Argentario, Tuscany - secluded villa near sea, magnificent views, private pool
The villa is ideal for self-catering families and groups of friends, allowing close yet separate living arrangements. There is plenty of outdoor space. It is not advisable for people with mobility challenges unless they can be helped especially on the stairs.
Built on two separate levels with a third independent unit, the villa comprises: an upper level large room, with double bed and a sofa that can sleep two more, fireplace and a large terrace (75 sqm) with magnificent views on the surrounding hills and sea; a lower level apartment with one double bedroom, one bedroom with a bunkbed (designed for children but can be used by adults), fully furnished kitchenette and living / dining area with fireplace, and surrounding garden with brick barbecue and dining area; and a small independent unit with two single beds.
PLEASE LOOK AT THE FLOOR LAYOUT IN THE LAST PICTURE TO MAKE SURE THE SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS SUIT YOU.
All three units have own separate access, own bathroom (showers only, and the bathroom in the independent unit is very small) and A/C. TVs in upper and lower level. Free Wifi in both levels but not in the independent unit. Landline available for local calls.
The villa is surrounded by more than one hectare of Mediterranean flora, with olive trees and a large oak and pine wood. An above ground swimming pool (about 30 sqm, 110 cm deep) overlooks the landscape.
Washing machine housed next to laundry line, away from view. There is no dishwasher. Water is kept in an underground cistern filled by rain and tanker according to needs.
A car is a must for everyone's comfort. There is no public transport and local taxis availability is extremely limited. There is ample parking space within the villa grounds.
In summer be prepared for mosquitos. The villa is fully fenced but cats may roam around and occasionally a boar may break its way in - please do not feed the cats and avoid any boars.
Please note that in order to keep the rent as low as possible and give you some control on expenses, utilities are to be paid separately according to use – water for your own consumption, electricity and gas. Water is 11 euros for cubic metre (1,000 litres, each tanker delivers 6,000), electricity is 0.60 euros for kw, and gas is 20 euros per week. Please use both water and electricity wisely.
Please also note that unfortunately there is no rubbish collection, as the municipality does not provide a refuse collection service. You need to take the rubbish down to refuse collection points, which as of 2025 are divided according to recycling requirements. In the kitchenette you will find color-coded and marked small bins to facilitate the sorting of rubbish for later disposal at the collection points. The most convenient collection points are located in Porto Santo Stefano, on your way down from the villa, on your right, immediately after the cemetery.
Please do not use the pool from 20.00 until 10.00 the following morning as the water is being treated by the personnel in charge of maintaining it. The pool is available from June to the first week in September.
Please ensure the house is left in order when you leave, otherwise we may need to charge you for the additional cleaning (eg dishes left in the sink or stained floors) above the ordinary final cleaning.
Thank you.
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Property Registration Number IT053016C2M2TAVX93
Property # 425966
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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About the area
Monte Argentario
Located in Monte Argentario, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Azienda Bruni and Giglio Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Argentario Aquarium and Parco Emozionale e Luminarie di Fontermosa. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Orbetello-Monte Argentiario Station - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Lo Sfizio - 11 min drive
Ristorante da Virgilio - 9 min drive
Bar Da Gerry - 8 min drive
Phermento! - 14 min drive
Lo Sconciglio - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Argentario, Tuscany - secluded villa near sea, magnificent views, private pool have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Argentario, Tuscany - secluded villa near sea, magnificent views, private pool?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Argentario, Tuscany - secluded villa near sea, magnificent views, private pool on 30 Aug 2026 start from £277, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Argentario, Tuscany - secluded villa near sea, magnificent views, private pool pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Argentario, Tuscany - secluded villa near sea, magnificent views, private pool?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Argentario, Tuscany - secluded villa near sea, magnificent views, private pool?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Argentario, Tuscany - secluded villa near sea, magnificent views, private pool?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Argentario, Tuscany - secluded villa near sea, magnificent views, private pool located?
This family-friendly Monte Argentario villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Acqua Appesa, Argentario Aquarium and Pozzarello Beach. La bionda and Cala Piccola are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house is very nice, very nice view, the pool is fun, everything fine for 2 families. Only the price is very high, also costs for electricity and water are very high.
Joachim F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2022
Thank you Joachim for your comments. It is the first time that we are told the villa is very expensive, I am sorry you felt this way, the prices are in line with other similar properties. The water is indeed expensive but both water and electricity are paid according to private consumption at the official rates.
