A golden beachfront stretches out ahead. In the distance, the morning sun glitters over the Baltic sea. You’re surrounded by pine forest, with tall trees that keep you sheltered no matter the wind direction. Not that you have to endure the fickle coastal weather, though: you can just head indoors and install yourself in front of the wood fire. Indeed, the only danger when you spend your holiday at Pineblue Villas is that you’ll never want to leave the comfort of the apartment. Located in Seebad Heringsdorf on the island of Usedom on the Baltic coast, this collection of three vacation homes and seven apartments has the holy holiday trinity: water, woods and white sand. The place opened at the beginning of 2023 and is intended as a quieter alternative to a luxury hotel – a sort of stylish hideaway for design fans and nature lovers. The seaside location is centered around a 19th century mansion which has been restored and divided into seven multi-room apartments with bathrooms and kitchens, each accommodating up to four people. Dotted around the main building are three modernist holiday homes set within a hectare of parkland and trees.
In a way the “luxury hotel” comparison is misleading; this place is a far cry from the lavish breakfast buffets and gold leaf lobbies of five-star properties. While there are premium frills (two saunas, high-end bathrooms), Pineblue is more about the small details: cozy reading rooms, rocking chairs and elegant BBQ terraces. Most of the accommodation options will suit families or groups of couples, though there are a few smaller apartments if you prefer holidaying à deux. And if you do want to venture outside, you’ll find local nature trails, treetop walks, boat tours and – lest we forget – the sun, fun and magic of the Baltic coast. It’s just a few steps, we promise…
Text: Benji Haughton / Photos: Pineblue
You can book Pineblue Villas accommodation online. Minimum stay 4–6 nights depending on the property.
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