Dive Into These European Airbnbs With Pools, From Italy to Greece

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Jumping into one on a hot day, a nighttime dip under a blanket of stars, or a few leisurely laps to get you started in the morning; whatever your preference, access to a swimming pool on holiday is a welcome treat. The best hotels will have their own, yes, but Airbnb offers the chance for unfettered access to your own private lagoon, for blissful secluded swims whenever you please. I’ve picked out the most fabulous homestays with pools to book into on your next European trip, ready to dive into and lounge beside throughout your visit.

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Best for couples: The Hoam House, Styria, Austria
Best for families: Finca Las Brisas, Jávea, Spain
Best for big groups: Villa des Rêves, Normandy, France
Best for a room with a view: Dalmatia Vibe, Čelina, Croatia

Number of guests: 7
Bed and bath: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths
Why we love it: Views, terrace, proximity to Split

Floor-to-ceiling glass wall-to-wall views blend seamlessly into the shimmering Adriatic at this ultra-sleek coastal haven in Čelina. With a prime location above a picturesque pebble beach, the three-bedroom villa has a crisp, contemporary design and a secluded location with bags of Mediterranean charm. The open-plan living space opens onto a sun-soaked terrace where a heated infinity pool overlooks idyllic views of the sea. Plus, you’re just a 10-minute hop from the historic town of Omiš and an easy drive from Split, so you’re spoilt for choice whether you’re after island-hopping adventures or long days relaxing on the beach.

Location: Čelina, Croatia
What to do nearby: Split, Omiš, island hopping
Number of guests: 12
Bed and bath: 6 bedrooms, 8 baths
Why we love it: Air-conditioned suites, cinema room, two kitchens, padel court

Glorious 1930s architecture meets five-star luxury at this grand estate in Villers-sur-Mer, which is just moments from the pretty seaside resort town of Deauville. It’s a sprawling fever dream, with 37,674 square feet of landscaped gardens and room for 12 guests. If you want a weekend where you rarely stray too far, this is a great choice—it has five air-conditioned suites, its own cinema room, and two fully equipped kitchens. Head outside and there’s more delights: a year-round heated pool, bubbling hot tub, and Normandy’s only private lit padel court for evening challenges with friends. With options to book private chefs, yoga instructors, and the arrival of daily continental breakfasts, it’s a lavish bolthole in a prime position for exploring Normandy’s glorious coast.

Location: Normandy, France
What to do nearby: Deauville, Normandy’s coast

Number of guests: 4
Bed and bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bath
Why we love it: Alpine views, fitness studio, alpacas

Pretty alpine views, a great gulp of fresh air, and cool loft-style design come together at this unique mountain sanctuary, perched up and away in the clouds near the vibrant city of Graz. Inside is achingly minimalist, like an art studio—the perfect place to unwind after workout sessions in the shared fitness studio. The showstopper, however, is the heated outdoor pool, which transforms into a steamy panoramic hot tub during the snowy winter months. Then there’s the resident herd of friendly alpacas roaming nearby—put it together and you have a delightfully whimsical, offbeat Austrian getaway for four.

Location: Styria, Austria
What to do nearby: Graz, Alps
Number of guests: 6
Bed and bath: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
Why we love it: Terrace, office space, barbecue, garden

Sweeping mountain vistas make a theatrical backdrop for this tranquil Spanish retreat in Jávea. This is real indoor-outdoor living, with three bedrooms and plenty of creature comforts coupled with lush, sun-baked outdoor spaces and ritzy seagrass umbrellas. Should you be able to muster up the strength, there’s an office space for any important emails, while evenings mean big group barbecues on the shady terrace and a few lazy laps in the glittering pool. When it’s time to settle in with a book, take your pick from two open terraces and a quiet, secluded garden with wondrous views. All that and you’re just a few minutes’ drive from the vibrant Costa Blanca coastline.

Location: Jávea, Spain
What to do nearby: Costa Blanca coastline

Number of guests: 4
Bed and bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bath
Why we love it: Rustic interiors, view of the Alps and Côte d’Azur

Visit in January or February, and the mimosa forests that surround Tanneron will be in bloom, blanketing the quintessential French village in burnished gold. This Airbnb is surely the best bolthole from which to explore the many walking paths in the area. Once a stone shepherd’s home, it’s now one of the most serene, thoughtfully decorated retreats around. Inside, beautiful rustic interiors amp up the coziness, with rich, warm caramel tones befitting its mimosa-dusted surroundings—and beyond the windows, expansive views over the Côte d’Azur and the snow-capped Alps.

