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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Outdoor pool
Dining
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Castiglione di Garfagnana, Toscana
  • Ariostesca Castle
    9 min drive
  • Duomo
    9 min drive
  • Apuan Alps
    11 min drive
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)
    79 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private pool, WIFI, walking distance facilities. Electric car charging point

Casa Eli, is beautifully situated in large, enclosed flat grounds, with a river boundary at the bottom which you can cross via a little bridge to reach the village. Ideal for a quick morning walk to get bread! The location feels like and adventure to children, crossing the home made bridges over the stream/river.

This well maintained and well loved property is light, airy and spacious with 3 good sized bedrooms (one with 4 poster bed, one double and one twin), 2 bathrooms (one with hydromassage and turkish steam shower, and another with corner bath, double basins and separate shower), fully equipped kitchen diner, utility room, and living room with comfy seating, large sofa bed and fireplace.
Beamed ceilings and traditional style flooring feature throughout the upstairs, along with solid chestnut windows and doors.

Insect screens are fitted throughout the property.

Free Wifi

Outside there are two covered terraces spanning two side of the house. These terraces are framed with arches - a perfect place for eating and relaxing al fresco.

The grounds:
The extensive gated grounds have lots of flat open space - ideal for children's ball games.
The swimming pool is 8M x 4M plus Roman Steps
There is plenty of room for exploring and one can walk cross country into the village of Pieve Fosciana via an enchanting 10 minute woodland walk, crossing the stream on handmade bridges.
There is a good sized bbq and an outdoor wood oven for experimenting with making bread and pizzas.
Garden house - this gives an option for indoor dining close to the BBQ and wood oven if required, and also provides a relaxing area away from the group if you wish to sit and read inside, but overlooking the garden.
The grounds are bordered by a stream
Plenty of parking.


Electric Car Charging Point - Payment on use, €15 per full charge, payable in cash to owner.



A little about the area:
Situated in extensive grounds, bordered by a stream at the bottom, with views of open countryside and mountains beyond, this is a peaceful retreat in a unique location.

Despite the peace and privacy the site is less than a 10 minute walk cross country and across the streams, to the village of Pieve Fosciana with the following facilities:

Two restaurants - one of which is regarded to be the best in the area, but very well priced!
Bars
Shops, including a delicatessen selling scrumptious home made Italian hot food to take away - with a menu that is changed daily
Supermarket
Banks
The walk can only be undertaken during the day. The drive is less than 5 minutes.
The market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is only a 5 minute drive away too, with its bars, restaurants, shops, famous Thursday morning market, and train station for easy exploring.

Lucca is less than a one hour drive away, the beautiful mediaeval town of Barga is 20 minutes, Florence 90 minutes, Pisa 1 hr 15 minutes.

This property is well located for both relaxing and exploring, with the rare benefit of being within walking distance of a restaurant...
During your stay at this villa, you'll be close to Pontecosi Lake. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool and a gym. The villa offers a private pool and a kitchen.
  • The villa offers a private pool, a kitchen, and a washing machine
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • 7 minutes by car from Pontecosi Lake and 9 minutes from Ariostesca Castle
This villa offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This villa also features barbecue grills and a garden.

This Castiglione di Garfagnana villa is smoke free.

Property manager

Tuscan-Retreats Ltd - Lorraine/Marie/Mel

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Bidet
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Some pets allowed on request

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: children welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number IT046010C2ORZFZJPV

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Private pool, WIFI, walking distance facilities. Electric car charging point Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hugh Evans

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa a short walk from a village
We really enjoyed the villa, the pool and being able to walk to the local village.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Tuscan retreat
Fantastic property that is fairly secluded. Though has a short walk over the stream into the local village with a lovely restaurant. Loriana was excellent, resolving any minor issues we had. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa in beautiful surroundings
Casa Eli met all our expectations. It is a gorgeous villa set in amazing countryside with incredible views of the mountains. Be aware that to access the track to the villa, you have to squeeze through a very narrow entrance. However, this is managable with care. We chose Casa Eli to celebrate my 60th birthday with our grown up family and were not disappointed. There were a few tears when we were having to leave and would love to go back. Thank you for the lovely biscuits & wine (the chocolate in the shape if a 60 was a lovely touch). The villa has everything you need including an amazing pool. It's a 10 minute walk (cross country) to the village Pieve Fosciana (note this includes some uneven ground and a steep climb). You can find everything you need there, including supermarkets, cafés, small bars, and a great restaurant ( Ill pozzo). You could easily spend your whole holiday chilling at the villa but there is so many lovely places to see in the area. We would love to come back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Natasha R., Derby, England

Beautiful villa, beautiful surroundings
On arrival the owners were amazing, showed us around, answered questions and were very friendly. They have dealt with any issue we have had straight away and have just been fabulous. The villa itself was in beautiful condition,keeping within the rustic area it’s set, the pool was just right. The pizza oven and the outhouse (gym) you can sit in. With the beautiful woodland around and the 10 min walk into the village, you didn’t really need to go anywhere else. We choose to go into Lucca, Pisa and Florence via train and that was the best decision as we got to take in the beautiful scenery. We really have had the most relaxing time. Thank you villa Eli for helping make it a holiday to remember x
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

jut h.

