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Garden Apartment with Sea view -- hilltop Medieval village, 10' from the Beach.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Miscellaneous
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 360 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Garden Apartment with Sea view -- hilltop Medieval village, 10' from the Beach.

Garden apartment with amazing view at the valley up to the Sea! It has private terrace for dining and sunbathing and access to a large garden with BBQ.

The house is located in the historic centre of Castagneto Carducci, at the very edge of the pedestrian centre just below Della-Gherardesca castle. An excellent choice of restaurants and wine bars, plus basic services like pharmacy, banks, ATM, groceries and food shops are all at walking distance.

The property is high-standard furnished and has access to a stone-wall surrounded garden. Toll parking at 1' walking and Free parking at 4' min walking from the house.
Ester unit is a loft-alike apartment (ca 55 mq), with a 1.20mt half wall separating the sleeping area with fireplace from living/kitchen area. It has a bathroom with separate cabin shower, a table suitable for working, and a terrace with dining table.

Castagneto is a small and charming village centered around Della Gherardesca castle, in the heath of Maremma, with great heritage of ancient Etruscan and Italian renaissance culture. It offers a choice of excellent restaurants, wine bars, wine shops, museum and crafts market. The closest beach of Marina di Donoratico (8km) offers water-sports facilities including beauty farm & SPA Il Tombolo, with thalassotherapy. Wines and olive oil can be purchased directly from producers along the world famous 'road of wine' from C.C. to Bolgheri (10km). Local Festas, wine tastings, and food festivals are organized throughout the countryside from April to November.

The Larger town of Donoratico with supermarkets and the railway station is 3km away (bus service). The area is one of the best medieval hilltop districts, with wooded hills, olive groves, and internationally famous vineyards centred in Bolgheri (10km, bus service). The whole coast is studded with beautiful beaches. Marina di Donoratico (8km, bus service) has typical Tuscany seaside facilities including restaurants on the beach, water-sport facilities, beauty farm Il Tombolo with thalassotherapy & SPA, and "Cavallino Matto" theme park for children. Gulf of Baratti with Etruscan archaeological park of Populonia is 18km away, and sailing facilities of San Vincenzo and Punta Ala marinas are 10 and 30 km away. San Vincenzo harbour (10km) offers night bars and social life. The archaeological area of Populonia in Gulf of Baratti is 18km away. Elba island and its Napoleon's villa can be reached by ferry (0.5 hours) from the port of Piombino, 30 km away.

Although there are regional Bus Lines from Donoratico to all main towns in Tuscany, the car is recommended to fully enjoy the holiday in this district. Towers of San Gimignano and Pisa are 45 and 60 km away, and Siena and Florence 1.5/2 hours by car through beautiful hills of Tuscany. Pisa airport is 60 km away and Florence is 120 km away.
For those coming by train, there is a Bus service from Castagneto Carducci to Donoratico (the closest railway station, 3km).

Property manager

The Owner

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Arcade/game room

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 646 sq ft (60 sq m)

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  • Hot Tub
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  • Washer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: Mandatory authorization for pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Seniors-only community
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no 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
Property Registration Number IT049006C2S8QOQZH8

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Castagneto Carducci, Provincia di Livorno

