UltraVilla: The Little Black Book of Holiday Rentals Launches

Not a bookings site, UltraVilla is a carefully curated directory of the world's premier holiday rental experts, and the most exclusive villas, lodges, chalets, and apartments. The ‘invitation-only' members are handpicked to join as the best of the best, to create a website that offers both the highest standards of service, and a wide selection of choice, all under one trusted ‘roof'.

Founded by industry leaders Ileana von Hirsch of Five Star Greece, Madelyn Byrne of Paris Perfect, Andrew Loyd of Loyd Townsend Rose and Marina Gratsos of Carpe Diem Luxury Travel, UltraVilla launches with over 30 members, who have access to some of the world's most exciting and exclusive properties. The inspiration for UltraVilla came from their own experience of working with clients and fielding requests for recommendations for trusted operators in countries outside their expertise.

“We created UltraVilla because we could see there was a genuine need for a website that brought together the very best of the world's villa and lodge specialists. This is not a website with a million listings, but a refined directory that offers remarkable properties from companies we trust and who we can confidently declare are ‘the best' at what they do,” said Ileana von Hirsch, CEO of UltraVilla. “It used to be that there was a lack of content for consumers looking for special properties, now we are finding that people simply don't have the time to search and sift, or visit multiple sites for inspiration. By creating UltraVilla, we are not only giving very special operators another way to reach people, but providing consumers with an easy ‘one-stop' solution for finding a truly special holiday rental.”

Using the site is easy. Search by destination and whether it's the dream of a small luxury lodge in Sri Lanka, the perfect beach villa in St Barth's, a chic Paris pad, a Roman penthouse, a castle in Tuscany, a desert camp, or a ski chalet in St Moritz, UltraVilla offers a fast, easy way to find a remarkable rental.

Those looking for something very specific, can go straight to the UltraVilla destination specialists. For anyone unsure where to go, or in need of ideas, inspiration and unbiased advice, UltraVilla has also appointed the very best personal consultants. They have the global overview to guide travelers through the colorful bazaar on offer; the personal shoppers of the high-end rental world.

No registration is required to browse the site, but registered users are able to book and will also enjoy early bird booking offers exclusive to UltraVilla, as well as any last minute availability due to cancellations.

All bookings are made directly with the company offering the property. Please visit for more details: www.UltraVilla.com