Exclusive Buyouts

An island, an estate, a lodge — held in full.

For families travelling together, private celebrations, and gatherings that require absolute discretion. A small, carefully tended collection of properties available for single-party use.

Introduction

A buyout is the simplest, quietest answer to a complex question — how to gather a family, mark an occasion, or hold a week of privacy without compromise. We work with owners, general managers, and house teams who understand what it means to receive a single party in full, and to do so without ceremony.

Each buyout is composed individually: staffing, security, provisioning, transfers, and the small matters of taste that make the difference between a property and a stay.

Types of buyout

Seven shapes of private use.

Private island buyouts

Whole-island use, single party, full crew.

Resort buyouts

A property reserved entirely, on dates of your choosing.

Villa estates

Staffed houses on private grounds, sea or jungle.

Safari lodge buyouts

Camp held privately, with guides and trackers.

Celebration & wedding stays

Discreet ceremonies and gatherings.

Multi-generational stays

Houses scaled for three generations, carefully.

Corporate & private retreats

Closed-door gatherings with full operational control.

Long-stay residencies

Weeks or months at a single, carefully run address.

Why buy out a property

Privacy, control, continuity.

Privacy

No other guests, no shared facilities, no overlap with other parties.

Control

Menus, schedules, music, lighting, security — set by you, held by us.

Staffing

House manager, chef brigade, guides, drivers, therapists — assembled to your party.

Access

Private aviation, yacht transfers, helicopter charter, expedited customs.

Discretion

Non-disclosure agreements as standard. Press and visitor protocols, on request.

Featured properties

A discreet selection.

Maldives · Ultra-luxury private island retreat

Ithaafushi Private Island

Private Island

Bedrooms

3 luxury villas

Best for

Ultra-private family escapes & celebrations

Privacy

Entire island reserved exclusively for one group

Min. stay

5 nights

Capacity

Up to 18 guests

Access

Private yacht & seaplane transfer

Staff

Dedicated concierge, private chefs, wellness specialists, marine team

Indicative

From €80,000 per night

Maldives · UNESCO private island sanctuary

Voavah Private Island

Private Island

Bedrooms

7 luxury bedrooms

Best for

Exclusive celebrations & ultra-private escapes

Privacy

Five-acre private island with 24-hour security

Min. stay

4 nights

Capacity

Up to 21 guests

Access

Private jet, seaplane & yacht transfer

Staff

Island chief, private chefs, spa therapists, dive & yacht crew

Indicative

From €45,000 per night

Maldives · Ultra-luxury private island retreat

Cheval Blanc Randheli

Private Island

Bedrooms

6 luxury villas

Best for

Refined luxury escapes & wellness retreats

Privacy

Entire island reserved exclusively for one group

Min. stay

3 nights

Capacity

Ideal for couples, families & private groups

Access

Private seaplane or luxury boat transfer

Staff

Dedicated concierge, private chefs, wellness specialists, marine team

Indicative

From €3,500 per night

Maldives · Ultra-luxury private island retreat

Soneva Secret

Private Island

Bedrooms

14 luxury villas

Best for

Ultra-personalised luxury experiences

Privacy

Remote island seclusion with exclusive villa settings

Min. stay

3 nights

Capacity

Ideal for intimate escapes & private retreats

Access

Private 75-minute seaplane transfer

Staff

Barefoot Guardian, Barefoot Assistant & private chef

Indicative

From €6,000 per night

Maldives · Ultra-luxury private island retreat

Soneva Secret

Private Island

Bedrooms

14 luxury villas

Best for

Ultra-personalised luxury experiences

Privacy

Remote island seclusion with exclusive villa settings

Min. stay

3 nights

Capacity

Ideal for intimate escapes & private retreats

Access

Private 75-minute seaplane transfer

Staff

Barefoot Guardian, Barefoot Assistant & private chef

Indicative

From €6,000 per night

Maldives · Exclusive private island sanctuary

Velaa Private Island

Private Island

Bedrooms

Luxury beachfront & overwater villas

Best for

Refined seclusion & bespoke luxury escapes

Privacy

Ultra-private island setting with secluded residences

Min. stay

3 nights

Capacity

Ideal for couples, families & exclusive retreats

Access

Private 45-minute seaplane transfer

Staff

Dedicated butlers, private chefs, wellness & concierge teams

Indicative

From €4,500 per night

Planning considerations

A few notes from experience.

Most properties hold a minimum-stay requirement, often three to seven nights, longer in peak periods.

Lead times vary. For private islands and resort buyouts, twelve to eighteen months is comfortable; six is workable; three is occasionally possible.
Provisioning, special diets, fine wine and spirits, private chefs, and family attaché services are arranged in advance, quietly.

Where security is required — close protection, advance teams, secure transfers — we work with vetted partners under non-disclosure.

Sample use cases

How parties tend to use a buyout.

A family of fourteen, three generations

A private island in the Maldives, full staff, marine team for the children, two wellness practitioners on rotation. One week.

A milestone birthday for forty guests

A villa estate in Mauritius, taken in full. Resident chef, private wine pairing, one evening of staged music.

A small wedding, ten guests

A planter’s bungalow in Sri Lanka, ceremony on the lawn, dinner in the dining room, a hill country honeymoon to follow.

Frequently asked

A few things worth knowing.

How early should we begin planning?
For peak weeks — Christmas, New Year, Easter — twelve to eighteen months. Outside peak, three to six months is generally comfortable.
Are non-disclosure agreements available?
Yes, as a matter of course. We work routinely with parties who require absolute discretion.
Can children stay?
Most properties welcome children warmly. We arrange dedicated childcare, in-house tutors, and tailored menus when helpful.
What about security?
We work with vetted close-protection partners and can coordinate advance teams, secure transfers, and on-site presence.
Do you accommodate dietary, medical, or accessibility needs?
We do. Please share these openly during the enquiry, in confidence.

Buyout enquiry

Discuss a private stay.

A member of our buyouts team will respond personally, in confidence, with options drawn carefully against the brief.