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

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Enjoy al fresco dining with a view of the pool and lush garden.
Traditional brick oven built into a stone wall with ventilation window and firewood storage.
Relax in this serene indoor patio with a dining table, comfortable seating, and a beautiful vase with sunflowers.
Escape to a serene rural retreat surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills.
Traditional room with a bed, nightstand, and wardrobe, featuring a floral bedspread and a window with a curtain.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Castiglione di Garfagnana, Toscana
  • Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park
  • Sanctuary of San Pellegrino in Alpe
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Santuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Room options

About the area

Castiglione di Garfagnana

Located in Castiglione di Garfagnana, this villa is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Pontecosi Lake and Ariostesca Castle. .This villa is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Duomo and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Archaeological Museum.

What's nearby

  • Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Verrucole Fortress - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Sanctuary of San Pellegrino in Alpe - 21 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Santuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini - 23 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Forte dei Marmi Beach - 54 min drive - 48.2 km

Getting around

  • Castelnuovo di Garfagnana Station - 8 min drive
  • Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Pozzo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪L'Aia di Piero - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Il Triti - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Rocca - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Teatro Alfieri - ‬8 min drive

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, 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...
Make yourself comfortable in this villa, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Tuscan-Retreats Ltd - Lorraine/Marie/Mel

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming 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)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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

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
Property Registration Number IT046010C2ORZFZJPV

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna F., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful villa!

We did not know Italy at all before this stay, and wanted somewhere not too busy with tourists - this villa turned out to be perfect! The villa itself was great - big, well appointed, and cool in the day. There was so much space outside, plus the beautiful pool. There is a footpath that goes to a small stream and then the village, and it was great to be able to walk to the bar / bakery / restaurant. Recommend Il Pozzo! We were a bit surprised when a few dogs found their way into the garden but then realised the footpath runs behind the large hedge (you can’t see people, but do hear them and see their dogs sometimes) Not a problem but given the otherwise remoteness of the villa, it can give you a start to suddenly hear voices! We found it easy to get out and about - we did Cinque Terre one day (not to be missed!) and also very much enjoyed Castiglione, the village just up the hill. Access into the villa’s driveway is a bit tight but we soon got used to it, and worth it for the peacefulness of the villa at the end of the track. Loriana was there to welcome us on arrival and was easily contacted if we needed anything (we didn’t but good to know). We would love to come again to this area, and would not hesitate to book this villa again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

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

8/10 Good

Kasper G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lækkert udeområde med overdækket terrasse og pool.Brugte næsten ikke det indvendige.Sengene kunne være bedre.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter S., München

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöne Woche in aller Ruhe. Toller Pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

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