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20% off! Beautiful secluded woodland setting with private pool. 5k to beach.

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A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a dining table with chairs, and a cream-colored armchair.
Property grounds
A cozy living room with a blue sofa, fireplace, framed pictures, and a rustic ceiling.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

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Castagneto Carducci, Tuscany
  • Place, Museo Archivio Carducci
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cavallino Matto
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Ornellaia Winery
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

20% off! Beautiful secluded woodland setting with private pool. 5k to beach.

Reduced rate for remaining July dates!

Castagneto Carducci, famous for its award-winning wines, is approx. 70km from Pisa airport (50 min drive on the autostrada) and on a hilltop about 6 km inland from lovely sandy beaches. Pisa, Florence, Lucca, San Gimignano and Siena are within easy driving distance. 2 km of well maintained white road leads past vineyards and woodland, up to the house. The pool is on a terrace above the house, with a panoramic view of the village and the coast. The house boasts traditional beams and 'cotto' tiles, with a loggia terrace perfect for dining in summer, and a wood oven and bbq on the outside terrace. Four Bedrooms, (2 double, 2 twin), Two bathrooms. Thick walls and a gentle early afternoon breeze often blowing from the sea ensure that the heat of summer is rarely excessive. The pool is on a terrace above the house, with panoramic views too the village and the sea.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 8121975
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Castagneto Carducci

Located in Castagneto Carducci, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Tombolo di Cecina Nature Reserve and Bibbona Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Costa dei Vini and Cavallino Matto. Parco Giochi Bibbolandia and Parco Gallorose are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Castagneto Carducci, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Museo Archivio Carducci - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cavallino Matto - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Ornellaia Winery - 19 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Baratti Beach - 30 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Spiagge Bianche - 39 min drive - 41.5 km

Getting around

  • Castagneto Carducci Donoratico Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Osteria Magona - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Pagoda - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mister Wine Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Da Ciro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante da Reno - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 20% off! Beautiful secluded woodland setting with private pool. 5k to beach. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 20% off! Beautiful secluded woodland setting with private pool. 5k to beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 20% off! Beautiful secluded woodland setting with private pool. 5k to beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 20% off! Beautiful secluded woodland setting with private pool. 5k to beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 20% off! Beautiful secluded woodland setting with private pool. 5k to beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 20% off! Beautiful secluded woodland setting with private pool. 5k to beach. located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Museo Archivio Carducci and within 3 miles (5 km) of Azienda Agricola Fornacelle and Costa dei Vini. Guado al Melo is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
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7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Check-in

7.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heiko B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

A very nice, quiet and remote location. Superb for people that look for a place to calm down, read a book and cook a lot.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wie hatten als Familie einen wunderschönen Urlaub. Das Haus und der Pool waren sauber.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruno R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolles, ruhiges Toscana-Haus

Wir (mein Partner, unser Hund und ich) haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Das Haus ist schon etwas älter, aber es war sauber und wohnlich. Es gab genügend Sitzmöglichkeiten. Toll ist die Lounge, welche unter dem Dach ist, sie lädt zum Verweilen ein. -> Für mich das Beste an allem: Es hat überall Mücken- resp. Fliegengitter. Ich habe dies enorm geschätzt, da ich sonst bei uns die Anziehungsperson für diese Insekten bin. ;o) In der Küche war alles vorhanden um fein zu Kochen. Das Wasser in den Duschen hat einen ausgezeichneten Druck. Der Pool ist gross und die Aussicht vom Pool sehr schön. Auch positiv war, dass wir gut mit dem Hund in der Umgebung etwas laufen gehen konnten, was ja nicht überall möglich ist (viele Privatwege). Zum Einkaufen waren wir meistens in San Vincenzo im Coop oder dann in Donoratico im Conad. Beides ist mit dem Auto gut erreichbar. Die Strasse war für das, was wir sonst von Italiens Strassen gewöhnt sind sehr gut zu befahren mit dem Auto. Natürlich ist es eine Schotterstrasse, mit Schotterhügeln (damit das Wasser bei Regen besser ablaufen kann und nicht die ganze Strasse beschädigt), aber zwei drei Mal darüberfahren bekommt man Übung. Die Schlüsselübergabe hat reibungslos funktioniert. Uns hat es sehr gefallen. Grazie mille
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So wie es sein sollte

