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Architect-designed villa, spectacular sea views, pool

Architect-designed villa, spectacular sea views, pool

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View from villa's front door
View from living room to front terrace
View from front terrace
Pool with villa in background
Pool area with four loungers (one out of view)

Overview of Architect-designed villa, spectacular sea views, pool

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Enjoy the area

Map
Porto Cervo
  • Popular LocationMarina di Porto Cervo3 min drive
  • Popular LocationStella Maris Church3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCapriccioli Beach13 min drive
  • AirportOlbia (OLB-Costa Smeralda)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Garden Green

2 Single Beds

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

Ocean Blue

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Guest WC

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Architect-designed villa, spectacular sea views, pool

A Savin Couëlle designed villa set high on a hill overlooking Pitrizza Bay, the National Marine Park of La Maddalena and Corsica in the distance. In front of the villa is a secluded garden surrounded by oleander and olive trees while at the rear of the property is a private terrace, garden and small, kidney-shaped pool. The main level of the house consists of a living room, front terrace with expansive sea views, kitchen, guest WC and rear terrace with covered dining area and small gas grill. The lower level includes a large double bedroom and a twin bedroom, both with en-suite toilet and showers. The twin bedroom has French doors leading to a patio and front garden. The top floor of the house consists of the master double bedroom, en-suite shower room, and a top terrace with spectacular views in three directions. The nearest beach is a 15 minute walk (2 minute drive).

Outdoor seating: The top terrace has 4 teak chairs and table, and a teak sun lounger. The main level front and rear terraces have ample seating with cushions. The rear eating area has a large stone dining table with chairs, small gas grill, and kitchen herb garden. Two teak benches are available in the garden.

Pool: The pool is kidney shaped, circa 7m by 4.5m, with no shallow section. It is at least 1.60 meters deep throughout. There are four teak sun loungers near the pool. The pool is available 1st June - 1st Oct, or by separate arrangement at additional cost.

Garden: The private garden has a number of bougainvillea, oleander, hibiscus and other flowering shrubs, a mature fig tree with excellent fruit in season (Aug/Sept), a small lemon tree, bay trees and various kitchen herbs.

Parking: There is off-street parking for 2 cars behind an electronic gate.

NOTES:

Villa is not suitable for children younger than 6yo nor for anyone with impaired mobility due to staircases in the villa and steps in the garden.

Pool is open 1st June thru 1st Oct. Pool can be kept open on request, payment of £150 per stay/week.

Due to spam, we do not accept automatic reservations. We try to respond to requests within 24hrs. Thank you.

Property manager

MD Francis
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Not suitable for children under 6yo.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arzachena

Located in Arzachena, this villa is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Capriccioli Beach and Maddalena Archipelago National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Port of Golfo Aranci. Gregoland and Aquadream are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
Map
Porto Cervo

What's nearby

  • Marina di Porto Cervo - 3 min drive
  • Stella Maris Church - 3 min drive
  • Aquadream - 5 min drive
  • Piccolo Pevero Beach - 8 min drive
  • Capriccioli Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Rudalza Station - 28 min drive
  • Olbia (OLB-Costa Smeralda) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pacifico Rosemary - 8 min walk
  • La Pasqualina - 4 min drive
  • Aqua Lounge - 3 min drive
  • Renato Pedrinelli SRL - 4 min drive
  • Rosmary - 8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Architect-designed villa, spectacular sea views, pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Architect-designed villa, spectacular sea views, pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Architect-designed villa, spectacular sea views, pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Architect-designed villa, spectacular sea views, pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Architect-designed villa, spectacular sea views, pool located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Marina di Porto Cervo and Gregoland. Stella Maris Church and Carla Granu are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jacqui W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic holiday at Volpaia
A truly stunning location- the villa has amazing views and is very comfortable and well equipped . Lovely quiet residential area with a local beach just 10 minutes walk away. Excellent choice of restaurants within walking distance. We couldn’t have asked for more and had a really lovely holiday. Thank you to Michael for being so helpful and responding to my queries so quickly. We loved it!!!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Yuleika S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay and location super close to Porto Cervo
Great place with amazing views. Everything we needed for our family of 4. Only observation is that house is not ideal for tall people (3 out of 4 members of family are over 6’5”) but we quickly got adjusted and didn’t think about it much. Owner was lovely and communicative and cleaning lady was a doll.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sven R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful vacation home
We spent 10 wonderful days in this original home from the 60s when the Costa Smeralda boom started. In addition to having wonderful views and an old garden, it felt like participating in that history of homely architectural design inspired by Gaudi. Can fully recommend for any party using two bed rooms.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Villa
Spectacular villa in a quiet village a few minutes away from Porto Cervo. Amazing views… just breathtaking. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sardinia & Villa Volpaia are what vacation dreams are made of!
If my title doesn't speak for itself, then I'll just add that we had the most amazing family vacation at Villa Volpaia due to the absolute uniqueness of the home... the architecture, the gardens, the balconies & the views! All of it stunning. Liscia di Vacca & the charming little street that the villa is on, felt like like a perfect nook amongst the glitz & glamour of Porto Cervo & the Costa Smeralda. Was just our speed, and we simply adored it. On a more practical note- the handful of restaurants within walking distance from the house were perfect for our needs, as well as the market & pharmacy. Bruno the caretaker was easy to communicate with and was super helpful when we had a minor issue. This is by no means a negative thing, but the stairs in this house are no joke! It is clearly stated in the description, but I didn't give it much thought to be honest. I'm only mentioning it here because we had a 7 year old and a grandmother with a bad knee, and the stairs became the topic of much conversation during our stay. ;) Beaches and other excursions were easy to get to from the villa, (with a car), and we appreciated all the information in the book. (Although we spent too much money at the linen shop in San Pantaleo thanks to that suggestion, haha!) Many, many thanks for sharing your special home with us. We hope to be back someday!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by MD Francis

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My wife spent several summers in the Costa Smeralda as a child in the 1970s. She came back in the 1990s and together we fell in love with the beaches and unique charm of the area. We purchased the villa for family holidays but only use it a few weeks a year. We wanted to share our home with guests, and hope they can relax and enjoy it like we do.

Why they chose this property

Savin Couëlle's unique architectural style shines through in this little jewel of a villa in Liscia di Vacca. Its quirky, organic shapes, its well-designed layout that maximizes the villa's hilltop location, and wonderfully private location all make this villa a truly unique experience. Original ferro-battuto metalwork and Cerasarda tiling add to the quintessential Costa Smeralda style of the villa.

Note, the villa is unlikely to suit visitors looking for super hip, modern style. The villa lacks contemporary art, a high-definition big screen television, Sonos sound system and hot tub. Its furnishing are mostly traditional Sardinia fabrics, basketwork and wood carvings.

What makes this property unique

We enjoy the villa primarily for 3 reasons. First, its organic architecture is wonderfully sympathetic to the environment. Second, the villa's location is incredibly private yet we can walk to restaurants, cafes and a supermarket. No driving needed for good espresso, gelato, superb evening meal or pint of milk. Beaches are close by, although we recommend hiring a car to access the many beaches in the area. Third, the villa is a much-loved family place, relaxed and unpretentious, where parents with children are welcome. Having been used by our family for over 20 years, we're delighted to welcome guests to the villa's unique charm and personality.

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