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Who We Are
We don't just find villas. We find the right one — for the right moment, for the right person.
Haute Retreats was founded in 2016 to bring meaning back into luxury travel, curating 2,400+ fully staffed estates across 83+ destinations. We believe luxury isn't about excess — it's about intention. When you reach us, you're not reaching a sales team or a booking engine. You're reaching people who care; people who have spent their lives creating beauty, ease and joy — quietly, attentively, sincerely.
Photo: Dimos AtasA Letter From the Founder
Why hospitality still begins with heart
When I started Haute Retreats, I wasn't thinking about numbers or algorithms. I was thinking about people — the way a guest's eyes light up when they walk into a villa that feels made just for them; the quiet comfort of knowing someone thought ahead to stock their favourite wine.
Before Haute Retreats, I spent years in hospitality — back when reservations were handwritten and guests were greeted by name, not by booking number. No computers. Only intuition, presence and heart. To this day, that is still the soul of everything we do.
When someone contacts us, they're not reaching a sales team. They're reaching people who care — people who've been on both sides of the check-in desk, and who've devoted their lives to creating beauty, ease and joy.
We don't just plan getaways. We create memories, with heart.
Our Philosophy
Three things we believe
Curated & personal
We curate unforgettable stays with unparalleled comfort and personalised service — for families and friends, in any destination in the world.
Exclusive & memorable
We redefine luxury travel through exclusive retreats that blend exquisite accommodation with exceptional service, creating moments that last.
The finest, bespoke
We meticulously select the world's finest villas and deliver bespoke service — a seamless, enriching stay with the people who matter most.
The Haute Retreats Way
Why we don't do instant booking
True luxury isn't defined by speed — it's defined by feeling seen. When you choose a villa, you're not booking a property; you're beginning a journey that deserves care, attention and humanity.
Intuition over algorithms
Reservations made with personal care — from a first hello to the moment you walk through the door. Every guest is unique; every stay should feel made for them.
Discovery over expedience
Our advisors guide you to homes that match not just your need but your feeling — something quiet, something electric, something you didn't know you needed.
Service over speed
Fresh flowers on arrival, a favourite wine, a sunrise ceremony — these don't happen with one-click checkouts. They happen because someone listened, and planned.
Emotional luxury
If luxury means living a moment that matters, you won't find it in haste — you'll find it in thoughtful touches, curated moments, and a pace that lets you savour what's important.
So we do what we always have. We do it with heart.
"The villa was incredible. But the way you made us feel — that was the real luxury."
Photo: Dimos AtasFounder & CEO
Sabrina Piccinin
25+ Years in Luxury Hospitality
For over twenty-five years, Sabrina Piccinin has been at the forefront of luxury hospitality, crafting extraordinary experiences for the world's most discerning travellers. Born and raised in Italy, her path was anything but conventional: she began her career as a commercially licensed airline pilot — mastering precision and excellence — before becoming a general manager for prestigious hotel brands including Hyatt, then a villa manager in Costa Rica, and founding Haute Retreats in 2016.
Her vision was clear: a handpicked collection of the world's most exclusive villas, each offering not only breathtaking accommodation but world-class service and bespoke experiences. Every property is team vetted; every relationship built on trust with the most respected property managers and hospitality professionals worldwide.
"You may find the same villa on other websites — but you won't find our level of service. That is what makes us stand out."
Though she has lived everywhere from Boston and Miami to Costa Rica and Rome, Sabrina remains deeply connected to her Italian roots and now resides near Venice — balancing a thriving global business with the moments that matter most.
Global Recognition
Sabrina, honoured by the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce
Haute Retreats has been named an Honorary Member of the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce (WLCC) — a distinction reserved for organisations recognised for exceptional leadership and impact across the global luxury industry. Sabrina Piccinin joins a small circle of honorees spanning luxury real estate, fragrance and private wealth advisory, representing the highest level of recognition within the WLCC community.
The Chamber's feature on Haute Retreats highlights the growing traveller demand for private, personalised villa stays — the kind reflected each year in our own Billionaire Villa Index, and the selective, relationship-led way the company builds its portfolio, working directly with property owners and hospitality professionals in each destination.
Sabrina was also recently interviewed by Luxury People Magazine on what two decades across hotel management, villa operations and private aviation taught her about genuine hospitality. Asked how Haute Retreats keeps its human touch while growing internationally, her answer was simple:
"Luxury, at its highest level, is invisible."
The People Behind the Experience
A team that cares
Luxury, to us, is people — not price tags. Trust, warmth, and the moments that make you pause.
Sabrina Piccinin
Founder & CEO
Twenty-five years in luxury hospitality, from the cockpit to five-star hotels to founding Haute Retreats. The heart and standard behind every stay.
Angelica Crudo
Marketing Director
A believer that luxury is people, not price tags. Angelica builds lasting partnerships and tells the stories behind our villas and the owners who create them.
Monica Mian
Director of Guest Experience · Italy
A trusted local point of reference in Tuscany and beyond — turning a holiday into something deeper through discreet, highly personalised concierge care.
Rajat Prakash
Technology & Digital
Twenty years of expertise keeping Haute Retreats seamless behind the scenes — performance, security and the digital craft that lets the experience feel effortless.
Trust & Affiliations
Standing behind every stay
Our accreditations and partnerships exist for one reason — so every detail of your journey, not just the villa, is handled to the same standard.
ASTA Member
Haute Retreats is an accredited member of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), the industry's leading trade association — upholding professional and ethical standards in travel planning and consumer protection.
ONEflight International
Through our partnership with ONEflight International, guests can arrange private jet charter and full airport-to-villa concierge as part of our bespoke concierge services — extending the Haute Retreats standard of care to the journey itself, not just the stay.
World Luxury Chamber of Commerce
Haute Retreats is a proud member of the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce, a global network connecting leading luxury brands, with Founder Sabrina Piccinin named a WLCC Honorary Member.
Read the WLCC Feature
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Let's curate your stay
From Lake Como to the Caribbean, we curate only the exceptional — matched with a dedicated concierge to arrange every detail. Tell us how you travel, and we'll find the home, and the moment, that's right for you.