Nestled in the rolling hills of Le Marche, Casa Oleandra offers a serene retreat with breathtaking views of the Sibillini Mountains. Enjoy alfresco dining on the patio by the pool or portico, relax under shaded areas, and unwind in your private saltwater swimming pool with a diving board. Take advantage of modern amenities like high-end bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen/dining/living area.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82691 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
Peaceful Rural Villa, Large Private Pool, Diving Board, Mountain & Village Views
Casa Oleandra is a spacious, bright and superbly comfortable detached Italian Country House with delightful views of the Sibillini Mountains, the pretty villages of Gualdo and Sarnano plus the surrounding rolling hills of Le Marche.
Whether it be having fun in our beautiful 12m x 6m Private Salt Water Swimming Pool with a diving board, or sipping prosecco on the roof terrace, alfresco dining at the table by the pool or on the portico outside the kitchen, perhaps just relaxing under the shade of the large portico on the comfortable seating, Casa Oleandra is the perfect place for your holiday. Our villa provides excellent privacy both inside and out.
Set at the end of a local white gravel road, this is the perfect place for you, your family and friends to truly relax and enjoy your holiday in the magical real Italy of Le Marche.
Internally the villa has a combination of modern and traditional with exposed stone and brick walls on the ground floor and high end modern finishes to the 4 bathrooms including a Sunken Bath and Unique Step-Down Shower.
Casa Oleandra is situated just 2.5 kms from the medieval hilltop village of Gualdo, with its spectacular views of the area, a small weekly market and shops for your everyday needs.
In the village you will also find 2 cafe/ bars, we would recommend visiting Scarlet's Bar for your morning coffee and many summer evening events.
Gualdo also has a restaurant 'L'Angolo di Sara' where you can enjoy good quality pizzas and specialities of the house. There are also many more excellent restaurants in the surrounding area. Or if you would like something special, personal and private, we can arrange for a Private Chef to come to the house and cook a four course meal to suit yourselves, this has been well received by previous guests.
Casa Oleandra is set in the Golden Triangle of Le Marche where just a short drive away you will also find the lovely towns of Sarnano, Sant'Angelo in Pontano, Penna San Giovanni, Smerillo and Monte San Martino all with their own distinct charm, weekly markets, festivals, concerts and fabulous restaurants.
Mountain lake swimming at Lago Fiastra, winter skiing at Bolongnola can be enjoyed just 40 minutes away, whilst the beaches at Porto San Giorgio and Conero are an hour away. For more shopping try the beautiful cities of Macerata, San Benedetto del Tronto or Ascoli Piceno, alternatively you could visit one of the many outlet shopping areas in the area.
Internal
The central entrance hall leads into a modern open plan kitchen/ dining/ living room with comfortable seating surrounding a wood burning stove for the colder winter evenings, dining table seating 8 people and a modern well equipped kitchen with range oven and breakfast bar, with access directly to the portico where you can relax on the comfortable seating, dine at the large table or enjoy playing ping pong.
The hallway also leads to the ground floor family bathroom with a sunken bath, to the separate TV room with comfortable sofa's and to the Ground Floor Bedroom with Kingsize Bed. The bedroom boasts access to a private terrace area and en-suite with a unique step down shower.
Upstairs the Master bedroom has a modern Kingsize Four Poster bed from where you can lie and enjoy the views of Gualdo or alternatively enjoy breakfast on the roof terrace, whilst the en-suite has a walk in shower and double basins. On this floor there are a further two large bedrooms, a spacious twin bedroom and another bedroom with Kingsize bed and ample wardrobe space. The family bathroom has a walk in shower. All linens are included with soft towels, 100% cotton sheets, quilts, bathrobes and a choice of pillows .
There is underfloor heating to the ground floor and radiators upstairs for the colder months of the year. The upstairs bedrooms are also fitted with ceiling fans. Wooden shutters are fitted throughout the house with bug screens to some windows also.