Prachtige villa, fantastisch uitzicht en mooie buitenruimtes. Rita en Daniela waren erg behulpzaam bij vragen. Porti Sant Stefano is een mooie en pitoresk stadje waar je goed kan eten voor weinig. Er was maar 1 nadeel en dat was de eindafrekening van de energie. We snappen dat dat geld kost maar 100 voor water en 100 voor stroom vond ik echt veel te veel. Dat betalen we in Nedeeland niet eens voor een hele maand. Was een klein dompertje maar deze week hebben we echt genoten behalve bij de eindafrekening.
Robert P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Thank you Robert for your review. We are glad that, overall, you enjoyed your stay. As we point out, both water and electricity are expensive in the area, and you were charged according to the meter (I understand from Rita that she actually rounded down the electricity bill from 110 to 100 euros). Sorry that you were disappointed by the expense. Thanks again for your stay and all the very best.
Tutto sommato è stata una bella vacanza. La struttura mi è piaciuta molto, peccato x la zona piscina non ben curata .
Alessandra B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2023
Grazie Alessandra per il feedback. Mi dispiace che la zona intorno alla piscina non sia stata di vostro gradimento. Cerchiamo di rendere il terreno circostante il piu' agevole possibile nel limite delle regole di protezione ambientale.
location in posizione ottimale per poterci godere una parte stupenda della Toscana ,che non conoscevo, nel miglior modo possibile.
il nostro obiettivo era poter vivere in grande comodita' anche le giornate in cui avessimo preferito non andare al mare (tipo we super affollati) .
la soluzione e' proprio Villa Cannatelli: struttura molto comoda, con tutti i confort, in un contesto bellissimo, supervisionata da una squadra di fuoriclasse (Rita, Vincenzo ) pronti ad aiutarti a risolvere i problemi che possono emergere (GRAZIE!) .
superconsigliata!
se posso permettermi un solo consiglio: una doccina esterna sarebbe top
Wir waren begeistert. Der Charme der toskanischen Villa hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Die Lage, die Ruhe, die Größe und der Pool waren hervorragend. Irritierend war teilweise Hundegebell in der Umgebung auch bei Nacht.
Siamo stati dieci giorni a Villa cannatelli ,due nuclei familiari ..posto incantevole dove le giornate si trascorrono in relax e tranquillità. In pochi minuti si raggiungono tutte le calette dell' Argentario ma la piscina e la tranquillità della vegetazione che avvolge la villa fanno passare piacevoli giornate anche rimanendo a casa, dove dalla fantastica terrazza si può vedere il mare.
This is the second time that we stayed at the Villa and our experience was as delightful as last time. The house is spacious, set in a beautiful garden surrounded by woodland, with spectacular views over the bay from the upstairs terrace and the pool. The kitchen is well equipped and there is a large barbecue outside, which we used regularly. Rita, who manages the property, is very responsive and helpful. Santo Stefano, a 15 minute drive away, is an attractive small port town with good restaurants, and a particularly rich fresh fish market. We have no hesitation in recommending this place!
Ein wunderschöner Urlaub in unserer Lieblingsregion Italiens mit lieben Freunden wurde auch deshalb so schön, weil die Villa Cannatelli mit ihrem atemberaubenden Blick auf das Meer vor Porto Santo Stefano und ihrer stilvollen Einrichtung alles bot, was man zum Wohlfühlen braucht. Rita, Claudio und Daniele kümmerten sich sehr um uns. Danke dafür. Wir können die Villa nur empfehlen! Annett, Ruta, Markus, Meja, Ronja und Peter.
Peter O.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2020
Thank you Peter, it was a pleasure to host you. Here is a translation of your review: A wonderful holiday in our favorite region of Italy with dear friends also became so beautiful because the Villa Cannatelli with its breathtaking view of the sea in front of Porto Santo Stefano and its stylish furnishings offered everything you need to feel good. Rita, Claudio and Daniele took great care of us. Thanks for that. We can only recommend the villa! Annett, Ruta, Markus, Meja, Ronja and Peter.