What's nearby

  • Cavallino Matto - 8 min drive
  • Giovanni Chiappini Winery - 9 min drive
  • Terme di Sassetta - 12 min drive
  • Ornellaia Winery - 14 min drive
  • Marina di San Vincenzo - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Castagneto Carducci Donoratico Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gelateria Casalini 1962 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bolgheri Green - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Gramola - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Il Cappellaccio SNC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ex Officina del Gusto - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Apartment with Sea view -- hilltop Medieval village, 10' from the Beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Garden Apartment with Sea view -- hilltop Medieval village, 10' from the Beach.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Apartment with Sea view -- hilltop Medieval village, 10' from the Beach.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Garden Apartment with Sea view -- hilltop Medieval village, 10' from the Beach. located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Azienda Agricola Fornacelle, Guado al Melo, and Costa dei Vini. Ca'Marcanda is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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Garden Apartment with Sea view -- hilltop Medieval village, 10' from the Beach. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marja K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Great location, nice view
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfektes Refugium
Die Zeit in der Fewo haben wir sehr genossen. Die Aussicht auf das nahe Meer war fabelhaft. Ein Ort zum Entspannen und Alltag vegessen. Was nach unserem Empfinden noch wünschenswert ist, ist ein kleiner Backofen. Ansonsten: bellissimo
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilaria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un appartamentino con ogni confort
Posizionato all'inizio del paese, con un bel terrazzo circondato dal verde, silenzioso e dotato dinogni confort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Elena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
MIni appartamento molto grazioso con vista
L'appartamento è piccolo, curato e con tutto funzionante. Pulizia all'ingresso ottima. Terrazzino vivibile, con tavolo, piacevole per godersi dei momenti all'aria aperta. Più sotto, raggiungibile tramite una scala molto stretta a cui fare attenzione, un bel giardinetto condiviso, con vista sulle colline e il mare. Abbiamo trovato misleading le foto della proprietà, dove non si evince con chiarezza quali locali raffigurati appartengano all'appartamento piccolo e quali a quello più grande. La proprietà totale infatti viene affittata a corpo unico o suddivisa: noi abbiamo preso in affitto l'appartamento più piccolo, ma ci aspettavamo una struttura e sistemazioni differenti. Non essendo una famiglia, ma tra amici avevamo dunque necessità di privacy differenti (a partire dal bagno, per esempio): consigliamo di suddividere con maggiore chiarezza le immagini nell'annuncio in modo da evitare spiacevoli sorprese in loco. Comunicazioni con la persona che ci ha accolto precise e e puntuali. Alloggio nel complesso (al netto nota foto annuncio) consigliato. Posizione strategica in Castagneto, zona centrale ma comunque monolocale silenzioso.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anatol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Schöne Aussicht
Die Wohnung würde ich als "klein, aber fein " beschreiben. Das nötigste hatten wir. Unserer Tochter hat am meisten die Dusche gefallen, gros und separat, was sehr praktisch war. Am besten hat uns die Terrasse gefallen, im Schatten und mit herrlichen Aussichten auf Olivenbäumen und aufs Meer. Da haben wir gefrühstückt und abends meistens Pizza und Schlücken Wein genossen.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Christiane S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Toller Urlaub mit Einschränkungen, durch Wohnung
Die Umgebung ist wunderschön, der Blick von der Terrasse toll. Wir bekamen die kleine Wohnung.ob es sich dabei um die angegebene qm Zahl handelt, weiss ich nicht. Im Vorfeld bei der Kommunikation mit dem Besitzer, gab es etwas Verwirrung, da offensichtlich mehrere Buchungsanfragen eingegangen sind. Leider sind die Bilder in der Anzeige gemischt, so dass wir uns etwas anderes vorgestellt haben. Die Ausstattung der Wohnung ist teilweise ist in die Jahre gekommen. Ein Stuhl am Esstisch war gefährlich kaputt. Der angegebene Parkplatz war ein öffentlicher Platz. Darauf sollte die Anzeige schon eingehen! Der Weg vom kostenlosen Platz ist nicht nah. Die Küche und ihre Einrichtung animiert zum Essen gehen, was in dem schönen Ort keine Schwierigkeiten macht. In dem winzigen Kühlschrank war z.B für eine Sektflasche stehend keine Möglichkeit! ( Wussten gar nicht, dass so etwas überhaupt hergestellt wird) Auch z.B. auf Vorrat einkaufen war mit diesem Kühlschrank eher eine Kunst. Einen Toaster, Mixer usw. sucht man in der Küche vergeblich. Eine Spülmaschine gab es nicht. Die Kaffeemaschine ist, aber für Italien typisch, ein für 2 Personen kleiner Espressokocher. Hier kann man auf dem E-Herd (2 Platten) geduldig die Zubereitung zelebrieren. Das angeschlagene Porzellan ist Geschmackssache und findet bestimmt Liebhaber. Auch den angegebenen DVD Player haben wir nicht gefunden. War aber kein Problem, der schöne Blick von der Terrasse entschädigt dafür. Den Grill nutzten wir nicht, denn es wäre nur an zwei Tagen in der Woche erlaubt gewesen. Die Wohnung ist gut klimatisiert. Das Bett/ die Matratzen sehr gut, die Dusche grosszügig. Wir haben einen schönen Urlaub in der Wohnung verlebt, wobei wir tatsächlich auf Grund der Bilder ( gemischt von mehreren Wohnungen) etwas anderes erwarteten, die Wohnung ohne eigenen Parkplatz niemals genommen hatten und von der Küche inkl der vorhandenen bzw. nicht vorhandenen Ausstattung (nicht mal ein Nudeltopf in Italien!) maßlos enttäuscht waren. Der Vermieter punktet mit der Lage. Die Dame vor Ort, die die Wohnung übergibt, ist sehr freundlich!
Stayed 15 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Herta S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschönes Apartment
Schon die Übergabe durch Corina war so zuvorkommend- wir waren für 15 Uhr verabredet und baten dann sehr kurzfristig darum, schon um 14 Uhr ins Apartment zu dürfen. War kein Problem! Das Apartment war blitzsauber und so gemütlich und schön eingerichtet! große Dusche und Waschbecken/ Toilette/ Bidet waren getrennt, es gibt eine Kammer mit Waschmaschine, Wäschegestell etc., einen schönen Küchen-Wohn/Essbereich mit Klimaanlage und eine große Terrasse mit traumhaftem Blick auf Castagneto und in die Ebene zum Meer. Wir waren rundum zufrieden und kommen bestimmt wieder.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Guenther D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
gut
gut
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mauro C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacanza a castagneto carducci
Appartamento vacanze ottimo, in un Borgo medievale incantevole, piccolo ma perfetto per la nostra vacanza. Vista stupenda sulla costa con tramonti eccezionali. Consigliatissimo per coppie che vogliono una vacanza rilassante.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annalena Katharina W.