Location: Tanneron, France
What to do nearby: Walking paths, Côte d’Azur
Number of guests: 3
Bed and bath: 1 bedroom, 2 baths
Why we love it: Terrace, sea views, glass infinity pool

There are infinity pools, and then there are glass-walled infinity pools cut right into a cliff face overlooking Lefkada’s most gorgeous golden beaches. That’s what you get with a stay here. This villa is huge, with a spacious terrace from which to enjoy Greece’s famous sunsets (and sunrises, for morning people). It’s modern-as-you-like, built only in 2021 and outfitted in cool minimal tones and no-frills furniture—the focus is kept squarely on those sparkly sea views. It’s just a five-minute stroll to bouncy Kathisma Beach, with its variety of restaurants, bars and shops to explore.

Location: Kathisma Beach, Greece
What to do nearby: Lefkada, Kathisma Beach

Number of guests: 6
Bed and bath: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
Why we love it: Panoramic views, olive trees, waterfall

Be warned—to get to this Airbnb, you’ll have to take a walk while the hosts escort your cases via tractor. But when you set off, you’ll see just why you’d book here. Panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea and wave upon wave of olive trees hug the landscapes surrounding this peaceful Tuscan farmhouse, with pretty vistas on offer from every room in the house. Cool off when you arrive in the plunge pool, or just sit up beside a lounger and enjoy the ambience courtesy of the trickling waterfall. The village of Metato is sleepy and quaint, but you’re well-placed for buzzier adventures—Pisa, Florence, Lucca, plus the imposing marble quarries of Cararra, Pietrasanta, Viareggio are all under an hour away.

Location: Metato, Italy
What to do nearby: Pisa, Florence, Lucca, Cararra, Pietrasanta
Number of guests: 4
Bed and bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bath
Why we love it: Nearby trails, breakfast, garden

Pull on your hiking boots and get ready for an outdoorsy weekend; your suite here is surrounded by some of Portugal’s loveliest wild nature, with a wealth of pretty trails right at your doorstep. This one-time Algarvian farm is now home to three charming guest suites, and this is the largest of the lot, with 452 square feet decked out in breezy neutrals warmed up with smidges of caramel. Wake up every morning to breakfast cooked for you, then peter out to the natural pool, which is set among a fragrant Mediterranean garden. When it’s time to head out, the historic center of Loulé is just five minutes away in the car, and you’ll be walking along windswept coastlines in under half an hour. Peckish? The hosts live on site, providing a changing menu of snacks, salads, sharing plates, and refreshments each day.

Location: Loulé, Portugal
What to do nearby: Walking trails, historic center of Loulé, coastline

Number of guests: 2
Bed and bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bath
Why we love it: Antiques, garden, on-site hosts

After years spent renovating their spectacular 16th-century French château, owners Alison and Costas decided to open up a string of cozy cottages in the grounds to guests. This one—the smallest—sleeps just two; there’s a big en suite bedroom packed with carefully curated antiques and a shared kitchen and sitting room a few footsteps away. The swimming pool is the focal point of the fairytale gardens: It’s a blissfully peaceful spot to unfurl between days exploring the nearby Provençal towns of Uzès and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Alison is often found pottering around the grounds—so she’s always on hand to dish out local restaurant recommendations and day-trip tips.

Location: Saint-Victor-la-Coste, France
What to do nearby: Provençal towns of Uzès and Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Number of guests: 2
Bed and bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bath
Why we love it: Cave home, hot tub, airport transfer

All of the other boltholes on this list have a pool, but only this traditional Grecian cave home possesses one inside the property itself—and a heated one with a hot tub to boot. Enter this cozy space, once the village’s bakery, and you’ll be snugly wrapped in a spot renovated sensitively to honor the unique local architecture. The palette throughout mimics that of the sea (and the pool), and there’s a generous outdoor space with a barbecue. A daily breakfast is provided—to eat at the table while perched on a swinging seat—and the hosts can offer airport transfers, car and bike rentals, catamaran excursions, horseback riding, and massages upon request.

Location: Vothonas, Greece
What to do nearby: Catamaran excursions, horseback riding

Number of guests: 7
Bed and bath: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths
Why we love it: Private garden, excellent location, daily housekeeping

Down a quiet cobbled street in the heart of Porto’s Old Town, this two-bedroom villa comes with all the finger-clicking perks of a hotel (daily housekeeping, breakfast deliveries, and a private chef to summon), but the total freedom to do your own thing. Colorful art and jaunty cushions brighten up crisp white linens in the bedrooms, and there’s a huge sofa and TV loaded with Netflix in the sitting room. However, this property’s real coup is the private garden and swimming pool—a little urban oasis, hidden in plain sight—and a perfect spot to while away a post-sightseeing afternoon.

