Cova House

Cova House is another spectacular open-air retreat nestled between the sea and jungle, that invites you to enjoy the wonderful climate of Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Designed by anonimous, this stunning piece of modern design really is a sight to behold and serves as the ultimate entertaining and relaxing space for the lucky guests. Located only 70 meters from the coast, the unique property was designed as a two-family vacation home, which involved the creation of two different compounds of private rooms that are connected through common recreational areas.

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NORTHSHORE CABIN

This modern take on a log cabin is simple, stylish and takes advantage of of an idyllic lakeside setting. Designed by Pearson Design Group, this amazing vacation retreat by the water is composed by a two-bedroom main house and a one-room boathouse-style studio that connects to the water with a deck that leads to a dock. Both buildings feature lake-facing walls of glass that offer views encompassing forest, wetlands, water and mountains. Inside the house, the materia...
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CERCAL HOUSE

Located in the beautiful Alentejo (a wonderful destination to retreat from crowds and sightsee through historic villages) in Portugal, lays this minimalist vacation home that celebrates its Mediterranean landscape. Designed by Atelier Data, the Cercal House is inspired by the unique topography of its site and is partially sunken to reduce its impact on the landscape. In a sense, it forges a poetic relationship with its surroundings through an expansive patio an stun...
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ARMSTRONG COTTAGE

Armstrong Cottage in Peterborough, Canada, is a striking off-grid, net-zero retreat designed by Peter Braithwaite Studio. Built for a young family returning to the lake of their childhood summers, the project balances nostalgia with forward-thinking sustainability. Instead of heavy foundations, two slender pavilions—one for living, one for sleeping, stand on steel columns anchored directly into bedrock, reducing concrete use and leaving the island’s fertile soil...
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