Private Pool
The excellent 12m x 6m salt water pool is accessed down steps from the house and is surrounded by paving with sunbeds for 8 people, umbrella, spectacular views and naturally shaded areas. The pool has roman steps, ladder, diving board and a varying depth from 1.3 m to 2.7m.
At the side of the pool is a shower and a large alfresco dining area with seating for 8 people ideal for enjoying watching the sunset. The pool is open from beginning of May to end of September.
Garden
The garden provides room to relax in the shade, lie in the hammock and watch the stars, play ball games or challenge your friends to a game of table tennis. Enjoy cooking a barbecue or just sit and relax on the comfortable sofa on the portico and take in the views.
If you are looking for a relaxing family holiday in Italy, Casa Oleandra offers you the ideal place to do exactly this.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Rooftop terrace
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Strictly No Smoking
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Things to do
Golf
Kayak
Snow sports gear
Table tennis
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Swimming nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Comprehensive food waste policy
Double-glazed windows
Garden
Recycling
Unit size: 2,691 square feet
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Cot and high chair available. Babysitting possible
Events
No events allowed
Parties/ events to be agreed before reservation
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Strictly No Smoking
Important information
You need to know
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.
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
Note from host: Parties/ events to be agreed before reservation
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 and a first aid kit
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
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
Property Registration Number IT043021C2ZAW6DMNR
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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 GBP 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
About the area
Located in Gualdo, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Tenuta Colli di Serrapetrona and Paintball Val Fiastrone are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fiastra Abbey Nature Reserve and Sibillini Cycling. Windsurfing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Gualdo travel guide
Does Peaceful Rural Villa, Large Private Pool, Diving Board, Mountain & Village Views have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Peaceful Rural Villa, Large Private Pool, Diving Board, Mountain & Village Views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Peaceful Rural Villa, Large Private Pool, Diving Board, Mountain & Village Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Peaceful Rural Villa, Large Private Pool, Diving Board, Mountain & Village Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Peaceful Rural Villa, Large Private Pool, Diving Board, Mountain & Village Views?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Peaceful Rural Villa, Large Private Pool, Diving Board, Mountain & Village Views located?
Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Sibillini Cycling, Sarnano Waterfalls and Piazza Alta. Abbey of San Biagio is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) away.
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This has to be the best Italian Villa we’ve ever stayed in. The Villa has been so highly and tastefully finished and is spotless inside and out. It’s location is to die for, nestled in the most beautiful rural countryside with the most stunning views. The host Gail gave us so much guidance including recommendations of .a local chef who prepared a meal for us at the Villa. This was indeed one of the highlights of our stay. We came here in search of peace and the opportunity to recharge both of which we most certainly got. Thank you and congratulations Gail on giving us the opportunity to stay in your beautiful villa. Christina & Benito Ireland
We had a wonderful couple of weeks at Casa Oleandra.
The house is beautiful , extremely comfortable and well equipped. We made great use of the swimming pool and table tennis table too! The views make this a very special place. It’s very rural and secluded which we loved. Gualdo is easy and quick to get to from the house by car and it has all the basics that we needed- including a great butcher who was so patient with our virtually non existent Italian (though we left with far more language than we came with!) Sarnano and Fermo are beautiful too. Huge thanks to Gail who was so accommodating and helpful .. we would love to return! This is an idyllic spot!
Place to love, excellent house in a beautifull location
We stayed here for a week during the summer holidays. The house is great, large and spacious with plenty of space inside and out. The swimming pool is what you expect, large, well-maintained and plenty of space for sunbathing or relaxing in the shade. Entertainment with the ping pong table, badminton, or lying in the hammock, everything is provided. The outdoor seating area with dining table and comfortable lounge set completes it. Downside is the internet. The connection is not too fast, and the WiFi access point is not very powerful, so it can only be used in a stable manner indoors in the living room / TV room. (particularly difficult because 3G / 4G / 5G is also mediocre due to the rural area). Could use an upgrade to 2024
Probably the best Italian villa we have stayed in!
