For Properties That Deserve More
Design That PerformsManagement That Protects It
From creating a property with a distinct sense of place to protecting every detail of the guest experience, we bring design and operations together — so your vacation home feels memorable to guests and effortless to own.
Philosophy
Design Creates the PromiseManagement Keeps It
A beautiful property creates a promise.
The photography sets an expectation. The design creates anticipation. Guests arrive expecting the experience they were sold. Then the operation — whether it’s ours or yours — has to deliver it.
The linens need to feel right. The house needs to be immaculate. The coffee needs to be stocked. The pool needs to be ready. The lighting needs to work. When something inevitably goes wrong, someone needs to solve it quickly and thoughtfully.
Thoughtful design creates an experience worth remembering. When ongoing management is part of the relationship, our role is to preserve that experience, stay attentive to the details, and help the property perform beautifully over time.
Design Only
A Property That Belongs Exactly Where It Is — and Feels Like No Other
We don’t work from a formula or impose a signature vacation-rental look. We begin with the architecture, setting, your taste, and the pieces worth keeping, then build a cohesive design around them.
The result is layered, personal, and intentional — with enough of the unexpected to make it memorable.
And because beautiful vacation homes still have to function in the real world, every decision is made through both a design and hospitality lens.
Design Packages
Refresh
Ideal for properties that are 80% there
A focused design update for properties with a strong foundation that need better cohesion, styling, furnishings, lighting, art, or finishing details.
Full Design
For homes ready for a complete transformation
A comprehensive interior-design plan for the primary living spaces, bedrooms, and guest experience, including concept development, sourcing, specifications, installation, and styling.
Bespoke Design
When the project requires white-glove attention
A fully customized engagement for properties requiring extensive design development, renovations, specialty sourcing, custom elements, or a highly individualized scope.
Best For
Owners with existing management infrastructure, or personal-use vacation homes that need a cohesive design vision and expert execution.
Proof Across the Work
The Work Speaks for Itself
The House of the Golden Turtle
Palm Springs, CA
Design + Management
- Top 1% of Airbnb Homes
- Airbnb Guest Favorite
- Superhost
- $95K Average Annual Revenue
- 5-Star Rating
- 160+ Five-Star Reviews
- 6 Consecutive Years of Returning Guests
Evergreen Lodge
Lake Arrowhead, CA
Design + Management
- Superhost
- $125K+ Lifetime Revenue
- 5-Star Rating
- 25+ Five-Star Reviews
- Transitioned from Short-Term to Long-Term Rental
- 2+ Years of Tenant Retention
Icon in Las Palmas at Merito Manor
Palm Springs, CA
Interior Design
- Modernism Week 2025 Selection
- Primary Residence Showcasing a Treasured Art Collection
- Honoring 1961 Barry Berkus Architecture
- Seasonal Short-Term Rental
- Returning Guests Across Multiple Years
Client & Industry Perspectives
Trusted by Owners & Industry Professionals
“Nicole Brill impressed me with her mixture of design talent, client service, and knowledge of the Palm Springs aesthetic. I trust her implicitly on and off the job. Nicole truly brings it from concept to completion, and that end-to-end service is a super power!”
“Nicole Brill is an incredibly talented designer and really understands the needs of the vacation rental market. Her designs are thoughtful and beautiful. The houses she has designed are fully stocked and provide a high-end experience for our guests. Our homeowners have received rave reviews about her homes.”
Let’s Talk About Your Property
Tell us about your property and what you envision. We’ll help determine the right design approach — and whether Full-Service is the right fit.
It starts with a Retreat Assessment.