Tour John Travolta’s luxury island retreat

Acting legend John Travolta, who’s been gracing our screens since the 1970s, has just listed his sprawling retreat in Maine for $5 million (£3.5m) – and it’s the size of a hotel. Situated on the remote island of Islesboro, the plush getaway is only accessible by boat, making it the ultimate spot for an A-lister to lay low in the lap of luxury. Click or scroll through and let’s take a look around the Pulp Fiction star’s jaw-dropping estate…



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John Travolta’s Maine island estate

In February 2021, John Travolta placed his traditional island home on the market. The extensive hideaway off the coast of Maine has belonged to the Grease actor since 1991. John scooped up the estate with his late wife, Kelly Preston, who tragically lost her battle with cancer in July 2020. The couple, who were newlyweds when they purchased the property, knew the retreat would be the perfect place to enjoy some respite away from the limelight.



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John Travolta’s Maine island estate

The private island paradise was John and Kelly’s first purchase as a married couple. They met during the filming of the 1989 comedy The Experts, in which they both starred. John proposed to Kelly on New Year’s Eve in 1991 and they tied the knot nine months later in Paris, under the Church of Scientology. They remained together for 30 years, making them one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples.



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John Travolta’s Maine island estate

The couple’s first holiday home was the perfect choice. Spacious and filled with natural light, it would have been a blissful spot to escape the hubbub of Hollywood. Inside, the 10,830-square-foot retreat is colourful and cosy, with plenty of spaces to curl up with a good book. Though the sum they paid for the property remains a mystery, the couple openly discussed transforming the property from dark and sombre, to beautiful and bright.



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John Travolta’s Maine island estate

For the impressive overhaul, the Hollywood duo played interior designers, browsing magazines for inspiration. They settled on an English country house theme and spent a few months camping out in a small farmhouse on the property while they carried out the renovations. During the project, they created intimate spaces for quiet weekends away, as well as large entertaining zones for family celebrations. In May 1999, the property even featured in Architectural Digest.



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John Travolta’s Maine island estate

The pair injected plenty of personality into the sprawling spread, opting at first for a white colour scheme throughout, complemented by colourful and eclectic furnishings. Built in 1903 by architects Peabody and Stearns, the house benefits from plenty of classic architectural details, including rustic stone fireplaces, gilded light fixtures, Tudor Revival sash windows and characterful timber trims.



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John Travolta’s Maine island estate

Comfortable and elegant, every room offers linen draperies and damask and velvet upholstery, as well as cottage décor that was partly influenced by the home’s coastal setting. Travolta told Architectural Digest that he had always wanted a house big enough for hosting at Christmastime. So, as the holidays approached in 1991, the couple worked tirelessly to get the place in shape before all 50 members of their joint family arrived – and with 42 rooms, the home had more than enough space to accommodate them all.



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John Travolta’s Maine island estate

John revealed that back in 1991 that they were “delirious” by Christmas week, but as the family began arriving, they knew all their hard work had been worth it. Not normally one to share candid photos, John took to social media in July 2019 to share a snap of his family enjoying dinner at the property – proving that the island retreat endured throughout the years as the perfect place to spend time with loved ones.



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John Travolta’s Maine island estate

After their first Christmas in the house, the couple hired esteemed interior designer Christopher Boshears to perfect their work. The renowned decorator added plenty of colour to the house, opting for a palette of yellows, pinks and greens throughout. The kitchen, which was one of the first rooms that John and Kelly changed, is perhaps the home’s most appealing space thanks to its seemingly endless windows, chic light fixtures, stainless steel appliances and wooden accents. 



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John Travolta’s Maine island estate

We love the room’s quirky details, including its floor-to-ceiling pantry storage and retro pendant lights. Elsewhere, you’ll also find several living rooms, a bar, an office and a laundry room. Looking around this charming home, it’s clear that not much has changed since John and Kelly first moved in.



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John Travolta’s Maine island estate

The Shingle-style house boasts 20 bedrooms and seven full bathrooms, which is more than enough for the entire Travolta clan. The master suite, with its vibrant colour scheme and opulent furnishings, certainly offers a unique cosiness that’s hard to ignore. As well as a full wall of windows, it comes complete with an ensuite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, snug fireplace and, of course, jaw-dropping views.



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John Travolta’s Maine island estate

The island hideout is filled with fun and eclectic spaces that showcase some of the furnishings that John and Kelly acquired when they first bought the home. “Fortunately, the house was already full of English antiques,” John told Architectural Digest back in the 90s. “Thirty percent of which we refurbished and still use.”



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John Travolta’s Maine island estate

According to his interview with Architectural Digest, John and Kelly also undertook an incredible attic renovation, transforming the space into “a children’s fantasy-land”, complete with a stage, schoolhouse, playroom and four themed bedrooms, including the Princess Room and the Airplane Room. Plus, according to the Sotheby’s International Realty listing, the dedicated kids’ zone even has a library and a faux diner. How cool is that?



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John Travolta’s Maine island estate

The home’s exterior is just as impressive. Nestled on over 48 acres of land, the estate is mere moments from the water and features a deep water dock on Sabbathday Harbor, idyllic woodland trails, a swimming pool and beach access. There’s also a detached barn where John once stored all of his favourite cars. From drab to dream, John Travolta’s life-long home could now be yours, provided you have $5 million (£3.5m) in the bank.



