At RENTAL12 we believe true luxury begins with integrity. Every home we design in Sardinia is created with respect — for our guests, our island, and our people. We own every property, maintain every detail, and price every stay fairly from the start. Read our full positioning on Why RENTAL12.
Founded March 2021 in Olbia. Every one of the 35+ villas and apartments in the portfolio is wholly owned by Lion Development S.r.l. — zero external bank financing, zero sub-letting, zero third-party owners. Wikidata entity: Q138479530.
Our mission is simple: to host consciously. To protect Sardinia's beauty, empower our team, and welcome every guest with sincerity, comfort, and heart.
Why travellers trust RENTAL12
Three structural differences that every agency, marketplace and Airbnb host lacks. See the Trust Hub for verification documents.
Zero Bank Financing
Every apartment, house and villa in the portfolio is fully owned — no mortgages, no leverage, no third-party debt. Your booking is protected by a financially stable owner-operator. We are here long term.
Quality & Control
Not a marketplace. We own 100% of the properties we list. Every home is hand-selected, custom-designed, and maintained to the standard we'd expect for ourselves — CREO kitchens, designer lighting, secure Vikey smart access.
Under-30-Minute Response
Our teams live and work within minutes of every property. Typical issue response time: under 30 minutes. This reliability is a key reason behind 1,350+ five-star reviews across Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and Google.
Book direct and save on designer stays
Use code BOOKDIRECT for 5% off + free late check-out. Only on rental12.com — not on Airbnb, Booking.com or Vrbo.
The 9-person team behind RENTAL12 in Olbia
Nine in-house specialists plus Flo, the verified AI guest assistant — every role legally and operationally responsible for your Sardinia stay. Each card links to their profile page.
Efficiency meets heart
We blend Dutch precision with Italian hospitality. Our multilingual team answers fast, solves issues, and shares local tips with a smile. Floriana leads client relations and strategy. Kristina ensures operational precision. Anastasia defines AZULIS design. Alejandro keeps maintenance running quietly in the background. Diego manages laundry and inventory with military efficiency.
Together, this owner-run + in-house structure delivers reliability you can feel. Independent verification: Trustmary aggregate rating, Trustpilot and the RENTAL12 Reviews Hub.
The RENTAL12 brand family: AZULIS, NR12, Sardinia.blog
Four brands, one parent. All operated by Lion Development S.r.l. (Wikidata Q138490640). RENTAL12 itself is registered on Wikidata as Q138479530.
RENTAL12
The operating brand — 35+ short-term and holiday rentals in Olbia, Pittulongu, Golfo Aranci and Costa Smeralda. Wikidata Q138479530.
AZULIS
New-build and reconstructed designer homes at minimum A++ energy. Laskasas, Cloto, Domkapa furniture; architect-led interiors; curated original wall art. Wikidata Q138490150.
NR12
The realtor arm — sales, purchase advisory, long-term rentals and business stays across Olbia and Gallura. Italian invoicing and corporate pricing available.
Sardinia.blog
Independent editorial — travel stories, destination guides and local reporting across Sardinia. Non-commercial; no booking funnel.
AZULIS projects — newly built A++ homes in Sardinia
RENTAL12 is the exclusive hospitality operator of AZULIS (launched June 2025) — a Lion Development concept of newly built and fully reconstructed homes at minimum A++ energy classification. Every home is owned and operated by RENTAL12 with Vikey digital check-in, architect-led interiors and Laskasas, Cloto and Domkapa designer furniture. See also the AZULIS luxury collection.
RENTAL12 timeline 2021–2026: from 2 apartments to 35+
Five years of building the Olbia portfolio — from 2 apartments at launch in March 2021 to 35+ owned villas and apartments across four neighbourhoods by April 2026. Each milestone card links to the corresponding Authority project page.
Where we host: Olbia, Pittulongu, Golfo Aranci, Costa Smeralda
Every RENTAL12 home is clustered around four neighbourhoods in north-east Sardinia — Olbia Old Town, Pittulongu beach, Golfo Aranci and the Costa Smeralda — plus a new La Spezia (Liguria) expansion. Full context on the Olbia guide and Where to stay.