Location: Porto, Portugal
What to do nearby: Porto’s Old Town
Number of guests: 16+
Bed and bath: 12 bedrooms, 12 baths
Why we love it: Art, balconies, terrace

With their faded frescoes, colorful antique tiles, beautiful furniture, and walls lined with Renaissance paintings, most of the rooms at this splendid Amalfi Coast villa feel more like museum pieces. Some of the bedrooms open onto balconies with dizzying views of the rocky shoreline, and there’s plenty of space to enjoy sundowner spritzes and suppers on the vine-covered terrace. The pool is the real scene-stealer here—teetering on the cliff edge, it looks straight out over the tumble of pastel-colored houses spilling down Positano’s lemon-scented hillside (it’ll certainly help if you have a head for heights).

Location: Positano, Italy
What to do nearby: Amalfi Coast

Number of guests: 4
Bed and bath: 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
Why we love it: Terrace, hidden thermal pool in an underground cave

It took owner Giovanni seven years to restore this two-story, loft-like space in San Miniato, an extraordinarily pretty hilltop Tuscan town. The result is a rental for serious aesthetes—and a beguiling mash-up of medieval and modern. Vintage brushed lamps hang from Renaissance brick arches, midcentury furniture in the industrial-style kitchen, and a 16th-century cobblestone terrace accessed via steel-edged sliding doors. Even more remarkable is the property’s most unexpected detail. In the master bedroom, there’s a trap door; pry it open, and you’ll stumble across a hidden thermal pool, squirreled away in a secret underground cave.

Location: Tuscany, Italy
What to do nearby: White truffle festival, Tuscan hills
Number of guests: 7
Bed and bath: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths
Why we love it: Solarium, garden, shaded lounge in the backyard

It’s hard to believe you can stay in this historic villa in southern Italy’s countryside. Float among the trees in this expansive pool, then take a leisurely afternoon nap inside the cool, stone-walled bedrooms (there are three, two with doubles and one with a queen, and three bathrooms). There’s a solarium, a garden to check out, and a cheery yellow lounge in a shaded part of the backyard.

Location: Ceglie Messapica, Italy
What to do nearby: Southern Italy

Number of guests: 8
Bed and bath: 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths
Why we love it: Hot tub, coastline, deep bathtub

Just a short drive from Crikvenica’s azure coastline and long, sandy beaches, this spacious cottage offers charm and style in ample measure. The master bedroom has a deep tub—always a welcome treat—and the home itself couldn’t be prettier, with pastel blue shutters and wobbly sandstone brickwork finished with ruby trailing leaves. The pool area benefits from a shady spot most of the day, allowing for maximum time soaking up the views, with the odd dip into the pool to cool off in between. Inside, a large hot tub invites you to recline with a glass of fizz.

Location: Crikvenica, Croatia
What to do nearby: Coastline, beaches
Number of guests: 4
Bed and bath: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths
Why we love it: Heated pool, smart TV, vineyard views, outdoor shower

Warm, earthy Travertine stone features throughout this picturesque French villa, creating a comfy countryside feel that perfectly complements the secluded rural location. But that’s not to say you’ll be without modern comforts—the brand-new space is decked out with all mod cons, including a smart TV, strong Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth speakers. Take a dip in the pool—it’s heated, so great for night swims—and enjoy the views over vineyards and towards the sea; the Testa di Ventilegne, Caldarello Tower and, on good days, the Sardinian coast are all within sight. When you’re done, refresh yourself in the outdoor shower and set up on the covered terrace (no sunburns here) for a lazy afternoon.

Location: Figari, France
What to do nearby: French countryside

Number of guests: 6
Bed and bath: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
Why we love it: Mountain views, fireplace, infrared shower, beer tap

Luxury is the order of the day here in Austria, where this sweeping 1,772-square-foot chalet pays homage to the beauty of natural materials with impressive effect. Wood, the dominant element, features heavily throughout, while slate and concrete ebb and flow, adding welcome contrast. Inside, a statement freestanding fireplace will warm you up as you return from a ski session—and, of course, there are infrared seats and an infrared shower to ease aching muscles. A beer tap, liquor fountain, and teppanyaki grill ensure evenings go without a hitch in the kitchen. Head outdoors, and you’ll find a covered outdoor kitchen with a barbecue, luxurious heated seats, and a huge swimming pool for lazy laps surrounded by those picture-perfect mountain views.

Location: Brand bei Bludenz, Austria
What to do nearby: Alps
Number of guests: 4
Bed and bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bath
Why we love it: Floor-to-ceiling windows, spiral staircase, heat and AC

Small but perfectly formed, this pointed chalet is the ideal spot for a romantic spell exploring Turkey’s lush Sapanca region. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows look out over the heated pool, which glows atmospherically after dark, inviting you in for a midnight swim among the trees. A spiral staircase leads you up to bed, and you can order breakfast from the nearby market, bringing your goodies right to your door. A heating system and an air conditioner keep conditions just right year-round.

Location: Sapanca, Turkey
What to do nearby: Sapanca region, nearby market