Developments
Cape Codder Residence Club
August 22, 2010 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment
This all-new fractional ownership opportunity combines the luxury services and benefits of hotel pampering with the warmth and security of owning a second home, for just the time you need (a minimum of 35 days a year or more of your choosing) and at a fraction of the cost.
With your deeded 1/10th ownership, settle in to your luxuriously appointed 1, 2 or 3 bedroom, fully furnished residence, with pricing starting at $99,900 complete with a rich assortment of services and amenities including the latest in kitchen appliances and furniture, personal lap tops, wood floors made of renewable materials, large wall-mounted televisions and fireplaces in the living rooms and bedrooms, balconies and state-of-the-art bathrooms and oversized whirlpool tubs and elegant bathroom fixtures.
Membership privileges are plentiful and include complimentary boat club membership, pre-arrival grocery shopping, baby-sitting services, concierge services, preferred access to the Beach Plum Spa and much more.
Located on the site of the award-winning Cape Codder Resort & Spa in Hyannis, you’ll be immersed in amenities including the Beach Plum Spa & Med-Spa; Indoor Wave Pool; beautifully landscaped courtyard with beach-like area, nightly bonfires, outdoor dining and seasonal entertainment; three restaurants and year-round entertainment. When it’s time to go home, simply lock up and we’ll clean up.
Cape Codder Residence Club – www.CapeCodderResidenceClub.com
Estrella Del Mar
August 17, 2010 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment
Situated in an 816-acre gated community in Mazatlan, Estrella Del Mar owners and guests are privy to Mexico’s best-kept secret. The oceanfront resort features a Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed 18-hole championship golf course and 3.5 miles of pristine beach.
The new Las Villas Hotel & Spa opened in June 2010, bringing the total number of guest rooms to 71 and adding a full-service spa. The community already boasts more than 250 property owners from around the world and recently unveiled Phase III of its condos, with starting prices of $325,000. estrelladelmar.com.
Baja Fresh
August 17, 2010 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment
New luxury living comes to La Paz in Mexico’s tony Costa Baja community.
This summer, 134 residences opened in the master-planned community of Costa Baja in La Paz, Mexico: Las Colinas Hillside Homes and VistaMar Residences. The 71 Las Colinas Hillside Homes are set between the ninth and tenth holes of the Gary Player Signature golf course and feature vast views of the Sea of Cortez. These one- and two-story homes create a rustic yet contemporary feel and range in size from 678 square feet to 3,344 square feet. Prices start at $500,000.
The deluxe and dramatic 63 VistaMar Residences and Casitas are set on a bluff. Some feature views of the Sea of Cortez, while others look toward La Paz or yachts in the marina below. VistaMar Residences feature whitewashed walls, palapa roofs, and spacious terraces and range in size from 2,753 square feet to 4,685 square feet. VistaMar residences start at $785,000, with options of a residence, casita, or penthouse.
La Paz’s first five-star hotel opens in September at Costa Baja. The current hotel is undergoing a complete renovation and will open as a Grand Heritage Resort, the company’s first property in Mexico. Many of the property’s 120 suites will provide views of the Sea of Cortez. The resort will also offer a spa and restaurant with marina views. Additional amenities include the CostaBaja Beach Club, as well as a 250-slip marina. costabaja.com
On the Edge
August 17, 2010 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment
Quintess, LRW announces a new enclave on the enchanting Caribbean island of St. Martin, the latest addition to the Club’s portfolio of more than 40 coveted destinations worldwide. The enclave is located within La Samanna Resort & Spa, a secluded paradise on the French side of the island offering extensive privileges, activities, and services to Quintess, LRW members.
