Rental Escapes Reveals Top Luxury Rentals for 2026

Image: Legasea Villa, Long Bay, Turks and Caicos (Photo Credit: Rental Escapes)
Image: Legasea Villa, Long Bay, Turks and Caicos (Photo Credit: Rental Escapes)
Noreen Kompanik
by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 1:00 PM ET, Wed December 17, 2025

Full-service luxury villa rental company, Rental Escapes has revealed a list of its six top luxury rentals for 2026.

The curated list based on booking data, expert insights and 2025 travel trends showcase a variety of properties that include villas for multigenerational travel, beachfront and ski getaways and those offering the best views.

“The luxury villa market continues to rise each year, and we are excited to share our list of top villa rentals for 2026 as discerning travelers plan for the year ahead,” said Willie Fernandez, chief sales and marketing officer in a statement.

He added, “Whether its relaxing on the beaches of Turks and Caicos or enjoying ski-in, ski-out access in Whistler, Rental Escapes’ list of top villas for 2026 delivers the privacy, comfort and elevated service travelers expect, setting the stage for unforgettable luxury villa vacations.”

Villa for Multi-Generational Travel: Solara, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Located in Puntacana Resort & Club, Solara is a serene haven for multigenerational families traveling together. The seven-bedroom, seven-bathroom villas feature outdoor lounge areas overlooking the infinity pool, an outdoor bar, fire pit, pool table, and ping-pong table. Two swings with pond views are ideal for watching the sunset. The villa’s dedicated team includes butlers, housekeepers, and a chef.

Ski Villa – Two Cedars, Whistler, British Columbia

Set in Whistler’s exclusive Kadenwood neighborhood, this seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom villa accommodates up to 17 guests with true ski-in/ski-out access via private trails from the front door, and the private Kadenwood Gondola with direct service to the base of Creekside Village. Two Cedars features a large home theatre, a fully equipped gym, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, an infrared sauna, and a foosball table.

Beachfront Villa – Legasea Villa, Long Bay, Turks and Caicos

Legasea Villa offers exceptional privacy, comfort, and breathtaking views of Long Bay’s turquoise waters. Beyond 30-foot gates, the villa offers indoor–outdoor entertainment spaces designed to embrace the ocean breeze. Inside, the kitchen, pool room, dining room, six bedrooms, and living room overlook the shoreline. Guests can enjoy a private beachfront complete with lounge chairs and a dedicated chef, housekeeper, and butler.  

Villa With a Signature Pool – Juanillo 3, Cap Cana, Dominican Republic

Located in Cap Cana, this eight-bedroom, eight-and-a-half-bathroom villa features a spectacular resort-style pool with panoramic ocean views and multiple depth levels, two hot tubs and built-in swim-up seating that flows into outdoor lounge areas and wraps around nearly half of the villa.

Private Island Villa – The Aerial, Buck Island, British Virgin Islands

Located on a private island, The Aerial blends the natural beauty of the BVI with a uniquely transformative guest experience. Overlooking 14 surrounding islands and the Sir Francis Drake Channel, the 42-acre property highlights ocean vistas and untouched landscapes. The property comprises five residences and sleeps more than 30 guests.  

Villa with the Best View – Giulia, Positano, Italy

Positioned on a hillside above Positano and its gulf, six-bedroom, six-bath Giulia showcases indoor and outdoor panoramic views from every angle. Two hot tubs on different levels of the villa offer peaceful spots to relax and take in the scenery. Continental breakfast is served at the outdoor dining table set along the villa’s facade.


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