Villa La Perla

Once upon a time on the Atlantic coast, there was a house that ticked every box for the perfect holiday. Built on the front line in Pyla-sur-Mer, Villa La Perla rivals the finest luxury hotels: sleeping up to 18 guests across seven double bedrooms and a bunk room for the little sailors, a mobile-floor pool that transforms into a vast terrace, a Nordic spa with breathtaking views of the iconic Dune of Pilat, a private cinema, a gym with sauna and steam room, and a speakeasy-style playroom complete with professional sound system...

And the best part? Private beach access—so you can hit the waves whenever the mood strikes. “It was our dream to have a home here, in Pyla, right by the sea,” says the owner. And it doesn’t take long to see why.

On the décor front, Alexa Funes of Atelier Germain made her mark. The result? A high-end, hotel-like atmosphere—refined yet unpretentious—with beautiful materials throughout: hardwood floors, plush rugs, textured walls, and a soothing natural color palette. The layout, designed by Blomkal, elevates each space with custom carpentry you’ll wish you had at home.

The favorite room in the house? It’s a toss-up between the speakeasy-style playroom, the Nordic spa with postcard-worthy views, and the panoramic kitchen where reflections of Cap Ferret dance across the windows.

At Villa La Perla, you can do it all—or nothing at all. Start the day with a sunny breakfast prepared by the on-site team, then everyone slips into their own rhythm: a steam room session, a game of pétanque, a garden nap, drinks on the terrace, a dip in the heated pool, or a movie in the private cinema. And the kids? They’re in heaven—bouncing between the bunk room, the playroom, and the sandy beach just steps away.

The included services are sure to please even the most discerning guests: a personalized welcome, daily housekeeping, an attentive concierge, and breakfast prepared with care. For those craving a bit more action or ocean breeze, there’s no shortage of options—boat rentals, bike rides through the pine forests, exploring the Arguin sandbank, climbing the Dune, or toasting the sunset at La Co(o)rniche.