High in the Costa Rican hills, a short drive from the surf Mecca of Dominical, sits the new Lamangata estate. The 12,000-square-foot villa has six ocean-facing suites, a teakwood yoga studio, a spa, an infinity pool with an Olympic-size swim lane, and even a grove of fruit trees to supply its kitchens.

This oversize, over-the-top property—yours for US$80,000 (approximately HK$622,425) a week—is emblematic of a growing travel trend: the supervilla. These lavish lodges are larger and more amenity-rich than a typical luxury vacation rental but smaller than a boutique hotel. “It’s your own resort that you never have to leave,” says Jason Squatriglia, a Robb Report Travel Master. “You don’t have to venture out if you don’t want to.”

The emergence of this category is driven by a newfound focus on “celebration travel”: trips organised for milestone birthdays, family reunions, and the like. Accordingly, most supervillas have at least six bedrooms and sit on ample plots of privacy-enhancing land— which also makes it easier to outfit them with hotel-style facilities. “They’re built for hospitality, not necessarily as homes,” says Kevin Jackson of EXP Journeys, another Travel Master, who has booked five supervilla vacations for clients this year. The appeal is understandable: “There’s just something about being on your own timetable and doing whatever you want,” he adds. “For the luxury traveler, that’s gold.”

Safety is another factor, adds Squatriglia. Staying at a supervilla means you can wear what you want and behave how you please. “You can have one too many drinks and leave your tennis bracelet, sandals, and Birkin by the pool, and you don’t have to worry whether they will be there in the morning,” he explains.

The luxury-rentals platform Le Collectionist says it has added 70 supervillas to its range of offerings in the past three years, many in hot spots such as Ibiza, Tuscany, and Greece. What might keep the trend going are the converted guests who now want to build supervillas themselves. One of Jackson’s clients “stayed in a few and asked me, ‘Where can I build my own?’ ” he says. They’re now considering a ranch-style property in a rugged, horse-friendly location, though an exact setting hasn’t been selected. “We’re in the process of deciding right now.” Until your own vision takes shape, these rarefied retreats offer a taste of what’s possible.

The Terraces, Mustique

This nine-bedroom hilltop villa was built for advertising legend Mary Wells Lawrence in the 1980s, but more recent additions have turned it into a uniquely lush getaway. Its 17-acre plot features three pools, a guest cottage, and a stand-alone entertainment building with its own cinema, billiards room, and bar. From US$150,000 per week (approximately HK$1.16 million per week).

Villa Avellana, Costa Rica

The 33,000-square-foot home has its own private park and beachfront, as well as a 42-foot yacht to cruise the waters off Peninsula Papagayo. Its large communal areas are one reason Jackson recommends it to clients. During a recent multigenerational trip, “the principal, his mother, his wife’s family, they were all enjoying it at their leisure—they felt free,” he says. From US$182,000 per week (approximately HK$1.41 million per week).

La Datcha, Cabo San Lucas

Jackson calls this “massive home tucked into the cliff right there on a beautiful beach” one of his favourites—but its 10 bedrooms, spa, and full-time personal trainer aren’t the biggest draws. You can spend a week aboard its namesake expedition yacht for an extra $1 million. From US$245,000 per week (approximately HK$1.9 million per week).

Villa Avellana, Costa Rica

The 33,000-square-foot home has its own private park and beachfront, as well as a 42-foot yacht to cruise the waters off Peninsula Papagayo. Its large communal areas are one reason Jackson recommends it to clients. During a recent multigenerational trip, “the principal, his mother, his wife’s family, they were all enjoying it at their leisure—they felt free,” he says. From $182,000 per week (approximately HK$1.41 million per week).

Bighorn Lodge, British Columbia

If you want to go straight from your chopper to the slopes, try this eight-bedroom superchalet in the heart of Revelstoke, Canada’s ski country. It has 15,000 square feet of living space; its own helipad for easy arrival, departure, and heliskiing; and, crucially, a cocktail bar for après-ski unwinding. From US$90,000 per week (approximately HK$700,955 per week).

Villa Coachella, Saint-Tropez

“If someone could build some more [villas] in Saint-Tropez, they would be worth their weight in gold,” Squatriglia jokes of the in-demand hot spot. This standout nine-bedroom retreat is only a five-minute drive from the city centre, but you might not want to leave: It’s served by a 24/7 concierge team and has a private vineyard. From about US$80,000 per week (approximately HK$623,070 per week).