Title: Charming Cottage In 'Smeraldino' Style in the country side at 1 km from beaches Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Cottage In 'Smeraldino' Style in the country side at 1 km from beaches ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34030000/34025800/34025752/w324h205x0y0-1a140228.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Golfing on-site, a water park and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Charming Cottage In 'Smeraldino' Style in the country side at 1 km from beaches. Guests can also expect to find laundry facilities. 7.0 Good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming Cottage In 'Smeraldino' Style in the country side at 1 km from beaches If Sardinia is a beautiful island, nothing compares with La Maddalena Archipelago and its surroundings. Baobab Blu is less than 5km from Palau and La Maddalena Marine Park and is located in a perfect quiet position on a hillside just 1km from the sea. The house is carefully furnished and its 'old Spanish cotto floor' will contribute to give you a warm welcome. Baobab Blu has an old, genuine charm but it's also equipped with every modern fitting ( Satellite TV, Playstation, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, oven, air-con in 1 room and fans, etc). A nice and wide garden surrounds the house and wood gives shadow, gated access and parking, patio is equipped for alfresco dining, hammock and BBQ. In the garden you may easily meet some of the local fauna like as birds of prey, and jays. Ideal location for relaxing vacation seekers. Many archeological excursions and guided visits available close by. Sports for every taste. Local genuine cuisine restaurants and ethnic restaurants nearby. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Water park - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,076 square feet ## Similar properties ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35280000/35277200/35277111/be795111.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vacation home with pool, pet-friendly, on the Costa Smeralda, Olbia, Sassari Arzachena, Sardegna - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=35277111&PinnedHotelID=35277111&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88920000/88914000/88913986/01a950c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lovely apartment with private pool 100 meters from the beach Arzachena - 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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. 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 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 ### 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 required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Charming Cottage 'smeraldino' Style Country Side 1 km Beaches ## About the area Located in Arzachena, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Maddalena Archipelago National Park and Capriccioli Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Salty Wind and Aquadream. Scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. [Visit our Arzachena travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arzachena.dx182124) [View more Villas in Arzachena](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arzachena-Villas.d182124-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.15206%2C9.39409&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0uKswszFtjJMmu9T3qBtaM5fYSo=) 07020, Sardegna ### What's nearby - Bear's Rock - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles - Porto Mannu Beach - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles - Palau Harbor - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles - Palau Tourism Office - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles - Aquadream - 27 min drive - 14.5 miles ### Getting around - Rudalza Station - 37 min drive - Olbia (OLB-Costa Smeralda) - 51 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Il Molo - ‬7 min drive - ‪Villanova Café - ‬7 min drive - ‪Isule Surelle - ‬7 min drive - ‪The One - ‬7 min drive - ‪Ristorante L'arcipelago - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Cottage In 'Smeraldino' Style in the country side at 1 km from beaches pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Charming Cottage In 'Smeraldino' Style in the country side at 1 km from beaches? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### Where is Charming Cottage In 'Smeraldino' Style in the country side at 1 km from beaches located? > This family-friendly Arzachena villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Spiaggia del Golfo delle Saline and Spiaggia delle Saline. Bear's Rock and Punta Nera Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming Cottage In 'Smeraldino' Style in the country side at 1 km from beaches Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### Maria-angela P. 29 Aug 2017 #### une belle maison une belle île mais un descriptif qui ne correspond pas décevant la Sardaigne est magnifique les gens accueillants souriants et une vue panoramique superbe dommage la maison louée Balboa Blu ne correspondait au descriptif très déçus mon mari et moi Aucune intimité propriétaire à 30 m de la maison sensation d être surveillés pour nous avoir fait dès le lendemain sur la lumière. des prestations payantes non mentionnées pour la climatisation. c est dommage. Toutefois la Sardaigne reste une merveilleuse destination. ##### Maria-angela P. Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 12 Sept 2013 #### Baobab Blu Lovely location, nice welcome from owner. Figs growing in garden were delicious as were home made jams and honey. Hammocks a peaceful retreat to read and snooze. Villa very clean and well maintained. Plenty of local attractions nearby - car recommended. 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