amenities include free parking, air conditioning, and fully equipped kitchen. Family friendly!

Design Penthouse is spacious, modern and a comfortable apartment in the heart of the Reykjavík’s downtown area, is an elegant and ideal choice for both pleasure and business vacations. Renovated by two graphic designers into a clean and welcoming urban space, the 1-bedroom penthouse accomodates up to 4 guests.

A fully equipped kitchen makes self-catering a snap, and all guests enjoy amazing views over the city the mountains, especially Iceland’s stunning Snæfellsnesjökull.

From the moment you step inside Casa Carby you are transported into a serene state of mind. The floor to ceiling French doors and windows along the home, welcomes an abundance of natural light inside along with the beauty of Mother Nature. The open layout allows energy to ebb and flow with ease. Exhale your stress and worries and unwind in modern comfort. Enjoy your morning among wild parrots, hummingbirds and giant Monarch butterflies (attracted to the many varieties of flowers in our garden). Take a stroll down to the sparking edge of Biscayne Bay and catch the pelicans feeding their young or record wild dolphins at play. Casa Carby encourages guests to feel at home and relax poolside under Miami’s turquoise blue sky or nestle into an original Louis XV arm chair with a good read on your iPad or book. Enjoy fast WiFi throughout the home and a gourmet kitchen fit for the Iron Chef. We endeavor to bring magic to your moment in Miami and will try to accommodate your needs and anticipate your requests.

Up to 4 guests can find a home away from home in Paris this charming, newly renovated 2nd floor apartment located just a short walk from the heart of the city’s historic Marais neighborhood. 

The apartment is accesible either by elevator or by stairs. The living area contains all modern amenities and a designer sleep sofa for extra guests. The main bedroom adjoins the salon, and looks out over the quiet city street. The remodeled bathroom contains an Italian shower. Floor to ceiling windows in the kitchen and dining room offer views of the sunny courtyard, as do the similarly large windows in the salon.

Nearby are the Musee Pompidou, the Picasso Museum, the Louvre, and Place des Vosges. 

This unique apartment in the historic Marais area of Paris was designed by two architects, and the attention to detail and use of color. The apartment is located on the second floor of an elegant limestone building (sorry, no elevator) and offers 4 guests sleek and modern lodging.

Up to 4 guests can sleep comfortably in either the berth-like sleeping area (separated from the living area by a silk curtain that can be unfurled for total privacy) and or modern pull out couch. The living salon, furnished with many couches and small tables, flows through into the high-tech kitchen which is fully equipped for preparing both large meals and casual snacks.

Nearby are located a number of historic sites and museums including Musee Picasso, Musee national des Arts and Metiers, and Carnavalet Museum.