Melbourne

Richard & Maria

“We had always dreamt of owning a holiday home in the South of France, but it was more of a dream than an actual plan. Then, during a flight with KLM in 2024, Richard came across an advertisement for 21-5 in the inflight magazine. We immediately thought it could be a really good fit for us.

Buying a property ourselves would have been complicated, particularly living so far away in Australia. And having a home sitting empty for most of the year didn't make much sense. With 21-5, we could enjoy five homes in different destinations instead. The fact that 21-5 was a Danish company also gave us a sense of trust from the beginning.

Our experience has all been incredibly positive. We've loved every home, and everything we were promised has been delivered, and more. The design of each property is outstanding and really reflects its surroundings.

We also appreciate the consistency between the homes. Even the beds are the same in every property, so wherever we stay, it feels like sleeping in our own bed. It's those little details that make each place feel like home. And whenever we've needed assistance, someone has always been there to help.

It's completely changed the way we travel. We recently spent seven weeks visiting all five homes, something we would never have experienced in quite the same way staying in hotels.

Having the space and comfort of a home means we can stay longer, cook our own meals, explore the local area and really settle in. We also had our children, their partners and close friends joining us at different destinations along the way.

We love travelling as a couple too, so having five homes gives us the flexibility to enjoy both. And we've only scratched the surface of everything there is to discover in each location.

We also celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary in Tuscany. We had our youngest son, his girlfriend and two close friends staying with us. We hired a private chef, bought some local wines and enjoyed a wonderful evening together in our beautiful Tuscan home.

Being able to celebrate such a special occasion in a home of our own, surrounded by people we love, was fantastic. It's a memory we'll always treasure.

If you are thinking about investing in 21-5. Just do it! If your dream is to spend more time travelling and enjoying life with family and friends, 21-5 is a very accessible way to make that happen.