The Top 10 List – Green Villa Rentals
Submitted by Natalie Ostapovitch on 02/17/2012 – 11:54 amNo Comment
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“The Top 10 List” is a new feature dedicated to top ten lists from a variety of categories – the most popular of which are spectacular vacation rentals, luxury activities in various destinations, and unimaginable experiences we’ve arranged. This week we’re featuring green villa rentals! Since villas are privately-owned homes, there is a wide variety in the level of ‘eco-friendliness’ within our inventory, from standard recycling to solar energy sources.
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1. Casa Nalum, Sian Kaan, Riviera Maya, Mexico
This eco-friendly beachfront property is one of the most self-sustainable villas in Mexico. Located inside the biosphere reserve of Sian Kaan, a declared UNESCO World Heritage Site, Casa Nalum raises the bar on luxurious eco-design.
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2. Casa Ikal, Sian Kaan, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Casa Ikal is the perfect blend of contemporary architecture and ecological sustainability. Equipped with a green rooftop deck with panoramic views, the villa is sun and wind-powered. Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve is a Unesco World Heritage site, and protects both the Mexican wetlands and the animals that inhabit them.
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3. Bajacu, Turks and Caicos
This Turks and Caicos villa rental is situated atop one of the few hills of Providenciales, which provides stunning 270 degree ocean views. Outfitted with solar panels, this luxurious home capitalizes on the beautiful weather in Turks and Caicos.
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4. Baraka Point Estate, Virgin Gorda
Baraka Point Estate in Virgin Gorda is exceptional at reducing waste. The staff created an irrigation system for the gardens using rain water; they bottle their own re-fillable water bottles, and have even gone as far as to adopt 5 adorable tortoises that aid in reducing edible kitchen waste! Solar panels are also scheduled to be installed later this year.
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5. CML – Villa Cumulus, St. Barts
Featuring excellence above all else, CML – Villa Cumulus is an eco-energetic "boutique" St. Barts villa rental with a 7 bedrooms, making it perfect for large families.
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6. Castillo Escondido, Los Cabos, Mexico
Environmentally-conscious travelers will appreciate that this villa in Cabo San Lucas operates on solar power. With an average of only 5 rainy days per year in San Jose Del Cabo, there is very limited use of the backup generator.
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7. Breeze – BB11, Costa Rica
Sustainable eco-luxury at its best. Breeze – BB11 has a sustainable green roofing system that serves to reduce storm water-runoff and the cool breeze helps to cool the villa naturally.
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8. Bastide Vallat, France
Geothermic wells, solar panels, low consumption throughout, and the use of fresh produce from the sustainable vegetable garden make Bastide Vallat one of our top green villas!
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9. Villa Mandarinas, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
One of the spectacular villas in Puerto Vallarta, Mandarinas was built around the existing mature trees on the lot and used many recycled organic materials to keep the feeling of living with nature.
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10. Casa Ramon, Costa Rica
Casa Ramon combines indulgent luxury with eco-conservation by using rustic bamboo, coral stones, volcanic and river stones, tropical hardwoods and recycled glass. One of the most private villas in our collection!
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