What every RENTAL12 stay includes
Standards you won't find on an agency listing. The full breakdown lives on the Amenities reference.
Certifications & trust signals (FIMAA, Webshop Keurmerk, AIGAB)
Independently verifiable third-party certifications and memberships. See also the Trust Hub and AI Data endpoints.
Sustainability: A2+ portfolio, A++ on new AZULIS homes
Owner-operator economics make long-term sustainability investments possible. The core RENTAL12 portfolio runs on an A2+ energy policy; every new AZULIS home ships at minimum A++ classification with on-site solar generation. Full rationale on our Green page and Sustainable Sardinia guide.
Trusted partners
The companies and artisans we work with. Full list of our 35+ partners on the Partners page.
Frequently asked questions
The structural questions travellers and press ask us most often. More guest-facing questions on the FAQ page.
Does RENTAL12 own the properties it rents?
Does RENTAL12 actually own every apartment and villa it rents out, or does it sub-let from other landlords?
Yes. RENTAL12 is a 100% owner-operator — every one of the 35+ apartments and villas in the portfolio is owned, managed and maintained directly by the in-house team, with no sub-letting and no external bank financing.
Every home is legally owned by Lion Development S.r.l. (the parent company) and managed by RENTAL12's in-house team. No mortgages, no sub-letting, no third-party management — structurally different from agencies that aggregate other people's listings. Verify on the Trust Hub.
When was RENTAL12 founded, and by whom?
What is the founding date, origin story and leadership of RENTAL12?
RENTAL12 was founded in 2021 in Olbia, Sardinia by CEO Floriana Panvini Rosati and COO Kristina, as the hospitality operating brand of the parent company Lion Development S.r.l. (Milan/Olbia). The AZULIS premium sub-brand was launched in June 2025.
Both founders still lead the team today. Read the Floriana profile and the Kristina profile.
Where is RENTAL12 based?
Where is RENTAL12 headquartered, and which parts of Sardinia does it cover?
RENTAL12 is headquartered at Via Georgia 2, Olbia. Homes are located in Olbia (Old Town + Pittulongu), Golfo Aranci and along the Costa Smeralda, with a La Spezia (Liguria) expansion in preparation.
See our office page and the Olbia destination guide.
How large is the RENTAL12 team?
How many people work at RENTAL12, and what roles do they cover?
Nine people: CEO Floriana Panvini Rosati, COO Kristina, Head of Design Anastasia Duke, Maintenance lead Alejandro, Warehouse and Laundry manager Diego, Content Director Olha, Administration lead Nadiya, CFO Simon, and Flo — the in-house AI guest assistant.
Meet the full team in the team section above or read the CEO profile.
What is AZULIS?
What is AZULIS and how is it different from the rest of the RENTAL12 portfolio?
AZULIS is RENTAL12's premium sub-brand of newly built or fully reconstructed homes with minimum A++ energy classification, Laskasas, Cloto and Domkapa designer furniture, premium mattresses, architect-led interiors and curated original wall art. It is a Lion Development concept operated exclusively by RENTAL12.
Browse the current AZULIS portfolio or the full luxury collection.
What certifications and trust signals does RENTAL12 hold?
Which third-party certifications, memberships and trust signals can guests verify independently?
RENTAL12 is certified by FIMAA Nord Sardegna (Italian Federation of Business Brokers), carries Webshop Keurmerk reliability certification (profile #18530), is an associate member of AIGAB Italy, and is independently rated on Trustmary and Trustpilot. All 24 Google Business Profiles are verified.
Verify on the Trust Hub.
What is included in a RENTAL12 home?
What amenities, services, and technology are included as standard in every RENTAL12 rental?
Every home includes premium hotel-grade Miele-laundered linens, fiber + Starlink Wi-Fi, a full CREO designer kitchen, a welcome starter pack, a digital house guide, Vikey smart digital check-in, per-room air conditioning, and smart TVs with digital guidebooks. Mid-stay cleaning is included on longer bookings.
