When a grand foyer with a seven-metre ceiling opens onto shimmering water and a private 25-metre deep-water berth, the idea of a holiday home suddenly feels like a full-blown lifestyle proposition. Enter the kind of property that Fortune Christie’s International Real Estate, Las Olas, led by managing partner Tyler Tuchow, has been listing for decades in South Florida. But increasingly, these homes aren’t just sitting idle when the owner is out of town; they’re being actively monetised through the vision of his wife, Tristan, whose company, Luxury Vacation Stays, transforms exceptional residences into five-star holiday experiences.
Imagine this: you purchase a palatial estate on Las Olas Isles of Fort Lauderdale through Fortune Christie’s International Real Estate – such as the 2,000-square-metre-plus European-inspired residence at 169 Fiesta Way - with five en suite bedrooms, an elevator, smart-home system, private yacht berth, pool and professional chef’s kitchen. You might choose to live there - full-time or part-time - or simply keep it as an investment. When you're not using it, the property enters a high-end rental programme with Luxury Vacation Stays, available to discerning holidaymakers seeking resort-level privacy and service. That union of sale plus rental is where this story starts.
While Fortune Christie’s International Real Estate and Luxury Vacation Stays are two separate businesses, Tyler and Tristan form a husband-and-wife duo with their respective companies, shaping how people experience and invest in luxury real estate. Their partnership connects two worlds that naturally complement each other. One sells the asset; the other activates the asset.
Why this model matters
For an ultra-high-net-worth individual looking to purchase real estate in the US, especially from overseas, the notion that the property will sit idle is no longer the only option. It is no longer just about bricks and location; it is about experience, flexibility, income streams and lifestyle for tax-savvy investors seeking strategic real-estate plays. The combined offering of sales plus rental is telling, and the trend towards professionally managed luxury villas is rising.
With these homes plugged into a rental programme, the capital asset begins to earn before the owner occupies. The fact that Fortune Christie’s International Real Estate has a strong global reach - 82 countries, 900 brokerage offices within the Christie’s network and 21 languages spoken - ensures that both buyers and renters can be sourced internationally.
In the US, a 1031 exchange allows investors to sell one income-producing property and reinvest the proceeds into another, deferring capital gains tax in the process. For example, an investor might divest from a commercial real-estate holding and channel those funds into a luxury residential home in South Florida, then place it under a rental programme to generate income while still enjoying personal use.
For travellers, the rental offering is elevated far beyond a typical holiday let. These homes are conceived, furnished, staffed and managed to the standards of a five-star resort, with concierge, housekeeping, full service, privacy and exclusivity. It is the same attention to detail you expect at a top hotel group, but in a private villa environment. And it need not be limited to Florida. Luxury Vacation Stays is expanding globally, to the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Tuscany and Greece, offering owners the chance to broaden their horizons, and travellers the chance to stay in multiple destinations under one trusted rental brand umbrella.
Real-life case studies
Take the 169 Fiesta Way estate in Fort Lauderdale. An owner lives there permanently, enjoying the yacht-accessible lifestyle, high-tech home theatre, gourmet kitchens and dramatic outdoor living. But the house is, by design and scale, worthy of use as a holiday rental when the family is away, with the luxury management programme handling it completely.
On the other side of the ledger is Villa Carlotta, 1730 SE 13th Street - a brand-new 2024 waterfront estate in Fort Lauderdale - built with the entertainer in mind. Think floor-to-ceiling glass, open-plan layout, a 21-metre deep-water berth with boat lift, resort-style pool and an outdoor kitchen. It’s the perfect venue for group celebrations and family getaways. And it is already being rented via Luxury Vacation Stays when the owner is away.
Step outside the US and into Villa Angelina Bella, located in the private resort of Casa de Campo in La Romana, Dominican Republic. Here, real estate investors or holidaymakers will find five en-suite bedrooms (two king-size masters), indoor/outdoor living spaces, expansive terraces, minimalist design and a lush garden. It’s an entirely different setting, yet it sacrifices nothing in terms of luxury.
The synergy at work
What makes Tyler and Tristan’s partnership particularly compelling is the pathway from acquisition to activation. A buyer comes in through the real-estate sales channel of Fortune Christie’s International Real Estate and selects the right property, whether intending full-time residence, part-time escape or entirely investment-driven. From day one, the rental specialists at Luxury Vacation Stays step in to design a rental management programme, with marketing, guest services and property maintenance all handled.
For current owners who wish to exit their investment properties can lean on Fortune Christie’s International Real Estate to list, market and sell in a network that reaches ultra-high-net-worth buyers around the world.
To find out more about any of the aforementioned properties or other real estate opportunities, contact Tyler at Fortune Christie’s International Real Estate for sales enquiries or Tristan at Luxury Vacation Stays for rental opportunities.
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