The Private Getaways the Ultra-Wealthy Actually Book

For travelers who value discretion as much as design, the best trips begin with a villa—not a lobby. Haute Retreats curates the world’s most private stays, private islands, resort-level mansions for rent, and standout turks and caicos luxury villas, paired with concierge support that keeps every detail seamless from arrival to departure. Recognized by Luxury Lifestyle Awards as Best Luxury Villa Rental and Accommodation Service in the World (2024 and 2025), we’ve built this list around what matters most to high-net-worth travelers: space, staff, and the freedom to disappear beautifully.

Musha Cay at Copperfield Bay, The Bahamas

Musha Cay is the rare private-island experience that still feels playful at scale. The island offers multiple ways to live the day—tennis, paddle boarding, speedboat runs, recovery time in the steam room, and long sunsets from the dock at The Landing, the island’s social hub with dining, bar, lounge, and billiards.

The accommodation options are deliberately varied: from a hilltop mansion above the sea to additional homes and a guest villa—so groups can be together, but never on top of each other. Musha Cay at Copperfield Bay is listed with 12 bedrooms and capacity for up to 24 guests.

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Exclusive Necker Island, British Virgin Islands

Necker Island is pure “private world” energy: white sand, turquoise water, and Balinese-inspired architecture that keeps everything breezy and barefoot while still impeccably elevated.

It’s positioned for groups who want the ease of an all-in island stay—meals, water sports, and airport transfers are included—and it scales beautifully for larger gatherings. If your party exceeds 30 guests, additional accommodation can be arranged on neighboring Moskito Island for up to 16 extra guests.

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Branson Estate – Moskito Island, British Virgin Islands

Moskito Island’s Branson Estate is essentially three villas sharing one private-island ecosystem: Headland House (3 bedrooms), Beach Villa (4), and Mangrove Villa (4), for a total of 11 bedrooms accommodating 22 guests.

Days revolve around the shared Recreation Area (Beach House, infinity pool and bar, tennis and dining pavilions, and a water sports center), while chefs tailor menus across formal and informal settings. Families are explicitly welcomed, with child-friendly setups (including nurseries adjacent to master suites) and babysitting available on request.

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ÀNI Dominican Republic

If “private resort” is the brief, ÀNI delivers it with uncommon polish. It claims its own peninsula on the Dominican Republic’s north coast with 270-degree ocean views and over 30 staff, operating on an all-inclusive basis across Villa Larimar and Villa Amber with expansive pools and living areas.

Wellness is built in, not bolted on: a glass-fronted Wellness Center with a gym and spa treatment rooms sits close to the tennis court and a children’s pool—ideal for multi-generational groups where everyone wants something different, at the same time.

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Dream Estate, Ambergris Cay, Turks & Caicos

Dream Estate is the “compound” version of Ambergris Cay—an all-inclusive villa experience designed for guests who want maximum space and total separation from the world. It encompasses both Dream Pavilion and Dream Away, and is described as the largest villa on Ambergris Cay, with four pools, two private beach entrances, and expansive gardens and terraces.

If your search is specifically for turks and caicos luxury villas, Ambergris Cay is the quiet-power option—private, low-density, and tailored for groups who value discretion as much as design.

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Villa Avellana, Costa Rica (Prieta Bay, Peninsula Papagayo)

Villa Avellana is barefoot luxury with architectural confidence: a beachfront estate on Prieta Bay with over 33,000 square feet of indoor–outdoor living, ten suites, and capacity for up to 23 guests. It’s designed for multi-generational travel, milestone celebrations, and wellness retreats that feel grounded in nature rather than staged.

Highlights are specific and experience-led: a 25-metre infinity pool, a two-storey yoga pavilion overlooking the bay, treatment rooms, and outdoor entertaining spaces including an outdoor kitchen with barbecue and pizza oven. Sustainability is integrated through design and Peninsula Papagayo initiatives.

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La Vida Dulce, Punta Mita (El Banco)

La Vida Dulce is a true beachfront estate in Punta Mita’s gated El Banco enclave—two acres and 20,000 square feet that reads like a private resort rather than a single home.

It’s built for groups up to 20, with a heated infinity pool (rope swing + underwater speakers), Jacuzzi, palapa bar, grill and pizza oven, plus a private movie theater and full home automation. A Premier Golf Membership unlocks Punta Mita’s lifestyle—golf courses and beach clubs—while the layout keeps bedrooms distributed for privacy.

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Villa Salacia, Grace Bay Beach, Turks & Caicos

Villa Salacia is the kind of beachfront scale that still feels serene—set on 15 acres along Grace Bay Beach, with relaxed, barefoot luxury and wide-open horizon views.

It’s a strong fit for clients looking for mansions for rent with true resort-level space: the 9-suite version accommodates up to 18 guests, ideal for milestone celebrations and multi-generational stays (smaller guests are also welcome).

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Villa Embrace, St. Barts (above Gustavia)

Villa Embrace is St. Barths at its most architectural: perched above Gustavia, created over five years across three levels, with five suites and two infinity pools—one a dramatic 30-meter runway to the sea, the other a more private 15-meter pool below.

It’s also unusually complete for a villa: elevator access, private cinema, game room, massage suite, and hammam—ideal for clients who want St. Barts energy close by, but a sanctuary the moment they come home.

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Where Haute Retreats comes in

The difference at this level is rarely the sheet count or the view—it’s the choreography: how the house runs, how the staff anticipates, and how seamlessly experiences are arranged without turning the stay into an itinerary. Every booking with Haute Retreats includes complimentary concierge support—personal trip planning, handpicked local experiences, and 24/7 assistance.