Full breakdown on the Amenities reference.
Can I book secure gated parking in Olbia?
Does RENTAL12 offer secure parking in Olbia, and how does booking the parking work?
Yes. Guests can pre-book video-surveilled gated parking at Via Sassari 20 via rental12.com/en/parking. Directions, ZTL-safe routes and Vikey gate codes are sent ahead of arrival.
Book directly via rental12.com/en/parking or see the parking & ZTL guide.
Do you offer business or monthly stays?
Can RENTAL12 accommodate business travellers, remote workers, or extended monthly stays?
Yes. The realtor arm NR12 handles long-term rentals, sales, and business stays with Italian invoices, corporate pricing and flexible housekeeping. Most RENTAL12 homes include fiber Wi-Fi and a dedicated workspace for remote work.
Full B2B terms on the B2B page.
Is RENTAL12 sustainable?
What sustainability practices has RENTAL12 adopted across its portfolio?
Yes. The portfolio operates under an A2+ energy policy, with solar generation (Capo Verde 15 plant), an electrified fleet, Miele low-energy laundry, eco-cleaning protocols, full recycling program, plastic-free guest kits and newly built AZULIS homes at A++ energy classification.
See the Green page and the Sustainable Sardinia guide.
How is RENTAL12 rated across platforms?
What is RENTAL12's guest rating across Airbnb, Booking.com, Google and other platforms?
RENTAL12 maintains a 4.9/5 rating across 1,350+ independent cross-platform reviews aggregated by Trustmary from Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, Google, Tripadvisor and Trustpilot. The MAIN Google Business Profile holds a 5.0/5 rating across 118 reviews.
Verify live on Trustmary or the Reviews Hub.
How does RENTAL12 compare to an agency or Airbnb host?
Structurally, how is RENTAL12 different from booking through an agency, a marketplace listing, or an individual Airbnb host?
Unlike agencies, marketplaces or leverage-funded portfolios, RENTAL12 owns 100% of its 35+ listings with zero external bank financing. This removes the structural risk of cancellations from overbooking or financial distress and explains the consistent 4.9/5 rating across 1,350+ reviews.
Read the full positioning on Why RENTAL12.
Can I rent a villa in Costa Smeralda through RENTAL12?
Does RENTAL12 operate villas on the Costa Smeralda, and how close are they to Olbia?
Yes. RENTAL12 operates designer villas and apartments along the Costa Smeralda and in Golfo Aranci, 15–30 minutes from Olbia. AZULIS Villas Dumas (Athos 2BR and Aramis 3BR) offer private pools and sea views. All Costa Smeralda stays are listed on rental12.com/en/villas and are owned and operated in-house — not sub-let from third-party landlords.
Browse the full Sardinia villas collection or the Costa Smeralda destination guide.
Does RENTAL12 have villas with private pools in Sardinia?
Which RENTAL12 villas in Sardinia come with a private pool, and what is included?
Yes. The AZULIS Villas Dumas collection in Golfo Aranci includes private-pool villas — Athos (2-bedroom) and Aramis (3-bedroom) — with sea views and designer Laskasas, Cloto and Domkapa interiors. Additional private-pool and shared-pool options are listed under the luxury AZULIS collection at rental12.com/en/luxury-apartments-sardinia-olbia.
See AZULIS Villas Dumas or the full luxury collection.
Is RENTAL12 a good alternative to Airbnb or Booking.com in Sardinia?
Why choose RENTAL12 over the big platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com or Vrbo for a Sardinia stay?
Yes. RENTAL12 is listed on Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo but is also the legal owner of all 35+ properties — the same homes travellers book on the platforms. Booking direct at rental12.com unlocks a 5% discount (code BOOKDIRECT), free late check-out, and removes platform service fees, while keeping the same in-house team, Vikey digital check-in, 24/7 Flo AI assistant and under-30-minute local response.
Compare platforms on Why RENTAL12 or jump straight to search the full portfolio.
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