Schöne Ferienwohnung in guter Lage
Sehr saubere, schöne Wohnung, Küche gut ausgestattet, nette Kontaktpersonen, eigener Freisitz mit Meerblick. Wir empfehlen es weiter!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michaela B.

Schöne Wohnung in Top-Lage
Wir waren eine Woche im August in der Ferienwohnung und können sie weiterempfehlen. Die Wohnung befindet sich genau am Anfang der Fußgängerzone und liegt daher hervorragend. Außerdem ist die Terrasse spektakulär schön. Auch der Grill-Bereich ist toll, wir haben ihn ausgiebig genutzt. Die Wohnung selbst ist recht dunkel, aber dafür schön kühl. Außerdem sind sehr viele Lampen und Lichter in der Wohnung verteilt. Die Einrichtung ist schön und zweckmäßig. Auf zwei Dinge sollte man achten: 1. Wenn man die Wäsche nicht mit dazu mietet (für 30 Euro pro Person), muss man nicht nur die Bettwäsche selbst mitbringen, sondern auch die Handtücher und Geschirrtücher. 2. Parken ist nicht einfach, zumindest nicht in der Hauptsaison. Am besten die Via Bolgherese ein Stück nach unten fahren, da findet man am ehesten einen Parkplatz. (Gepäck und Einkäufe kann man direkt vor der Haustüre ausladen). .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

MATTEO R.

Posto incantevole, parcheggio un po scomodo
L'appartamento è l'ideale per una vacanza:piccolo, confortevole e completo du tutto il necessario. Il terrazzino ha una vista spettacolare e si è rivelato perfetto per colazioni e cene all'aria aperta;il giardino in comune invece non lo abbiamo sfruttato. Peccato la camera da letto abbia una finestra che da sul terrazzino dell'appartamento attiguo: nel nostro caso avevamo vicini particolarmente rumorosi e specialmente la sera era come averli a cena in camera! La casa è in postazione strategica per visitare castagneto carducci (praticamente è nel borgo vecchio) e abbiamo anche visitato agevolmente spiagge e pasini vicini; da sottolineare la mancanza di parcheggio riservato che, considerato l'elevato numero di turisti in paese, ha reso problematico trovare un posto per l'auto ogni giorno. Ultimo appunto: il servizio biancheria è scritto essere incluso, ma in realtà ci è stato richiesto il pagamento in loco.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

francesco c.

Ottimo soggiorno
bell'appartamento in ottima posizione con terrazza vista mare, coccolo e curato. Decisamente va migliorato l'ingresso , non all'altezza dell'insieme.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten M.

Freundlich sauber entspannend
Das Haus bzw Apartment war wunderschön, sauber zweckmässig und geschmackvoll eingerichtet,.der Ausblick einfach herrlich . Der Ort selber ist sehr klein man findet sich schnell zu recht man hat alles was man braucht. die Restaurants waren gut die Menschen nett und hilfsbereit. wir würden jederzeit wieder einen Urlaub hier verbringen
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Gerald S.

Toller Blick
Lage top, direkt im Städtchen mit Bars und Restaurants. Fantastischer Blick von der Terrasse! Etwas kühl und dunkel Innen,da wenig Fenster, aber im Hochsommer bestimmt eine Wohltat!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

elisabetta l.

