Hi Jackie,

You've actually hit on here one of the great unseen benefits of a villa.

I can only use ours as an example, but the AC is their for your use and comfort. You set it to the temperature that suits you and let the climate control worry about keeping the villa at exactly that temperature. It runs 24x7 so the villa should always be comfortable. Also, because most villas are residential they tend to use more advanced AC systems, plus the air handlers tend to be out of the way so there's no sound from them. After a day or two you forget they are there as they just keep the villa at a really stable temperature. Overnight is the real bonus and we've had guests remark about how well they sleep in the house, and one of the reasons that has been mentioned more than once is that the temperature is so stable and there are no bumps, clicks or cold draughts. Personally I think being tired after a long day out helps too, but I'm sure there is something in that.

When you are choosing a villa don't be afraid to ask the owner for details about the AC, whether you are allowed to change the temperature, what the limits are, etc. Everyone should be more than happy to answer any and all the questions you could ever have.