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Reviews of Gorgeous villa with private pool and private beach

Gorgeous villa with private pool and private beach
Porto Santo Stefano

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
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8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing oasis
You feel completely isolated in your own paradis. It’s a beautiful property, with a view over the sea. Since your on a steep hill, you need to be somewhat athletic to get to the sea, but honestly, it was so beautiful above that you didn’t need to. Ideal place to relax and take in the scenery. Fabio was overwhelmingly accommodating, even when we hit some hiccups in our travel plans. So kind and so understanding!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2023
Dear Lisa thanks, I am happy that you have enjoyed our house. F

10/10 Excellent

Florian Z., Munich, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with amazing view
We enjoyed our stay a lot and especially loved the pizza oven and the silence with the breathtaking view on the mediterranean sea. Fabio is very nice and communication, etc. was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views for adventurous vacation
The views are truly stunning…breadth taking views from numerous spots on the property…I understand why it’s been in Fabio’s family for generations. The property is best-suited for people with an adventurous spirit…the property has steep cliffs & lots of steps (that said my kids love the place) & the drive to town can feel intrepid at times. We stayed during a particularly hot weather spell so the no air conditioning was a drag when there wasn’t a breeze. Fabio is very responsive & an overall class act.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cecile P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Argentario retreat
Argentario is definitely an escape, it is on the West coast of the presque-isle associated with Monte Argentario, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea - a beautiful turquoise blue vista. The host, Fabio, was always responsive by email, and his delightful daughter, Fabiola, arranged our arrival and any issues during the week. Very easy transition into the home. The house is sited on a steep gradient, built by the owners father, aesthetic and functional. Interestingly, the house has settled somewhat, with some angle to the floors, and my wife and son found this disorienting, but otherwise of no consequence. We visited during Italy's heat wave and found the rooms a bit stifling at night, even with the doors wide open. Sleeping on the lawn might be an option if the heat wave continues. The house had electrical problems, but Fabio had these attended to on a day we were away, taking cooking lessons with his sister, Flavia, outside of Rome (strongly advised). A rocky beach with kayaks is a 10 minute steep walk down, but with rewards of beautiful, comfortable water and great kayak opportunities. An outdoor oven was useful for fish bought at the fish market in town (15 minutes away). Overall a very beautiful location. Probably too challenging for anyone with mobility issues. Realize that you are remote, but it is a safe and comfortable retreat,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous House by the Sea
Our family just completed a wonderful week at Fabio's house on Monte Argentario. The house, the property and the views are simply incredible. We loved the beach and the pool. Basically, we never wanted to leave the property, and rarely did other than to drive into town to get provisions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

mark c., UK

Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice of paradise
Wonderfully relaxing stay in this delightful house perched on the side of a hill with stunning views of the Med below.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kurtis T.

Absolutely perfect
This house is incredible. We spent a week here towards the end of the summer season and by the end of our stay we didn't want to leave and we were already trying to find a time we can come back. The house gives you a sense of complete privacy and peacefulness, and there are so many different areas to relax, read and sleep. It has everything that you could possibly need to enjoy yourself for a week without having to leave. The pool was perfect on the hot summer days and also made it easy to cool off after walking back from the small private beach in front of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diane B., Philadelphia

Lovely house in the most gorgeous spot
Our family of four, including two children aged 13 and 11, absolutely loved our stay here. The house is at once incredibly simple and yet entirely complete with everything you need. The views are stunning from every angle. The terraced nature of the property creates many wonderful opportunities for exploring or time alone. We hiked down to the beach, used the sea kayak to paddle around the gorgeous cove there, swam in the pool, played ping pong, had a barbecue, read books while watching the sun set. It can get very warm in the summer (we were there in July), but does cool off at night. That said, those accustomed to air conditioned should know there isn’t any here. I would love to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra S.

