Villa vacation rentals in Torre dell'Orso

This place was even more beautiful than the photos. Gorgeous views everywhere you looked. Sunrises were magical. Ada and her husband were so very kind and helpful with any questions we had. This place is a perfect oasis for a group gathering. You wouldn’t need to leave the property if you didn’t want to. So much to see and do right on site including pool and outdoor pizza oven. Several little spots to eat or have a drink with sea view within minutes. Santa Maria Di Leuca is only 15 minutes away with many terrific restaurants and touring options!

The house has everything you need for a carefree vacation: equipped kitchen, ok rooms and an outdoor space ideal for eating outdoors or enjoying the sunset. A special thanks to Lorenzo and Lucia, who helped me with everything: always kind, they helped me with the address, present when needed and ready to recommend authentic places to discover. It's the right place to unwind, breathe in the sea and experience the real Salento.

We’ve had a few holidays in Puglia but this was the first staying at Rebecca’s place. She was a very attentive host and we were also grateful to have Mattia nearby (and on the phone) if we had any urgent questions. The decor and the landscaping were finished beautifully. All the amenities worked well and the place was so clean!! We would definitely stay again and recommend this place to friends and family.

It was simply amazing. You must come here!

We had an amazing stay at Francesca’s. We were in contact with Lukas who was extremely helpful, clear and friendly. At check in, Lukas met us and showed us around, he had many local recommendations for us. Throughout the stay he was super responsive and helpful. The first morning we woke up to fresh croissant and pasticciotti!! The house was beautiful, very spacious, full of light and extremely clean. There are many places to sit and many amenities like the pool, outside showers, hammocks and outside BBQ area. I cannot recommend this place enough. Thank you.

Stefania's house is not on a nature-protected coast, surrounded by a huge garden with beautiful plants, from which you can see the sea from everywhere. We had a perfect stay in Stefania's house and felt extremely comfortable. For people who love nature, this place is an absolute paradise and Stefania is an unrestricted excellent host who does everything at all times to make her guests feel comfortable. Since we had our dog Anton with us, the large garden was also a perfect place for him. From the grounds you can take wonderful walks along small country roads all the way down to the sea. The coast in this region is stunningly beautiful with lots of small coves and wonderful hiking opportunities. We fully recommend Stefania and her heavenly garden. Likewise, the house is absolutely perfect for a stay in the middle of nature. Thank you, Stefania, for the beautiful days! Chaya, Toni and Andreas

We spent a week in the villa with our children. On arrival we received a very warm welcome from Stefania and were overwhelmed by the beautiful view of the sea. The whole complex is very well maintained and lovingly furnished. There is everything you need for a perfect vacation. We felt very comfortable. We can fully recommend the villa!

Camilla’s place was great. It is a good central location if you want to explore south of Italy (as we did), btw 10-40 min by car to all surrounding towns/beaches. The closest beach is only 5 or so minutes away by car. The house is good for families with older kids and the pool is a great addition. Local sweet cafe has nice coffee and pastries too.

Occasionally on Airbnb you arrive somewhere and it’s like hitting the jackpot. Each and every space is beautiful, well appointed and through a design lens- stunning. Laid back luxury at its best. We are a (grown up) family of 9 and appreciated the numerous spaces to step back for moments of solitude - both inside and out. All the bedrooms are gorgeous- so no one left feeling like they’ve pulled the short straw, and the kitchen is perfect for creating big dinners. A cool (thanks to the air con) sitting room-perfect for reading, and bathrooms all well designed and good looking. The pool is beautiful- big enough to get a proper swim in which in my experience is rare, but the huge table under the canopied terrace off the kitchen was the place to be! The village bar is a 2 minute walk away and more restaurants a 15 minute walk. Can’t recommend enough, and can’t wait to return. Thank you Rocco and the wonderful house keepers for making our stay perfectly fabulous.

Frederico was an excellent host and the house was stunning. Unparalleled views of the sea, beautiful indoor and outdoor space and a remote oasis, also close to towns, beaches, hikes. We had the most special time sharing in this together.

We had such a great time. As a party of 11 the villa felt spacious and had everything we needed. The pasta making class and dinner cooked at the villa provided by Daniela were brilliant and delicious! We would love to come back!

