Villa Rentals Guide Archives

July 17, 2014

3 Myths About Booking a Privately Owned Luxury Villa

By: Darrel Bella

There is always a bit of fog of the unknown brought on with any new experience – a fog which can breed myths and half-truths. In this post, I am going to dispel 3 common misconceptions around private luxury villa rentals. 1. Booking directly through a villa owner is cheaper than booking through an agent […]

June 22, 2014

5 Basic Qualities Of What We Consider A Luxury Villa

By: Sylvain Roullier

Villa Rentals Guide

5 Basic Qualities Of What We Consider A Luxury Villa

Updated on September 4, 2025. Explore the basic qualities of a luxury villa that set the standard for comfort, exclusivity, and refined living. With so much advertising and commercialization, the constant attempts to get your attention by using the word “luxury” too loosely in the world of travel and hospitality nowadays, we understand that it […]

May 31, 2014

The Staff Involved in a Luxury Villa Rental Operation

By: Darrel Bella

Villa Rentals Guide

The Staff Involved in a Luxury Villa Rental Operation

In order to provide guests with every comfort and amenity of modern living, luxury villas are staffed by a team of highly capable and trained professionals in a variety of fields, striving to provide the highest degree of hospitality and customer service available anywhere. 1. Villa Manager The Villa Manager is tasked with the responsibility […]

May 24, 2014

5 Important Points To Consider Before Booking A Luxury Villa

By: Darrel Bella

Travel Guide & Inspiration, Villa Rentals Guide

5 Important Points To Consider Before Booking A Luxury Villa

Selecting the proper luxury villa to set the stage for your vacation can be a bit of a task. While some Villa Owners may be a bit sensitive about sharing photos of their villa – a case managers, representatives, and agents have to respect – there should be at least a decent amount of photography […]

May 18, 2014

Tipping The Staff When Renting A Private Luxury Villa

By: Darrel Bella

Travel Guide & Inspiration, Villa Rentals Guide

Tipping The Staff When Renting A Private Luxury Villa

Updated on May 16, 2024 Like any luxury accommodations, quality Luxury Villas come with a professional staff. Typically, this consists of some combination of the Villa Manager, Maids, Chefs, Concierges, and occasionally additional help of specialized professionals such as spa therapists, butlers, and masseuses. An essential part of any villa experience, the staff is an […]