Willa z toskańskim charakterem, piękne widoki, dużo przestrzeni. Miejsce przyjazne dla rodzin. Jeśli ktoś poszukuje luksusu, to go tam nie znajdzie, ale nam to nie przeszkadzało. Wiedziałem, gdzie jadę i czego oczekuję. Nasze oczekiwania zostały spełnione. Właściciel życzliwy i wokoło mili i sympatyczni ludzie. Udane wakacje.
Romuald S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
With many thanks to our guests for their kind review, here is an English translation: "Villa with Tuscan character, beautiful views, lots of space. A family-friendly place. If someone is looking for luxury, they will not find it there, but it did not bother us. I knew where I was going and what I expected. Our expectations have been met. Owner friendly and nice people around. Great holidays.
La casa di Claudio e una Bella casa de vacanze con un molto bello terreno e una bellissima piccola piscina con lettini e Bella terraza. La Vista Sul mare e stupende e Porto san Stefano e suei negozi vicino da 10 min con la machina. Claudio communique molto bene e facilmente quando abbiomo bisogno de qualcosa. Ancora grazzie mille per questo bello segiorno e bacioni a nostro gatto principe!
Caroline C.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Grazie Caroline, ci ha fatto molto piacere ospitarvi, siete stati degli ospiti esemplari. Abbiamo particolarmente apprezzato il modo cortese con cui ci avete segnalato quando avevate bisogno di qualcosa. Faremo del nostro meglio per prenderci cura del gattino.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chiara C.
3 Jun 2018
Beautiful villa - delightful stay
Gorgeous villa, it is even better than the pictures. Had a wonderful relaxing time there and owners were very helpful with all questions answered and everything provided for.
Chiara C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
caterina r.
8 May 2018
beautiful landscape, cozy house, very peaceful place
we were a group of friends for a short holiday. We enjoyed our stay in villa cannatelli very much. The view and the landscape are beautiful, the terrace is breathtaking, the house is charming, it is not very big but we all had our privacy . The owner and the people taking care of the house are very nice. We had some rain but fortunately it didn´t last very long and the garden enjoyed it!
caterina r.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you Caterina for your kind remarks. We were very happy to host you and your friends and I am glad you had a good time - despite the rain!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Samy P.
27 Jul 2017
Beautiful
Our group of friends stayed at the Villa Cannatelli for 4 days. It is a beautiful house with lots of outdoor space to have nice dinners barbequeing and to enjoy the pool. The area is quiet, has a nice view and garden. We were introduced by the owner's friend who led us from the town to the secluded villa, a few minutes away.
We did not miss anything while there. Just bring drinking water as tapwater is not potable.
Many thanks, I'd hope to come back and stay at Villa Cannatelli again!
Samy P.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
adriana p.
22 Jun 2017
un'oasi di pace nel verde
La proprietà e' proprio un'oasi di pace immersa nel verde. La casa e' ben attrezzata e la terrazza e' fantastica. Gli spazi esterni sono molto grandi , il bosco e' molto suggestivo. La piscina e' un ottimo divertimento per i bambini ma uno sfogo molto piacevole anche per gli adulti. Non e' una casa anonima, si capisce che i proprietari amano andarci anche loro. Il proprietario e' stato molto disponibile. Ci tornerei! adriana
adriana p.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Ari A.
4 Oct 2016
Posto bellissimo proprietario molto disponibile
Io e miei amici universitari siamo stati quasi dieci giorni a villa cannatelli, e' un luogo molto bello, tranquillo, immerso nel verde. La casa a due piani e gli ampi spazi esterni (splendida la terrazza) ci hanno permesso di isolarci per studiare, e abbiamo approfittato della piscina per rinfrescarci. La villa è' isolata ma sta a pochissima distanza da Porto Santo Stefano, circa 5 minuti in macchina, e sono facilmente raggiungibili in macchina anche le spiagge e Orbetello. Proprietario molto gentile . Decisamente rilassante!
Ari A.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
MARIAGLORIA B.
2 Sept 2016
BELLISSIMA VACANZA
Abbiamo passato 10 giorni splendidi!
La villa é molto bella,con tutti i confort necessari, compreso un grande barbecue che abbiamo parecchio utilizzato.
Il parco é ampio e ben tenuto, la piscina puntualmente ripulita é molto più grande di quanto non sembri sulla foto e con vista sul mare.
La notte si dorme magnificamente, nessun rumore molesto....in poche parole un paradiso terrestre,ma a pochi minuti dal mare e da Porto Santo Stefano.
