Villa is a city located in Antigua and Barbuda. While it serves as a specific geographic location within this Caribbean nation, the term "villa" also historically refers to a type of residential architecture originating from ancient Roman upper-class country houses designed as retreats from urban life.
Over time, the function of villas evolved from small farming compounds and fortified monasteries into elegant country homes. In modern usage, the term describes various types of comfortable detached houses with gardens, ranging from suburban semi-detached residences to large countryside estates, particularly in Mediterranean regions.