When you are trying to plan the perfect vacation in Italy and you are browsing through the amazing and endless array of remarkable villas across our website, it can be hard to narrow it down and to decide upon exactly the right vacation rental for you and your travel companions! We sometimes spotlight particular favourites over on our blog or put together curated lists of properties according to location or a feature (being close to the sea, being romantic, being perfect for larger groups/weddings, etc). Some villas will be displayed on our homepage due to availability for certain periods or being part of a special offer. However, if you want the opinion of a previous renter and a customer rather than our choices – if you want to find out about the experience of actually staying in a property, what that feels like and which villas boast particularly charming features – then the best thing that you can do is go to our customer reviews page.
Here, you can read all about the experiences of previous guests; what they noted as special, if they would return again, what kind of holiday they had, nearby attractions to make note of, if a property is suitable for small kids, etc. Some of these reviews are lengthy and will touch on all sorts of information but some will only give a little glimpse of what you can expect – whatever detail lingers most in their mind – and this can be a key insight that only a previous guest could have about booking a particular villa. Both kinds of reviews are helpful in different ways but we’ll let you decide which ones to pay heed to or see which reviews catch your attention and imagination by letting you click through to check them out for yourself.
In the meantime, here is a curation of some recent reviews and what you can expect as well as what our customers are saying about the experience of booking a dream villa in Italy with us...
Oleandra Sul Lago, Magione, Umbria
“Villa Oleandra is elegant, spacious, well finished and has a splendid view of the lake.
The owner's restaurant has an excellent fish cuisine.”
Paola L.
Roma (It)
Submitted: 16 Nov 2022
Rental Week: 29 Oct 2022
“Very attractive location, isolated enough to enjoy the silence of nature and the view of the night sky without light pollution, it is located along the route of the Via franchigena [sic], the house is old but clean and well organised, the view of the sea on the horizon is very romantic.”
Laura L.
Monza e Della Brianza (It)
Submitted: 08 Nov 2022
Rental Week: 29 Oct 2022
Zen, Castiglion Fiorentino, Tuscany
“The view is already worth it!
Amazing villa, alone on an hill, really private, comfortable, well-maintained and furnished.
Ms. Laura is very kind and available.”
Christian F.
Gossolengo (Pc) (Italia)
Submitted: 17 Nov 2022
Rental Week: 28 Oct 2022
Casa Scopeti, San Casciano In Val Di Pesa, Tuscany
“Fantastic stay at this Villa. Close enough to Florence for day trips but still feel like you are out in the country side. Marco was amazing, meeting us at the petrol station to show us how to get there and hosting a wonderful home made pizza night. Hot tub was a great addition after a long day sightseeing. 100% recommend. We were a family of 3 with 3 children aged between 2-5.”
Chihiro A.
Wimbledon (United Kingdom)
Submitted: 05 Nov 2022
Rental Week: 22 Oct 2022
Villa Dell'ulivo, Marina di Ragusa, Sicily
“Nice house with plenty of space and rooms. Great pool, and nice pool area, though we missed a sunny place in the evening. We really enjoyed staying there. Lovely surrounding area. This house will absolutely be in our mind if we visit Sicily again.”
Benny Juul B.
Gråsten (Dk)
Submitted: 07 Nov 2022
Rental Week: 15 Oct 2022
Villa Piazza Della Fortezza, Montalcino, Tuscany
“This is a very special villa in a perfect location in Montalcino. The perfect location and the views from every window is simply stunning. I could not recommend this villa more. And all the staff and access to the restaurant made it even better.”
William C.
Denver (Us)
Submitted: 21 Oct 2022
Rental Week: 10 Oct 2022
Casa Sorvillo, Vietri sul Mare, Campania
“We had a wonderful time in this fantastic holiday flat. It really is as beautiful as in the photos. The flat is very spacious and practically furnished. There is a beautiful view over Vietri sul Mare and Salerno. Vietri sul Mare is about 10 minutes away on foot. Vietri is a small town with many shops. It takes about 20 minutes to walk to the beach. The car can be safely parked in the complex. We can only recommend this flat!”
Roland E.
Frasnacht (Ch)
Submitted: 27 Oct 2022
Rental Week: 08 Oct 2022
Casina Dell'acquaborra, Levane, Tuscany
“My two adult daughters and I had a wonderful, relaxing time at Casina Dell'acquaborra! We had a late train ride getting in, no car, and taxis were not available. The owner very graciously offered to give us a ride from the train station to the villa and also gave us an early ride back to the station when we left. Really appreciate how accommodating he was!
The owner also arranged a cooking class with staff from his restaurant. We had so much fun! They showed us how to make traditional Tuscan dishes and altered recipes to support our vegan request. The meal was delicious! They all sat and ate with us on the balcony overlooking the rolling hills. We felt like we were being welcomed into an Italian family! Great hospitality!
The weather was warm and we were able to sunbathe around the pool. We listened to the goats tinkling their bells as they walked through the nearby pasture to graze. We enjoyed some beautiful sunsets. We walked into Levane and shopped at the Coop and made our own pasta dish with the sweet local tomatoes. If we'd had more time, we would have done more exploring, but as it was, we were content to soak up the atmosphere of a non-touristy area of Tuscany.”
Elizabeth M.
Aliso Viejo (United States)
Submitted: 24 Oct 2022
Rental Week: 06 Oct 2022
Podere I Gigli, Castiglion Fiorentino, Tuscany
“Lovely place to stay with friendly, very hospitable owners ( thank you for everything,Sabrini and family). Walking distance to train station and town ( uphill, but not far). Delicious wine available direct from the farm - a large jug was waiting for us on arrival! One of the nicest things was having a large terrace at the rear, ideal for the evening watching the sunset. Would highly recommend.”
Peter J.
Bideford (United Kingdom)
Submitted: 11 Oct 2022
Rental Week: 04 Oct 2022
So, if you have been looking to book the perfect holiday rental in Italy but do not even know where to start with our large collection of incredible villas that you can choose from, then why not take some tips from your fellow travellers and make the most of their experience in order to find the perfect spot to enjoy on a wonderful getaway in Italy?