The Club is initially bringing on two free-standing villas, now ready for guests, that feature private infinity pools and panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. Each four-bedroom villa comprises more than 4,600 square feet of space, including generous entertaining areas, multiple master bedrooms, a private infinity pool, and a lavish kitchen. The Club’s villas are located on a bluff offering sweeping views of the sea and are ideally situated to take advantage of La Samanna’s private beach and resort amenities. quintess.com
Secret Agent Outpost
August 17, 2010 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment
James Bond author Ian Fleming’s Jamaica pad is a posh hotel fit for 007. The new GoldenEye Hotel & Resort, nestled in the village of Oracabessa Bay on Jamaica’s North Coast, will open this December (on 12/12/10, to be exact). GoldenEye was the Jamaica home of author Ian Fleming and the location where he wrote all 14 James Bond novels. Fleming’s original desk still stands in his former villa today.
For decades, this hideaway has played host to writers, musicians, and heads of state. Through careful preservation, current owner Chris Blackwell, the Jamaica-raised founder of Island Records, has ensured that the relaxed allure of Fleming’s GoldenEye endures. Set along a pristine coast with secluded beaches, among lush tropical gardens and around the calm waters of the property’s lagoon, the 52-acre estate now comprises 23 units: 11 new Beach Cottages, six new Lagoon Suites, Fleming’s original villa, and the five villas built by Blackwell.
The Fleming Villa, which accommodates up to 10 guests, features the original three-bedroom home plus two new poolside cottages, a private swimming pool, a media room and bar, a sunken garden, and direct access to the private Fleming Beach. The five original villas built by Blackwell, which range from one- to three-bedroom units, have also been artfully refitted and updated. The Lagoon Suites extend four feet out over the resort’s signature lagoon and appear to be floating. Each Lagoon Suite provides guests with direct access to the water from a private dock and also features a secluded garden with outdoor lounge. The barefoot-chic one- and two-bedroom Beach Cottages, situated on Low Cay Beach, open directly onto the sand.
Rack rates start at $560 per night during low season and $840 during high season and include breakfast. Limited-time introductory rates will be available and will feature special discounts and unique complimentary experiences. goldeneye.com
Kauai Lagoons
August 17, 2010 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment
Marriott’s Kauai Lagoons welcomed its first owners and guests this summer. Situated alongside 38 acres of freshwater lagoons and overlooking the waters of the Pacific Ocean, the resort features two-bedroom/two-bath and three-bedroom/three-bath villas ranging from 1,300 square feet to 1,660 square feet of living space. Each villa features a fully equipped kitchen, huge living and dining area, and a large lanai.
Guests can also enjoy the nearby Kalapaki Beach and 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. Oceanfront dining options are available at five open-air restaurants at the neighboring Kauai Marriott Resort and Marriott’s Kauai Beach Club. Pricing for Marriott’s Kauai Lagoons starts at approximately $40,900 per week depending on the season and view. marriottvacationclub.com
Trump Towers Waikiki
August 16, 2010 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment
If you’re soon headed to the Aloha State, check out Trump International Hotel, Waikiki Beach Walk in Honolulu. Steps from Waikiki Beach, entertainment, exclusive boutiques, and renowned restaurants, Trump’s latest landmark is the first ultra-luxury condo-hotel to be built in Waikiki in more than 25 years.
Standing tall at 38 stories, the prominent Waikiki Beach hotel features 462 luxury guest rooms and suites that afford breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, as well as the Honolulu skyline and the majestic Ko`olau Mountains. Rooms range from 355 square feet to 2,050 square feet, making the property ideal for couples and groups alike.
Other attractions include a sixth-floor infinity pool with an expansive lanai deck, a luxurious spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center, world-class indoor and al fresco dining, and an extensive library that will satisfy your literary needs. Condos are currently available for sale, starting at $460,000. 877-931-6140, trumpwaikikihotel.com.