Perfekter Ort zum Entspannen. Das Objekt selber komplett ausgestattet und nichts fehlte. Das Grundstück mit Pool komplett alleine gelegen, so dass man niemanden stören kann und nicht gestört wird. Alles super man braucht aber ein Auto, da die Wege sonst zu weit sind. Auch die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter bzw. der Agentur war super, so dass die Schlüsselübergabe sowie An- undAbreise perfekt
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schöner Urlaub

Es war ein sehr schönes Haus im Toscanischen Still. Das Haus bot ausreichend Platz mit allem im Inserat beschriebenen Details. Die Lage war für uns traumhaft da wir es mögen etwas abseits zu sein. Der große Pool war ein paar Meter abseits was mit Kinder ( Jugendlichen ) ideal ist wegen der Lautstärke. Das Auto hatte ein Carport sodas Es nicht den ganzen Tag in der Sonne stehen musste. Es gab mehrere Einkaufsmöglichkeiten alles in 10min mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Die Kommunikation vor Ort war sehr gut,vorallem freundlich und auf deutsch. Im grossen und ganzen war es ein sehr schöner Urlaub vor Ort. DANKE
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annika M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Haus mit Wohlfühlfaktor

Ein tolles Ferienhaus für Jung und Alt!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lucas R.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

An sich wunderschönes Objekt mit herrlicher Lage ABER:

die Schlüsselübergabe zur Anreise war definitiv unser Fehler aber: als wir dann direkt bei dem Eingangsbereich standen, war der erste Blick dass leider weder einmal gekehrt, noch der Tisch draußen abgewischt war/ nicht so tragisch, gibt schlimmeres. Jedoch war es dann leider nicht mehr so einladend als wir rein gegangen sind…. In der Küche war nicht geputzt, auf dem Küchentisch war grünes Pesto, auf dem Herd verbrannte/ alte Spagetti, die Treppe rauf ein riesiger Ameisenhaufen, im Flur und auf dem Sessel im Flur ebenfalls- die Dame die uns den Schlüssel übergeben hat konnte es sich selbst nicht erklären! Hätte man am Tag unserer Anreise etwas sauber gemacht, wäre es aber definitiv aufgefallen (wir haben es ja auch direkt gesehen und nicht akribisch danach gesucht), der Spülkasten im Bad war dreckig und der Tisch im Flur ebenfalls. Die Dame hat dann den Küchenschwamm geholt, ging damit erst in der Küche über die Arbeitsfläche, dann über den Küchentisch & dann ins Bad ( ja, es war der selbe schwamm!)und als sie dann den Tisch im Flur damit abwischen wollte, hab ich sie gefragt ob sie dafür jetzt wirklich den selben schwamm hernehmen möchte?! Ihre Antwort war: Ja, ich hab damit ja das Klo nur von außen, nicht innen geputzt… okey das war definitiv etwas unhygienisch. Die Ameisen wollte sie am selben Tag noch beseitigen- leider ist sie bis zur Abreise nicht gekommen und wir sind am Tag der Anreise noch in den Supermarkt um Putzmittel, neue Schwämme und Insektenspray zu besorgen (als hätten wir geahnt dass die Dame nicht mehr kommt). Wir sind definitiv nicht pingelig - wir haben zwei Hunde und Kinder- aber der erste Eindruck war leider - auch wegen der doch nicht netten Aussage der Dame bezüglich des Schwammes leider dahin! Sie meinte dass eigentlich jemand zum putzen vorbei kommen sollte - bevor wir angereist sind- dem wahr wohl nicht so. Auch das kann passieren aber dann bitte ich um Verzeihung und werde nicht noch unhöflich! Das Haus ist schön, die Lage ist herrlich (aber schwer mit nem großem Auto zu fahren) und für große und laute Familien klasse! Leider mussten wir anstatt um 11 um 9 Uhr auschecken- wieso? Das wissen wir nicht. Wir haben eigentlich mit einem entgegen kommen gerechnet - erlassen der Reinigungspauschale / wir haben das Haus selber geputzt und sauberer hinterlassen als vorgefunden- und nicht damit noch eher auschecken zu müssen. Schade
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2023
good morning My German is not good enough to understand all your comments, but I will just give you some of the report from my agent.: Children had wet two of the single mattresses. If there are small children who wet the bed it would be normal for the parents either to bring a plastic sheet with them or to let the hosts know so that plastic sheets can be provided The sum umbrella at the pool was broken - it had been left open despite warnings to close it before leaving the pool area. The wind blew it over. This was an almost new umbrella. Hair in one of the beds could not have belonged to the cleaning ladies since they are all grey-haired and the hair in question was brown.. The fridge-freezer was absolutely clean.. It is true that there could have been yellow dust on the outside furniture. At this time of year the trees shed a fine yellow dust which needs wiping off every day. Nothing we can do about that.. There were other comments but I will leave it there. If you would like to send me your comments in english or italian, please do so.. Maureen Mele
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Frank H.