Un'esperienza da rifare
Bella casa in ottima posizione panoramica e strategica. Cortesia e professionalità nel ricevimento e nella risoluzione di ogni eventuale problema. Una vacanza perfetta.'
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gerda K.

Schöne Unterkunft
Wirklich schöne Unterkunft in einem alten Dorf. Die Duschwand sollte richtig abgedichtet werden. Sonst alles gut.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Marc E.

Impression globale bonne mais appréciation malheureusement mitigée
La situation est excellente, vue exceptionnelle, bien orienté et village charmant et vivant. L'équipement de l'appartement est correct très propre ( taques électriques un peu "limite" cafetière italienne nettement trop petite (juste pour une personne) - La communication complète entre la chambre et la cuisine a comme inconvénient le bruit du moteur du frigo pendant la nuit ...) Le gros problème est la fenêtre de la chambre donnant directement sur la terrasse des voisins et une fermeture acoustiquement totalement inefficace. Avec comme conséquence l'impression de vivre avec les voisins dès qu'ils sont sur leur terrasse (déjeuner, dîner, soirée ... ), et l'obligation de dormir avec bouchons pour oreilles ("boules quies ") . Ce fut la très grosse" déception . Sauf remédiation à ce problème les deux appartements ne devraient pas être loués séparément.Beaucoup de bruit des voisins du dessus également.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Pat S.

Lovely Apartment with Beautiful Views
We had a wonderful holiday in this charming apartment which had everything that we needed for a relaxing holiday. It has superb views from the terrace over the vineyards and olive groves towards the sea. A perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine in the evening. The village also has plenty of good places to eat. Booking was very straight forward and the agent extremely helpful. Beautiful beaches are just a short drive away and Florence is close enough for a day trip. Would recommend this apartment highly.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

A Charming Garden Apartment
A fortnight in the peacefully located Ester provided us with an excellent base on the edge of an attractive medieval town in the Tuscan Coast wine region. Castagneto Carducci was conveniently placed for our visits to Florence (by train) and Siena (by car), though we booked B&B accommodation for the visits to these great cities. We selected March for our stay as we prefer our travels to be out of season, even if most of the local restaurants had yet to open. Ester was well presented on our arrival. It has plenty of space for a couple and is very well equipped for self catering. The décor and furnishings suggest the owner has good taste. We liked the French windows which lead on to a terrace from where there is a splendid view over olive groves and vineyards towards the sea. Electric radiators provide efficient heating. The apartment has a bathroom of adequate size and a large shower area with interesting features! Overall we enjoyed complete relaxation with no interference from the radio, telephone, TV (available if wanted) or internet though wi-fi is available in the town. We spent quite a lot of time reading, completely switched off from the pressures of retired life at home! For us this was a really excellent choice enhanced by the helpful advice of the owner beforehand. Those grandparents who may like to holiday with their children and grandchildren could occupy Ester whilst the latter could be next door in Peter. There is an inter-connecting door and flexibility over the garden use. A car is essential and there is free parking within a couple of minutes walking.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

Nice stay in Ester!
We stayed at the apartment Ester in September 2013. The owner showed us the apartment and was very nice. Ester is big and comfortably furnitured with a well-provided kitchen and a big shower. Nice view from the terrace on the sea. Village is also very sweet. Perfect holiday! It is advisable to have a car.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Excellent !!
We had a wonderful holiday here. The apartment had everything we needed and was clean and well-maintained. The location is very good. Castagneto Carducci is a lovely village with good restaurants, bars and cafes. Other interesting towns and the coast are within easy driving distance. The owner was very helpful and we hope to visit again in the future.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Günther M., Berlin

perfect place to relax
we had a wonderful time in Castagneto and loved it very much to stay in the comfortable appartment Ester. The last time I stayed in Castagneto was in the year 1985 and I was so surprised that there was only a little change in the lovely old village I remembered. The location of the house and appartment is perfect because there is a lovely view to the west, to the coast, to romantic sunsets and to the sea. If you are able to talk Italien language it is no problem to find contact to the people of Castagneto, to the barista, to the old wine dealer near the fountain, to the old ladies sitting in front of their houses.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M., Balbriggan

We loved it!
We loved everything! We loved the apartment - especially our terrace and the sea view, we enjoyed every minute of it! And felt we really were in Italy. We loved Castagneto Carducci - one of many charming towns in Tuscany. We loved Tuscany - for its landscape, its small towns on the hills, its historical monuments, its vineyards (and the wine of course), for its lovely beaches (Maremma!). So we'll be back! Thanks, Barbara&Rudolf