—Anna Perocchi
Costa Baja
August 16, 2010 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment
The first Gary Player Signature course ever to be built in Mexico will open in November at Costa Baja in La Paz. This unique course will feature panoramic views of the Sea of Cortez on 14 holes and an innovative design that complements Costa Baja’s unique desert-by-the-sea landscape. The course will ensure the preservation of the delicate surrounding ecosystem and blend seamlessly with the landscape. Troon Golf, the leader in upscale golf course management, development, and marketing, has been selected to manage the course. costabaja.com
Sea Song at Gulfside
August 16, 2010 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment
Plans are underway for Sea Song at Gulfside, a 60-acre master-planned retirement community located on the sandy shores of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The development, slated to break ground summer 2011, will offer one- and two-bedroom villas featuring distinctive coastal-style architecture. Residents at Sea Song at Gulfside will enjoy sweeping Gulf views, multiple scheduled activities at the clubhouse, concierge services, continental breakfast daily, catered dinners, access to on-site health care, interior and exterior maintenance, and groundskeeping and housekeeping services. seasongatgulfside.org
Anantara Kihavah Villas
August 16, 2010 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment
Soon to be the fourth Anantara property in The Republic of the Maldives, Anantara Kihavah Villas will open this winter on Kihavah Huravalhi, one of the most exclusive of the Maldivian islands. The resort will feature 78 spacious overwater and beachfront villas complete with private pools, wooden sundecks, outdoor showers, and oversized bathtubs built for two, all looking out over an idyllic cerulean lagoon. Four expansive two-bedroom suites will feature marble floors, dining pavilions, private pools, walk-in closets, spacious living rooms, pantries, and outdoor tubs.
The resort will offer three distinct dining venues, including an underwater restaurant and wine cellar, in addition to Anantara’s signature “Dining by Design” program that allows guests to enjoy a tailor-made menu prepared by a private chef in any location of their choice. Traditional cooking classes will be offered by local Maldivian women, allowing guests to learn how to make traditional Kihavah salad and Maldivian desserts from the island’s pine trees.
Spa goers are in for a treat at the unique “jungle spa,” which will have two treatment pavilions. For leisure options, guests at Anantara Kihavah will have their pick, from cooking classes and yoga to big game fishing, diving, and windsurfing. It’s also the only place in the Maldives to go whale shark diving.
Opening rates will start at $860 for a Beach Pool Villa or $1,120 for an Overwater Villa. Bookings must be made before September 30, 2010 to secure exclusive opening rates. Opening is set for December 2010. anantara.com
Pristine Bay, Roatan Island
July 30, 2010 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment
Pristine Bay is a destination resort, spa and private villa complex on Roatan Island, a part of the Bay Islands of Honduras in the Western Caribbean. It fronts on a 1000 foot private white sand beach with a Beach and Tennis Club on one side, a future marina complex on the other side and backed up to the Pete Dye Championship Golf Course called “The Black Pearl.”
Thirty two-bedroom freestanding villas, many with private pools, known as The Resort Villas at Pristine Bay, are now being constructed and will surround The Resort & Spa which will be the finest luxury destination resort in the Central American area of the Western Caribbean.
The Resort & Spa will feature sixty rooms and suites, a full service spa, restaurants, bars, two large infinity edge pools in addition to the private tennis club and access to the Black Pearl Golf Course. The free standing villas will all have fabulous views of the beach, the Caribbean with the reef some 500 yards offshore and sunsets to the southwest. Each villa will have large stone verandas, partly shaded by pergolas, many with their own infinity edge pools (see the SITE PLAN and FLOOR PLANS). Each Villa is fully air conditioned and features two large bedrooms and a “Great Room” for entertaining, dining and lounging.
All villas have Honduran Mahogany trim, terra cotta flat tile roofs, travertime marble bathrooms (some with indoor/outdoor 
showers) and are fully furnished with custom designed furnishings and soft goods, art and high quality appliances and fixtures. The exterior features white plaster with mahogany trim, custom designed shutters with 8 inch louvers and lush landscaping including Bougainville and palm trees extensively lighted (see RENDERINGS).
Roatan enjoys an excellent airport with direct air service with full size jets from Continental, Delta and Taca (currently from Houston, Newark and Atlanta) and thus provides enviable and convenient access.
