There are those times when only a villa will suffice.

And, dammit, when only a villa will suffice, you won’t be inclined to compromise on your manicured gardens, pool bars and snooker rooms.

Fortunately, here are some folks who know their villas. Their outfit is called—appropriately—Ultravilla, and it’s an online directory of under-the-radar-but-nonetheless-stunning villas, lodges and chalets from some of the most seasoned rental experts out there, online now.

It works like this. They invite members to offer amazing rental homes all over the world. You look at them. And then you book them.

But like we said.

First, you look at them.