Andrea is a fabulous host and could not do more to help us settle in and be looked after. He was always available and very accommodating. The property is a gem if you like peaceful, quiet places with a wonderful view. Two couples shared a bathroom without any problem, but generally it has a nice layout, with lots of space. We had one rainy day but we were still just happy to admire the view and relax, and it was a great surprise one evening to be able to see the mountains on the other side of the Gulf of Taranto. The beach at Lido Malibu is Caribbean and almost empty when we were there late May, but probably busy later judging by the number of available deck chairs. Gallipoli (30 mins) is a great trip to do as is Lecce a bit further, but generally we were happy to stay at the Villa by the superb pristine pool or go down to the beach. As we were self catering the house is well equipped, with lots of linen and towels, comfortable and nicely decorated. Definitely recommended.

Perfect stay! Cosimo and Letizia were wonderful hosts, from check-in to tips on local beaches and restaurants. The villa is as shown in the photos and equipped with all comforts. A paradise in Salento. The mid-stay cleaning was very welcome. We hope to be back soon!

An absolutely wonderful villa with a great view to the east and sunrise. Lots of space to sit and lounge and eat and spend time together with family and friends. A bit of a drive to the beach, but all very doable. Definitely in the return to list. Last but not least - Fausto is fab!

We had a wonderful time. Lots of space in the villa for two families and the teenagers loved having their own bathrooms! Very helpful in every way, we had a lovely dinner in the recommended restaurant in the village. We would definitely return!

Great place to stay with all the comforts. We were 8 adults and two children and had separate bedrooms with ac. Shared well-equipped kitchen several patios and an appreciated hot tub. Close to the nice beach with both sweet and salt water. Great pizzeria in walking distance. Simone has been an amazing host and he has been incredibly helpful. We highly recommend the location.

Angelo is one of the best hosts we've encountered. He responded promptly to all our questions before we arrived, picked us up and dropped us off at the train station. He had wine waiting for us at the house when we arrived. We miscalculated the availability of bus service in May, thinking we could bus from Casalabete to Brindisi to rent a car. Angelo anticipated our need and arranged a car rental for us. On the way out he even took a detour to show us some features of the area we asked about. The house is in a nice location, right over the dunes from the beach. The yard and pool are exceptionally nice, with plenty of outdoor seating areas in a private setting. The house is comfortable, but a bit dated inside, with a small kitchen (although it has lots of refrigerator and freezer space) and could use some better lighting. This is a really nice place for a beach vacation.

A really impeccable, as seen in the photos Super clean and tidy! Really a great house to go on vacation Francesco is a very accommodating host

Nieves is a truly lovely host who went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful. Her recommendations were invaluable and it was a genuine pleasure to meet her and her family. The house is beautiful with plenty of space, comfy bedrooms and everything you could possibly need. The large open terraces and pool surrounding the house make it a great place for socialising as a large group whilst enjoying the peace of its spectacular surroundings. It is easy to access and nearby the historic city of Lecce with all it has to offer including stunning baroque architecture and some great bars and restaurants. We will be back! Thank you Nieves and Gabriele.

We had a lovely time at Mariella’s. The villa was private and very quiet. It feels quite new/recently built so everything is in pretty good condition. Internet is fast and works outside. Mariella was kind and very responsive.

A very nicely renovated trulli house with good amenities, everything was new and clean. Inside it can accommodate 6 people, but is rather narrow according to the nature of the building. The garden and pool area is fantastic, quiet and private, surrounded by olive groves. Accordingly, it is a bit remote, about 10 minutes by car to the supermarket, but perfect for relaxation in the countryside.

We spent seven amazing nights at Franco’s place. The house and its surroundings are just stunning. I second the person who had said that the pictures do not do justice to this place; the view is breathtaking and the house itself is lovely and cozy. We immediately felt home here, and it was very difficult to leave. Franco sent very helpful instructions on how to get in the house, and he was always available and responsive when we had questions. Overall, we had a wonderful time!

We were two couples and spent a week in one of the two villas. It was simply wonderful and perfect. The beautiful interior of the house and the fantastic parklike garden with a wonderful pool, the outdoor kitchen and the huge olive-garden make it impossible not to have a fantastic stay in Puglia. We hope to come back soon. Thank you for letting us stay in your extraordinary home, Pietro.

Antonino and his family were very kind and very welcoming: we felt at home with friends! The accommodation was impeccable: very clean, very well-equipped and very large for our family of 5. Our 4-year-old daughter loved the pool, the sandbox and collecting eggs and picking fruit. What can I say about the location, wow! We loved having dinner and lunch on the terrace with the view! We highly recommend it and would come back without hesitation.