AllCo-owningBuyingOwner storiesHousing marketVacation home destinationsAgents

The best luxury home features for hosting family and friends

Pacaso Icon for profile pictures
Pacaso’s Editorial Team
October 29, 2025
A home with a backyard pool surrounded by trees on a hillside.
Nothing tests a home like a full house, especially occasions like family getaways and holiday gatherings. But with the right luxury home features, hosting can be smooth instead of stressful. Here’s a look at standout features in Pacaso homes that make a house full of people feel like an experience everyone actually enjoys.

Menu

A kitchen with a marble island and backsplash with white cabinets and wood floors.

A chef’s kitchen built for large-scale hosting

Pacaso home: Sea Marsh

Nothing derails a gathering faster than a sink full of plates and a host stuck rinsing instead of relaxing. Holidays like Thanksgiving practically guarantee an avalanche of dishes — but a chef’s kitchen with dual dishwashers changes the equation. With room to spare and twice the cleaning power, you can serve, reset, and get back to the fun instead of living at the sink.
A rooftop deck with a fire pit, lounge seating, hot tub and BBQ.

A rooftop with panoramic mountain views

Pacaso home: Snow King

This is the kind of space that defines luxury home layouts. Residents can enjoy morning coffee with magnificent views of the Tetons, pre-dinner happy hours lit by a vibrant sunset, al fresco meals, or even a game night under the stars. With panoramic mountain views from the heart of downtown Jackson, it’s the kind of setting people remember long after the trip ends.
A dining room with dining table and chairs with panoramic doors that open up to the backyard that overlooks the ocean.

Resort-style amenities

Pacaso home: Playa Linda

This home is built for outdoor living: an infinity pool and jacuzzi overlooking the water, a palapa-shaded lounge for long, lazy afternoons, and a fire pit made for late-night conversations. In addition to these luxury home features, owners also receive a complimentary first-year membership to the exclusive Palmilla Dunes Beach Club — with resort pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, spa, tennis and pickleball courts, and oceanfront dining. It feels like checking into a five-star resort, just with the added comfort of home.
A backyard pool shaded by a large tree with panoramic doors leading into the living room.

Indoor–outdoor living

Pacaso home: Pacific Shores

Just steps from the sands of La Jolla Shores, this home blurs the line between inside and out – a popular feature of luxury home layouts. An open floorplan flows out to dual-level decks with ocean views, a poolside terrace, and a fire pit — the perfect setting for entertaining, hosting events, or winding down after a day at the beach. The outdoor kitchen, complete with pizza oven and BBQ, makes it easy to serve a crowd without ever leaving the breeze. 
An outdoor deck with lounge furniture and a fire pit.

A guest house for flexibility and breathing room

Pacaso home: Arterra

On 30 acres in Napa Valley, this property includes a separate one-bedroom guest house — a hosting luxury that solves countless scenarios. It gives family or friends a quiet place for longer stays, lets grandparents turn in early, or offers teenagers a bit of independence without being truly “away.” Everyone is together, just not on top of each other — the key to repeat visits.
A rustic room with a pool table.

A game room and wine room for after-hours hosting

Pacaso home: Monument Peak

At this South Lake Tahoe home, the fun doesn’t end when the day does. A spacious loft-style game room sets the stage for billiards, cards, or a friendly rematch after time on the slopes. Just steps away, a dedicated wine room makes it easy to pull a favorite bottle and settle in for a night of good company and conversation. It’s the kind of space where people stay up too late swapping stories, pouring “just one more,” and turning a regular night into a memory. Sometimes the best luxury home features are the ones that bring people together.
A covered outdoor dining and lounge area with a fireplace.

Private suites with kitchenettes for true guest independence

Pacaso home: Bacana

This Palm Springs home takes hosting events or family gatherings a step further with five individual casita-style guest suites. Each one is thoughtfully appointed with its own kitchen, bathroom, and dining nook — giving visitors the freedom to brew their own coffee, make a quiet breakfast, or settle in without waiting on the host. A shared courtyard brings everyone together when it’s time to socialize, but the privacy in between is what keeps guests happy to return.
A brightly lit kitchen with wooden cabinets and an island.

Ensuites and balconies for every guest

Pacaso home: Rothwell

In Park City, this three-level, five-bedroom home gives every visitor a true suite experience. Each of the four guest rooms includes an en suite bathroom and access to outdoor decks, so no waiting for a hot shower after a day on the slopes, and no competing for space in the morning. Guests get comfort and autonomy, while the host gets peace of mind.

Luxury home features, built in and ready to enjoy

When you own with Pacaso, the amenities are already part of the experience. Thoughtfully designed and professionally managed, these homes are ready for hosting the moment you arrive.

Sign up

Get the latest insights and tips.