I heard through the grape vine that to a true wine aficionado, every sip is an opportunity to soak in a country’s history and tradition. So to pair both travel and wine together is a cultural dream. This list of seven vineyard Airbnbs include villas, estates, and unique suites owned by generations dating back to the 1600’s. Each home is surrounded by endless acres, breathtaking views, and delicious vino. So sit back, pour a glass of your finest and let’s plan the perfect getaway to wine country.
Location: Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico
Price: $186/nt
Designed in France and set in Mexico’s most famous wine country, this unique bubble hotel (listed on Airbnb) is surrounded by a beautiful vineyard. Each state-of-the-art room features a full size bed, personal bathroom, and luxurious amenities. Just imagine the starry nights, morning walks through the vines and the chance to check “glamping” off your bucket list.
Location: Piemonte, Italy
Price: $105/nt
This rustic villa is the perfect place to explore the natural beauty of Northern Italy and is located just one hour from Milan. The home is attached to the La Rocca wine cellar and features a private terrace with views of the Alps, neighboring hilltop villages and a lush vineyard.
Location: Faro, Portugal
Price: $233/nt
Set within a renown 345 acre vineyard, this breathtaking home features beautiful Portuguese architecture with the white and blue look of Santorini. Its pristine infinity pool overlooks the land and adds a modern amenity to a rural vacation. Wine tasting is available upon request and you will be greeted with two bottles of wine produced straight from the surrounding vines.
Location: Tuscany, Italy
Price: $155/nt
Live the Tuscany dream in this gorgeous villa named among the 20 Best Rural Retreats of Tuscany by Times UK. The home’s most striking feature is its private pool facing a 74 acre vineyard. Not to mention the location is excellent if you plan to explore more of Italy, with Pisa and Florence just 30 minutes away.
Price: $200/nt
Location: Catalunya, Spain
If you are planning to visit Barcelona, why not compliment your trip to the city with a stay in Spanish wine country? This 400 year old wine estate is 20 minutes from the beach and 45 minutes from Barcelona. It boasts incredible views of the family vineyard and is close to many wineries, authentic restaurants, medieval villages and the Montserrat monastery.
Location: Sicillia, Italy
Price: $98/nt
If you are looking for a cultural experience, full of history, adventure and authentic Italian cuisine, then the Baglio Occhipinti resort is an excellent choice. Family-owned and dating back to 1860, this property is nestled within the beautiful Sicilian countryside just 15 minutes from the sea. The resort offers an on-property restaurant, salt pool, Sicilian cooking classes, local wine tastings, sailing, yoga and horseback riding. So yeah, safe to say you’ll never be bored.
Location: Douro, Portugal
Price: $286/nt
No you’re not dreaming, you can literally sleep in a giant wine barrel surrounded by a 140-acre vineyard! Technically this a hotel, but how could I resist adding this to the list? The pine-wood barrels sit on a 280-year-old estate and include a private bathroom, walk-in shower, skylight and terrace. Delicious Portuguese food and wine are just steps away at the hotel’s on-site restaurant and tasting room. If you’re a wine-o at heart, this place definitely needs to be added to your bucket list.