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John Travolta’s property empire

Aside from his dreamy island enclave, John Travolta has collected his fair share of homes over the years. Born and raised in Englewood, New Jersey, the Oscar-nominated actor had fairly humble beginnings but rose to stardom playing Tony Manero in the 1977 hit Saturday Night Fever. Thought to be worth a staggering $250 million (£177m), he’s snapped up an array of stunning residences during his career, from a sprawling mansion in LA to a custom-built house with its very own airport. Let’s take a look…



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John Travolta’s Brentwood mansion

After purchasing their Maine retreat in 1991, John Travolta and Kelly Preston set about tracking down a home in the heart of Los Angeles. The couple finally picked up this two-acre estate in 1997, paying about $3.5 million (£2.5m) for the privilege. Located in the prestigious celebrity hotspot of Brentwood, where the likes of LeBron James and Gwyneth Paltrow live, the pad was perfect for a Hollywood power couple.



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John Travolta’s Brentwood mansion

Built in 1949, the home typifies the architecture of the area and although we can’t step inside, we can reveal a few facts about the palatial spread. The Spanish-style home features 10 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and a gym, as well as two garages, a tennis court and a lagoon-style swimming pool. According to the Los Angeles Times, it also has beamed ceilings and tiled floors, much in keeping with the couple’s other purchases.



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John Travolta’s Brentwood mansion

In January 2020, the couple quietly sold the estate for a whopping $18 million (£12.8m), meaning they made an absolute killing on their initial investment. The new owner was none other than Scooter Braun, Justin Bieber’s millionaire talent manager. Scooter reportedly also owns the 11,100-square-foot property directly next door, which suggests he could be snapping up land to create a private mega-estate.



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John Travolta’s Florida fly-in home

In 2001, 10 years after buying their first home together, John and Kelly purchased a sizable lot in Jumbolair Aviation Estates, an exclusive fly-in community in Anthony, Florida. They set about building themselves a 6,600-square-foot concrete and glass home with a mid-century influence. For airplane fanatic John, this luxurious estate had plenty of benefits…



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John Travolta’s Florida fly-in home

You might already be aware that John Travolta is an experienced pilot. He’s even the Ambassador-at-Large for Qantas Airways and regularly flies planes for them. A serious bonus, the fly-in estate offered the Gotti actor several private runways, as well as plenty of storage for his beloved Boeing 707.



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John Travolta’s Florida fly-in home

Living at Jumbolair gave John access to a 7,545-foot-long runway that cost a reported $10 million (£7.1m) to build, as well as a separate 3,599-foot-long lighted grass runway. During another interview with Architectural Digest in 2004, John and Kelly showed off their mid-century-style home and in some of the images you can see his numerous airplanes sitting comfortably in the front yard. It’s clear there are some home features that only money can buy…



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John Travolta’s Calabasas villa

Then, in 2019, 10 years after John Travolta and Kelly Preston lost their eldest son, Jett, who suffered a fatal seizure while the family was holidaying in the Bahamas, the couple purchased yet another home. This time they bought in the sought-after Californian city of Calabasas, a celebrity hotspot where the likes of Will Smith and the Kardashians live. Tragically, Kelly passed away only a year later in 2020, though John continues to spend time at the property with his family.



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John Travolta’s Calabasas villa

The sprawling Mediterranean-style villa set the Face/Off star back just shy of $2.7 million (£1.9m) and offers 7,500 square feet of inside space. Built in the mid-1990s, the property sits on a secluded community estate with 24-hour guarded gates. Spanning two floors, it offers six bedrooms and six bathrooms, as well as spacious and free-flowing living areas that boast dazzlingly high ceilings. Many of the rooms also benefit from cross-canyon mountain views. 



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John Travolta’s Calabasas villa

John and his family have been seeing out lockdown in the pad, too. In January 2021, he took to Instagram to share a sweet snap with his new puppy, Jinx, whom he introduced to his fans in a New Year’s post just days before. During the restrictions, the movie mega-star also took to social media to share funny dance videos with his children, Ella and Benjamin Travolta, giving us insight into how one of our favourite celebrities has been spending lockdown.



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John Travolta’s Calabasas villa

The perfect place to see out a global pandemic, the stylish villa is light-filled, airy and wonderfully homely. Much like John’s long-time Maine vacation home, his Calabasas villa is traditional and laid-back, with plenty of soft furnishings and classical architectural details, such as full-height fireplaces, tiled floors and timber built-in cabinetry.



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John Travolta’s Calabasas villa

Many of the property’s beautiful rooms also come equipped with stunning vaulted ceilings decorated with natural wood beams – there’s no chance of feeling claustrophobic here. In total, the villa offers six bedrooms and six bathrooms, plus parking for eight cars, but sadly no airplanes! 



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John Travolta’s Calabasas villa

Outside, there’s plenty to keep an A-lister occupied during quarantine. The leafy landscaped garden spans half an acre and comes equipped with an array of outdoor living spaces, including a covered patio with a fireplace and grilling station. There’s also an infinity-edge swimming pool and spa, where lazy days in the sun can be savoured. While he seems in no hurry to up sticks from this dreamy pad, we can’t wait to see what John Travolta snaps up next!

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