Multi-generational living has emerged as a major trend shaping the residential landscape, reflecting changing economic realities, evolving family dynamics, and a growing recognition of the benefits that come from multiple generations sharing living spaces. Rising housing costs, increased caregiving responsibilities for aging parents, and the desire for stronger family connections have all contributed to this trend. Today’s luxury residential developments are responding with thoughtfully designed communities that cater specifically to the unique needs of multi-generational lifestyles, offering sophisticated solutions that balance privacy with togetherness.
Kukuiʻula on Kauaʻi, Hawaii
Kukuiʻula on Kauaʻi stands as Hawaii’s premier luxury resort community, offering homes and wellness-driven amenities that cater specifically to the evolving needs of multi-generational families seeking both connection and individual space.
The community excels at multi-generational living through its flexible home designs. Properties like Kaulu Custom Home 55 feature two primary suites plus a detached ʻohana unit, providing ideal accommodations for grandparents or adult children who desire independence while remaining close to family. Kahalawai Custom Home 44 spans 4,433 square feet with four bedrooms, including a versatile media room that can serve as a children’s bunk space, while Kaulu Custom Home 18 offers three private bedroom suites with multiple lanais and a flexible den featuring a sleeper sofa. Each home emphasizes expansive indoor-outdoor living areas, refined finishes throughout, and spacious communal spaces that create inviting spaces for seamless multi-generational entertaining, all set against sweeping ocean and golf course views.
Beyond the homes themselves, Kukuiʻula weaves wellness into daily life through more than 30 weekly fitness classes held in open-air studios with ocean views, personalized spa rituals using local botanicals, and access to an organic farm where families can connect with sustainable living practices.
ONE Park Tower by Turnberry, North Miami
ONE Park Tower by Turnberry represents a revolutionary approach to urban multi-generational living, rising 33 stories within the master-planned SoLé Mia community and offering families unprecedented opportunities to create their own close-knit residential enclave in the heart of North Miami.
Families can purchase multiple residences within the same building, creating a vertical family compound that maintains independence while ensuring proximity. The tower’s 299 residences range from 900 to 2,400 square feet, featuring contemporary designs with floor-to-ceiling windows that maximize natural light and showcase stunning views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline. Each residence incorporates premium finishes, open-concept layouts that facilitate family gatherings, and private terraces that extend living spaces outdoors.
Four Seasons Private Residences Tamarindo, Mexico
Four Seasons Private Residences Tamarindo offers an unparalleled setting for multi-generational living, nestled within a private 3,000-acre nature reserve on Mexico’s pristine Pacific coast where families can come together in comfort, connection, and discovery.
This exclusive collection of 25 branded villas and estates balances convenience access with privacy, offering the intimacy of a private home with seamless access to Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo’s world-class amenities and services. Each residence embodies Four Seasons’ legendary attention to detail and luxury, featuring spacious layouts with multiple bedroom suites, expansive living areas that flow seamlessly between indoor and outdoor spaces, and private amenities that ensure each family member has space to relax and recharge. Premium finishes, state-of-the-art kitchens, and welcoming common areas create environments where families naturally gather while maintaining individual comfort.
The resort’s three-tiered infinity pool serves as a stunning centerpiece for family gatherings, while oceanfront cabanas provide intimate spaces for relaxation. Families enjoy access to curated experiences including birdwatching expeditions, boat tours along the pristine coastline, championship golf, full-service spa treatments, and personalized concierge services that ensure every generation’s needs are met.
Loraloma Private Club and Estates, Hill Country, Texas
Loraloma is crafted for multi-generational living, offering a one-of-a-kind Hill Country retreat where families of all ages can connect, explore, and thrive together in the heart of Texas’s scenic landscape.
This unique community excels at bringing generations together through its diverse range of activities and amenities. Younger residents can climb, zip, and ride through The Adventure Circuit’s ropes courses, mountain biking trails, and natural playgrounds, while teens and adults bond over scenic horseback rides at Saddlebrook Stables or dig into sustainable living at The Farm. Grandparents can enjoy peaceful nature walks, lend a hand in the greenhouse, or relax while watching grandkids explore the 40+ miles of trails that wind through the community.
The residences at Loraloma are designed to accommodate multiple generations with flexible layouts and premium finishes that create comfortable gathering spaces while ensuring privacy for each family member. Homes feature spacious common areas perfect for family meals and entertainment, multiple bedroom suites that provide personal retreats, and seamless indoor-outdoor living that takes advantage of the beautiful Hill Country setting.
Finale, Breckenridge, Colorado
Finale, located in Breckenridge’s most coveted areas, including downtown and the base of Peak 8, offers a masterplan community of upscale townhomes, condos, ski chalets, and single-family homes, along with a luxury hotel and private residences. The community’s greatest appeal for multi-generational families lies in its extraordinary ski legacy program—owners of the Independence Townhomes receive two lifetime Epic Ski Passes, valid for up to 60 years, an unprecedented perk designed to be shared across generations and create decades of family ski traditions.
The residences at Finale feature mountain-inspired architecture and premium finishes that reflect the natural beauty of the Colorado Rockies. Homes are designed with flexible layouts that accommodate multiple generations, featuring spacious gathering areas perfect for après-ski relaxation, multiple bedroom configurations, and outdoor spaces that take advantage of the stunning mountain views and fresh alpine air.
The Strand, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos
Nestled on the serene shores of Cooper Jack Bay, The Strand is a luxury resort and residential community that opened in November 2024, representing a true multi-generational family’s dream destination offering a conveniently located yet secluded retreat in the Caribbean.
The Strand’s spacious, brand-new Signature Residences are four- to five-bedroom single-family homes ideal for bringing extended families together. Each residence seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living, featuring a private beach, a 42-foot-wide infinity pool, lush courtyards, and an outdoor kitchen. Each residence also includes two primary bedrooms (perfect for parents and grandparents) with private terraces and a bonus room that could serve as a playroom, offering comfort for each family member.
The Club at The Strand offers an array of bespoke amenities and services that cater to all age groups and interests, spanning unmatched water sports, pickleball and tennis workshops, private boat tours from the exclusive marina, and island hopping adventures. Families enjoy personalized kids programming, private chef and butler services, childcare services, and curated culinary events from The DelMar restaurant.
