The Most Expensive Way to Relax — Buy a holiday home!
Why Buying a Holiday Home Might Be the Most Expensive Way to Relax — and Why Le Haus Is the Smarter Alternative
For years, owning a second home was the ultimate lifestyle signal — a sign that you’d “made it.”
But if you’ve ever actually tried to buy and manage a holiday home, you know the truth: the dream quickly turns into another job.
The Hidden Costs of “Owning Paradise”
Maintenance never takes a holiday.
A leaking roof, pool pump failure, or termite treatment — these happen whether you’re there or not. Average annual upkeep runs 2–4 % of property value (US $20 000–$40 000 on a $1M villa).Vacancy burns cash.
Even with short-term rentals, most Caribbean homes see 30–50 % occupancy once you factor in seasonality, management fees, and marketing.Management is a full-time relationship.
You’ll need a caretaker, housekeeper, gardener, accountant, and a local lawyer to navigate permits and property taxes.Currency and climate risk.
Storm seasons, rising insurance premiums, and exchange-rate swings can wipe out returns faster than you can sip a rum punch nor less say “Pina colada!”.
Instead of freedom, ownership often delivers responsibility, paperwork, and cost. I am certain, this is NOT the dream!
Le Haus: The Freedom & Legacy of Ownership Without the Weight of It
Le Haus was built for people who want the joy of a holiday home without the burden of being a landlord.
For people that value ownership and want an asset they can either trade or pass on to their loved ones. Our Founder Members receive lifetime access to a curated portfolio of Caribbean villas and beach clubs — including Turtle Cove House in Antigua and the Treehouse Beach Club — for one transparent, one-time membership contribution. No annual dues, no maintenance fees, no hidden costs!
Here’s how we flip the ownership equation on its head:
The Old Model The Le Haus Model
One property, one location Multiple homes across the Caribbean
You pay forever One lifetime contribution
You manage repairs, staff, taxes We manage everything
Risk tied to one asset Portfolio spread across destinations
Limited personal use 30 days guaranteed + flexible access
No community Private membership network & events
Difficulty selling on asset We sell your membership asset with you
Inheritance complexities and taxes You nominate your beneficiary and the transfer is automatic
Solving the Real Pain Points
1. Liquidity & Flexibility
Traditional holiday homes lock your capital.
A Le Haus membership keeps you liquid — you enjoy prime property access without tying up millions in a single villa.
2. Consistency Without Sameness
Our properties share the same DNA — barefoot luxury, privacy, and intuitive service — but each has its own rhythm. One month might be an ocean-view suite in Antigua; another, a cliff-side villa in St Lucia. Every stay feels personal, not predictable.
3. Peace of Mind
We handle maintenance, staff, and operations through local PropCos. You arrive to perfection and leave without a worry — your home is waiting for the next moment you need to breathe.
4. Yield Without Management
Unused nights across the Le Haus portfolio generate revenue through curated stays, offsetting costs and strengthening the collective asset base. Members benefit from many returns, not just memories.
More Than Stays — A Lifestyle Portfolio
Your membership extends beyond villas:
Private Beach Clubs – Treehouse Beach Club and others in development offer seamless leisure, dining, and community.
Wellness Retreats – Quarterly Le Haus retreats (including the Existential Thoughts podcast gatherings) blend rest, reflection, and cultural immersion.
Founder Legacy – Each member becomes part-owner in a movement redefining luxury as belonging and rest.
The Emotional Equation
Owning a holiday home says, “This is mine.”
Joining Le Haus says, “This is ours — and it’s designed to last.”
It’s not about acquiring another asset. It’s about reclaiming time, simplicity, and connection.
That’s the real luxury.
Ready to Rethink Ownership?
Before you sign the next mortgage or wiring transfer on that villa, explore a model built for how we actually live now — fluid, global, and intentional.
One Membership. Infinite Ease. Many Returns.