Since 2013, Lifestyle Asset Group has established their name in vacation home co-ownership and currently features eight homes in Florida, Texas, Hawaii, South Carolina, Colorado and more. By reinventing luxury vacation-home ownership, Lifestyle Asset Group has distanced themselves from fractional ownership and presented investors with a new opportunity. What Lifestyle Asset Group Does Differently Their…
The Equity Platinum Fund, LP has been purchasing luxury homes in top vacation destinations in the US and internationally. As an investor, you become entitled to stay in the $2 million – $4 million homes in the portfolio. Your usage varies from 2 to 6 weeks per year depending on the season. This gives you a no-hassle investment,…
Finding an investment home in Costa Rica can be daunting: there is no multiple listing service and no house numbers. You must rely on local contacts to find suitable properties. Country’s dirt roads that stretch for miles between beach towns can offer an adventurous ride to travellers not in the possession of 4×4. The payoff,…
Residences sold at hotels are called condo hotels. Condo hotels have been a popular investment choice since the 1970s and are a convenient way to own a vacation home. In principle, condo hotels are simple: You buy a unit, use is for your short or long-term stays, and rent the unit when not in use. …
In 2018, Seaside was designated as the prettiest town in Florida, and one of the prettiest towns in the United States, by Architectural Digest. As quoted, “Seaside, Florida (one of the country’s first New Urbanism communities) is filled with candy color cottages.” This town was the location for the 1998 movie, The Truman Show. The…
With the recent upswing in the economy, vacation travel has picked up across the country. In popular coastal regions, as well as big cities, a new form of vacation home is growing in demand. Condo hotels, also known as the condotel, can be found in booming vacation destinations like Miami, Orlando, New York City, Las…
Based in Tuscany, Italy, the Castello di Casole is a castle on 4,200 acres. Thousands of years in the making, this Timbers property is ranked one of the top resorts in the world. Your private estate is surrounded by rolling hills and worlds most exquisite art, food, and culture. The Bargagli Penthouse This 3-bedroom Bargagli…
Our research staff conducted two tests in the search for a luxury home to rent. We compiled a comparison of four luxury vacation rental services: Inspirato, Luxury Retreats, ThirdHome Rentals, and HomeAway Luxury. We wanted to determine which of the rental services had the most homes to offer at the lowest price. Also, we wanted…
You’ve never vacationed until you’ve vacationed with Inspirato. This luxury club features only the créme de la créme of short-term vacation rentals, from Nantucket mansions to Sonoma cottages. Destinations such as Italy, Mexico, and Beijing allow members to delve into hidden treasures, experiencing pools, vineyards, and architectural marvels. However, Inspirato isn’t the only elite getaway…
Fundamental differences exist between private equity funds and vacation clubs as far as their organization and their respective promises of value are concerned. To see how they diverge, we’ll contrast the business models of vacation club Inspirato and luxury real estate private equity fund Equity Residences. We’ll also look at their individual pros and cons…