10 Dreamy Italian Villas You Can Rent for an Idyllic Getaway

From a reimagined oil mill in Sicily to a restored Tuscan farmhouse, these enchanting villas are abound with rustic details including stone walls, exposed beams, and brick archways.

Jul 22, 2021 - 23:34
10 Dreamy Italian Villas You Can Rent for an Idyllic Getaway

From a reimagined oil mill in Sicily to a restored Tuscan farmhouse, these enchanting villas are abound with rustic details including stone walls, exposed beams, and brick archways.

Perched in Sicily's Monte Cofano Nature Reserve, this one-bedroom home—which was once an agricultural storehouse—offers views of an unspoiled natural landscape, from the mountains to the sea. Original details, such as exposed beams and stone walls line the interiors, while a large, partially shaded patio extends the charm outside.

If you’ve found yourself fantasizing about an Italian getaway ever since the country reopened its international borders in June, these picturesque vacation homes built from ancient stone and wood will certainly spark your senses. Whether you’re looking to indulge in Tuscan wine tastings or gaze out over the sea in Sicily, here are 10 rentable Italian villas to bookmark for your future travels.

Le Casuzze

7 guests / From $668 per night

From ancient walls to large glazed doors and windows, old and new charm effortlessly mingle in this architect's home, located in the area's Noto district. Outside, a sheltered patio offers an idyllic setting for al fresco dining, with a pool boasting city views set just steps away.

Located near the baroque city of Noto in southeastern Sicily, this stone-clad holiday home was designed by an architect from Bologna. The three-bedroom villa, which is available to rent on Airbnb Plus, features large glazed doors and windows. Outside, a sheltered patio offers an idyllic setting for al fresco dining near a large pool that boasts spectacular city views.

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Dimora Sighé

3 guests / From $444 per night

Dubbed Dimora Sighé, this airy retreat is located in a bucolic pocket of Italy's southern peninsula and offers a relaxing escape no matter the season. Floor-to-ceiling glazing elevates the interiors' sense of space, while a large, glistening pool promotes easy indoor/outdoor living.

This Airbnb Plus retreat is located in the quaint village of Alessano, Puglia, a bucolic pocket of Italy’s southern peninsula not far from the Adriatic coastline. Floor-to-ceiling glazing elevates the sense of interior space in the neutral-toned living areas, while a glistening outdoor pool is supplied with water from a fountain made of stone.

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Villa Fonteintanata

6 guests / From $707 per night

In the Casino di Terra district, Villa Fonteintanata sits nestled deep in the forest, encompassed by peace and quiet. Featuring a sprawling open layout, the three-bedroom retreat is packed with original charm, including exposed brick ceilings, wide archways, and cement-tile flooring.

This three-bedroom villa is surrounded by more than 200 acres of forested land in Tuscany’s Casino di Terra district. Featuring a sprawling, open layout, the Airbnb Plus home is packed with original charm, including vaulted ceilings, exposed-brick archways, and cement-tile floors. 

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