Una persona sul posto si occupa di ogni possibile esigenza ed il proprietario vi contatta per assicurarsi che tutto vada bene...
Probabilmente cercheremo di tornarci il prossimo anno, nel frattempo la consigliamo vivamente.
MARIAGLORIA B.
Archival
8/10 Good
Mary E B.
24 Jul 2016
Lovely location
This villa is in a lovely location with amazing views. There was ample space for our party of four and the villa could have twice as many guests with no difficulty. The property is well equipped and the villa owner and local representative were quick to respond and very helpful. We found that whilst the kitchenette was small it was well equipped. Two of the bathrooms are small, but are again well equipped and the towels and sheets were good quality and pretty new. We cooked nearly every evening, but gave up trying to eat outside due to the combination of cats, wasps and mosquitoes! The pool was well-maintained and the water was very clean. The Argentario peninsula is very beautiful with plenty to see and it would be nice to come back in the Spring and explore some more.
Mary E B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Patrizia S.
23 Jun 2016
Great experience!!
My stay at Villa Cannatelli was simply lovely! The location is perfect, a very peaceful spot in the wood but at the same time it's only ten minutes away from Porto Santo Stefano shops and restaurants. There is plenty of room around, suitable for adults, teens and kids. We particularly enjoyed the pool area and the stunning view from there. We also appreciated the upper terrace, well equipped to get relax and have a drink at sunset. We made much use of the barbecue and the outside eating area as well.
Looking at the very unique interior with a lot of character, you can easily recognise the owner as a real traveller. The villa can get up to ten people. We were two families, anyhow all of us could have our own privacy.
The owner and the caretaker were both very often in touch with us, to check everything was ok with the property.The maintainance of the pool was also very attentive.
The time went on very quickly and it was a pity to leave this fantastic place! Villa Cannatelli definitely worths the value and we highly recommend to stay!!
Patrizia S.
Archival
8/10 Good
Elizabeth O.
19 Apr 2016
Lovely sea views
Charming and cozy house overlooking the sea. Loved the indoor and outdoor fireplaces during our springtime stay and we loved the high patio overlooking the sea. The house is well set up for great meals on the patio with an outdoor grill and a well stocked kitchen. We were there in the spring so not beach weather, but it was a great spot from which to explore the area. The caretaker met us in town within minutes of our arrival and let us in. We were a family of three traveling with a good friend and the set up was perfect--we had the downstairs two bedroom house and she had the upstairs apartment. Nice to explore the peninsula and farther afield to the hot springs in Santurnia. Only wish we had had more time!
Elizabeth O.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Marge K.
19 Oct 2015
October in Santo Stefano
We had a marvelous and relaxing week at Villa Cannatelli. It was early October but we could still laze by the swimming pool and walk the near by beaches. Our favorite was Feniglia—you reach the beach by bicycling through the pine forest –and when on the beach, relax in little huts made of wood gathered on the shore.
Given our interest in the Etruscan history in the area, we spent time at the various sites offering such: the Museo Etrusco in Pitigliano and another museum in Orbetello. Another site, but quite different, is the Giardino dei Tarocchi—a mosaic wonder. What a treat, especially for the younger kids, who enjoyed running in and out of the huge gargoyles.
Eating—always a pleasure in Italy—was a delight. In Porto Santo Stefano itself, there were a number of restaurants we enjoyed. Pizzas, various pastas, fish, clams—you name it, we enjoyed it---while watching the local daily scenes of the sellers and other spectators around us.
And the Villa itself was superb—comfortable, quiet and very accessible to our various desires whether it be to reading, walking in the pine forest, making our favorite eats, or listening to the daily news. All most delightful—and we plan to return!!!
Marge K.
About the host
Hosted by Villa Cannatelli
The owner's name is Claudio. He is an international civil servant and manages the villa together with his sister Paola, also a civil servant.
Why they chose this property
The villa is the country home of the owner and his sister, who rent it when they and their families do not use it.
What makes this property unique
While located next to a bustling summer resort, the property offers unrivalled privacy with cosy accommodations, a private pool and plenty of private outdoor space. Suitable for families, those looking for a comfortable base to explore the surroundings, and those simply looking for a quiet, secluded place to spend some peaceful time. The villa is for the exclusive use of the guests who book it (there is no sharing with anyone else).