Italy Vacation Rentals

A villa or vacation rental makes the perfect home away from home for exploring the picturesque countryside, historical sights, spectacular artworks and beautiful coastline of Italy.

In the beautiful city of Rome, guests of Rome villas and vacation rentals can visit major religious sites including the Sistine Chapel, with its amazing ceiling frescoes by Michelangelo, and St. Peter's Basilica, the largest and most magnificent church in Europe. Other highlights for guest of Rome vacation rentals include the Colosseum, where 50,000 spectators gathered for events in ancient Roman times; the Forum, site of great debates in ancient Rome; and the Pantheon, an ancient temple later converted to a church.

In Venice, guests of Italy vacation rentals can travel the city's canals by water bus or gondola. Highlights include the lavish Byzantine-style Basilica di San Marco, the Doge's Palace, the Venetian artwork at the Accademia Delle Belle Arti, and the fabulous collection of modern art at the Collezione Peggy Guggenheim.

In Tuscany, Umbria and the Marches, guests of Italy vacation rentals will find scenic hills covered with olive groves and vineyards, charming towns, and historical sites. Highlights include the well-preserved medieval towns of Siena and San Gimignano, the Leaning Tower in Pisa, and Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis.

Guests of Tuscany vacation rentals can see an amazing collection of precious artwork and historical architecture in Florence, the capital of Tuscany. Highlights include the world's top collection of Italian paintings at the Uffizi Gallery, Michelangelo's "David" at the Accademy Gallery, and Michelangelo's "Pieta" at the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiori.

In Milan, the business, financial, and design center of Italy, guests of Italy vacation rentals can visit the Castello Sforzeco, a 14th century fortress converted to an elegant Renaissance residence; the Milan Duomo, the world's third largest cathedral; and Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting, "The Last Supper."

Vacation rentals are popular on the Italian coast, from the Italian Rivera, near Genoa, to the Mediterranean. Near Naples, guests of Italy vacation rentals can see the excavation of Pompei, destroyed by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Guests of Amalfi Coast villas and vacation rentals can enjoy beautiful scenery and historic sites, while Basilicata features resorts and castles. Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, offers a fascinating look at past civilizations.

With accommodations ranging from country villas to beachfront houses to city apartments, you're sure to find the perfect vacation rental for a fabulous Italy vacation. Book your Italy vacation rental home today!