# Retro Oceanside Escapes Casa Kimball Has a 70's Vibe to It; Thankfully, No Bell Bottoms By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-01-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-kimball References: [thecoolhunter.net](http://www.thecoolhunter.net/article/detail/1672/casa-kimball--dominican-republic) & [rangr](http://www.rangr.com) It takes a lot for something that is material to make me jealous. But [Casa Kimball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-puerto) seems to have accomplished that, with its [panoramic views of the ocean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-a), and the fact that it is located in the Dominican Republic. Designed by New York’s Rangr Studio, Casa Kimball features huge doors and windows, not to mention a retro design that is not afraid to be different. Intended as not only a [private escape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-yuri), Casa Kimball is available as a rental property, maybe Trend Hunter will send me on business? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Design:** Explore opportunities in creating modern spaces with a retro aesthetic. - **Panoramic Views:** Discover innovative ways to enhance the viewing experience for hospitality and real estate industries. - **Luxury Rental Properties:** Investigate disruptive approaches to offering unique and luxurious rental properties for tourists and vacationers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Identify ways to incorporate retro designs and panoramic views in hotels and resorts to attract customers seeking unique experiences. - **Real Estate:** Explore opportunities in designing and marketing retro-themed luxury homes with stunning ocean views for affluent buyers. - **Tourism:** Tap into the market of luxury rental properties that offer a combination of retro aesthetics and picturesque locations to attract high-end travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seaside Home Renovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-praia.md) - [Juxtaposing Minimal Artful Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceana-retreat.md) - [Modernist Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-assembly-1.md) - [Off-Grid Oceanside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio.md) - [Revitalized Retro Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimpton-los-monteros-hotel.md) - [Reimagined Mid-Century Boutique Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-house-1.md) - [Coastal-Inspired Home Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-puerto.md) - [Dramatic Clifftop Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-yuri.md) - [Rustic Seaside Coastal Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-tobi.md)