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 Owners Guide, Villa Rentals Guide

The Staff Involved in a Luxury Villa Rental Operation

Updated May 15, 2026 There is a particular kind of ease that settles over guests in the first hours of a luxury villa stay. Requests are met before they are fully formed. The table is set exactly as preferred. The day ahead has been quietly arranged to reflect what the group actually wants rather than […]

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

How to Handle Tipping and Gratuities for Villa Staff in Southeast Asia

By: Darrel Bella

Travel Guide & Inspiration, Villa Rentals Guide

How to Handle Tipping and Gratuities for Villa Staff in Southeast Asia

Updated on March 30, 2026 Around the world, it has become extremely common to tip for a variety of services. Restaurant wait staff, hotel housekeepers, musicians, valets, bar keeps, delivery workers: dozens of services have tipping as a nearly ubiquitous social convention. For the staff of a private villa, who can fulfill almost all of these functions and many more, it seems natural to […]