This is a guest post by Nick Ball, author of Lanzarote Guidebook.

For visitors looking for something just a little out of the ordinary, the Oasis del Risco may well be just the ticket, as this is one of the most exclusive villas in Lanzarote.

The villa is located on the island’s main resort of Puerto del Carmen and designed by an architect for his own private use.

As a result it has many of the tasteful details that separate this kind of dwelling from the usual holiday rental property. Set in a mature tropical garden there are views through the trees and across the countryside to the mountain range of the Atalaya de Femés.

The owner’s love of all things green continues indoors, with an internal covered courtyard offering just one of several areas for relaxation. The delicate palms planted here complement the Moorish feel of this double-height salon.

The interior and exterior blend into each other seamlessly, ensuring guests get maximum enjoyment from the entire property. A semi-circular window in the dining area overlooks the garden, inviting diners to go outside. This is echoed by the curved pergola that provides shade over this spot.

From the master bedroom, patio doors open out onto a private sunbathing area with its own miniature volcanic rock garden. The three bedrooms are all on the lower floor, ensuring a cool retreat from the heat of the sun. Each has an en-suite bathroom with walk-in showers and bath.

Curves are incorporated into every aspect of the design, from the oval swimming pool to numerous round or arched windows that bring the light flooding in to the building. On the upper floor the open plan living space works around the balcony of the internal courtyard garden.

The kitchen can also be found on this floor and is exceptionally well organised, with all the modern conveniences that making dining at home a pleasure. Additional features of this unique villa include a gymnasium with mirrored wall and an office with Internet access for those who cannot leave work entirely at home.