For those of you who may be on the fence about renting a villa instead of a hotel, here are our top reasons why a villa makes more sense:

Good value. It's easy to think that a villa rental is out of your budget, but if you do the math you will quickly change your mind. You can actually save money by renting a villa, while getting a great value for your money. Save even more by splitting costs within a group, staying in for dinner prepared by your own local cook and by enjoying your own private pool or a nearby hiking trail instead of the crowded tourist sites.

Great for groups. Be it a family reunion, retreat or vacation, villas are ideal accommodations for group travelers. Villas offer ample rooms and the space necessary to comfortably spend time together. Not only is it less expensive to rent villa than it is to book a bunch of hotel rooms, you’ll split the cost among the members of your group and save even more. Having all that extra common space – that you don’t have to share with other hotel guests – makes a vacation rental even more appealing when you’re in a group. For those of you planning a family vacation with kids, having a whole house to yourself can be the difference between a relaxed trip and the kind of trip you vow to never repeat.

Privacy.When you rent a villa, you can enjoy the company of your friends and family in the comfort and privacy of a home. Leave the crowds to the city center and skip the thin hotel room walls, crowded pools and buffet lines.

You’ll live like an Italian. The best way to experience Italy is through the eyes of the locals. When staying at a villa, you can stroll thru the village, go shopping at the local market, and enjoy an espresso at the bar. You will live like a local and this will deepen your understanding of the Italian culture.

Superior service. Most of our properties come complete with an English speaking representative, a maid for housekeeping and a cook who prepares local Tuscan recipes that have been passed down over generations. You will be the staff's only guest and therefore, you will receive superior service.

Your home away from home. There is nothing like having the comforts of a home while traveling. Enjoy breakfast in your robe – nobody's watching!