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Luxury Villas and Holiday Homes in the United States
Pool villas in Florida, desert houses in Palm Springs, ski chalets in the Rockies and summer houses in the Hamptons
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One country, several entirely different holidays
The United States is not really one destination. It is a continent of them. A week in a Miami Beach apartment has very little in common with a week in a timber chalet above Park City, and neither looks much like a summer on the South Fork of Long Island. The trick is to choose the America you want before you choose the house.
Our collection runs to 3,900+ homes across the country. There are big pool villas near Kissimmee and Davenport, mid-century houses in Palm Springs, hillside estates in Los Angeles, ski chalets in Utah and Colorado, shingled houses in the Hamptons and apartments on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
Below is a short guide to the regions British travellers love most, and when each is at its best.
The United States at a glance
- Homes
- 3,900+ across the country, with up to 24 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,900 to £8,600 a week, from around £2,100
- Best areas
- Florida, Southern California and Palm Springs, Park City and Aspen, the Hamptons and the Carolina coast
- Best time
- Winter and spring for Florida and the desert, December to April for skiing, high summer for the Hamptons
- Entry
- British visitors usually need an approved ESTA before they fly
Browse all 3,900+ properties in the United Statesor see them on the map
Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Maple Malibu5 bedrooms
Villa Zephyros Corral Canyon Malibu: Opulent 8-Bedroom Golf Villa with Stunning Seaviews – Malibu8 bedrooms
House Laurelwood Hollywood: Luxury 6-Bedroom House with Pool & Hot Tub – West Hollywood6 bedrooms
House Noyack Sag Harbor: 5-Bedroom Golf Villa with Seaview & Pool – Sag Harbor5 bedroomsWhere to stay in the United States
Florida for pool villas and beaches, Los Angeles and Palm Springs for sunshine and modernist architecture, Park City for skiing, and the Hamptons and Charleston for East Coast summers.
Theme parks, Art Deco and long white beaches
Around Kissimmee and Davenport, a short drive from Walt Disney World and the Orlando parks, the villas are built for families: private pools, games rooms and space for three generations. It is the most practical American holiday there is.
Further south, Miami Beach has its pastel Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana serves strong Cuban coffee on Calle Ocho, and Art Basel arrives every December. Fort Lauderdale, laced with canals around Las Olas, has a quieter life on the water, where the boat moored at the bottom of the garden is the main event.
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Canyons, coastline and mid-century glass
Los Angeles rewards a good address. Houses in Brentwood, Laurel Canyon and Topanga sit in the hills above the city, with the Getty's hilltop museum and the beaches of Santa Monica and Malibu close by. Down the coast, San Diego and Mission Beach offer an easier, more seaside version of Southern California.
Inland, Palm Springs is a showcase of mid-century modern architecture, celebrated each February during Modernism Week. Beyond it lies Joshua Tree National Park, where the Mojave and Colorado deserts meet under wide, dark night skies.
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Powder snow in Utah and Colorado
Park City, which hosted events at the 2002 Winter Olympics, is home to Park City Mountain, one of the largest ski areas in the country, with Deer Valley next door. Salt Lake City airport is around 40 minutes away, so it is the easiest of the big American resorts to reach.
In Colorado, Aspen has four mountains on one lift ticket, Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk, with a real Victorian mining town at its heart. Breckenridge is livelier and more relaxed. Lake Tahoe, on the California and Nevada border, is as good for summer hiking and boating as it is for winter skiing.
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Stone crab, shrimp and grits, and a Hamptons summer
American food is far more regional than its reputation suggests. Charleston and the Lowcountry mean shrimp and grits, Florida's stone crab is served in season from autumn to spring, Sonoma pours some of the best wine in the country, and Austin takes its barbecue very seriously.
Timing matters. Florida is at its best from November to May, as the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November. The desert is hot in summer, so come between October and May, and the Rockies ski from December to April. The Hamptons are at their liveliest in July and August, while Hilton Head and Charleston are lovely in spring. Our concierge can arrange transfers, car hire, restaurant tables and park tickets.
Ask our conciergeFeatured properties in the United States
House Chaparral Montecito: Spacious 7-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Pool & Seaview – Montecito7 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £63,028 a week
House Dunecrest Amagansett: Luxury 6-Bedroom House with Sea Views & Pool – Amagansett6 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £58,730 a week
House Montauk Bluff: 7-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Beachfront & Seaview – Montauk7 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £58,107 a week
House Natchez Belle Meade: Luxury 6-Bedroom Apartment with Private Pool – Belle Meade6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £56,854 a week
House Laurel Beverly Beverly Crest: Spacious 7-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Beverly Crest7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £56,784 a week
Villa Maestrale Redstone Park City: Luxury 5-Bedroom Ski Chalet Apartment with Hot Tub – Park City5 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £55,132 a week
Villa Oleta Miami: Luxury 8-Bedroom Villa with Infinity Pool & Seaviews – Miami8 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £53,424 a week
Villa Carmesi Zuma Malibu: Luxury 7-Bedroom Villa with Infinity Pool & Beachfront – Malibu7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £53,326 a weekSearch all 3,900+ properties in the United Statesor see them on the map
Why book your home in the United States with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
The United States is so large that the wrong address can mean an hour in traffic every day, and we know which homes are close to the beach, the lifts or the parks. With 3,900+ properties in the United States, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Airport transfers, car hire, theme park tickets, ski passes, boat charters, restaurant reservations and private chefs. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place in the United States for a villa holiday?
It depends on the holiday you want. Kissimmee and Davenport in Florida are best for families and theme parks, Miami Beach and Los Angeles for city life by the sea, Palm Springs for desert sunshine, Park City and Aspen for skiing, and the Hamptons for an East Coast summer.
When is the best time to visit the United States?
Each region has its own season. Florida is best from November to May, the California desert from October to May, the Rockies from December to April for skiing, and the Hamptons in high summer.
Do British visitors need a visa for the United States?
Most British citizens on holiday can travel without a visa under the visa waiver scheme, but must apply online for an ESTA before departure. Allow plenty of time, and check the current rules on the official US government website before you book flights.
Can you arrange a private chef at a home in the United States?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury propertie in the United States cost?
Across our 3,900+ properties in the United States, weekly rates typically range from £2,900 to £8,600, with the most affordable from around £2,100 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How long is the flight from the UK?
Direct flights from London to Miami take around nine to ten hours, and to Los Angeles around eleven. Orlando is served directly from several UK airports. Park City and Aspen usually mean a connection, through Salt Lake City and Denver respectively.
Are there homes in the United States for large groups?
Yes. Our United States collection includes properties with up to 24 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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