JUNE IS BEACH MONTH

Join our daily countdown of our 30 favorite stretches of sand around the world...

Rental villas and beaches go together like, well, sea and sun! We like to think we know a bit about beaches by now, and asked our well-traveled staff to provide their all-time favorites. This list is the result -- starting June 1st to the end of the month, we're counting down the top 30 beaches in our villa destinations across the globe. Be sure to check back often!

Top 30 Countdown: 

Shoal Bay East, Anguilla Shoal Bay East, Anguilla

Beachcourt Villa, 7 Bedrooms, 8 Bathrooms

Sand Castle Pointe, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

 

Perfect sand, perfect water. There is no better beach than this on earth, according to our staff.

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Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos

Coral House , 5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms

Footprints on the Beach , 5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms

 

A perennial favorite on world's best lists, we can't deny the incredible quality and technicolors of Grace Bay.

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The Baths, Virgin Gorda The Baths, Virgin Gorda

Sol y Sombra, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

Bigger Splash, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

 

Unique and mysterious, you'll recognize this beach from many a music video shoot.

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Maunday's Bay, Anguilla Maunday's Bay, Anguilla

Infinity, 7 Bedrooms, 8 Bathrooms

Mystique , 6 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms

 

One of the most serene settings we've ever visited. Great for lazy strolls.

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Sandy Lane, Barbados Sandy Lane, Barbados

Landfall, 6 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms

Janes Harbor, 6 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms

 

Awesome people-watching, soft sand and exclusivity make this a fan favorite.

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Sian Kaan, Riviera Maya Sian Kaan, Riviera Maya

Casa Nalum , 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

 

Incredibly private and secluded, you have miles of perfect sand to yourself at this bio-reserve.

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Rose Island, Bahamas Rose Island, Bahamas

Plantation Cove, 8 Bedrooms, 9 Bathrooms

 

Lying just east of Paradise Island, this cay has some of the finest, whitest sand we've ever seen.

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Lover's Beach, Cabo San Lucas Lover's Beach, Cabo San Lucas

Villa Pacifica, 5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms

Villa Luna Nueva, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

 

One of the most scenic beaches on earth, with its famous rocky outcrop.

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Trunk Bay, St. John Trunk Bay, St. John

Delfina , 5 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms

Peter Bay Beach House, 3 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

 

An awesome snorkeling beach with a marked underwater trail.

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Big Beach, Maui Big Beach, Maui

Hale Makena Maui , 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms

Heavenly Sunsets , 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

 

With soft soft sand and big waves, this is the perfect place to play.

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Saline Beach, St. Barts Saline Beach, St. Barts

Sky , 4 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms

La Plantation , 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms

 

Virgin beach with unspoiled sand. Topless is the norm here.

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Orient Bay, St. Martin Orient Bay, St. Martin

La Sarabande , 3 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

Haiku , 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

 

It's a great soft beach, plus the most famously nude strip in the Caribbean. Do you dare?

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Camps Bay, South Africa Camps Bay, South Africa

Sundowner , 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

Beach Villa No. 1, 6 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms

 

White sand with the stunning backdrop of Table Mountain and the energy of Cape Town.

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Waikiki Beach, Oahu Waikiki Beach, Oahu

Honolulu Sky Villa, 6 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms

House Without Walls , 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

 

The quintessential stop on any Hawaiian itinerary, for the sights as much as the sand.

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Orbetello, Tuscany Orbetello, Tuscany

Tenuta di Seripa , 9 Bedrooms, 10 Bathrooms

Villa Maremmana , 6 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms

 

50km of beaches in an unspoilt reserve. It's a different side of Tuscany!

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Magen's Bay, St. Thomas Magen's Bay, St. Thomas

Casa Lupa , 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

Pallina , 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

 

One of the Caribbean's most famous coves, great for snorkeling.

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Pampelonne, French Riviera Pampelonne, French Riviera

Nikki Villa , 7 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms

Villa Provencal , 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

 

A famous spot that can be party-all-the-time or serenely quiet, depending on your preferences.

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St. Jean, St. Barts St. Jean, St. Barts

Reef Point , 3 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

Ella , 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

 

The place to see and be seen on St. Barts, this is the Caribbean's answer to the French Riviera.

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Seven Mile Beach, Jamaica Seven Mile Beach, Jamaica

Midnight Cove Villa, 5 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms

Azure Sky , 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

 

Once a hedonist's hideaway, this long belt of creamy sand is now great for families too.

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Paradise Beach, Mykonos Paradise Beach, Mykonos

Super Paradise Villa One, 5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms

Super Paradise Villa Two, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms

 

Mykonos' action central, it's the place to while away the day and party all night.

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Playa Grande, Dominican Republic Playa Grande, Dominican Republic

Quintaessencia , 5 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms

Casa Kimball , 8 Bedrooms, 8 Bathrooms

 

A mile of warm beige sand flanked by championship golf courses and a favorite of surfers.

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Sandy Spit, Jost Van Dyke Sandy Spit, Jost Van Dyke

Kismet , 5 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms

Seacove , 5 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms

 

Get there by boat from St. John or Tortola and then pretend you're shipwrecked.

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Colombier, St. Barts Colombier, St. Barts

The View , 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms

Cactus Sunset, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms

 

Accessible only via goat path on foot, this pretty, nude-friendly beach is well worth the visit.

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Ile Pinel, St. Martin Ile Pinel, St. Martin

Coccinelle, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

Villa Belle Mer, 4 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms

 

This little cay off Orient Beach, with no electricity or cars, just bars, is well worth the $5 boat ride.

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Lanikai, Oahu Lanikai, Oahu

Paul Mitchell Estate , 7 Bedrooms, 10 Bathrooms

Hale Pakalana , 5 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms

 

Perfect for strolling, swimming and...photoshoots?

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Red Beach, Santorini Red Beach, Santorini

Mansion Kyani , 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms

Mansion Sophia , 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms

 

Soaring red lava cliffs melt into a russet beach before hitting the water. Like nothing you've ever seen!

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Playa Secreto, Riviera Maya Playa Secreto, Riviera Maya

Villa La Gran Tortuga , 3 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

Villa Picon , 3 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

 

A private community that's like its own little resort.

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Long Bay Beach, Turks and Caicos Long Bay Beach, Turks and Caicos

Hartling House, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

Villa Shambhala, 5 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms

 

An out-of-this-world stretch far from the crowds.

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Cinnamon Bay, St. John Cinnamon Bay, St. John

Abrigado, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

La Bella Vita , 4 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms

 

Crazy white sand and a great little spot for snorkeling.

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Agios Sostis, Mykonos Agios Sostis, Mykonos, Greece

Panormos Bay House, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms

Acqua di Mare, 6 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms

 

Beautiful, long and sandy Agios Sostis is a welcome retreat from the more hectic corners of Mykonos.

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