Leading interior designers and owners with a sharp eye have lent their vision to island retreats that are anything but ordinary.
Ibiza isn’t called the white isle for nothing. The source of the nickname – its gleaming, limewashed villas and fincas – speaks to an architectural vernacular that’s still going strong. Traditionally designed from the outside in, Ibicencan homes embrace their surroundings through simplicity – think white walls, gentle curves and cubist shapes that celebrate nature.
Given the focus on the landscape, you’d be forgiven for thinking the interiors are typically an afterthought. Not so, as these rental villas prove. Some take a contemporary approach, while others accentuate their rustic roots. All make it easy to embrace the flow of island life.
Can Amigo, Atzaro Valley
Less is more – that’s the design mantra at this modernist Jaime Romano-conceived villa hugged by rolling hills. An elevated take on Ibiza’s famously laid-back aesthetic plays out across a single-storey footprint, where vast expanses of poured concrete create a striking canvas for the real star of the show: the views. Framed by wall-to-wall windows, barely-there boundaries invite the lush greenery of the Atzaro Valley inside. With such a vivid backdrop, finishing touches are minimal – a wicker lamp here, a floating fireplace there – all in a muted colour palette of white, black and dusty plaster pink. Can Amigo is available to rent from €56,000 per week
Casa Chumbera, Es Cubells
A contemporary villa that’s at home in its surroundings. Circled by pine trees and set on a 65,000-square-metre plot, complete escapism comes with the territory at Casa Chumbera. Al fresco living receives its fair share of attention – a covered terrace wraps its way around the entire villa, bringing the outside in from all angles. Then there’s the landscaped grounds by Nina Gardens, not to mention the 26-metre pool. Inside, living spaces echo the simplicity and comfort of their outdoor counterparts. White walls and wooden floors unite the open-plan kitchen, dining and living areas imbued with a quiet luxury and filled with classic furniture and artwork sourced by the villa’s owners.
Casa Chumbera is available for longer-term rentals from €50,000 per week
Finca La Inika, San Lorenzo
The vision of architect Ted Milano and interior design studio Studio C, Finca La Inika is a lesson in shape and form. The curves of its original arches are picked up in the rounded edges of headboards, wardrobes and freestanding baths. Wood, stone tiles and plaster set a soothing tone, while statement, sculptural furniture pops against white-walled backdrops. Private nooks and communal spaces are found throughout, offering corners for pause and play. The outside is just as inviting: rustic wooden doors draw you to an oval-shaped saltwater pool, skirted by tactile stone walls.
Finca La Inika is available to rent from €55,000 per week
Villa Elevado, Roca Llisa
Spaces centred around island living and barely-there boundaries characterise this villa by Jaime Serra. Expect a lateral plan that hugs the horizon, floor-to-ceiling windows that pay tribute to the views, and countless vantage points angled towards the ocean. A calming colour palette – curated by island-based studio Ibiza Interiors – natural materials and glass-fronted balconies embrace the beauty of Villa Elevado’s setting and add to the sense of flow between inside and out.
Villa Elevado is available to rent from €43,500 per week
Hacienda Nomad, Cala Llonga
There’s a globetrotting spirit to Hacienda Nomad, a 300-year-old finca that takes design inspiration from the Balearics and beyond. Ornate Andalusian-style arches and geometric tiles enliven the quintessential farmhouse aesthetic, making this ancient residence something of a rarity. Travel the continent through the interiors, too. French antiques sit alongside modern Italian furniture and mid-century Danish design classics. Shunning tradition, owner Jasmien Hamed and her husband Kourosh Shah have put a “global bohemian” stamp on the main house and guest casita. A retreat for all seasons, unwind in art-filled surroundings, from the circular entrance hall to the palatial living room.
Hacienda Nomad is available for longer-term rentals from €13,000 per week
Casa del Arbol, Cala Moli
“People are increasingly drawn to the essence of Ibiza rather than making something wild that doesn’t belong here,” muses Jurjen van Hulzen, the founder and creative director of Ibiza Interiors, the studio behind Casa del Arbol. For Jurjen, this means bringing island style back to its roots. The result is a villa that takes its cues from the surrounding pine forest and a catalogue of natural materials – from wooden furniture to textural linens sourced from local artisans. Among its most striking features, a solarium invites sunshine inside; gaze out at the lemon trees as you dine. There’s a hint of mid-century style, too, with inspiration channelled from the likes of Pierre Paulin and Mies van der Rohe.
