Introducing Mauritius

by Michelle Snaddon Discover Mauritius our way and have the best of both worlds: you could choose a laid-back beach house with dreamy views and truly get the sense of living like a local, or stay in a luxury private villa that enjoys the same facilities as a resort… which will it be? Magical Mauritius: […]
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Villa Karma
Villa with a view Villa Karma is effortlessly luxurious, delivering the best views in Mauritius from every angle of this contemporary villa. Where the ambience of Grand Baie washes ashore with the turquoise tides. Poised like the prince of Pointe aux Canonniers, overlooking a serene stretch of sand on the north coast of Mauritius, Villa […]
About us
About us Since 2005, co-founders Helen and David Untiedt have made it their mission to find the most beautiful hideaways imaginable to share with guests who want to ‘escape the ordinary’. The Perfect Hideaways journey has been about identifying precisely what it is that makes a holiday home ‘perfect’. From quaint lagoonside cottages in the […]
Villa Zebra Moon
The St. Tropez of Mauritius! Villa Zebra Moon encapsulates that idyllic island getaway, where the shoreline fringes the holiday hideaway, prompting a luxurious family escape in the tropics of Mauritius. Sublimely situated on a beautiful stretch of sand of Cap Malheureux – as if it was one of the first bungalows to be erected on […]
Shoot Locations
THAT’S A (PERFECT) WRAP! Film and photoshoot locations We have traversed the world for over two decades, curating a diverse portfolio of homes and safari lodges in gorgeous settings, with incredible architecture and off-the-charts interiors. The result? Bring us your brief, and we will find you the perfect backdrop for your next film or photoshoot! […]
La Maison D’ete
Discover the charm of Poste Lafayette, at the luxurious beach residence of La Maison D’Été, where you and your family can tap into the blissful island life. One of the most unique parts of the island, on the north east coast of Mauritius, upon the shores of Poste Lafayette beach, La Maison D’Été is a […]
Islands
PERFECT HIDEAWAYS Islands Who doesn’t love an island holiday? There’s nothing quite like an escape to a heavenly isle surrounded by aquamarine waters and dotted with secret coves fringed by palm trees… so we’ve curated a small collection of our favourites. Perfect Hideaways now has some truly wonderful escapes to offer with seven very distinct […]
Villa Cambresi
Settled on the south-eastern shores of the fishing village of Trou d’Eau Douce, Mauritius, Villa Cambresi is a tranquil beach haven for those hedonistic holidays. A truly exceptional tribute to the glorious Mauritian village of Trou d’Eau Douce, Villa Cambresi is one of those idyllic seaside homes that stands the test of time. Built by […]
Introducing our island collection

Who doesn’t love an island holiday? There’s nothing quite like an escape to a heavenly isle surrounded by aquamarine waters and dotted with secret coves fringed by palm trees… so we’ve curated a small collection of our favourites.
Follow the Sun

Cowrie Cottage on our beautiful northern KwaZulu-Natal coastline is an undiscovered seaside gem to rent: ideal to combine with a safari holiday Cowrie Cottage on our beautiful northern KwaZulu-Natal coastline is an undiscovered seaside gem to rent: ideal to combine with a safari holiday Did you know that the very best time of year for […]
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ESCAPE THE ORDINARY Perfect Hideaways Handpicked for their outstanding architecture, gorgeous interiors and unsurpassed locations, our hideaways allow you to escape the ordinary. A curated collection that uplifts, inspires and appeals to your every sense. Lifestyles The travel lifestyle and how our hideaways are curated to your taste… It’s holiday time! Festive season availability Discover […]
The Perfect Hideaways Story

Finding dream homes year in and year out for almost 20 years has put Perfect Hideaways well and truly ahead of the game. So, what started it? Helen Untiedt, Co-founder and Curator, Perfect Hideaways ‘The idea was planted when we were looking for a weekend house for our then young family,’ explains Helen Untiedt, co-founder […]
Villa De L’Ocean
Teetering above a secluded stretch of shoreline overlooking a placid coral reef, nestled within the raw and rugged beauty of Poste Lafayette, this hideaway answers to the call of the wild within the tropics. Its proximity to the perks and pleasures of the neighbouring luxury resorts, yet being immersed in the abounding nature that engulfs […]
Villa Cambier
Tucked into the torso of Le Morne mountains – the highest property of the region – overlooking the long, pristine stretch of Le Morne Beach, the turquoise lagoon, the esteemed golf course of Le Paradis Resort, the magnificent mountain ranges in the distance and the vastness of the ocean, this hideaway alludes to a tropical […]
Villa Arty
Located in the serene Poste Lafayette, where some of the most spectacular properties preside amongst the burgeoning nature of the North-East coast of Mauritius, overlooking a coral reef and the evolving palette of blue, this hideaway sets the tone for an aesthetically appetising escape in paradise. Contemporary in its bones yet completely cultured in its […]