Our first views of the villa highlighted it's most amazing location. Conveniently close to the nearby Gualdo,with good road access, and yet located in the middle of the countryside with amazing views in all directions. We loved watching the sheep on the nearby hills, accompanied closely by a large flock of white egrets, the many jays and other birds passing across the property, and on one occasion the three eagles soaring above. The villa itself was very well maintained, comfortable and spacious. The covered outdoor space enabled almost all of our meals to be taken outside and also provided a comfortable seating area. The pool was excellent, a good size and depth, and we really liked the adjacent shower with almost instant hot water. Despite the above we did go out to enjoy the scenery and visit many local towns and villages as well as enjoying the restaurants. Gail was very helpful at all times, and particularly in solving a couple of minor issues with power and wifi/TV. In all a very enjoyable holiday.
We absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful villa situated in a stunning rural spot. The pool was perfect, with a lovely temperature that was just right. The weather in July was exactly what we expected—perfect. It was a bit hot at times, but the wonderful pool in the beautiful flowery garden was a refreshing escape, offering a breathtaking view of the hilly landscape and the enchanting scent of lavender. It might sound unreal, but it's the truth.
The rest of the villa was equally impressive. The fully equipped kitchen made meal preparations a breeze, and the bedrooms and bathrooms were comfortable and well-maintained. True, the villa is located in the middle of nowhere, but if you're looking for a secluded getaway and don't mind driving a bit for shopping or fun activities, this is the ideal place for you.
Additionally, our contact with the owner was excellent. The communication was seamless and prompt. Gail was always quick to respond to our inquiries, making our stay even more enjoyable. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Amazing rural location. Just the kind of holiday home we like. Pool amazing. And house has the needed rooms, and amenities. The communication with landlord and helpfulness is great.
Very enjoyable stay, well appointed house and grounds. Would hope to return another time.
Jane C.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Astrid B.
31 Jul 2021
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Oleandra is like heaven on earth
The villa is situated in a beautiful spot. The views are superb. The house is very well equiped with a fantatsic pool, a comfortable hammock and a ping pong table. There a multiple possibilities for walks and visits to neighbouring villages.
It really is a little paradise that Gail has created here. We enjoyed our 14 days very much, even though the weather gods were not really kind to us this year. But weather is weather and we were still able to use the very nice and large pool from time to time.
Gail is a super host even from a distance and tries very hard to make sure that the stay goes very well.
Thank you for everything!
We all loved our holiday at Casa Oleandra. And our first visit to Le Marche. The house, garden, pool, views and area are stunning.
The house is even lovelier than the pictures and very well equipped - we are missing watching the sheep from the roof terrace every morning and the bathrooms were fabulous! We all enjoyed the pool and table tennis and tore ourselves away to visit Sarnano plus Lago di Fiastra and Bolognola up in the Sibillini mountains which we’d recommend.
Gail was so helpful and contactable and gave us so many useful tips - we agree the butcher, the bars and restaurant in Gualdo are great! Thank you and we can’t wait to go back!
A wonderful house in a superb location. We've stayed in several properties in La Marche in recent years , but this is definitely the best of the best and ticked all our our boxes of secluded location, large pool, well appointed kitchen (including sharp knives!) and plenty of space for all the family. From the start of the booking process to our return home (yesterday) Gail couldn't have been more helpful. On the few occasions that we manged to drag ourselves away from the house there is plenty to do and see if wanted, and the nearby Gualdo and Sarnano are a must. An absolutely stunning location with lots of wildlife (Eagles & wild Boar etc) and the perfect place to unwind. We will certainly be back as soon as we are able!
Gail our hostess and people/employees were the greatest!
