Ultra-Private Domestic Escapes for the Whole Family

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put a premium on private domestic getaways. Fortunately, award-winning villa vacation rental company Villas of Distinction offers hundreds of fully-vetted properties in some of the most coveted destinations across the United States. Here are 10 villas offering unparalleled privacy guaranteed to appeal to the entire family.

Winter sports enthusiasts can't go wrong with Chalet Cascada in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. After all, the five-bedroom mountain home offers endless mountain views and amenities such as a private hot tub and cozy gas fireplace in addition to access to skiing, hiking and other outdoor activities.

The sprawling Villa Salt Acres located in Stonington, Connecticut is surrounded by several hundred feet of inviting sandy beaches and boasts more than eight acres for plenty of privacy. Up to 14 guests can also look forward to the spacious saltwater pool, secret garden and tennis court as well as a hot tub and 450-foot breakwater pier and dock.

The 4,800-square-foot, four-bedroom Bear Den Lodge in Montana's Big Sky resort community has got everything your family or group needs to hit the reset button on 2020 in complete privacy, including a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, private theater and an office with multiple workspaces.

This five-bedroom estate sits directly on the beach on South Carolina's Harbor Island, offering sensational views and sounds of the ocean. The newly-remodeled home can sleep up to 19 guests and is also dog-friendly allowing up to two pets at a time.

Sittin' In Heaven #58 is a three-bedroom cabin in Tennessee's scenic Great Smoky Mountains offering up to 10 guests unrivaled privacy inside the gated community of Brother's Cove. In addition to numerous on-site amenities like a hot tub and game loft featuring a pool table, arcade console, dart board and more, guests can take advantage of free admission to nearby attractions such as Dollywood.

The newly constructed ski chalet Gandhara in Deer Valley, Utah was designed by renowned mountain architect Michael Upwall and sits conveniently on the slopes of Deer Valley Resort, providing up to 14 guests direct ski-in/ski-out access. Guests will also have access to exceptional amenities, including a theater room, bar, private saltwater hot tub and a fitness suite.

This 10,000-square-foot lakefront home located on the edge of North Carolina's Nantahala National Forest offers up to 16 guests unparalleled access to nature and recreational activities as well as a handful of luxe amenities, including a hot tub, exercise room, game room, business center and outdoor kitchen.

AWave From It All in the Florida Panhandle is the ideal beach house for families looking to decompress amid COVID-19 and post-election as they'll soak in plenty of ocean views and benefit from boardwalk access to the beach. The five-bedroom property even boasts a carriage house connected by a bridge that's perfect for older children and teens.

The three-bedroom West Shore Hideaway in Lake Tahoe offers gorgeous views just steps from the beach courtesy of floor-to-ceiling windows. Guests can also take in the scenery from the hot tub and patio area equipped with outdoor furniture. The Mother-in-Law Suite located in the detached guest house also allows for added privacy.

Located just minutes from Walt Disney World Resort, the nine-bedroom Nona at Reunion Resort is a spacious luxury mansion boasting everything a family, especially those with young children, could dream of, including a bowling alley, racquetball court, private gym, game room, wet bar and home theater. Outside, guests can enjoy the sunken fire pit and oversized swimming pool surrounded by plenty of lounge seating.