Dream Summer Retreats

As summer reaches its peak and wanderlust sets in, it's easy to indulge in fantasies of sun-drenched escapes that capture the picture of summer serenity. From vacation retreats to full-time paradises, these listings from the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury program present warm weather living at its finest. Whether your ideal summer escape involves an infinity pool, pristine white sand beaches, or a glistening lake view, these properties showcases a timeless appreciation for design, luxury and effortless summer relaxation. 

Moskito Island, British Virgin Islands

"The Aerie" | Moskito Island, British Virgin Islands

Nothing says summer serenity quite like a private Caribbean island. ‘The Aerie,’ one of just a handful of extraordinary estate homes nestled on Sir. Richard Branson’s Moskito Island in the British Virgin Islands, makes the most of its elevated position with 270-degree ocean, island and sunset views with a stunning curved infinity pool overlooking it all. 

Cohasset, Massachusetts

49 Margin Street | Cohasset, MA. 02025

If a private Caribbean island remains out of reach, then perhaps owning a private peninsula could be an alternative. The Oaks, just 25 miles south of Boston, offers a 9.41-acre peninsula, 1,800 feet of ocean frontage and a protected 112' deep water dock – fulfilling the summer maritime dreams of the most sophisticated boaters. Once home to Clarence W. Barron and family for 60 years, a grand 20,000 square-foot Georgian Revival mansion is balanced with meticulously landscaped grounds and an additional 4,000 square feet of outbuildings, a tennis court, swimming pool, skating pond with pond house, and children's games lawn. New England waterfront living at its finest. 

Dana Point, California

31 Shoreline Drive | Dana Point, CA.

The mesmerizing sunsets and Pacific Ocean views as seen from this Dana Point contemporary masterpiece are enough to keep your vacation fantasies going all summer long. Light and bright interiors inspire relaxation while disappearing glass sliders open to magazine-worthy outdoor entertaining areas, a pool/spa and roof deck. It’s enough that you’ll want to savor the salty air and ocean breezes day and night, and all year long. 

Danbury, Connecticut

266 Great Plain Road | Danbury, CT 06811

When seeking summer respite from the city, nothing quite compares to lakeside living. After all, not even the beach can offer the heavenly combination of woodsy scents and the soothing sound of lake water lapping gently against the shore. It’s what makes waterfront retreats like this 1.34-acre oasis overlooking Connecticut’s Candlewood Lake such sought-after jewels. Here, your own private dock entices you to enjoy a day at the lake sunbathing, boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming and fishing. Not to mention the tranquility of west exposure lake views and other outdoor pleasures, such as a heated in-ground gunite swimming pool with spa and an outdoor entertaining and cooking space. 

Lake Tahoe, Nevada

1146 Hwy 50 | Glenbrook, NV 89413

Another dream lakeside sanctuary for a picture-perfect summer, this remarkable Hidden Harbor estate compound on Lake Tahoe’s Nevada side unites 230 feet of pristine lake frontage with an expansive pier cradled within an electronic boat lift, dual piers and two permitted buoys with protective breakwater jetties, a rebuilt boathouse, extensive lakefront decking, and a private sandy-bottom harbor with deeded water rights. As part of the estate, five well-equipped cabins have full kitchens, luxurious heated floor bathrooms, laundry facilities, fireplaces, designer furnishings, and spacious decks with gorgeous lake and mountain views.  

Malibu, California 

28837 Selfridge Dr. | Malibu, CA 90265

Malibu has long been seen as L.A.’s ultimate summer playground, but why settle for a temporary escape when you can make this coastal paradise your permanent address? This warm modernist masterpiece by Starchitects Standard Architecture checks all of the full-time vacation boxes: indoor and outdoor living in a resort-style sanctuary/park sprawled across a pristine 1.7-acre parcel of land and a modernist's dream outdoor oasis complete with two pools. Thanks to exclusive access to the Riviera 2 gate and a private beach key to Little Dume Beach, you’ll be able to enjoy everything from surfing to leisurely hikes through the nearby nature preserve overlooking Big Dume Beach. 

Bellaire, Michigan

8635 Clam Lake Road | Bellaire, MI. 

Waterskiing, tubing, and starlit evenings by the firepit—the quintessential summer lakefront lifestyle awaits in this meticulously reconstructed 2022 luxury home. Nestled on Michigan’s Clam Lake, approximately an hour from Traverse City, this prized modern property promises 100 feet of private frontage, a professionally landscaped yard, majestic lake views via expansive windows and the coolest touch of all – a tiki hut for planning your aquatic adventures, whether it’s gliding across Clam Lake, exploring the prestigious blue and turquoise waters of Torch Lake or meandering down Grass River into Lake Bellaire.

Honolulu, Hawaii

176 Hanapepe Loop | Honolulu, HI. 96825

Few destinations evoke visions of leisurely vacation days spent in paradise more than Hawaii. Perched on Oahu's Southeastern shoreline overlooking Maunalua Bay, this masterpiece by renowned Hawaii Architect Jim McPeak celebrates this fantasy in full form. The warm contemporary design offers unobstructed vistas of Diamond Head, the ocean, and breathtaking sunsets mixed with the soothing sounds of ocean waves and tropical breezes while the interiors transition seamlessly to expansive lanais and a breathtaking pool for the ultimate feeling of island sanctuary.