Essenza, Luxury Rentals & Tailor Made Vacations, Italy

23/09/2026

Let us introduce you to Villa Augusta 📍Sicily.

A historic private estate in southeastern Sicily, surrounded by 110 acres of gardens, olive groves and citrus orchards, with panoramic views towards Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea.

With 12 bedrooms sleeping up to 24 guests, Villa Augusta is designed for multigenerational escapes, family celebrations and large groups, offering the rare luxury of space, togetherness and complete privacy.

A place to slow down, reconnect and enjoy private life in Sicily, from long lunches beneath the citrus trees to sunset swims overlooking the landscape.

Perfectly positioned near Syracuse, Ortigia, Catania and the Val di Noto, Villa Augusta is your private gateway to southeastern Sicily.

For private stays, multigenerational groups and special celebrations, enquire with us for availability.

19/09/2026

14/09/2026

Behind every unforgettable journey, there is a great deal of tasting, exploring, and discovering.

We are constantly on the road, visiting and inspecting our villas, but also experiencing, first-hand, the places and experiences we choose to recommend. From a private boat along the coast, to a long lunch at a hidden restaurant, from a family-run w**ery to an exceptional w**e tasting — we believe that the details make the difference.

This time, our journey brought us to Fonterutoli, where we immersed ourselves in the estate, explored its vineyards and cellars, and tasted the w**es that tell the story of this remarkable corner of Tuscany.

We don’t simply curate beautiful places. We experience them, taste them, and get to know the people behind them — so that when we recommend something to our guests, it comes from genuine experience.

Because luxury is not only about where you stay.
It’s about how a place makes you feel, and the memories you take home with you.

02/09/2026

A look inside Masseria La Pietra with Margherita ✨

One of Puglia’s most beautiful historic masserie, where traditional architecture, original details and the character of the historic estate meet the comfort of a private villa.

Planning your Puglia escape for 2027? Our Early Booking Promotion is available for stays booked by 30 September 2026.

Ready to start planning? Get in touch with us and let’s make your Puglia stay happen.

Discover more:
https://www.essenzaescapes.com/villas-chalets/masseria-la-pietra-puglia

24/08/2026

Aperitivo is not a drink. It’s a daily ceremony of transition.

Around six or seven in the evening, something shifts across Italy. Work ends, the light softens, and people head somewhere… a bar, a piazza, a terrace. Not to eat dinner, but to pause before it.
The drinks are simple: a Negroni in Florence, an Aperol Spritz in Venice, a glass of Prosecco in Milan, a lemon Spritz on the Amalfi Coast. It arrives with a little something to nibble on — olives, chips, a few slices of salami. Nothing substantial. That’s not the point.
The point is the transition. A breath between the day you had and the evening ahead.

Italians don’t rush from work to dinner. They stop. They talk. They watch the street.
It happens everywhere. No reservations required. No dress code. No hurry, just intention.

18/08/2026

Welcome to Villa Isca📍Amalfi Coast⁠
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An island entirely your own, rising from the waters between Positano and Massa Lubrense.⁠
This secluded Mediterranean hideaway accommodates up to 12 guests across 6 beautifully appointed bedrooms.⁠
Once the private retreat of legendary Italian playwright Eduardo De Filippo, the island carries a story as captivating as its setting. Surrounded by olive trees, sea-swept terraces, and endless horizons, Eduardo wrote some of his masterpieces here, drawing inspiration from the extraordinary solitude of island life.⁠
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A rare invitation to experience the Amalfi Coast at its most secluded, soulful, and unforgettable.⁠
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Ready to make the island yours?⁠
Contact us to discover Villa Isca and plan your private escape.⁠
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https://www.essenzaescapes.com/villas-chalets/villa-isca-amalfi-coast

14/08/2026

Celebrated on 15 August, Ferragosto is one of Italy’s most cherished traditions and the unofficial peak of the Italian summer.⁠
Its origins date back to Ancient Rome, while today it coincides with the Catholic Feast of the Assumption. Over the centuries, it has evolved into something deeply rooted in Italian culture: a day dedicated to slowing down, gathering together and embracing the pleasures of summer.⁠
Ferragosto means long lunches beneath the shade, fresh local cuisine shared around the table, afternoons by the sea, boat rides along the coast and the simple luxury of having nowhere else to be.⁠
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It is a time when families and friends come together and the pace of everyday life gives way to sun, sea and good food.⁠
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Buon Ferragosto!

05/08/2026

New Villa in Lake Como! Campo Townhouse 📍Lake Como⁠
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Wake up to the beauty of Lake Como at Campo Townhouse, an intimate waterfront villa in Lenno with private lake access, elegant interiors, and a separate guest house—perfect for families and friends.⁠
Spend your days exploring charming villages by boat, dining under the pergola, and soaking up the timeless atmosphere of the lake.⁠
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📩 Contact us to start planning your stay.

https://www.essenzaescapes.com/villas-chalets/campo-townhouse-lake-como

30/07/2026

Every booking begins with listening. ⁠
We start with questions most agencies never ask. What restores you? What exhausts you? Do you want to be surrounded by life or miles from it? Are you escaping something or returning to yourself?⁠
We ask about the teenagers who need space and the grandparents who need ground floors. About the cook in the family who wants a real kitchen and the one who never wants to see a stove. About the early risers and the late sleepers.⁠
By the time we suggest a villa, we already know it's right.⁠
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Start your consultation. Link in bio.

27/06/2026

New to our portfolio: Villa Cipresso 📍Tuscany

A beautiful restored Tuscan farmhouse set on a historic 1,760-acre w**e estate, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and breathtaking countryside. Enjoy total privacy, a heated pool, and authentic Tuscan living, all within easy reach of Florence and Pisa.

The prefect retreat for families and friends seeking space, charm, and unforgettable experiences.

Get in touch to discover more or reserve your stay.
https://www.essenzaescapes.com/villas-chalets/villa-cipresso-tuscany