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Have a big milestone birthday coming up? Or perhaps an anniversary? Perhaps you’re just looking to travel with a large group of family and friends. Then booking a villa in Italy might be the perfect way to celebrate with family and friends. Here are just a few of the reasons you should book an Italian villa now!
1. It’s more affordable than you think
When you stay in a villa in Italy, it will feel like you’re living in luxury, but it’s very affordable. Definitely more affordable than a hotel or resort.
According to Lonely Planet travel site, even a midrange hotel room in Italy will cost you upwards of 200 Euro a night. At a four or five star hotel, it will be 250 Euro or more.
A villa rental however usually averages to 99 Euro a night per room. That’s a 60% savings! And that’s before you factor in meals. With a villa rental, you get your own kitchen, so you don’t have to eat out every meal.
Plus, many hotels charge for parking fees, laundry service, WiFi, and movies. With most villa rentals, that’s just part of the package.
And honestly, if you like to celebrate with a drink or two, you’ll a ton of money making that martini poolside rather than out and about or at the hotel bar.
So celebrating at a villa makes a lot more dollars — and sense!
Bonus tip: It’s not uncommon to ask guests to chip in when joining you for this amazing celebration. They will also have an amazing holiday, you are just arranging it all. You don’t have to pay for it all on top of that! Renting a villa makes it a lot easier to split costs that deciding who had the salad and who at the pasta at dinner.
2. You can bring along a ton of friends and family
Space, it’s not the final frontier. It’s what you get when you rent a villa! Ever tried to squeeze your family into a hotel room when traveling? Especially once you get to five or more kids? It’s not only uncomfortable but a hassle.
According to HomeAway, a vacation rental site, a hotel room can average around 400 square feet while a vacation home can average 2000 square feet! Plenty of room to stretch out, unwind, and relax. A villa in Italy can give you even more! Especially when you count the extra living rooms, kitchen, and outdoor space.
A multi-bedroom villa with a full kitchen, multiple bathrooms, multiple living space, and probably a game room or two is an amazing option for larger groups.
Need a little space to get away from everyone for a couple of hours? There’s always some corner free. Want to play a board game? Set up your area over there while others lounge by the pool. There’s always options when you rented a villa.
3. You’ll find a variety of entertainment
If you’re traveling with a large group for your birthday or anniversary (or other big event), that usually means you’ll have a range of ages, from parents with kids to elderly relatives.
An Italian villa rental allows you all to be together, yet still have your own space to find something fun to do. A hotel just isn’t geared for families or groups of friends traveling together. Between the expenses mentioned above, it’s also not conducive for a lot of together time. Just gathering by the hotel pool or a nearby restaurant isn’t all the different from other get togethers at home.
A villa allows you to cook together. Play games together. Take a walk or run together. Go see the sights
Plus, while kids do love hotels, they do get bored easily. With a villa, you can comfortably let them explore and play without worrying about other guests. Plus, most villa rentals have a DVD library, board games, and pool to keep kids occupied.
Double plus, if you can get an Italian villa centrally located, you can take a lot of fun day trips
4. Your celebration will be YOUR celebration
When renting a villa for your getaway, you get a higher level of privacy that you could never get at a hotel or condo. No sharing the pool. No dealing with dinning with strangers or hotel staff asking to clean you room early in the morning.
It also works in the opposite direction. No one likes to go to a restaurant with a toddler that could have a melt down or a that crazy loud uncle that tends to embarrass you.
Hotel guests can include everyone from adventurous newlyweds, rowdy teens, crying babies and even creepy guys poolside. A villa rental really is a lot more private.
That beautiful space is YOUR space.
5. You’ll celebrate in style
From your own kitchen to a private pool, a villa rental has so many extra amenities you probably never even realized you wanted.
- Pack lighter and do a load of laundry midweek with an onsite washer
- Keep in touch with free WiFi
- Keep the kiddos entertained with complementary board games and DVDs
- Enjoy walks in the surrounding countryside
- Park your car easily and quickly
- Enjoy cleaning and meal preparation for a small extra cost.
Extra hint: Look for a vacation rental with caretakers that also live on the property. It’s like having an amazing concierge at no extra cost. They can directly to the best local sights, help make any reservations, and are always on hand if you need anything at all.
6. You’ll enjoy all the comforts of home
A villa isn’t just a bedroom and tiny bathroom. It is a home. And comes with all the comforts of home.
- A big kitchen to cook family meals
- Full-sized appliances like a dishwasher for easy cleanup
- Glasses and an ice machine for
cocktail hour - Furniture, indoor and out, to lounge in
- Pick fresh herbs and vegetables right from the garden for lunch or dinner
Those are just a few of the things that come with some Italian villa rentals.
You also have to advantage of being on your own schedule.
- Want to sleep in? Fine. Breakfast is whenever you want.
- Want a midnight snack? Go for it.
- Want to jump in the pool at
2AM ? No one is stopping you. - Want to start happy hour at
4PM ? The bar is open 24/7.
7. Nights out can be nights in
Dinners can be complicated when your
With a villa rental, you can have fun, relaxing meals at home without all those worries. Whether you prepare the meal yourself or get the villa staff to do it for you, life is so much easier. Everyone can drink. The kids can easily be put to bed early. And there’s no driving to worry about.
8. You’ll have totally one-of-a-kind experience
A villa is so much more than just a room with a view. Want a truly unique getaway?
• Stay in a historic villa overlooking ancient olive grooves
• Pick fresh vegetables and herbs right from the garden, farm to table indeed
• Feel like you’re being spoiled rotten — in a good way
• Open up your windows and let the view take your breath away
It’s all possible with a villa rental in Italy.
9. You can really escape and immerse yourself in Italian culture
This goes hand-in-hand with the one-of-a-kind experience, but really deserves its own bullet point.
Renting an Italian villa really allows you to live like a local. It’s an experience something like a hotel or resort could just never offer.
You’ll get to really immerse yourself in the wonder Italian culture. From shopping to cooking to exploring the area, it’s an exciting part of any holiday.
Usually cooking lessons are also available, so you dive in and learn the local cuisine even more!
Again, having onsite caretakers really helps here. They can point you to the best local shops, recommend the local cafes and restaurants, give you tips for any day trips, and even show you the local customs or recipes. If you really want to feel like a local, this is the way to go.
10. You’ll make your special event truly special!
With everything from breathtaking views to relaxing downtime to unbelievable meals with family and friends, renting an Italian villa can be a fun and affordable way to make your celebration truly amazing.
What do you think? Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments below.