Magical Paradise !!!
The perfect getaway. Would highly recommed to anyone looking to detach and relax. Beautiful home with breathtaking views. Fantastic owners made our stay wonderful. Make one stop for food and wine, then ENJOY!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Annalisa G., Fara Gera d'Adda, BERGAMO, ITALIA

Liked: Cleanliness
Meraviglioso!
La villa con il parco è meravigliosa. Spaziosa, curata, in posizione magnifica. Circondata da un grandissimo parco/bosco che permette una perfetta privacy. Bellissima anche la piscina con vista spettacolare. Sicuramente questo soggiorno ci rimarrà nel cuore, anche per il meraviglioso cielo stellato che abbiamo potuto ammirare. Il sentiero che porta alla piccola spiaggia privata è decisamente ripido e piuttosto impegnativo. Il signor Fabio è una persona squisita e gentilissima.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARC D., Basel

Liked: Cleanliness
Eine Oase in der Natur!
Wir waren als Familie mit Hund eine Woche in diesem Haus und es war einfach nur toll. Es liegt abseits in der Natur, hat einen riesigen Garten und der Blick von den verschiedensten Punkten (Haus, Sonnenterasse, Pool) ist einfach nur umwerfend. Die private Bucht mit den Kajaks war für uns auch ein absolutes Highlight. Für naturbezogene, Ruhe suchende Urlauber ist dies der perfekte Ort der Welt!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Merijn N., Noordwijk

Disliked: Cleanliness
Exceptional location
Exceptional location with access to (private) pebbled beach, opportunity to kayak from there. Note for younger families and people with difficulty walking: this is not an easy walk down to and up from the beach. There is a great sandy beach about 35 min away by car (Feniglia) as a fall back option. Amenities include oven, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, stove, nespresso machine, pizza oven and wood fired bbq... Note: no microwave, water boiler, toaster. No AC as indicated. Very nice owner who provided us with excellent tips on the area. Overall cleanliness not perfect but expected perhaps of a secluded place where the views, the tranquillity and the beach access are key.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Dear Merijn Thank you very much for your comments and I am glad that you had a nice vacation in our house. Just a clarification. The house does not have AC, but this was always indicated in the description of the house. Nothing that is indicated in the description of the house is not present! Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Beate R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mega schöne Aussicht auf das Meer
Wir hatten den Aufenthalt sehr genossen und würden dort nächstes Jahr gerne wieder Urlaub machen- wie love this place 😍
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Localisation de rêve
Magnifique localisation et maison fantastique, nous avons profité de chaque seconde. Deux semaines dans la maison de Fabio ont été une douce parenthèse.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Davide S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Posto incantevole
Abbiamo passato 2 settimane da sogno. Spiaggia privata con mare trasparentissimo, piscina a sfioro con vista sull'arcipelago toscano, terrazzo all'ombra, arieggiato e fresco tutto il giorno. I proprietari ci hanno invitato nella casa adiacente, dove stavano alloggiando in quel periodo, per offrirci un aperitivo e fare due chiacchere. Persone davvero cortesi e interessanti. Non abbiamo nemmeno sentito l'esigenza di fare gite in barca. Una volta che entri in questa casa, hai tutto. Speriamo di tornarci presto.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Fantastisch
Ein rustikales einfaches Steinhaus, gemütlich und mit allem was man braucht eingerichtet und vor allem mit tollem Blick auf die Bucht. EIn riesiges Grundstück, eingezäunt (ideal mit Hund) und vielen abgesetzten Terassen. Auf einer Terasse der Pool, auf der anderen eine TT-Platte, ein Steinkohleofen zum Pizzabacken und tolle Liegeplätze. Der Gärtner kommt ab und an und gießt die schönen Pflanzen. Ca. 8min auf steilem Weg zum eigenen Strand. Tolles Wasser und ideal zum Schnorcheln. Man darf auch die Kanus benutzen. Toller Urlaub zum Ausruhen. Aber auch die Umgebung lohnt für Ausflüge (Sorano, Solvano, Pitigliano, Capalbio oder Giglio).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Marlena R., Ferrara

Vista stupenda immersi nella natura
Villa bellissima con vista mozzafiato! Terrazzo, barbecue e piscina incantevoli.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018