The Rock Cabins
Surrounded by orchards and vineyards in Hungary’s Balaton region, The Rock Cabins is a uniquely designed architectural retreat, with a minimalist aesthetic and private jacuzzis in each of its cabins.
Hand-picked Boutique Hotels & Holiday Homes
- Art, Design & Architecture 67
- City breaks 64
- Ecotourism 82
- Family holidays 333
- Food travel 179
- Group getaways 258
- Honeymoon destinations 219
- Photoshoot locations 125
- Remote work 95
- Romantic getaways 276
- Secluded retreats 190
- Spas & Resorts 28
- Summer & Beach holidays 287
- The Stays collection 3
- Unique destinations 25
- Wedding & Event venues 127
- Winter & Ski holidays 49
- Winter sun holidays 74
Our latest hotels & holiday rentals
Masseria Salice Salentino
Masseria Salice Salentino is a luxurious country estate that’s been lovingly renovated to retain its original 18th-century features while incorporating modern furnishings and design pieces.
Rifugio Lanzagallo
A country relais which stands proudly on a ridge with a magnificent view onto the sea and the southern tip of Sicily. It’s an enclave of rural simplicity with a contemporary design.
Duas Portas
Duas Portas is a perfect mix of three things — good architecture, caring service and a great location. The small boutique hotel is located only steps from the river and 10 mins from Porto city centre.
Ferme du Vigneron
La Ferme du Vigneron is an 18th century vintner’s farm turned into a beautiful holiday home with 5 bedrooms in the heart of Provence.
Il Fienile
This 14th-century barn converted into a contemporary home is located in the quiet, lush Tuscan countryside, only a short drive away from Florence, Arezzo, Siena and Chianti.
Locanda al Colle
Locanda al Colle is a unique and beautifully designed small boutique hotel in Tuscany looking towards the sea and the hills of Camaiore.
Candela
Enveloped by jungle on the edge of Tulum, Candela is a collection of sustainably designed luxury holiday villas that combine Mayan and colonial Mexican influences.
Casale Oleo
Casale Oleo is a boutique agriturismo in Maremma, Tuscany, with 360° views, exceptional food, curated design, and immersive experiences amidst nature.
Best Villa Companies 2020
November 2020
Wow is what you’ll utter when you step into any one of Welcome Beyond’s properties, available in dozens of countries from Mexico to Germany. Personal touches (you actually know who the owners are) and design feature heavily in their preened pads — from mirror-clad houses in the wilds of Italy to California farmhouses — and while they do cater for that top end of the spectrum, there are plenty of flash places to be had at real-people prices, too.
For design-minded iconoclasts
June 2018
Founders Oliver and Chris Laugsch, Berlin-based brothers, curated a collection of unusual houses (and small hotels) in 41 countries that they say favor personality over pretension. That might mean a rustic 19th-century barn in Tivoli, N.Y., with curtains for walls or a fully staffed Swahili beach house built by native artisans on Kenya’s Lamu Island.
So finden Sie Ihre Traumunterkunft
January 2017
Aus Berlin stammt das Konzept für Welcome Beyond. Oliver und Chris Laugsch sind mit ihrem Portal immer auf der Jagd nach ausgefallenen oder hippen Unterkünften für Individualisten – angefangen von hübschen Boutique-Hotels, Strandhäusern und Apartments bis zu ausgefallenen Schlafplätzen in einem Hausboot auf der Spree oder im Jurtenzelt in Patagonien.
Hey, how did you find this place?
May 2012
Recently, I logged onto VRBO.com, only to find my head spinning at the length of its roster. Scrolling through Hotels.com and Airbnb.com, I almost gave up.
Welcome Beyond offers lodgings with personality: a six-bedroom, cliffside villa in Phuket, Thailand, goes for 1,338 euros per night (chef included), and a cozy forest hut in Sweden with no electricity costs 44 euros. Welcome Beyond is best for the adventurous traveler who can appreciate the unusual.
Best Villa Rental Agencies 2015
July 2016
This rental company is the brainchild of two brothers from Berlin, and is a testament to their passion for architecture and design. They hand pick every property, currently available in 38 countries around the world.
The best travel websites ever
July 2011
For a property to make it on to this site it needs to be architecturally interesting and something of an interior design delight. Choose, say, between a cave in Sicily or a rooftop apartment in Buenos Aires. You can search by location or interest, whether that be culture, nature or simply staring at the (beautifully decorated) walls.
Travel inspiration
-
![]()
Life’s so much nicer with a bit of sunshine and sand under your feet!
-
Stylish city destinations
-
Modern or traditional architecture, always great design
-
![]()
Explore the mountains in style
Hand-picked selection
We review every property carefully and only accept those that meet our high design & quality standards — in all price ranges.
Personal service
We want you to find your perfect stay. If you need help, email us:
Best prices & a little extra
Found your hotel cheaper elsewhere?
Contact us and we’ll always try to match the price. Guaranteed. And you’ll also often get a gift or upgrade when you book with us.