Cottage holiday rentals in Italy

We loved our stay in this beach house by the sea. Allesandro had made it very comfortable and provided so many extra treats. It was so quiet, relaxing and calm with great restaurants nearby and many beautiful places to visit.

Davide and Annalisa's cottage was absolutely gorgeous, exactly as the pictures showed. It was the perfect place for us to relax and enjoy our last week in Italy. Breakfast out on the patio with the birds chirping and surrounded by nature was a great way to start the day. Davide lit the heater for the hot tub for us and we were able to enjoy a wonderful evening relaxing. Davide and Annalisa were full of good recommendations for restaurants and local places to visit. The cottage is within driving distance of so much - Pisa, Florence, Siena and of course San Gimignano just to name a few. All the amenities we needed were included, the WIFI was great and the cottage was very comfortable. I would highly recommended staying here and if we are ever in the vicinity we would certainly stay here again.

Lovely, peaceful, spacious place with a kind and generous host in Simone. He met us as we arrived and used his wagon to help move our luggage into the cottage. Big rooms, lots of space, many handy supplies in the kitchen. Good shower, comfortable bed. Enough bench space in the bathroom to put your things. Simone was really helpful with local recommendations for restaurants and where to park the car. One day he made a delicious tart and bought us in half. Would recommend staying at his place.

Great place to enjoy Puglia. Manuela did a great job! Thank you, thank you!

Our host Caroline welcomed us, and made sure we were able to get to the destinations we booked. She always responded quickly to us. We would recommend to all our friends.

Sonia's Airbnb is breathtaking. The view of Lake Como is even more beautiful than the photos in the listing. Sonia is a wonderful host - she provides recommendations, answered all of my questions and always made sure that we had everything we needed. I wished we had explored the lake with her on her sailboat so if you get the opportunity I would book it! The only thing I would advise future renters is that the road to Sonia's Airbnb in Brunate is VERY, VERY narrow and winds around and around. It is very easy to get lost and go down the wrong street. If you're renting car, try to get the smallest car possible - it will help you to maneuver the narrows roads. There is a funicular stop close to the house so you could walk there and take it to Como or to the top of Brunate. It is much easier to get off at the top of Brunate and walk downhill to the house. Highly recommend if you are looking for a peaceful and beautiful getaway.

The old oil mill has been restored with great attention to detail and you live in incredibly beautiful rooms. The accommodation far exceeded our expectations! We loved that the contact with the landlords was very private and individual. We felt like we were part of the family, which made our stay special. The hosts are relaxed and accommodating, give great tips, help with problems and are very generous. The location is unique, the sunset from the pool or bedroom is breathtaking and the view of the sea is picturesque. The fishmonger arrives in the morning directly in front of the house - pure Italian flair! We would have liked to stay longer and would love to come back!

This place is truly a 10/10. I’ve stayed at dozens of BNBs over this year and I have to say that this is one of my absolute favorites. Every detail, from the decor to the cleanliness to the nature to the spaciousness, is phenomenal. I cannot recommend this place highly enough! One thing to keep in mind is that it’s nestled quite far into the mountains so whenever we went on day trips like to Pienza or Pitigliano, it was always around an hour drive or more.

Very nice, quiet location with a breathtaking view towards Portofino. The host and the agency responded quickly and helpfully to our inquiries. Thanks for that. Shopping facilities can be found sufficiently in Rapallo. A wonderful restaurant "Le due Querce" is within walking distance. The reservation was made without any problems through the host and the agency. In summary: top, wonderful, happy to come back.

I cannot describe in words how beautiful and amazing our stay was, but I will try. The location: Beautiful place. House located uphill but there are buses from the centre (close to the beach) that leaves you close to the house. We just walked uphill each day and cooled off in the pool later ;) Sergia was kind enough to offer picking us up from the centre a few times too but the walk is quite nice. The house: Exactly as described and as in pictures. Serene garden, cute pool, well stocked kitchen and cozy interiors. This villa comes with a terrace with a sea view, a beautiful front garden. The other villa has a slightly larger front garden. Since no one was in the other villa, Sergia let us go in there as well. There is a common garden out front with the pool. Everything was beautiful and cozy. The hosts: Sergia and Orso were so kind, I cannot explain it. Sergia baked us some cake and cut us some fruit. Because we were late to get there, Orso even went grocery shopping for us.

We had a great time at Luisella and her husband's house. Everything was perfect, the house is very beautiful, the garden is very well maintained. There is a trampoline, goats, and a beautiful pool to cool off. the bedding is also very good. Luisella and her husband are very welcoming and even if they live in another wing of the house whose entrance is independent we did not see them unless there is a need. Thank you again for hosting us!

