Since 2006, Equity Estates has been raising capital for its Luxury Vacation Funds. Each Fund is investor-owned, offering you the smartest way to own and enjoy luxury vacation homes around the world. Professional property management and maintenance are included in the dues, along with personal concierge and travel-planning services to enhance your Equity Estates experience. Our investors enjoy all of the benefits of owning luxury vacation homes without the headaches.

We expect Fund VIII to own twelve residences in highly sought-after vacation destinations. We are long-term, buy and hold managers. Beginning in 2037, we expect to begin selling all the residences in Fund VIII and distributing the proceeds.

Each Fund has a defined exit, where the portfolio will be sold and distributions made. Let us know if you want specifics on each Funds’ timeframe–they average about a ten year hold. While none of the funds are designed for short term “flip” investing, and each fund’s private offering memorandum should be reviewed carefully to understand the secondary market limitations, we have helped investors get out before their Fund liquidates.

Absolutely. Ownership can be held in an individual’s name, couple’s name, or a legal entity such as an LLC or family trust, with a designated representative. Unaccompanied guests over the age of 25 may enjoy the homes and will be treated with the same exemplary concierge service that investors enjoy.

Homes are chosen and prepared to meet The Equity Estates Signature — the fund’s standard for selection, design, and preparation. The portfolio targets homes averaging approximately $5 million, selected across beach, mountain, city, and leisure destinations. A dedicated Home Asset Management team protects each property’s condition and long-term value — keeping it in top shape for stays, and positioned to perform when it’s time to sell.

Equity Estates is structured as a real estate fund, not a vacation product. With a timeshare or vacation club, you’re purchasing the right to use a property — an expense that typically depreciates over time. With Equity Estates, you’re an investor in a portfolio of real assets: homes selected, professionally managed, and eventually sold, with proceeds distributed back to investors according to the fund’s terms.

The distinction shows up in a few ways:

• What you own. A timeshare gives you usage rights. Equity Estates gives you a stake in the underlying real estate itself.
• How the assets are managed. Timeshare properties are typically managed for volume and occupancy. Equity Estates homes are held to a defined standard — The Equity Estates Signature — and maintained by a dedicated Home Asset Management team with long-term value, not just short-term use, in mind.
• The exit. Timeshares are notoriously difficult to resell and rarely return value to the buyer. Equity Estates is built around a defined liquidation phase, where properties are sold and proceeds are distributed back to investors — capital returned first, then a share of remaining net proceeds.

In short: a timeshare is a purchase. Equity Estates is an investment.

Privileges vary by destination and may include access to resorts and private club facilities. Five-star concierge services are provided by Equity Estates’ Vacation Concierge and Local Hosts. These professionals are available for pre-arrival planning and offer on-site support services. The team comes with ideas to showcase each destinations’ best experiences. Support services include, but are not limited to: researching and booking the best activities for all ages, private chef options, transportation; pre-arrival grocery shopping; making dinner reservations, spa appointments and/or golf tee times; procuring ski passes, concert tickets, and access to other events; and arranging for babysitting service and much more. Each residence is equipped with rainy day activities and games for kids and adults. Whatever you want, whatever you need, we’ll do the planning.

Much like private golf clubs, Equity Estates deliberately underutilizes its assets to ensure accessibility. If all of our investors use all of their allocated nights, the residences are only occupied for 57% of the year. Our investor-to-property ratio is based on an average of no more than seven full investment interests per property (7:1). We will walk you through the calendars so you may see it live.

Yes, you may use residences in other Equity Estates Funds, as well as the homes of our reciprocity partners.

There are two ways to book your nights. Our investors portal and application allows you to instantly access the entire portfolio for bookings 24/7. You may also call your Personal Account Manager you may book on your behalf.

For those who want to experience the world together in new ways, Expeditions extend the Equity Estates journey beyond the portfolio. These investor-only journeys are designed for shared discovery and meaningful time together – whether that means exploring ancient Egypt, savoring Tuscany with all five senses, or skiing fresh powder in Japan.