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Since 1994 we have introduced discerning American travellers to Italy’s most special private homes, and treated every owner as a partner. We would love to hear about yours.
Tell us about your villaFor villa owners & managers
Doorways is a small, US-based, IATA-accredited villa specialist. We are not a booking platform with thousands of listings. We represent a hand-picked collection of homes across Italy, and our advisors know each one well enough to find it exactly the right guests.
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Our guests are American travellers, and most are repeat clients or referred by one. We know them personally, talk with every client before they book and match each villa with guests whose group, pace and expectations fit the house. They are respectful guests who treat your home with care.
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As always, we only offer villas our team has seen in person. Because we have walked the rooms and met the people, our advisors can describe your home honestly and sell it with confidence.
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Your villa gets its own page: a full photo gallery, video, map, room-by-room details and the nearby sights, written and structured to be found on Google.
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Real people answer every inquiry by phone and email, help guests choose the right dates and extras, and arrange chefs, drivers and experiences around their stay.
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Our team is bilingual and at home in Italy, so working with you, your manager and your staff is easy, in Italian or English.
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Some of our owners have worked with us for decades, and many have become friends. We are building a relationship, not a one-season listing.
How it works
Send the form below with a few details and a link to photos or your website.
An advisor will contact you to learn about the house, your seasons and how you like to work.
Our team sees every villa in person before it joins the collection.
We present your villa on our website and to our clients, and handle each inquiry personally.
What we look for
Homes with character that feel genuinely Italian, from farmhouses and palazzi to seaside villas and city apartments.
A well-maintained house that matches its photos and description, with the comforts our clients expect, including air conditioning and reliable Wi-Fi.
A responsive owner or manager, welcoming staff, and chef and concierge services available for guests.
Countryside, coast, lakes or cities, anywhere in Italy that our clients love to travel.
See the kind of homes we represent in our villa collection, or browse by destination.
Get in touch
Share a few details and a link to photos or your website. An advisor will personally reply, usually within two business days.
Prefer to talk?
Call 1 (800) 409-4346 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm ET)
or email info@villavacations.com
Questions
We work across Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, Rome, the Amalfi Coast, Lake Como, the Veneto, Sicily, Puglia and Sardinia, and we are always glad to hear about homes in other regions.
Yes. We only offer villas our team has seen in person, so a visit is part of joining the collection.
Private villas, farmhouses, historic palazzi and apartments with character, from intimate homes for couples to large estates for groups.
We operate as a travel agent: we act in your name and on your behalf, under a mandato con rappresentanza, and the rental agreement is between you and the guest. The details vary from home to home, so we talk through terms with each owner personally. Send us a few details and an advisor will be in touch.
Fill in the form on this page with your villa details. An advisor will contact you and we will arrange a visit. If the home is right for our clients, we present it on our website and to our American guests, and handle every inquiry personally.
The CIN (Codice Identificativo Nazionale) is required for tourist rentals in Italy. We ask for the CIN and Partita IVA because we only work with properly registered properties.
We work exclusively with guests from the United States: families, couples and groups of friends. Most are repeat or referred clients who have travelled with us for years, so we know them well and they treat each home with respect.
Looking to rent a villa instead? Contact a travel advisor.
“A fabulous experience in every way. Thank you for all your help in working with us to choose the perfect villa and for all the recommendations. A trip to remember.”Doorways Client · Villa Larianella
“Our experience with Doorways was exceptional — La Casetta and The Farmhouse were impeccable, and the owners’ hospitality was off the charts. Two of the most magical properties in all of Umbria. Can’t wait to return!”Doorways Client · Sogno Casetta & Farmhouse
“My longtime dream of renting a villa with friends in Tuscany became a reality thanks to Susan and Doorways. Villa Laura was the perfect property — and Susan is trustworthy, professional, and passionate about her stunning properties.”Doorways Client · Villa Laura
“Awesome! Great central location and splendid views. A great, great place. This was my second time with Doorways and it was even better than the first!”Doorways Client · Poggio delle Rose
“We absolutely loved the villa on Lake Como. The local concierge devised a fabulous itinerary, and each of the services — provisions, chefs, tours on the lake — was exceptional. Our first time renting a villa, and we would highly recommend.”Doorways Client · Lake Como
“Phenomenal. The villa was a restful, beautiful place to stay, with spectacular views in Tuscany. Fresh herbs outside the door, a wood fire, more amazing views, and a quick dip in the pool. The four of us loved it — go, enjoy!”Doorways Client · Tuscany
“We couldn't have been better-taken care of! This was a very special experience — one that will be etched in our hearts forever.”Doorways Client · Villa Plaisir
“Three-sixty views over golden wheat fields and sunflower crops, a beautifully kept pool, an olive grove and fruit trees. And Mariela the housekeeper — what a wonderful person. The grounds, the views and the pool: magnificent.”Doorways Client · Villa Molinazzo
“I cannot speak highly enough of Doorways! Susan planned our stay and our wedding at Villa Laura in Cortona, and it was beyond our wildest dreams. Sophie the house manager gave us the best week of all our lives.”Doorways Client · Villa Laura · Wedding
“From arrival to departure, the week was filled with incredible hospitality, warmth and beauty. The description and photos did not do the experience justice. Xenia has created something truly special, and the Chianti hills were idyllic. Belissimo!”Doorways Client · Il Casolare
“Villa Mida is a delightful surprise — amazing water views, a unique indoor spa, attentive staff. After full days exploring the Amalfi Coast it was wonderful to return to a soothing setting to recharge. We can’t wait to return!”Doorways Client · Villa Mida
“This villa was amazing — everywhere you looked was a “wow” moment. Pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, king-size beds with double shower heads. Bocce, foosball, ping pong. Thanks Susan for recommending this property for the four couples.”Doorways Client · A Tuscan Villa
“The villa was spectacular. The service from the property manager and maid was first class, and the modern amenities were much appreciated. A five-star luxury experience.”Doorways Client · Villa Brezzablu
“10/10 would highly recommend. Susan is the utmost professional, full of knowledge, and she really gets to know you. Her trip planning and the details she provides are very valuable. A must if you want a unique and tailored experience!”Doorways Client · Doorways Client
“We had the absolute best experience working with Susan. We stayed at CasaCau in Roma — wonderful accommodations, delicious breakfast every morning, and the location was absolutely amazing — just down the road from the Fontana di Trevi. A real gem!”Doorways Client · CasaCau
“La Poggiolaia is a beautiful property with an amazing pool — and the sunsets are stunning.”Doorways Client · La Poggiolaia
“Comfortable in every way — and the chef was outstanding. Walking, eating, exploring… just entering into the beauty and culture of Italy.”Doorways Client · Casa del Fattore