What a fantastic secluded villa
We have had a great stay at this villa, the villa is spacious, clean and equipped. Its very secluded and feel your in the middle of nowhere. The turning to get on to the private road is difficult but was managed in a minibus. There was bikes available and a bike hire shop nearby, ideal area for cyclists. The countryside is beautiful. Pool area was a great relief for those hot days and the kids enjoyed themselves. The villa was beautiful and we would definitely be returning in the future. Many thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Therese T.

Beautiful character property. Peaceful quiet location in The Garfagnana area of Tuscany.
My family enjoyed a wonderful holiday in Casa Eli. This property is very comfortable and spacious , recently refurbished with a lovely swimming pool. You will need to have a car and the driver needs to be experienced as the house is located at the end of a fairly steep track , uneven in places .but once mastered is ok . We walked to the nearby village of Pieve Fosciana a sleepy hamlet which has a good restaurant and ice cream parlour and butcher , a deli and greengrocers and a bakery. Also nearby are 2 supermarkets . Bellisimo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

A fantastic tranquil holiday
What can I say, by far the best holiday we have had. A beautiful villa in fantastic countryside, spotlessly clean. We loved the walk across the river to the small town of Piave, so friendly, The owners are very nice and are very helpful
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Johann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschön und erholsam
Wir sind mit zwei Kindern und einem Hund sehr Herzlich empfangen worden. Das Anwesen ist bezaubernd, groß und auch einfach zu erreichen. Das Haus bietet sehr viel Platz und ist Liebevoll eingerichtet. Es hat
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anja A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schönes Anwesen in sehr ruhiger idyllischer Lage
Sehr erholsam
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes erholsames Anwesen
Wir hatten einen super schönen und erholsamen Aufenthalt im Casa Eli . Die Kommunikation mit Loriana war super, sehr aufmerksam und hilfsbereit. Nur wie schon beschrieben, ist die Fahrt zu dem Anwesen sehr eng als wir an den Häusern vorbeigefahren mussten und holprig. Ansonsten alles toll und zum genießen . Vielen Dank
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silke P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein kleines Paradies
Casa d‘Eli ist ein toller Ort. Es ist alles da, was man braucht und man ist absolut für sich mitten in Natur. Es gibt einen tollen Pool, der Garten ist wunderschön und riesig, was vor allem unseren Hund gefreut hat und man ist tatsächlich über zwei kleine Brücken in 5 Minuten ins Dorf gelaufen mit einer super Eisdiele, einem netten Bäcker und einer wirklich guten Pizzeria. Wanderungen kann man direkt vom Haus starten und der Fluss, der neben dem Haus fließt, ist ein Ereignis! Ein absolutes Naturspektakel muss unbedingt erwähnt werden, weil wir so etwas noch nie gesehen haben und es war wunderschön: in der Dämmerung leuchten tausende von Glühwürmchen am Waldrand auf und machen Casa d‘Eli zu einem tatsächlich magischen Ort! Wir haben dieses Ereignis jeden Abend mit einem Glas Rotwein gefeiert! Unser Dank gilt auch den wunderbaren Vermietern, die sich ganz herzlich um uns gekümmert haben! Vielen Dank für diesen schönen Urlaub!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house with a great pool area
We were a group of 6 people (4 adults and 2 children). The house and grounds are extremely well maintained. The kitchen has everything you need and much more. The bathrooms are great and impeccable. It's completely secluded there and yet it's a 10-minute walk to the village. The access to the house is a bit challenging because it's a bit narrow, but we drove there without any problems in a Mercedes V-Class. Just needs some practice. We had Wi-Fi outages in the afternoon and evening. The mobile reception there is very good. Unfortunately, the local landlords speak almost no English. A few knowledge of Italian is therefore an advantage. We would like to thank you for the great stay and would be happy to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schöne, aber abgelegene Anlage, Zufahrt abenteuerlich
Alles sehr schön, aber der Zufahrtsweg müsste instandgesetzt werden.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ludovic d., Reims

