Rent out your villa in Italy
Own a villa in Italy? Then let us help you make the most of it.
Whether you are already renting your villa in Italy, or are considering welcoming guests for the first time, Italy Villa Holidays can take the hassle out of managing your holiday home.
With over 15 years of experience, specialising exclusively in Italian villa holidays, we understand what guests are looking for, what makes a property stand out and how important it is for owners to work with someone they can trust.
From marketing your holiday home to handling enquiries, and from managing bookings to guest communications, we’re here to help so that you can spend more time simply enjoying your home.
Why Choose Italy Villa Holidays?
We recognise that choosing someone to rent our your holiday home is an important decision. We know that because we’ve been in your shoes.
Italy Villa Holidays began when our founder, Jo Mackay, purchased her own holiday home on Lake Maggiore. Jo understands that your villa is more than just an investment. It’s somewhere you’ve put your time, energy and usually a considerable amount of love into.
Jo understands first-hand the challenges of owning, marketing and managing a villa in Italy. What started with one property has grown into an established, award-winning villa rental business, with a portfolio of over 400 carefully selected villas and apartments all over Italy.
Today, we combine Jo’s personal understanding of property ownership with years of experience helping holiday makers find their perfect Italian escape.
What makes us different?
We’re Italy specialists
Italy Villa Holidays are Italian villa rental specialists. Italy isn’t just one of the destinations we offer. It’s the only country we specialise in.
Unlike general holiday rental companies, Italy is our sole focus. We know the regions, understand the destinations and can offer guests detailed first-hand experience.
15 years of experience
We’ve been helping guests book Italian villas since 2011. In that time, we have built up extensive knowledge of the holiday rental market.
Award-winning Service
Our passion for customer service is reflected in the number of British Travel Awards the company has received over the past few years.
We’re committed to providing the same levels of personal, attentive service to both our guests and our villa owners.
‘Over the last 5 years, I’ve found Jo’s tireless professionalism evident in everything she does, from guest handling to the clarity of reporting. Italy Villa Holidays’ analytics give me a real understanding of how the property performs, so my decisions are grounded in data rather than guesswork. Jo regularly suggest practical improvements to the property that make it more appealing to guests and helps long term business. This proactive approach means issues are flagged and dealt with before I have to ask, which is invaluable when I’m managing the property from abroad. Irrespective of the size of your home, you can trust that Jo will stay in regular contact and keep a close eye on everything even when things get busy in the middle of the season.’ (Edward)
Personal service from start to finish
We’re proud to offer something that’s increasingly difficult to find in the travel industry: genuinely personal service. We’re a small, dedicated team, not an anonymous booking platform. We believe in building lasting relationships with the owners we work with.
A carefully curated collection of villas in Italy
We take great care in selecting the villas in our collection. We want every villa and apartment in our portfolio to be somewhere we would be happy to recommend to our own friends and family.
We understand property ownership
Having owned and rented out property in Italy ourselves, we understand both the opportunities and challenges involved.
How we can help you rent out your Italian villa
Renting out your holiday home can be rewarding, but it can also be extremely time-consuming. Responding to enquiries, managing calendars, arranging payments, communicating with guests and making sure everything runs smoothly is a full-time job. That’s where we come in.
We take care of the hard work, so you can enjoy the benefits of renting out your Italian property without the hassle.
Marketing Your Villa
We’ll showcase your property on our website and promote it through email campaigns, social media and other marketing channels to attract holidaymakers.
Managing Enquiries and Bookings
We handle guest enquiries, reservations, payments and availability calendars, taking the administration off your hands.
Looking After Your Guests
From pre-arrival information to our personal concierge service, we help ensure guests enjoy a seamless holiday experience.
Local Property Support
Where available, we can help arrange housekeeping, laundry, guest arrivals, maintenance and other local services through our team of trusted partners.
‘I have been collaborating with Jo for many years and I can say with absolute certainty that she is the ideal partner. What truly sets her apart is her genuine dedication: Jo was one of the very few professionals who insisted on visiting my properties in person before adding them to her portfolio, demonstrating a level of care and attention to detail that is rare to find. Her deep knowledge of the area allows her to fully understand the unique value of each property. Thanks to her extraordinary empathy and listening skills, she always knows exactly which house is the perfect fit for her clients’ needs. Our collaboration has always been smooth, pleasant, and highly successful. Highly recommended!’ (Andrea)
How much does it cost to work with us?
We believe in keeping things simple. Our Italy villa rental service operates on a commission basis, meaning that our success is firmly linked to securing bookings for your property.
There is no joining fee and we will explain our commission structure, terms and any additional services before you make a decision.
We want to build successful, long-term partnerships with each and every one of the villa owners we work with. These partnerships are built on trust, good communication and a shared commitment to providing excellent holidays for all our guests.
Looking to buy a property in Italy?
Our experience doesn’t stop at renting out villas. Italy Villa Holidays was born out of the experience of buying and owning a holiday home in Italy.
Over the years, we’ve built relationships with trusted estate agents in several regions , including the Italian Lakes, Tuscany and Puglia.
If you’re thinking about buying a property in Italy, particularly one you’re hoping to rent out to holidaymakers, we’re happy to share our experience and introduce you to professionals who may be able to help.
We can also offer general guidance on what holidaymakers look for in a rental property, which can be invaluable if you’re choosing between potential purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Renting Out your Villa in Italy
Can you help me rent out my villa if I live outside Italy?
Yes – we work both with owners who live in Italy and those who live overseas.
Do you only work with luxury villas?
No. Whilst we do have some truly exceptional luxury villas in our portfolio, what matters most is the quality of the accommodation and the experience it offers holidaymakers.
Do you provide full property rental management in Italy?
Our core service covers the marketing and booking management of your holiday home. In certain regions, we can also arrange additional local services, either through our own team or trusted partners.
How much could I earn from renting out my villa?
How do I get started?
‘For more than ten years, we have been renting out our two apartments through Italy Villa Holidays (formerly Bookings For You). It is a respectful, fair and reliable partnership – one that we are happy to recommend.‘ (Karin)