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Villas our curators couldn't leave

Every property is visited in person before it goes live. We check the water pressure, the noise at 11pm, and whether the sunset really lands on the deck.

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White villa with a private pool framed by palms Curator's pick 4.97 (412 stays)

Canggu · Bali, Indonesia

Ubud Rice-Terrace Pool Villa

Two bedrooms opening onto a 14m pool above the paddies. Breakfast cooked in-house every morning.

Private poolBreakfast inSleeps 4

$248/ nightFree cancel · 48h

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Cliffside terrace with a daybed overlooking a green valley Rare find 4.92 (268 stays)

Uluwatu · Bali, Indonesia

Cliff-Edge Sunset House

An open-air pavilion on the cliff line, with an outdoor bath and a 180° view down the coast.

Ocean viewOutdoor bathSleeps 6

$396/ nightFree cancel · 48h

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Overwater bungalows on a turquoise lagoon Booked 9× this week 4.95 (507 stays)

Baa Atoll · Maldives

Lagoon Overwater Suite

Glass floor panel, direct lagoon ladder and a private deck where the reef comes to you.

On the waterSnorkel gearSleeps 2

$612/ nightAll-inclusive option

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Timber balcony wrapped in rainforest canopy Rainforest 4.89 (184 stays)

Uvita · Costa Rica

Canopy Treehouse Lodge

Suspended in primary forest, with howler monkeys at dawn and a waterfall ten minutes down the trail.

Jungle viewGuide includedSleeps 5

$185/ nightFree cancel · 72h

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Glass-fronted villa with a still reflecting pool Beachfront 4.98 (341 stays)

Coral Bay · St. John, USVI

Coral Bay Beach House

Barefoot access to a protected cove, with kayaks, snorkels and a chef's kitchen already stocked.

Steps to sandKayaksSleeps 8

$540/ nightWeekly −12%

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Infinity pool lined with loungers and palm trees Family friendly 4.9 (296 stays)

Nai Harn · Phuket, Thailand

Palm Grove Family Villa

Shallow pool shelf, gated garden and a bunk room the kids claim before the bags are unpacked.

Kids' poolGatedSleeps 8

$310/ nightFree cancel · 48h

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38,204 stays. 4.92 average.

Only guests who completed a booking can review, and every review is tied to a real stay date.

4.92
Based on 38,204 verified stays
Cleanliness 4.96
Accuracy 4.91
Host comms 4.98
Location 4.87

96% of guests say the villa looked exactly as listed.

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The deck photos are real — we watched the sunset from the exact lounger. What sold it was the host messaging us a tide table before we arrived. We rebooked for next March before we flew home.

MK
Mei-Ling KwokUbud Rice-Terrace Pool Villa · 7 nights

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Eight of us, one house, zero arguments. Two kitchens, a pool shelf the little ones could stand in, and a gate that actually latched. The airport transfer the host arranged was cheaper than the app.

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Daniel OkaforPalm Grove Family Villa · 11 nights

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Stepping off the deck into the lagoon on day one set the tone. The glass floor panel is genuinely stocked with reef fish at dusk. Wi-Fi held up for two work calls, which mattered more than I expected.

SF
Sofia FarrugiaLagoon Overwater Suite · 5 nights

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We've used the big platforms for a decade. This is the first time a curator called us to say the villa we'd picked had construction next door, and moved us two coves down at no charge.

LB
Lars BergströmCoral Bay Beach House · 9 nights

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Howler monkeys at 5:40am, exactly as promised in the listing. Our guide found a sloth on the second morning. The treehouse is not for anyone who minds stairs — it's worth every one of them.

AP
Amara PatelCanopy Treehouse Lodge · 4 nights

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Booked the cliff house for a milestone birthday. The host had a cake, a driver and a table held at a warung we'd never have found. Checkout was a door code expiring at noon — no queue, no desk.

TR
Tomás RiveraCliff-Edge Sunset House · 6 nights

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