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9.8

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 61206 sq ft

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Arzachena, Sardinia
  • Popular LocationMarina di Porto Cervo3 min drive
  • Popular LocationStella Maris Church3 min drive
  • Popular LocationPiccolo Pevero Beach8 min drive
  • AirportOlbia (OLB-Costa Smeralda)37 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

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

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,206 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Not suitable for children under 6yo.

Property payment types

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 credit cards
Onsite 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 deadbolt lock
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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Architect-designed Villa, Spectacular sea Views, Pool Villa
Architect-designed Villa, Spectacular sea Views, Pool Arzachena

About the neighborhood

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 check out Port of Golfo Aranci. Gregoland and Aquadream are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.

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
  • Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) - 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jacqui W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Shahira C., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous house and stunning views
We stayed at this beautiful home with our adult daughters and their partners, and couldn’t have asked for a better place. We loved the design of the house, outdoor spaces, and pool area. There was plenty of room for all of us to gather, and there were many areas to be if anyone needed alone time. The kitchen is well equipped. The views from the house are stunning. There’s a cafe and grocery store within walking distance, and several restaurants nearby. We had a delicious meal at La Briciola just up the road from the house. Several beaches are only a short drive away. Stopping for gelato at Patisserie Pace became a ritual on our way home from the beach! There’s a comprehensive information binder that was very useful. Both Bruno and Michael were quick to respond when we had questions. We’re missing Volpaia already!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mildred R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small but lovely
The top two things about the villa are the views and the neighborhood . Lovely , wish they upgrade the outdoor grill for some real cooking.. It was a great experience overall.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house and location
The view, the location and the well laid out house made this the perfect place to call home for a week. We loved being able to walk to a grocery story and fantastic restaurants. The numerous patios and pool allowed us space to relax together or on our own. We'd highly recommend this home to others!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte Gottlieb T., Dragoer, Denmark

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning villa, surroundings and location
First stay in Sardinia and we were so lucky to stay at Villa Volpaia. We are a family of 4 (incl. grown up daughter's boyfriends). We found the villa to be charming (on a level that is difficult to describe) with a lay-out of rooms that fit our family perfectly. (3 separate bedrooms with walk-in bathrooms). The lay-out of the villa allowed us to spend time together but also find a private spot when that was needed. The villa is truly unique. The architecture is very charming, and the interior decoration is full of charming details that continues to reveal itself during the stay. The villa contains everything you need when on holiday: Good tips for where to shop, buy groceries, which beach to visit, dining out (do try the pizzaria on the corner and the agriturismo). The list is long:-) In terms of what you need in the kitchen, you are all good to go - from coffee bean grinder to cooling box :-). So... the villa (and Sardinia) comes with our highest recommendation and we hope to be able to return one day. /charlotte
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J., Seattle, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location with restaurants nearby. Michael, the owner, is amazing and incredibly helpful with useful tips. He went out of his way to assist me with ordering a birthday cake for my husband. Amazing views and thoughtful touches.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location & great home
Property manager was very responsive. House was beautiful with a great location. The guest book by the owner had great explanations and recommendations. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay, and property
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Volpaia. Terrific location in Costa Smeralda in the popular part of Sardinia. Well equipped house with everything one needs for a relaxing vacation. The main floor was always cool due to ocean breezes while the bedrooms had quiet air conditioning units, if needed. Aside from the pool and the lovely gardens, we appreciated the ability to walk to restaurants and cafes, of which there are many in the area. Pre-planning with the owner and local support by the caregiver worked perfectly. If you are looking for a relaxing vacation in a truly unique house (and setting), then I can warmly recommend Villa Volpaia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dasa O., Rovinka

