For many, the only way to ever get the opportunity to live the ultimate luxury experience in a multimillion-dollar home - is by booking an opulent holiday rental.
For an owner of holiday rentals, what is it that makes your holiday house the utmost in opulence and a luxury getaway?
From infinity pools, master retreats, his-and-her walk-in-wardrobes, chef’s kitchens and smart home setups, there are plenty of exciting add-ons that take a holiday rental to the next level of luxury.
But if you want to offer the luxury experience it's essential to ensure the home ticks the boxes of what makes a home truly palatial.
1. Stunning location
Prestigious properties have one thing in common — the perfect position.
A great location isn't just about a spectacular view, it's also about offering ease and convenience that enriches the guest's everyday experience. That combination can earn a home a multi-million dollar holiday experience. Location can be the ultimate draw card. To stay in a certain suburb or destination, that you are generally priced way out of, can make your holiday a dream come true.
A stunning outlook helps set a property apart. A city backdrop, harbour panorama or a lush green scape — has the potential to add value to the guests' stay. Water views are always popular but not all guests like the same thing. There are a few steps owners can take to elevate a stunning outlook even further. if the house has a view, then owners can maximise this by lopping trees and if the house has a big level garden, make sure it's landscaped properly.
2. Size
When it comes to exclusive holiday rental property, bigger doesn't necessarily mean better. Of course, guests love space, but not at the expense of craftsmanship and stylish design. You might have a really nice land size, but if the quality of the home isn’t up to grade, then this can affect the luxe level of your holiday home. A mansion may offer palatial potential but a renovator's dream isn't going to fit the luxury holiday lifestyle - Luxury comes in all shapes and sizes. What makes a home truly opulent is how it makes the most of the space it has. Some guests want to have less size rather than more, but they still want all the luxuries.
3. Key rooms count
Certain rooms in the house have greater importance — this is especially true in multi-million-dollar holiday houses. For most guests, the crucial factors in the home are the kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen is usually the heart of the home, so high-end cooking appliances like Sub-zero fridges, Asko cooking appliances, Boffi, Gaggenau and Wolf add to this. The bathrooms need to be high-end as well — baths need to be very high quality, Stone, Axor, Graff and Lefroy Brooks are all super luxurious. To bring some of the luxe looks to your own home, pay attention to the custom tiling, on-trend tapware and cool new season bathroom design.
4. Quality is key
Luxury holiday home seekers are after the best of the best. When it comes to picking the home features, fixtures and fittings, there's no substitute for quality. The need for good quality craftsmanship cannot be understated. Guests can see the quality products that are used — this will elevate a home from good to luxurious. If you can afford to do a renovation, do not cut corners or try to save money by going with something cheap, work within your budget, but aim as high as possible.
5. No expense spared
Once all the fundamentals have been ticked off, the Instagram-worthy features that create grandeur come into play. Guests want to experience the elements of luxury, which could be a sauna, home cinema, multiple-car garages, chandeliers, a home gym and a built-in library are also affluent elements guests will love to enjoy while they stay...experiencing the truly multi-million dollar lifestyle even if it just for a week or two...