Casa del Arbol is available for longer-term rentals from €11,500 per week
Villa Estilo, San Miguel
Saltwater infinity pool? Tick. Multiple terraces? Tick. An enclosed courtyard. Tick, tick, tick. So far, so Ibicencan. But step inside Villa Estilo and an unexpected departure from that familiar, white-walled minimalism awaits. A colour injection of moody blues and rich ochre acts as a foil to the greenery of the surrounding farmland. With a cosmopolitan character that belies its rural location, the open-plan kitchen and living space is a lesson in light and shade. Denim-toned walls filled with art and photography bring a soothing atmosphere, while minimalistic matte cabinetry, banquet seating and steel-framed windows lend a more urban feel. When you want to embrace the great outdoors, dine al fresco or take a dip in the pool.
Villa Estilo is available to rent from €18,000 per week
Can California, Jesús
Another masterstroke of soothing design by Ibiza Interiors, this time moments from Ibiza Town. As is the norm for the studio, the landscape provided the starting point. Cue natural materials, understated backdrops and a smattering of mid-century Nordic furnishings. An open-plan layout turns the harmonious feel up a notch, together with an expanse of floor-to-ceiling glazing. Embellishments are kept to a minimal inside; outside however, Mother Nature takes the reins. The surrounding pine forests bring peace – and privacy – to the sleek al fresco kitchen and chillout area.
Can California is available for longer-term rentals from €15,000 per week
Finca Encanto, San Miguel
Sabina ceilings and hulking stone hearths are all that remain of this 17th-century villa’s former incarnation as a monastery. Today, it’s been revived in a way that pays homage to the landscape. Designers Diego Alonso and Alexeja Pozzoni have left a light touch on the estate – think knotted wooden balconies, neutral walls and solid teak furniture that nods to the Balinese-style gardens beyond. The bedrooms have each been designed to access scenic private terraces, while the master is found in its own independent casita, with a vantage point that gazes out towards the mountains.
Finca Encanto is available to rent from €24,500 per week
Finca Alma, Sa Carroca
Set in four acres of pristine woodland, Finca Alma’s surroundings are hard to beat – as are its interiors. Sensitively reimagined to unite Ibiza’s architectural past and present, there’s a sense of timelessness here. Turn a corner and you’ll go from cosy reading nook (complete with 600-year-old Sabina beams) to a cathdrale-like main reception room. “The low ceilings and thick walls feel warm with a sense of history,” notes owner India Douce. “Then you head into the six-metre-tall living room and it’s like travelling between worlds”. To add to the escapism, there’s also a meditation deck, thermal spa and tennis court, plus a tree house for good measure.
Finca Alma is available for rent from €31,050 per week
Finca Amanecer, Central Ibiza
Moredesign has revived this rustic finca with an old-meets-new aesthetic. Think soaring double-height living spaces crowned with characterful Sabina beams and filled with contemporary furniture. A winning island formula of stone floors and white walls means the vibe veers towards the open and inviting – although there’s a space for every mood. Curl up on the banquette seating in the cosy, cossetted snug, or host a crowd in the grand dining hall. Outside, terraces act as an extension of the interiors, perfumed by an abundance of bougainvillea.
Finca Amanecer is available for longer-term rentals from €18,000 per week
Can Halcon, South East Ibiza
There’s an air of Hollywood flair to this six-bedroom villa overlooking Salinas National Park, with a bold whitewashed modernist façade that’s surrounded by rich pine forest. Can Halcon’s tiered plot is replete with shaded terraces and chillout spots, centred by a glistening infinity pool. Inside, mid-century panache is demonstrated with lateral living spaces that sprawl with bespoke timber finishes and warm lighting – courtesy of of a design collaboration between Can Can Design and Box3 Interiores. Entertaining comes naturally here, with a 16-seat dining terrace, al fresco kitchen, sound system and private chef.
Can Halcon is available to rent from €60,000 per week