‘Tis the season to be jolly and go on vacay! The Luxe Nomad has rounded up some of their favourite luxury villas for family holidays. From villas with beachfront locations perfect for building sand castles, to massive media rooms for movie nights in, and playrooms for the little ones, the tropics are perfect for the family this holiday season.
Luxury Villas for Family Holidays
Villa Vedas, Bali
One of The Luxe Nomad’s managed properties, this villa is designed and engineered to feature a breathtaking 22-meter span without any supporting columns to provide an unobstructed view right through the property and out to sea.
Every element of the villa – from the floating staircases to the artworks, has been meticulously designed.
It features 5 double bedrooms, all with solid stone baths carved from a solid piece of marble and enormous rain showers, a private bar, media room, and 3 swimming pools.
The villa comfortably accommodates 10 guests, with an additional 4 bedrooms in the staff quarters. The formal dining table seats 20 guests, and the oceanfront bale offers alfresco dining overlooking the Indian Ocean.
The stunning beachfront villa offers panoramic views in all directions. Looking out to sea is Java and the setting sun, while ancient rice paddies surround the villa to the north and south, and the stunning Batukaru volcano towers behind.
With state of the art luxury facilities, Villa Vedas offers a private retreat for guests to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Starting from USD 940++/night.
Villa Suami, Bali
A stunning 5-bedroom luxury villa with spacious open-plan living areas and panoramic views of palm trees, located in the heart of Canggu, Bali.
Originally designed by architect Felipe as his private home, no corners have been cut and everything has been put in place for enjoyment on all levels. The clever and open structural design throughout the villa keeps the outdoor entertainment spaces cool – perfect for lavish entertaining.
The master bedroom has an expansive terrace for afternoon massages, yoga or sundowner cocktails overlooking the T-shaped swimming pool.
It is fully staffed and includes an experienced villa manager, assistant manager, private chef, housekeepers, and security guards. Starting from USD 531++/night
Villa Sin Sin, Bali
This villa is a dreamy enclave of private villas in a discreet local neighborhood, surrounded by lush rice paddies in Kerobokan, Bali.
Its three extraordinary two-bedroom villas were designed by Ms. Sin Sin Man, in collaboration with the celebrated Italian GM architect and author of ‘Bali Modern: The Art of Tropical Living’, Gianni Francione.
The first villa features a semi-open bathroom, doors to the pool, as well as a mezzanine space that can be used as a meditation area.
The second villa has a spacious living room, which opens up into a tropical garden, and an open terrace overlooking the garden, pool, and paddy fields.
The third villa has an open-plan living room adjoined to the dining area and an outdoor pavilions providing a wonderful space to relax. All three villas have their own private pool and access to the villa’s amazing in-house chef. Starting from USD 384++/night.
Baan Rattana Thep, Samui
Hidden in a quiet bay on the west coast of Koh Samui, Baan Rattana Thep is built around lush greenery and the sea. One of the six properties in the award-winning Dhevatara Cove Estate, Baan Rattana Thep exudes luxury in its mix of Thai-style decor and modern amenities.
The villa boasts 5 en-suite bedrooms, an infinity pool, an outdoor jacuzzi and direct access to the secluded beach. The 2 ground-floor rooms are air-conditioned and decorated with solid teak beds, wooden floors, mosaic-tiled showers and a garden-facing terrace, while the 2 upper-floor rooms feature a balcony facing the tropical outdoors.
The master suite meanwhile, is a combination of old and new, furnished with an antique four-poster bed, a sunken bath and a slate-tiled balcony overlooking pool and the ocean.
The villa boasts a private pool, Jacuzzi, and beach sala – great for sunny days. It is also complete with trained staff, an experienced villa manager, and private chef – perfect for large groups and families. Starting from USD 742++/night.
Baan Jakawan, Samui
Baan Jakawan is a 7-bedroom villa that merges neutral décor with teak fitted furniture and a selection of both modern and traditional artwork to lend a touch of luxury to the villa.
All rooms feature a flat screen TV, safe and split level air-conditioning. One of the rooms features a high-vaulted, wooden-lined ceiling with ceiling fan, stylish modern furniture, including a desk and reading area; a double bed, a separate dressing area, and an en-suite bathroom with a free standing terrazzo bathtub and walk-in shower.
The pool sala has a swim up bar, a large dining table and a full kitchen with grill. The outside dining furniture from the upper terrace can be added so that the sala can seat up to twenty. Starting from USD 948++/night.
*Please note all villas are available at the time of dissemination.
**This article was contributed by The Luxe Nomad. The Luxe Nomad is Asia-Pacific’s leading luxury villa booking portal. This fast-growing, Singapore-based startup has made waves in the travel industry with its curated luxury villas and chalets, competitive rates, and online travel magazine WanderLuxe.
Initially a flash sales only site, the company successfully pivoted to villa bookings in early 2015 and now lists over 1,900 villas in more than 35 locations – including the Maldives, Australia, New Zealand, Greece, Bali, Thailand and Niseko.
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