Liked: Cleanliness
Paisible
Des vacances au calme sans vis à vis au bout d’un petit chemin au milieu des prairies Le top du top
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alain H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toole, erholsame Ferien. Es hat uns sehr gefallen
-sehr schönes/sauberes Objekt -tolle Lage -sehr Kinderfreundlich -gepflegter Umschwung -cooler Pizzaofen -gute Ausstattung -Zufahrt auch mit einem VW T6 und Bmw X5 problemlos machbar. -sehr nette Vermietung
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esther G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfektes Haus
Alles sehr sauber. Schönes Haus mit einem herrlichen Pool. Genügend Platz, einfach genial.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

eberhard w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilfreiche Agentur - katalogbeschreibung
Agentur sehr hilfreich und zuvorkommend als Tür ins Schloss fiel und sich nicht öffnen ließ. Allerdings Zufahrt mit sehr breitem pkw nicht möglich. Dazu fehlte Hinweis.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin R., Danmark

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing villa in lovely and quiet surroundings
Our family of 4 thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely villa. The house was clean and comfortable and the spacious surroundings were very private with no immediate neighbors. The pool was fantastic and situated close to the house with nice sunbeds and sunshades. The hosts Loriana and Alessandro were very friendly and helpful. We definitely recommend this property and would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Uwe D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöne saubere Anlage, schon recht einsam/ abgelegen
Das große Haus ist Landestypisch eingerichtet, wir finden, dass man mit 4 Personen viel Platz hat, bei 6 Personen sehen wir dies nicht ganz so gegeben, ggf. geht es noch mit Kindern. Die Anfahrt ist wirklich abenteuerlich und man sollte die Abmessungen von seinem FZ. genau kennen. Zum nächsten Ort sind es zu Fuß, über einen Waldweg z.T. mit Steinen ca. 2 Minuten, zum Einkaufen muss immer das Auto genommen werden, dies sollte man wissen. Nach Lucca sind es mit dem Auto ca. 60 Minuten. Die Anlage ist schön und abgelegen , für andere nicht einsehbar gelegen, dass ganze Gelände ist sehr gepflegt. Wir hatten im oberen Bad in der Badewanne/ Dusche einen sehr geringen Wasserdruck. Wer also viel Ruhe , Abgeschiedenheit sucht und dann doch gern auch mal Auto fährt, findet ein gutes Objekt. Wir waren mit 4 Erwachsenen vor Ort
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dirk G., Albbruck

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schönes Haus in einer tollen Umgebung
Wir haben die Zeit in dem sehr schönen Haus sehr genossen.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Bernhard L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Privathaus mit Charme
Uns hat der Aufenthalt sehr gefallen. Wir sind durch Loriana gut betreut worden. Das Haus hat alles was nötig ist. Die beiden Kingsize Betten sind durchgehangen. Die Dusche im Bad ist nur für Kinder. Die Dusche unten war OK. Müsste einmal ersetzt werden. Sonst ist das Haus mit Pool grossartig. Wir haben mit dem Bike 5 Touren gemacht. Die Berge faszienieren und haben uns sehr gefallen. Lucca ist ca. 25km entfernt. Mehrere Besuche wert. Besten Dank für die 14 Tage Ferien. Bernhard
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Kenneth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastisch huis voor een rustige dolce far niente vakantie
Het huis heeft alles wat je nodig heb. Zeer rustig gelegen, alle nodige voorzieningen, meer dan voldoende keukengerei, 3 mooie slaapkamers en 2 zeer goede badkamers. Buiten is er een zeer goed zwembad. Vanwege de ligging in de bergen moet het water wel wat opwarmen, 's morgens is het wat aan de koude kant. Het enige minpunt (voor ons toch) was het baantje naar het huis. Dit is zeer tricky en hobbelig. Je moet de afmeting van je auto goed kunnen inschatten. Dit hield ons toch wat tegen om snel de auto te nemen om ergens naartoe te rijden. Tip voor de verhuurder: best vermelden welke grootte van auto in de doorgang past. Hou er ook rekening mee dat je voor elke uitstap wel wat tijd moet uitrekken om in de auto te zitten. Maar absoluut een zeer zalig huis met alle nodige voorzieningen.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful remote location
The house is positioned secluded from the rest of the village so you‘ll having lots of privacy and no neighbors. The driveway is really adventurous but we were rewarded by a deer coming close in the morning and thousands of fireflies at night. We did not miss anything in the house and used the barbecue a lot. In the village you‘ll find a good Restaurant at a reasonable price. So all in all a beautiful place to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Andreas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschöner Urlaub
Grandios
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Wonderful stay in Paradise
We had a great time at Casa Eli. A peaceful place down close to Pieve Foscina, which is a lovely town with kind people. The owners did everything to make us feel at home. The drive down to the house was a challenge at first, but after a while you will get used to it. We had a great time!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018