We had a wonderful stay. The house is between the land of the farmers who sometimes can start early with the truck in the land. Make sure to put your flatables for the pool at night inside as we had a visit of a young playfull fox. The pool is great, the kids enjoyed a lot! Also the cleaning of the house and pool during our 2 week stay was great!
We surely recommend this house. If I had to say 1 thing that was negative would be for us not having airconditioning in the bedrooms. We were in a very hot period!
But we had a great stay and can recommend this house to everybody!
We had a lovely week at Casa Oleandra. The communication with the owner before, during and after our visit made us feel safe and comfortable and everything went smoothly. Lucia met us at Scarlet's Bar and gave us a house tour. After that we pretty much got by on our own. The house was spacious and pretty and we found everything we needed and more. The pool area was adorable and offered many peaceful moments accompanied by the bells of the cows and sheep nearby. The pool itself was perfect for our group of 4 adults and 4 kids (10-14 years old). The neighbours were very welcoming.
We made some trips to Gualdo and Sarnano, visited the waterfalls, took a swim in the manmade lake with the adventure course less than an hour away and drove to the coast one day. Amazing views but be prepared for serpentine roads everywhere you go :).
I would sincerely recommend anyone a visit to this lovely place. Many thanks to Gail and Lucia!
Eleonore S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Peter S.
10 Aug 2016
A beautifully restored Italian farmhouse in an idyllic setting.
We wanted a luxurious, character house in Le Marche region, which we love, with a pool and peace and quiet for ourselves and two teenagers, all more than for-filled by Casa Oleandra. The house is set in a beautiful location with spectacular views in all directions, you can relax in the large pool and soak up the sun taking in the views. The house interior is beautifully finished, done recently and very comfortable, we cooked a lot in the evenings and found the kitchen well equipped and easy to use with a BBQ just a few meters away from the outdoor covered terrace. The dining area beside the pool was a delight for either light lunch or dinner in the evenings. Bedrooms and on-suite facilities were faultless and the roof terrace was great for a G&T in the evening and watching the local wildlife.
Although you are located down the valley from the local hilltop village, it is a short drive to do local shopping and visit the very good restaurant and bar in the village, drives to the beach are an hour away and the same to the Sibillini Mountains in the other direction.
Gail and Neil, the owners, were incredible helpful before the trip and Gail kept in contact when we had a typically Italian thunderstorm one evening which knocked out the power in the region for a couple of hours, house supplied touches and candles were utilised but the Italian power workers had us up and running very quickly....I know, I was surprised. Gail & Neil's house keepers were the finishing touch, local family who greeted us in local shops and restaurants and were incredibly friendly and helpful but not intrusive, keeping the house clean and well kept.
I am loath to post this as the house and location are in our top three vacation properties ever experienced and we will want to undoubtedly return but I suspect we may have difficulty booking next time as the word will be out!
Peter S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte D.
13 Aug 2018
Family holiday at the perfect place!
From the moment we arrived at Casa Oleandra (after the very kind and
spontaneous help from some locals at the gas station), we immediately fell in
love with the house and the scenery: the beautiful (!!) mountains on the left, the
vast landscape (with sheep) on the right. The contact beforehand with the owners was accurate and very friendly (always clear and fast information).
The house itself was perfectly clean and had everything we could wish for. 4
(renewed) bathrooms for 4 bedrooms made it ourselves very comfortable. We all
slept very well in the large beds (my husband is about 2 metres tall), and every
bedroom was decorated very unique and authentic. Not insignificant: all
windows had mosquito netting and ventilation. If we’re really have to be
crititcal, than the only thing the kitchen missed, was a micro wave. And as we
like to eat outside, the large table at the swimming pool would have been more
usefull/practicable if standing under the terrace roof, near the kitchen.
The kids (all between 5 and 8) discovered the well mentained swimming pool and would have
stayed in for like two weeks, if we didn’t force them to come out now and then
Even from the terrace just up ahead, we could watch them playing in the water.
The springboard was an added value and the recliners gave us the perfect
opportunity to read a book (or to dream away while watching the marvelous
natural beauty of the surrounding area).