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa with privacy
The property is really beautiful, very private, with breathtaking and stunning views over the bay from living room, master bedroom and 2 terraces. It reminds me with design style a Casa Batllo in Barcelona, e.g. organic irregular or round shapes of the walls and windows...amazing :) Nice small beach (Liscia Rene) 4 minutes by car (through Via Nibani). The check-in/out was smooth (with local person Mr. Bruno, he speaks also English and German). We got all instructions about the villa, neighborhood and recommendations for the places to visit prior to our arrival from the owner Michael via vrbo messanger. Excellent restaurant La Briciola is literally few steps from the property. Few minutes walking you will find another perfect restaurant Spinaker, with cafe&bar. The shop is next door to Spinaker, but within 10 min driving you have few other supermarkets. Excellent location for the trips (e.g. Capo d`Orso, town Palau, snorkeling boat trip around Island Caprera from Poltu Quatu with guys from Orso Diving Center etc). We had such unforgettable 9 days. Highly recommended! I would suggest a small tip for the owner for the improvement: download speed and quality of wi-fi connection. Personally, I would not mind as an adult, but when you travel with 3 teenagers, it really matters.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning view and fascinating villa
Nice location, great view, and fascinating design / layout of the “foxes den”.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous villa with stunning views.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this villa - the views were breathtaking and the location excellent for many beautiful beaches. The villa felt very homely and we loved its individual, quirky design. We would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jackie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sardegna 2019
This is an exceptionally magical villa, with the most breath taking views. We did venture to a few locations by car, but grocery shopping and a very good selection of restaurants are all within walking distance. Recommend using a car to access the beaches as the roads are steep and not pedestrianised. Car parking was never a problem . A really great holiday. Thankyou for sharing your beautiful villa with us, Jackie and family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Wunderbares Haus für erholsame Ferien
Sehr schönes, gepflegtes und originelles Haus an toller Lage mit sensationeller Aussicht auf die Bucht. Es hat Sonnen- wie auch Schattenplätze und der saubere Pool gibt jederzeit die nötige Erfrischung! Einkaufsgelegenheiten und Top Restaurants sind in 5-10 Minuten zu Fuss zu erreichen und Top Strände sind mit dem Auto schnell und gut erreichbar. Die Fotos haben nicht zu viel Versprochen. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Beautiful property, well situated with stunning views. We will be back!
We have just spent a most relaxing week in this beautiful villa. The views are out of this world and the villa is brilliantly designed to fit and make the most out of its stunning surroundings. We enjoyed the pool, the local area and visiting Porto Cervo and local beaches. We couldnt have asked for more. We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Beautiful villa with amazing sea views!!
We had a wonderful first time in Sardinia and this gorgeous villa made it even better!! There's so much detail gone into every room and also the lovely gardens! But the best of all is the master bedroom which has a huge window looking out over the bay as well as a large patio door onto a balcony where you can see even more!! To wake up every morning and see the yachts on the sea and the Maddalena islands in the distance was amazing! You could probably see the sea from nearly every unusually shaped window!! The location of the villa was not far from many nice beaches and restaurants, and it was cleaned every other day. We would definitely recommend it and love to return again some day :)

10/10 Excellent

Sven R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Hans V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Prachtige villa in een prachtige omgeving
Wij hebben met 6 volwassenen in deze fantastische villa een prima verblijf gehad. Prima locatie, mooi eiland, villa met alle nodige voorzieningen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reinhold D., Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Villa
This villa is not only beautiful and romantic, the villa is also located in a very nice area with everything nearby. The views are the best ever seen. The garden and pool are very private, kitchen is very well stocked. Communication was very easy and friendly. Highly recommended!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik v., Zeist

Liked: Cleanliness
Prachtig huis en terras
Bijna niets is gewoon recht aan dit huis door stijlkenmerken die wat aan Gaudi doen denken, verrassende vertrekken, meerdere terrassen en uitzichten op de Middellandse zee.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein Traum von einem Haus
Die Lage des Hauses ist einzigartig. Man thront über der Bucht mit herrlichem Blick über La Maddalena und Caprera. Dahinter türmt sich Korsika. Das Schlafzimmer toppt den Blick mit zusätzlicher Sicht nach Osten. Sonnenaufgang Romantik garantiert. Das ganze Haus ist ein Kunstwerk. Strände sind im Überangebot vorhanden. Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten befinden sich in Laufdistanz. Michael ist ein toller Gastgeber. Danke für die tolle Woche!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

VIRGINIA B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour formidable
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans cette villa. La villa est superbe, la vue à couper le souffle! L’hospitalité et la disponibilité du propriétaire sont à souligner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcus R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply great!
We had a very pleasant stay! Everything worked out perfectly from the booking to the check-in, stay and check-out we felt very well supported. The villa provides great views, has a lovely garden and is in easy reach of restaurants and shops. We would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021