Disliked: Communication

Our stay in the house in September 2021

Our family (8 people) spent its vacation at the this location the first 2 weeks in September 2021. In the past we stayed in multiple places and houses in Tuscany and other regions for many years. So we have good benchmarks. There are are couple of up and downsides which we discovered during our stay: Upsides (1) the house is located in the true nature, super silent, nothing and nobody around who can disturb you. (2) The house has the right size for 8 people. But this is the max. (3) The house has a swimming pool area with a breath- taking view on the sea side (approx. 6 km away) The pool area is regularly maintained by the service personnel. (4) Water supply (warm and cold) in both bathrooms is excellent. (5) Equipment of the kitchen is good. We found everything what we needed. Downsides: (1) To reach the house you need to drive a pretty bumpy, partially very steep road. It is 2,2, km and time consuming. There is an alternative route to the house (via Castagnetto) which is much shorter but extremely steep. Walking distance to the Center of Castagnetto is 25 min on a very steep road. (2) While the house as such is very beautiful, it is not well maintained and looks a little shabby. This applies to the entire interior, kitchen, garden, etc. This is a true pity. (3) Service by the agency has been extremely poor (!!!). Onboarding into the house was delayed because the house was not cleaned before our arrival. We we were not overly happy with the behavior of the agency who handled our onboarding. Bedlinen handed over were in poor shape. Lamps were not functioning and had to be replaced by us. (4) The location is not an appropriate place for older people and small kids. There are a lot of stairs. The pool area does not have necessary guard rails. In summary, a beautifully located house for people who wish to stay in the nature. But the house needs a comprehensive overhaul and the service agency must be reminded to do a much better job. Then it would be worth the fare we paid. Frank, September 2021
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

catherine c.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Lovely place, but host could do so much better!

Very poor communication from the agent prior to our arrival, doesn't speak any English whatsoever. Check-in procedure very poor and disorganized. Cleaners still there at 6pm, but house still not very clean. House extremely poorly equipped: not even a single garbage bag on arrival, no dish-washing soap or sponge, no tea towels or dish cloths, no oven gloves or pot holders. No wi-fi all week, cost us a lot in roaming charges, and we also had to purchase things that were not provided, such as tea towels, sponges, washing up soap, etc. Pity, because location in the forest and pool are lovely, host could do so much better, but doesn't seem to care.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

happy Holidays!

We enjoyed our stay at Trogolello very much! If you don’t mind driving some kilometers on a bumpy gravel path you will be rewarded with a wonderful, very quiet house in the nature! Castagneto Carducci is reachable on foot within 25 min. We enjoyed the nice walk to eat a delicious Pizza there. We also enjoyed to make our own delicious Pizza in the wood oven! 😊 The kitchen is very well equipped, lacking nothing, except for a “pizza shovel”, which we could buy cheaply at the local agri-shop. I hope we will come back one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Silvia B.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Casa in mezzo al bosco

