Tropical vacations are lovely, sure, but there's something to be said for the gorgeous austerity and serenity of a mountainside retreat. These spectacular homes, excerpted from Sebastiaan Bedaux' book Mountain View: The Perfect Holiday Homes, showcase the splendor of some of the world's best mountain-view homes. Bonus, every space featured is available to rent.
Akasha Mountain Retreat - Heidelberg, South Africa
This graceful nature lodge, sleeping eight adults and two children, overlooks South Africa's picturesque Langeberg Mountains. It serves as the ideal launching pad for a back-to-nature vacation that allows close proximity to the incredible flora and fauna found in the region.
Reprinted with permission from "Mountain View: The Perfect Holiday Homes" by Sebastiaan Bedaux. Published in 2017 by Marked, an initiative of Lannoo Publishers.
Tubakuba - Bergen, Norway
Perched high on the hillside, Tubakuba is the perfect place to get away from it all. The unique home was designed by students at the Bergen School of Architecture, and is intended to serve as the perfect family vacation home, sleeping three kids and two adults.
Reprinted with permission from "Mountain View: The Perfect Holiday Homes" by Sebastiaan Bedaux. Published in 2017 by Marked, an initiative of Lannoo Publishers.
Shakti 360° Leti - Leti, Uttarakhand, India
Not a vacation home for the faint of heart, Shakti 360° Leti can only be reached via a 2-day journey from the closest city, New Delhi. Still, it's well worth the trip for the views of the surrounding Himalayas, all enjoyed from a luxurious, sustainable cabin that sleeps just two.
Reprinted with permission from "Mountain View: The Perfect Holiday Homes" by Sebastiaan Bedaux. Published in 2017 by Marked, an initiative of Lannoo Publishers.
Te Kahu - Wanaka, New Zealand
Te Kahu is a modern cabin situated on the shores of crystal-clear Lake Wanaka. The 4-bedroom home is crafted from cedar wood, with stone floors, and is decorated with local art from New Zealand.
Reprinted with permission from "Mountain View: The Perfect Holiday Homes" by Sebastiaan Bedaux. Published in 2017 by Marked, an initiative of Lannoo Publishers.
The Ark - Matugama, Sri Lanka
This dramatic A-frame treehouse is surrounded by lush rainforest on the island nation of Sri Lanka. The rambling three-story home sleeps six, and meals are provided by a professional chef.
Reprinted with permission from "Mountain View: The Perfect Holiday Homes" by Sebastiaan Bedaux. Published in 2017 by Marked, an initiative of Lannoo Publishers.
Saddle Peak House - Topanga, California, USA
This secluded mountaintop home, located outside of Los Angeles, sleeps ten, and has the distinct advantage of overlooking both the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
Reprinted with permission from "Mountain View: The Perfect Holiday Homes" by Sebastiaan Bedaux. Published in 2017 by Marked, an initiative of Lannoo Publishers.
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