To celebrate the beauty of Baja California Sur's oceanfront desert, a couple built Casa Pakal. Secluded amidst banana trees and cacti, Casa Pakal blends nature with various Mexican styles into a thoughtful haven where every detail tells a story.

To fulfill a need for an escape along with his lifelong dream of building something entirely from the start, a man found the perfect location on a remote island in the Bahamas. Then, he built the Thatch House -- an off-the-grid eco-friendly surf camp.

Looking for an escape from the city, this couple found Sea Ranch, California. Nestled in nature along the northern California coast, their 1978 home, Rosea Ranch, invites their family of four to slow down and enjoy the simple things.