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For a true luxury experience that is undeniably specific to Apulia, Masseria Isaia is the perfect way to go. A historic masseria, a type of fortified farmhouse estate typically built in Apulia in the 16th century, this incredible property is spacious, lovely, and abounds in character and style. Located minutes from the gorgeous coastline and the famous, “white city,” of Ostuni, right in the Piana degli Ulivi Monumentali, a large expanse of the region that is cultivated with olive trees, the villa is surrounded by centuries-old and thousand-year-old trees, with the glittering city and sea visible in the distance. It would be hard to imagine a dreamier location for a holiday in Apulia!

In search of a perfect vacation rental in Italy? Well, we are constantly recommending and highlighting our remarkable villas in Italy for all sorts of reasons – special amenities, incredible locations in the centre of key destinations or in impossibly beautiful settings, types of properties from historic gems to luxurious large villas, et cetra – but maybe you don’t want to just take it from us. Perhaps, instead, you are seeking out more impartial opinions. 

Our reviews from our guests who have experienced holidays in the properties themselves are always a good place to go for the most honest and helpful reflections on various rentals and today we have compiled some recent five-star reviews to help you find the best of the best among our listings. Discover some of the best-reviewed properties on our website and then book one if it catches your fancy in order to have your own perfect vacation with Italy Villas!

To almost the very south of Sicily, not far from the stunning Baroque city of Noto, you will find the dreamy little hamlet of Marzamemi. A historic fishing village, it has a charming old centre that dates back to the 18th century. Clustered around the Piazza Regina Margherita and looking out onto perfect beaches, Marzamemi is characterised by pretty little buildings draped in flowers, elegant open spaces, dining on colourful tables and chairs directly overlooking the sea, historic architectural gems, and a relaxed atmosphere.

This is one of those little places that one discovers on a holiday and with which one falls irrevocably in love. It is one of those gems of a destination that draw those in the know back time and time again. If you want to discover it for yourself, then we recommend a stay at Villa Paolina, a gorgeous two-bedroom villa with a private pool and sweeping sea views, just outside of town. 

For those who are thinking about a vacation in Italy and who like to travel in style and comfort our luxury villas in resorts in Italy are the only way to go. These properties have all of the bells and whistles that you could ask for - amazing interiors, incredible locations, excellent amenities, endless character- as well as the pleasures and comforts of both a villa holiday and a hotel break. Here, everything is taken care of and all you need to do is sit back, unwind, and enjoy your vacation. Of course, we have lots of incredible luxury vacation rentals in Italy to choose from but today we have put together a curation of some of our most impressive, plush, and special examples in a stunning resort in Sicily…

There are stays in Florence and then there are stays right in the historic core of the city, in a beautiful, frescoed old palazzo, steeped in history, and utterly charming to look at. For those who want to really experience the birthplace of the Renaissance and immerse themselves in its beauty, who want to have the city right at their fingertips, and who want to very much escape the mundanity and surroundings of daily life, then the Dimora Del Palazzo Aldobrandini Del Papa is the perfect place to stay on a holiday in Florence.