For many couples and families, vacation villa rentals have become a popular way to stay. A villa, originally an upper class country home, has developed dramatically since its origins in ancient Rome and became a modern dwelling all over the world. Originally in Rome it was simply a home built for the upper class but after the fall of the Republic these homes became small farming compounds. Since then the design and idea of a villa has been tossed around between countries and resulted in the development of many unique styles.

One of the most adorned vacation villa rentals available today is located in Herradura, Puntarenas overlooking a beautiful marina. Ted Robinson Jr, sportscaster and golf course designer, actually used to own this villa as a home! Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful travel destinations people seek vacation villa rentals out for. With the beautiful scenery, these villas are well worth the high price tag. A villa really is way more than a hotel can offer now days. In fact, you can even get maid and laundry service and security at many of these villa rentals.

Vacation villa rentals may be hard to find on their own because it is still a new way to stay for most people. Most villas you find for vacation rentals online now are located on some type of resort, and rarely are separated as a single villa. One of the reasons why is because there are not many original villas in the country and the ones that are usually are privately owned. Due to this, contractors have to build villas upon demand and they are typically for resorts and small vacation destinations.

One of the best places to take advantage of these vacation villa rentals is in the Caribbean! As if the Caribbean wasn't tempting enough, the villas that overlook the beautiful water run you $400 or less a night for these magnificent views! Many places within the country charge you double that for a view of a pool. This is why it is so important to search numerous villa renters in the area you plan to vacation before putting out any money. You should know how many rooms and the amenities you are looking for before starting your search though. This will make your search easier and direct you to villas you might be interested in quicker.

Villas will offer different amenities and features depending on the area you book it in and the place you are vacationing at. Some common amenities are TV, internet, Cable or Satellite, Security, Laundry facilities or services and air conditioning and heating. When you plan to vacation in your villa will also affect the price. For most regions the winter time is the cheapest time to go, but places like the Caribbean will often offer cheaper prices in the summer, tourist months to attract even more visitors. Again, this is why it is important to shop around so you can be guaranteed the cheapest and best vacation for you.