Why have villa rentals become so popular?

European Escapes boasts a over a decade of experience in the travel industry and has become a leader in the villa rentals due to our superb level of service combined with our expansive and exclusive property portfolio. As travel & tourism have grown to become the world's leading industry, travelers have become not only more knowledgeable, but more discriminating. This added knowledge, positive word of mouth referrals, and strong desire of people to really experience their destinations has sparked ever-increasing interest in home and villa rentals, leading more and more travelers to our agency each year. More people are choosing to rent villas & apartments for their holidays rather than stay in hotel rooms. As international travel becomes easier, people want to take every opportunity to get to know their destinations and feel a part of local life. As experienced experts at offering rental properties abroad, we're pleased to be able to provide our services to meet this increased demand.

Why a villa or apartment instead of a hotel?

Many reasons: Enjoyment. Cost. Space. Comfort. Safety. Privacy. More space, comfort and amenities -- for less money. No tips, taxes or service charges. Kitchens for cooking. Living rooms for gathering together. The appeal of living in a real neighborhood and soaking up the rhythm of the locals. There are numerous obvious advantages to renting a a villa or apartment for your holiday. Firstly, the cost is generally much less than any comparable hotel room and you can get more value for your money.  Instead of being limited to a small hotel room with limited space and throngs of tourists, by renting a villa or apartment you get space -- and the opportunity to inhabit a home and an area or neighborhood of your destination just as the people who really live there. Your European Escapes rental will have private bedrooms, private bathrooms, living room, kitchen or kitchenette (depending on size desired) and whatever other amenities you require...stunning views, private pool, secluded location, private beach access...all these and many more options can actually be yours. With a  portfolio of over 4,000 vacation, villa rentals, we're sure to have one that fits your travel dreams.  

How do I rent a villa or apartment?

European Escapes does all the work in order to make your holiday as carefree, fulfilling, and enjoyable as possible. We represent a premier portfolio of over 4,000 properties throughout Europe, some of which can be viewed right here on our website, along with pictures, descriptions, and prices (ranges are low to high season). Properties listed on our website can be booked within 48 hours once we confirm availability for your dates. Otherwise, we're delighted to offer you custom selections from our remaining portfolio.

All of our properties are inspected and our rental agents have all been selected for their experience and passion for European travel. They've lived abroad and traveled extensively in order to update and expand our constantly growing inventory of properties available for rent.  With such travel insight, we're happy to help you decide if you want to be in one of the well-known tourist areas or off-the-beaten track. Our network of European agents and our partners are on-hand and accessible in order to facilitate your your holiday rental.. We want you to consider your vacation villa rental as truly your home during your stay.

Rental duration & procedures

Most properties are rented on a weekly minimum basis, and during peak summer travel season, most rent on a Saturday to Saturday basis. Once you have informed one of our agents what type of property (more on this below) you're looking for, they will do a personalized search through our vast inventory to find you the a selection of several perfect choices (or we invite you to browse through some of our favorite and most popular rental pictures & descriptions here on our website. When you've selected the property that is perfect for your vacation,  email your requested dates & property and let our agents know. The property will be held for you for five days after being invoiced and our receipt of your 50% deposit guarantees your reservation.  Final payment for your rental is due at least 8 weeks prior to the commencement of your rental period at which point you will be supplied with a Voucher, with all the particulars of how to move into your "home away from home".

Do I have to pay in foreign currency?

Rental fees are payable in USD,  and European Escapes handles all foreign money transfers, with the exception of a few villa rentals that are payable in Euros. Your property may be booked and reserved up to a year in advance and all transactions are carefully set out and explained by European Escapes Terms & Conditions in order to safeguard your holiday accommodation plans. In order to most fully protect all of our clients, European Escapes strongly recommends that clients take out some form of cancellation insurance and such information is also detailed on European Escapes Terms & Conditions.

What type of rental properties are available?

Our exclusive portfolio is as diverse as your travel needs.  We have rentals for budget travelers - and luxury seekers, ranging all the way to lavish palaces, estates and castles, including ballrooms, banquet rooms, private beaches, heli-pads and butlers with full household staffs.   

Pricing

Prices vary according to the type of property, location, and season. The first considerations: where in Europe you wish to be and what type of rental you're seeking.  Some countries are more affordable than others, and renting in periods that are not high season will save you money. Some of our vacation homes are simple and basic for those with a tight budget, while others are lavish and luxurious villas for those looking for the trip of a lifetime. 

For our best recommendations for your holiday rental, please Email European Escapes with the following information:

Your preferred/maximum rent per week, most important so that we can concentrate on finding the ideal properties in your price range.
Desired location: country, area, island, city
Desired dates (Our rentals are one-week minimums, and most rent only Saturday to Saturday)                               
Number of people, beds/bedrooms, if children, their ages.                  
Special requests  (i.e. beach access, city center, balcony, private pool, tennis court, etc.)     

Email us directly with your request for personal response from our villa rental experts!