VILLA PRICING
There are three basic Villa designs all with two bedrooms, two baths, greatroom (living, dining, kitchen), covered porches and verandas with and without pools. Villa A is a single story configuration and Villas B and C are two stories (see FLOOR PLANS and RENDERINGS). All Villas have 1,500 to 1,600 air conditioned square feet and 1,000 to 1,500 square feet of porch and veranda space for a total square footage of 2,500 square feet to 3,100 square feet. Prices range from $825,000 to $895,000 fully furnished.
Owners will capitalize on a villa purchase with a steady income stream from the hotel rental pool on a quarterly basis when they are not visiting Pristine Bay. Pristine Bay combines the best of both worlds as an incredible investment opportunity with an outstanding leisure component.
Contact:
Riley Sharman
Managing Director
Jungle & Reef Consulting, LLC
310-860-6251
rsharman@ResortVillasatPristineBay.com
www.ResortVillasatPristineBay.com
The Towers at Channelside
June 24, 2010 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment
The landmark 28-story twin, curvilinear, Towers of Channelside comprise 257 luxury residential condominiums, of which almost 50 percent have been sold. The homes feature expansive balconies and panoramic views of the Hillsborough River, Tampa Bay, the Florida Aquarium, the St. Pete Times Forum and downtown Tampa.
The centerpiece of the community is a resort-style amenities oasis on the fifth floor, with one of the largest swimming pools in the region. The deck, which rests above the four-level parking garage (each home comes with two parking spaces), connects the two towers.
The Towers of Channelside homes are within easy walking distance of an array of restaurants, numerous entertainment and cultural venues, and a variety of shops. Not to mention the many cruise ships setting sail throughout the week.
Prices for the one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes range from $160,000 for a one-bedroom to $395,000 for a three-bedroom home. Penthouses start at $500,000. 813-574-7252, towerschannelside.com.
Peru’s Stunning New Resorts
June 17, 2010 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment
Peru’s largest hotel group, Libertador Hotels, Resorts & Spas, in conjunction with Starwood’s Luxury Collection, has announced the opening of two new properties. The 120-room Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort, opened in January on the country’s stunning southern coast, and the 128-room Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, opened in April in the Sacred Valley of Urubamba.
Hotel Paracas is located directly on the beach just three hours south of Lima, featuring idyllic access to the Paracas National Reserve and the Ballestas Islands. Interiors include subtle yet-striking bamboo and rattan accents to gracefully blend in with the beach setting, while the bar, lounge, and main swimming pool face directly onto the ocean. The hotel also has a spa, a 52-foot yacht, and light aircraft to offer guests private excursions to the Ballestas Islands and aerial tours of the Nazca Lines.
Tambo del Inka, located in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, was designed using a trapezoidal concept, giving it the look of a large villa with surrounding picturesque gardens. Tambo del Inka’s supremely relaxing natural setting, 5,500-square-foot spa, two heated pools, spectacular common areas, and 
its own train station for direct access to Machu Picchu will undoubtedly make this a top destination for anyone visiting the area. A private eight-passenger aircraft is also part of the portfolio, offering guests private transfers between all locations: Cusco, Urubamba, Puno, Arequipa, Lima, Trujillo, and Paracas. libertador.com.pe.
By Melissa Gillespie
Nantucket’s Harborview Place
June 17, 2010 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment
An international lawyer with a taste for collecting historic real estate, Mitch Willey always sought the services of a five-star hotel yet craved the solitude and convenience of a private home. His solution: Time & Place Homes, a company Willey started that markets luxurious and exclusive private vacation rentals all over the world. Nantucket Island is now the setting of Willey’s newest property catch, Harborview Place, a secluded waterfront enclave of 10 restored cottages available for rent or purchase.
