# Four-Storey Island Resorts This Luxury Resort is Perched Atop a Rock in the Middle of the Ocean By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-09-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-resorts References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2015/09/25/35555/luxurious-villa-on-dunbar-rock-redefines-dream-dive-vacations.html) & [dunbarrock](http://dunbarrock.com/visiting-guanaja/) Unlike traditional island resorts, this luxurious villa located on Dunbar Rock is located in the middle the Mesoamerican barrier reef and it consumers the entirety of the single-rock island. The secluded villa is pure white and features reach a four-storey height. The single-rock island is surrounded by crystal clear water that reveals the aquatic life below the water's surface. The rock resides in a cluster of Guanaja Bay Islands and can only be reached by boat or a helicopter. The interior of this [luxury retreat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intaaya-retreat) features an oceanfront [infinity pool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-bo), a bar, a heliport, an enormous dining room and a small private beach. Unlike other island resorts, this villa is a single structure located in the ocean surrounded by water instead of expansive beaches or jungles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 53% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Single-structure Resorts:** Opportunity to create luxury resorts that are non-traditional and unique, incorporating natural resources and features. - **Secluded Accommodations:** Opportunity to offer exclusive accommodations that are only accessible via helicopter or boat, providing privacy and seclusion for guests. - **Oceanic Building Design:** Opportunity to create sustainable and eco-friendly buildings that are designed specifically to be used in the ocean, incorporating unique architecture and materials. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Tourism:** Opportunity to provide high-end travelers with unique and exclusive experiences using non-traditional accommodations and locations. - **Architectural Design:** Opportunity to break away from traditional building and resort design, incorporating natural resources and features for more eco-friendly structures. - **Transportation:** Opportunity to provide high-end transportation options for guests, such as helicopter and boat services, to reach exclusive and secluded locations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-living.md) - [Stone-Textured Island Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patina-maldives.md) - [Nature-Immersive Tranquil Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treehouse-villas.md) - [Traditionally Modern Tranquil Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-seasons-resort-tamaindo.md) - [Organic Cliffside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intaaya-retreat.md) - [Branded Island Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corona-island-2025.md) - [Dolphin-Shaped Tranquil Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolphin-villa.md) - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-villas.md) - [Ultimate Adults-Only Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margaritaville-island-reserve.md)