- Vacation rentals offer a level of privacy and intimacy that hotels cannot match.
- When money is no object, renting a vacation home can be the ultimate in luxury.
- A new book features photos of some of the most beautiful vacation rentals around the world.
Some people stay in hotels while traveling abroad, but the ultra rich sometimes opt for private home vacation rentals with sweeping views, ultimate privacy, and on-site chefs.
In a new book out by Lannoo Publishers, "Mountain View The Perfect Holiday Homes; Nature Retreats Vol. I," a collection of these homes are hand-picked and featured by travel journalist Sebastiaan Bedaux.
With prime locations in the woods, on waterfronts, and atop mountain peaks, these homes are all available to rent — but come with a hefty price tag.
From inside a luxurious mountain dug-out in Switzerland, to a mirror house in Bolzano, Italy, these are one-of-a-kind homes that make any travel experience unique.
Below, a selection of some of the most expensive homes featured in the book.
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Banks Peninsula, New Zealand — up to $5,147 per night.
The "Scrubby Bay House" in Banks Peninsula, New Zealand sits in a secluded private bay. Visitors can enjoy the views while sitting in a jacuzzi or swimming pool — or from inside through the large glass partitions while dining on a meal prepared by a private chef. This home is only accessible by SUV — a 40-minute drive — or by helicopter from Christchurch.
Wanaka, New Zealand — up to $2,536 per night.
This home has sweeping views of Lake Wanaka and access to a New Zealand national park, Mount Aspiring. Cost for rental is $2,536 per night with up to six guests, and $145 per night for extra people.
Leti, Uttarakhand, India — up to $1,916 per night, per guest.
This home in a remote location — a two-day journey from New Delhi — offers panoramic views of the Himalayan mountains.
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