Villa rental in Tuscany may pose as a bit of a dilemma to the first time traveler to the region. First of all there are many vacation villas to choose from in Tuscany alone (and yes, all of the villas in the region come with their own swimming pools.) Choosing a place to visit would be your first priority, for Tuscany is indeed sprawling with historical sites and unique natural places. You cannot hope to cover all of Tuscany's historical places or more interesting sites in one day's journey.

On the other hand, if you are simply seeking for a plush home to simply sit back and relax, knowing which part of Italy you want to visit may help you find a quiet location that is both affordable, but still fits into your relaxation and recreational needs.

If you are seeking some R&R near the water, you may want to avail the services of a villa rental in Tuscany that is near the sea, and those that can offer you different water sports amenities like scuba diving and jet skiing. If you are more into wine and wine tasting, there are villa rental in Tuscany that are near vineyards, and caters to wine tasting group tours. If you are more into nature trekking, there are villa rental in Tuscany that are near the mountains and hills-a perfect paradise getaway that remains unspoiled even to this day.

Undoubtedly, the prices of villa rental in Tuscany are affected by which region you choose to stay in; the more popular destination places charges higher. You can choose from the different areas like: Arezzo-Cortona, Chianti, Florence, Florentine Hills, Lucca, Maremma, Montecatini, San Gimignano and Siena. Peak tourist seasons like Christmas and summer holidays also dictates the prices of villa rental in Tuscany.

The size and special packages included with each vacation offer also affects the price of any rental villa. Some people opt for the complete opulent package, from the horse-drawn carriages to the vast parklands, to the multi-staffed halls that are on your beck and call 24 hours a day for all the days you are staying there. Others prefer the villas that can house more than 50 people at any given time; and this is perfect for those holding their weddings or business congress in Tuscany.

If you are on a more limited budget, however, there are other alternatives to the really grandiose villas in the region. There are smaller villas just on outside the outskirts of town that have the same ambience as the large 20-acre villas. These smaller villas are more personalized and are often owned and staffed by the original families who have lived there since time immemorial.

If you want to save a lot of money but still want to enjoy all that Tuscany has to offer, make sure that you book your reservations months early. Also, if you have a favorite villa rental in Tuscany, you may want to patronize this place repeatedly and gain discounts for subsequent use as a frequent visitor.