Located just two blocks from Straight Wharf and historic Main Street, this charming compound comprises a 
playful mix of homes that are laid out in the shape of a horseshoe. Tradition aside, Harborview is just steps away from one of the island’s primary ferry landings, affording great views of Nantucket Harbor and the picturesque estates of Monomoy. This peaceful in-town oasis feels like it’s a world away from the Massachusetts mainland.
The 10 residences are uniquely designed in Nantucket’s timeless tradition of simple elegance, including a classic fisherman’s cottage by the water and a historic barn. Harborview boasts an array of amenities and private club services from a personal concierge to pre-stocked, privately staffed units, an owners’ lounge and private beach services, transportation, spa treatments, and anything else your island heart desires.
Of course, no trip to Nantucket would be complete without getting out on the water, and what better way to see the island than cruising around in one of Harborview’s new hassle- and maintenance-free Boston Whaler 200 Dauntless club boats. “Everything is so close, so you don’t need a car,” says Jon McLoughlin, the director of sales and marketing for Time and Place Homes. “Staying at Harborview Place is really like having your own home.” $450-$2,700 per night, Time and Place Homes, 202-286-6110, harborviewnantucket.com.
By Scott Kauffman
Cape Cod Home Goes Green
June 17, 2010 by OceanHome · 2 Comments
The contemporary house high up on a bluff has it all: the ocean directly below, window walls aimed at heart-stopping sunset views, a flexible floor plan that can sleep a crowd or just a couple, a stylish interior, and, best of all, a green design. But it wasn’t easy; the site’s 115-foot elevation in Truro, Massachusetts is one of the highest points on Cape Cod.
“Energy-wise, this was a real challenge,” says architect Stephanie Horowitz, AIA, of Boston’s Zero Energy Design, which specializes in environmentally sensitive construction. “The elevation makes for unbelievable wind speeds,” she explains. “The orientation towards the sunset meant west-facing glazing. We compensated with a super-insulated envelope and solar panels on the roof. The house produces more electricity than it needs and sells the surplus back to the grid.” Heating and cooling comes from heat-exchanging wells; the radiant floor provides comfort and efficiency in highceilinged rooms without affecting air quality.
The homeowners, who have a number of children and grandchildren, wanted a vacation home that would contract and expand as needed. Horowitz responded with a building composed of two modules; one, containing multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, is closed off when the house functions as a couples’ retreat. Interior designer Michael Ferzoco of Eleven Interiors created rooms that are, according to the homeowners, “modern without that cold, austere look.” Ferzoco chose renewable and environmentally sensitive materials: bamboo flooring, natural and organic upholstery fill, local stone, LED lights, and several pieces of vintage furniture, including a Saarinen Tulip table.
With a shape influenced by the dramatic topography, the 6,200-square-foot house presents a modest façade to the street. Only on the ocean side does it reveal its explosive angles and expanses of glass. zeroenergy.com.
By Regina Cole
Interior Designer Ron Dayan Gets it Done Well- and Fast
June 17, 2010 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment
Ron Dayan is known for contriving some of the most exquisite and extravagant homes in the nation, often far ahead of schedule. From a house on Newport Beach to a Mediterranean-style estate in Rancho Santa Fe, California-based Dayan illuminates his creations through self-taught design and global inspirations.
“I’ve been known to do projects in recordbreaking time, even across the country,” Dayan explains. “Once a house is built, I am able to gather every element: hand-carved and hand-finished furniture, carpeting, upholstery, and accessories included, and transport them from the West Coast to the East Coast in three weeks.”
The avant-garde designer gathers inspiration from his international travels through some of the most architecturally stunning countries in the world, including Italy and England. After almost three decades in the design business, Dayan has decorated homes ranging from 4,000 to 40,000 square feet. His clientele includes Motown legend Smokey Robinson, LA Lakers star Kareem Abdul-Jabaar, Barry Gibb of The Bee-Gees, Academy Award winner Louis Gossett, Jr., and many more.
“My clients always get something unique,” Dayan explains. “If a resource is unavailable, I don’t buy it. I don’t wait for anything.”