Francesca and her kind family have created a once-in-a-lifetime, soul-grounding experience in this beautifully restored 14th-century hillside retreat in Portovenere. We loved every minute of our six-night stay. From the mind-blowing views and steep, invigorating hikes to romantic evenings sipping homemade, earthy concoctions thoughtfully left for us—it was pure magic. We were welcomed with fragrant bundles of fresh lemons, rosemary, sage, and thyme, a gesture that set the tone for the care and warmth we felt throughout. The bed was incredibly comfortable, making our rest as memorable as our adventures. We especially loved our daily rocky hike down to the charming village, and one day we even rented a dinghy to explore the surrounding islands—an unforgettable way to soak in the coastal beauty. This place is beyond gorgeous—truly a slice of heaven.

This villa is absolutely beautiful. It is better than the pictures even show! The views are incredible and everything is so tranquil. There is one restaurant within walking distance, but with scooter rental and taxis, everything was accessible. Valentino was a great host and helped us with whatever we needed (restaurant reservation, taxis, etc). It is a beautifully maintained property and I highly recommend staying here!

Our stay at Mario's more than met our expectations. We were superbly received with our faithful 4-legged companion. Mario, Anna and all their families are very welcoming and happy to welcome us in this charming building, very quiet and relaxing, we enjoyed the green area and the proximity of the activities detailed by our host (a great thing, the ballet of fireflies in the evening). To conclude, thank you Mario & Co for the discovery of your superb region. Pascaline, Anthony, and Vickie

The house and our stay exceeded our expectations, it is a wonderful place with extremely helpful hosts. We are coming back homes relaxed after just three days stay.

We spent a wonderful 4 days in the house. The location is awesome and the private beach is simply fantastic. Communication with the hosts was quick and easy. The house is clean and the garden with the beautiful view is awesome. We were 2 adults with 2 dogs and for us it was perfect. The dogs cannot enter the water from the private beach (water is only accessible via 2 ladders) but 10m from the house they can easily swim. The place is great for bathing with the dogs. The spiral staircase was also not feasible for our (medium-sized) dogs, but they slept upstairs in the living room without any problems and we slept downstairs in the bedroom. The house is equipped with everything you need and the recycling system is perfectly prepared by the host. Everything was very clean upon our arrival. We enjoyed our vacation here very much and will definitely come back.

We spent 10 days at Pieros lovely chapel cottage in Gaiole in Chianti with our small family of two adults and a small baby. The cottage had all the amenities one would need when traveling with a baby! The cottage was really peaceful and quiet, and it had a small private garden to enjoy those lazy mornings in the countryside. The location was great for making small daytrips to sights and wineries around Tuscany. The inside of the house was really cute and the house had a unique atmosphere, but we found some parts of the kitchen and bathroom slightly untidy. Communication with Piero and Ivana worked really well - both were friendly and ready to help at all times. Special thanks to Ivana for making our very late check-in possible! I would definitely recommend Piero’s cottage! Great value for money.

The cottage fit 6 of us comfortably! Roberto and Alessio were responsive and gave excellent suggestions for places to visit/eat. We were spoiled being on the doorstep of the nature preserve and visited a few times during our stay. Recommend without reservation.

Great location with many possibilities in all directions. Andrea is very nice and also baked us a focaccia. In addition, olive oil, bitter orange marmalade, liqueur and wine are produced. Really great

We can't imagine a more beautiful place to stay while we visited Chianti! The location is absolutely heavenly, and Emanuela's home is stunning. Everything was so comfortable, and our family particularly loved spending time outside and enjoying the pool. It's conveniently located for several Tuscan day trips, and there are many amazing wineries nearby. And the icing on the cake were Emanuela and Giovanni, who went above and beyond in helping us throughout our trip - from recommendations and help with reservations to having a few food items and coffee stocked for our first day's breakfast. Easily the best hosts we've ever enjoyed in our years staying in Airbnbs!

We had a lovely stay with Patrizia in a beautiful cottage. She was friendly and always instantly responsive, the cottage was perfect and she even provided snacks fruit and Prosecco upon flexible check in. Could not recommend this Airbnb or the gorgeous surroundings enough - it made our trip!!!

Very nice host and really beautiful apartment with an unbeatable view! Would very much recommend!

First of all, it should be emphasized that Fabio is a wonderful, courteous and helpful host. The house is lovingly and stylishly furnished. The village is nestled in the heart of the Garfagnana mountains and, together with its surroundings, it is an oasis of tranquility. From Bagni di Lucca, a 7 km long, narrow, winding road leads to Lugnano-Monti di Villa. On the route, you will pass 2 more small villages. One of them is Granaiola, where you can eat super delicious food at Laura's. We will be happy to come back :-) Anne and Helga

What a privilege to stay in this unique dwelling! Beautifully designed and surprisingly bright, it also had everything we needed to feel at home — including stylish Puglian ceramic kitchenware. We loved the peaceful rural surroundings of olive groves, stone walls and wildflowers, the bikes for riding the ciclovia acquedotto, and the pool for relaxing after a day of sightseeing. The location is great for exploring the charming, lesser-known towns of the Valle d’Itria. It was too chilly at night to use the lovely outdoor kitchen so we’ll have to save that for another stay! Petra, a warm and thoughtful host, has put her heart into making Trullo Cinderella a “trulli” special place, and we’re very grateful to have had this experience.