A lakeside resort with a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery, tall trees, and a view of a calm lake with hills in the background.

Lake Como, Italy, Europe

Passalacqua

Interior view of a wooden cabin bedroom with glass walls and a small pool outside. The room features a neatly made bed with white linens and a natural wood decor.

Bacalar, Mexico, North America

Boca de Agua

View of a tropical beach from a room with sliding glass doors, featuring an outdoor pool, lush greenery, and ocean waves under a partly cloudy sky.

Sumba, Indonesia, Asia

Sanubari

A large, historic stone building with multiple windows, balconies, and decorative elements. In front, there are stairs leading up to an arched entrance, surrounded by greenery and potted plants. A swimming pool is visible at the bottom of the image.

Oxfordshire, England, Europe

Estelle Manor

A modern house with a rooftop deck featuring a small swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area with cushions, set against a backdrop of green mountains.

Dolomites, Italy, Europe

Forestis

Villa San Michele - Palomaz

Florence, Italy, Europe

Villa San Michele

Aerial view of a tropical resort on a narrow island with white sandy beaches, surrounded by clear turquoise ocean waters, lush green trees, and multiple buildings including a pool.

Tetiaroa, French Polynesia, Oceania

The Brando

A small deck with outdoor furniture and potted plants, overlooking a vast desert landscape with sparse trees and distant mountains at sunset.

Namib Desert, Namibia, Africa

Our Habitas

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Not everything makes the list. We look for places with character, a strong sense of place and something that makes them worth knowing.

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