La casa si trova in posizione isolata, in mezzo al bosco vicino a Castagneto Carducci. Per raggiungerla occorre percorrere circa un paio di km di strada sterrata. Essendo in mezzo al verde, non abbiamo sentito la mancanza dell'aria condizionata perché effettivamente la casa si mantiene fresca e la sera c'è una bella arietta. La casa è spaziosa così come la piscina, per raggiungere la quale bisogna però percorrere una scalinata piuttosto ripida. Purtroppo non abbiamo trovato la casa molto pulita al nostro arrivo e questo ha un po' rovinato la vacanza. Inoltre la casa non è allacciata all'acquedotto ma prende l'acqua da una cisterna. Noi non l'abbiamo bevuta e non abbiamo potuto nemmeno usare il bagno al piano terra perché volendo riempire la vasca, l'acqua usciva gialla (a tratti addirittura marrone!!). Abbiamo infine avuto un problema con lo scarico del bagno sempre a pianoterra che abbiamo fatto presente ancora il primo giorno: solo dopo la nostra segnalazione c'è stato detto che lo sapevano e che avrebbero mandato un idraulico nei giorni seguenti. Visto che eravamo in 8 persone con un solo bagno ci siamo arrangiati e siamo riusciti a sistemare il problema da soli. Nel complesso la casa è carina, si trova in posizione tranquilla e ideale per chi cerca la pace ed il relax. Da migliorare la pulizia e la comunicazione con l'agenzia che segue l'affitto della casa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Einfach nur gut....

super erholsam, würde jeder Zeit wieder hinfahren. Ich habe selten gesehen, dass eine Grünanlage so gut gepflegt ist.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Oscar D.

Grazie Maureen !! Great experience! Highly recommended

We arrived to Castagneto Carducci on a hot July day and Maureen had arranged that Mario, the housekeeper, was waiting for us so he could show us the way to the property.. After driving a long path in a wooded area we reached Trogollelo (the cute name of the house). My whole family was stunned at the sheer beauty! It was in a gorgeous place near the mountains, and we immediately fell in love with it. The house, to begin with, is huge (fits eight or more people) so we were eager to explore the inside. The patio right outside the house was were we ate most of our meals, since the weather was so nice in the day time and nighttime, and it had an unbeatable view. Inside, the house is all stone and windows on the first floor, so there is no air conditioning needed. The living room has comfortable couches and a television, and the kitchen was fantastic! A word to the kitchen: it has all the appliances and tools necessary for cooking and serving food. Those who love to cook will find this kitchen a luxury, since it has every possible utensil for cooking nearly everything in regards to Italian cuisine. Moving up to the second floor, there are four bedrooms, two with two single beds, and two with one matrimonial bed. All bedrooms have windows with a lovely view. There is one bathroom on the first floor (which has a washing machine and dryer in it, too), as well as one on the second floor, both equipped with showers. We found on both floors of the house there was ample space to move around, especially since there were 5 of us, and we never felt cramped or crowded. Aside from this, the decor was lovely and had a very warm Tuscan feel to it. It truly feels like you are living the Tuscan dream life in this house! Moving outside, there was quite a flight of stairs to get to the pool. The pool was located up very high, with many steps that were sometimes a bit tiring for the elder guests. On top of this, if you have very little kids the pool is so far away and not within view of the actual house that you will have to be up there as well to keep an eye on them. Once you arrive at the large size pool, however, the view is definitely worth it! It's located right on the mountains, and to the right there is a large forest, and looking straight ahead there is a slight view of the Ligurean sea. There are plenty of lounge chairs here, as well as a table under a small cabana for snacks and drinks.. Maureen and Mario made all possible efforts to guarantee a great stay
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by Maureen Mele

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We bought the house 35 years ago and completely renovated it over the years. It has very special memories for family and friends holidaying there every year.

Why they chose this property

It offers the best of both worlds : old house with thick walls keeps cool in the summer and yet the sea, shops and restaurants are just 6 minutes away.

What makes this property unique

The location with lots of hilltop villages plus the beaches and the easy access to places of interest is quite different from 'chiantishire' and very Italian. The nearby village of Bolgheri (which comes under Castagneto) produces the top award-winning wine every year.

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English, French, Italian
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