villa
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈvɪɫə// UK //vˈɪlɐ// vil·la
n. a large, comfortable house, usually in the countryside or near the sea. People often rent one for a holiday.
n. a large, often luxurious country house or holiday home, especially in southern Europe. Historically refers to a Roman country estate.
We rented a beautiful villa for our summer holiday.
The family decided to stay in a private villa with a pool rather than booking several hotel rooms.
The hillside was dotted with white-walled villas, each offering a panoramic view of the Mediterranean and surrounded by lush olive groves.
Usage
Commonly used in the context of travel and tourism to describe high-end holiday rentals.