Finding Villas

The best tool for finding a villa anywhere in the world is HomeAway. A friend of mine recommended it to me years ago and we have used it to book private accommodation in Turkey (above photo of private garden), Barbados (above photo of private pool), Mexico, Canada and Italy. We have always been pleased with the service and have never had a problem.

We have just been amazed at how superior villa rentals are compared to hotels. The cost is typically much lower for a fabulous villa than a standard hotel. There is always so much more space. The experience is richer as you are not just staying in another hotel room. You have the option of shopping at local markets and cooking up your own food. There is more privacy. All around, villas are the way to go.

What makes the HomeAway site particularly useful is how easy it is to navigate. In just a few easy clicks you can find exactly the property you are looking for, in the price range you want, with the facilities you need, in the location you desire, with the availability you request. It takes less than a minute to find all of this.

The photos and the comments section give you a good sense of the place you are considering renting. I found the reviewers from past renters particularly helpful and would recommend that everyone completes this section for the benefit of others. (Although I have yet to complete one myself).

I have tried searching for other sites and have not found another that is as easy to navigate or that has as good a selection. I would highly recommend checking out HomeAway next time you are considering a vacation.