Fancy a holiday in THIS property? You’d probably need to sell this to afford it...

With travel being off the cards for the best part of the last two years, most of us have spent the pandemic dreaming. 

Dreaming of watching the sunrise above crystal clear waters. Dreaming of watching palm trees blow gently in the cool summer breeze. Dreaming of waking up in a villa that makes us feel like we’re worth a million dollars…

One that probably has a price tag to match.

And what about these super-luxurious houses? Exactly how much do they cost to stay in for a one-week holiday? And what would the average person have to give up in order to make their wanderlust dreams a reality…?

Your Annual Holiday

Well, the average Brit spends around £855 on holidays each year and so sacrificing the annual getaway for four years would save you enough money to afford a break in Can Saphen, Formentera. 

Starting from €3500 per week during the low season, Can Saphen is a gorgeous four-bedroom villa with a tranquil swimming pool and outdoor terrace surrounded by Mediterranean plants. 

Your Wardrobe

People flock to Ibiza to catch a tan during the summer months and this is an activity that requires little other than some swimwear (and sun cream, obviously). And if you sold the rest of your clothes that you don’t need to take, you’d be able to afford to stay at Villa Michela, as the average woman’s wardrobe is worth around £4,000!  

Located in secluded Cala Carbó, the whitewashed villa offers relaxing Moroccan vibes to seven guests across its four bedrooms and can be rented from €5000 in low season. 

Your Personal Savings

Anyone looking for somewhere to unwind in the Balearic countryside could book a wonderful seven-night stay in Casa Perla during the summer and afford it by using their savings, of which the average person has £9,633 saved.

Starting from €11,000 in the high season, this charming three-bedroom is located in a pine tree forest in the Formentera countryside, boasting a pool surrounded by a whitewashed wood deck that is the perfect spot to enjoy the quiet summer evenings.

Your Fancy Car

It goes without saying that the more luxurious the property, the more expensive the price tag, so those wanting to push the boat out on a luxury villa could consider Can Herzon in Ibiza, prices for which start from around the same price as you’d get for selling a BMW 3 Series second hand…

The fabulous 7-bedroom hilltop mansion starts from around €28,000 for a seven-night stay and offers guests various terraces to relax on, an infinity pool, a well-equipped gym and 270-degree views of Las Salinas, Formentera and Ibiza Town.

Your First-House Deposit

Anyone after a ‘better-appointed’ villa should take a look at Villa Atlantis, which with its price tag of €70,000 per week could be afforded with a first-time buyer deposit, which is around £57,300 on average.

The incredibly luxurious villa boasts seven ensuite bedrooms, a video game parlour, a private massage hut, a host of staff including chauffeurs, a chef and waitresses, a well-equipped gym and an exclusive boat deck that includes the use of a 12-person yacht. 

Your Super, Super Fancy Car

Buying a Porsche is definitely a big life event, but so is staying in a Greek villa with views of the Aegean sea and colourful sunsets… So, if you fancy yourself a seven-night break at Villa Ariens in Mykonos from €100,000 per week, you could always fund it by selling your beloved Porsche Cayenne on Autotrader…   

The newly-renovated villa can host up to 14 people in seven bedrooms across separate units and studios, all with independent entrances for added privacy. Guests can all come together under the grand pergola though, which casts shade over the extensive outdoor lounging, entertainment and dining areas.

Refinancing Your House

Lastly, and definitely by no means least, up there with the crème de la crème of villas is Villa Can Selva in Ibiza, which hosts up to 16 guests across 8 ensuite bedrooms at a price of €110,000 per week. A figure that the average person could afford if they refinanced their house. With the average UK home being worth £268,349 and the average mortgage being £137,934 - equating to 49% equity, you could refinance your house to 17% equity. But beware, this would add another 20 years onto your repayment term, based on the average repayment figures!

The stunning villa’s sandy beach bar, volleyball court, 20-metre infinity pool and rooftop terrace with a plunge pool and bar are the perfect places to prolong the sun-drenched days. And as day turns into night, a fully soundproofed nightclub area is the perfect setting for dancing the night away in style.

Whilst these suggestions are completely in jest, we do believe that everyone deserves a taste of the finer things in life. That’s why Dynamic Lives offers 5-star villa options to suit every need and budget because, at the end of the day, no one should ever go through life without a bit of luxury…