Carlsbad Chateaus

The Crystal Pillow

• 16 guests

• 6 bedrooms

Carlsbad Village, Carlsbad

Grand mansions aren’t just for European nobility – this sprawling home on the outskirts of San Diego proves that. It embraces all the glamour and opulence of the Art Deco age with a full bar (inside and out) for sundowners, a Venetian-style entrance to the swimming pool terrace (the pool is fed by a waterfall) and myriad lounges inside decked out in mid-century splendour.

The Good King

• 22 guests

• 10 bedrooms

Riverside County, California

Fitting more than ten guests into a single home is tricky, so this estate is comprised of three — all luxurious and equipped with everything you might need for a great stay. It's situated in the middle of California's wine country, making it easy to visit the nearby wineries to sample the local vintages.

Desert Willow

• 4 guests

• 2 bedrooms

Yucca Valley, San Bernardino County

Escapes to this Yucca Valley home are guaranteed to be unforgettable. With endless views of the Mojave Desert, guests can spend hours watching pink sunsets from the hot tub, dining alfresco against the serrated silhouette, picking out constellations from a sky full of stars and toasting marshmallows over the fire pit.