Not only does Dayan deliver extraordinary results, but he also keeps his clients’ best interest as his top priority. He believes that with today’s real estate market, a home is no longer merely a place where one lives; it’s the most expensive possession a person will ever own. For the last few years, Dayan has been taking a few steps further with his designs and elaborating on the bones of the various properties to increase the value, he explains.
“I design homes the way they should be designed, not to reflect the owner’s personality,” Dayan says. “It’s the art and accessories that reflect the owner, not the home itself.” piccadillydesigns.com.
—By Terri Ogan
Jamaica’s Newly Renovated Couples Tower Isle Resort
June 17, 2010 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment
FACE LIFT After a $30 million renovation, the luxurious, all-inclusive Couples Tower Isle (formerly Couples Ocho Rios) on the north coast of Jamaica welcomes guests with a brand new hip and sleek décor. Combining Miami chic with Caribbean casual, the transformed lobby, spa, and 226 guest rooms—including new ocean view suites— feature crisp lines, modern art, and lots of light and airy space. In a nod to its place in history as a hip hangout for the Hollywood elite in the 1950s, the upbeat piano bar showcases fabulous black-and white photographs of vacationing stars such as Ava Gardner, Errol Flynn, and Lena Horne.
Don’t miss the fresh juices and healthy snacks at the open-air Veggie Bar, just steps from the white sand beach. And the scenic “Tower Isle” from which the adults-only resort takes its name? This island is for au naturel sunbathing only. 800-268-7537, couples.com.
—Kara Williams
Residences at Vizcaya in Florida’s Coconut Grove
June 17, 2010 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment
Set on two acres, The Residences at Vizcaya includes 18 condominium residences, ideally located in Florida’s vibrant Coconut Grove community. This prime site was chosen because of its stunning water views, central location, and proximity to neighboring cities.
Hotel-style and cosmopolitan amenities include: private marina with seven individually owned slips, a lap pool with surrounding cabanas and sundeck, a gym with advanced exercise equipment, valet service, and a 24-hour concierge service. Only five units remain, priced from $1.3 million to just over $6 million.
305-860-7893, residencesatvizcaya.com.
By Melissa Gillespie
Koh Samui, Thailand’s Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa
June 17, 2010 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment
Tucked away in a quiet corner on the island of Koh Samui Thailand, but within walking distance from the central shopping and entertainment districts, Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa offers a certain feng shui charm, taking architecture and design cues from the Chinese merchant origins of the island.
The newly opened resort is warmed with Chinese rooflines, soft pastel colors, and pathways framed with bamboo, orchids, and frangipani. Choose a spacious room with private deck or live out your tropical island fantasy in an expansive villa with its own private pool. Indulge in relaxation at the Anantara Spa featuring the stress-releasing pressure of a Thai full-body massage, invigorating exfoliating body scrubs, and aromatic herbal baths. 66-0-796-0333, lawana-chaweng.anantara.com.
Yucatan Country Residential and Golf
June 17, 2010 by OceanHome · Leave a Comment
A blending of Mayan Culture, Colonial Mexico, and sea life, as well as championship golf, offers a privileged lifestyle for those who live inside or visit Yucatan Country Residential and Golf. The beautiful new 800-acre development in Merida features expansive villas, condo, and lakeside and golf view estate lots. In April, the master-planned community added the Yucatan Country Club to its portfolio of amenities. The new clubhouse includes several restaurants and a spa and fitness center, as well as a Gymboree for children complete with a water park, game room, and an area for art workshops and fitness classes. It also boasts an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, a recreational lake, and state-of-the-art tennis, swimming, and soccer facilities. The first community of its kind, Yucatan Country Residential and Golf offers residents athletic classes of all levels through its Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf, Mark Spitz Academy of Swimming, Wilson Academy of Tennis, FreeMotion Academy of Fitness, and Soccer Academy. 52-999-941-5151, yucatangolf.com.
By Melissa Gillespie