The location of the casa was perfectly for visiting beautiful spots (we tried not to
drive more than 1 hour): Sarnano, Ascoli Piceno, San Gineseo, … all worth it,
although in all honesty I must say we were taken aback by the most recent
earthquakes ‘aftermath’. We also spend a very nice day at the beach site.
After 14 days, we were totally relaxed and we felt perfectly accepted by the very
kind locals (of the restaurants, bars, …)! If you are looking for a place to relax in an amazing place, this is the place to be.
We definitely will come back to this little
italien paradise.
tolles Haus, tolle Lage, Natur und Ruhe pur! Alle kleinere Mängel wurden von der Vermieterin umgehend und problemlos geregelt. Die Küche war nicht ganz sauber als wir angereist sind, es kam nach der Information innerhalb 1 Stunde jemand und hat geputzt. Insgesamt eine kleine Oase in einer unglaublich tollen Gegend in den Marken.
Wir haben eine wundervolle Zeit in der „Casa Oleandra“ in Gualdo verbracht. Die Kommunikation mit Gail war unkompliziert und sie hat immer innerhalb kürzester Zeit geantwortet. Kleine Problemchen wurden sofort und unbürokratisch gelöst.Das Haus bietet wirklich alles, um einen schönen Urlaub zu genießen. Die Küche ist super ausgestattet und alles entspricht den Beschreibungen. Ganz besonders haben wir den tollen Pool genossen, der sehr gepflegt ist und zwei Mal pro Woche gereinigt wurde.Die Lage des Hauses ist sehr abgeschieden. In Gualdo ist man in 5 Minuten. Dort gibt es einen sehr kleinen Supermarkt, in dem man das Nötigste bekommt. Sehr zu empfehlen ist der örtliche Metzger, der hervorragendes Fleisch und leckere Wurst anbiete. Ganz besonders hat es uns aber die frische selbstgemachte Pasta angetan, die man dort auch bekommt. Zum nächsten etwas größeren Supermarkt muss man ca. 20 Minuten auf engen, gewundenen Sträßchen fahren. Das Haus liegt sehr abgelegen und etwas ab vom Schuss. Bis man auf der nächsten größeren Straße ist, muss man erst immer ca. 30 Minuten auf kleinen Straßen mit Unmenge Serpentinen fahren.Wer es im Urlaub ruhig und abgeschieden mag ist hier goldrichtig!Klare Empfehlung von uns!!!
Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit in Gualdo und das Haus ist sehr grosszügig und gut ausgestattet.
Einzig wünschenswertes wäre eine etwas gemütlichere Sitzgelegenheit (Tische und Stühle) im Freien unter der Terrasse, damit man auch längers gemütlich sitzen könnte am Abend und eine Beschattung, damit man auch draussen Frühstücken könnte. Sowie etwas mehr Schatten im Pool Liegebereich evtl. mit Sonnenschirmen wäre toll gewesen.
Die Rückmeldungen und Hilfen von Gail kamen immer sehr prompt und hilfsbereit. Wir können das Haus für grosse Familien oder zwei Familien empfehlen.
Een ontzettend mooie vakantiewoning met een waanzinnig mooi uitzicht op Gualdo. Het zwembad is zeer groot met zelfs een kleine duikplank. De woning is ook helemaal compleet ingericht en bevat alles wat je nodig hebt.
Gail betrekt je goed bij de voorbereidingen en voorziet je regelmatig van informatie en updates. Je moet wel bereid zijn om even in de auto te zitten voor bezienswaardigheden (1 uur). In de omgeving zijn voldoende goede restaurants.
Sehr schönes Haus mit grossem Pool. Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgerüstet. 4 schöne Zimmer mit bequemen Betten. Die Hausbesitzerin ist immer erreichbar.
Wir können dieses Haus sehr empfehlen. Wir hatten einen tollen Urlaub.