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Il Casale di Max - A piece of heaven in the middle of Sabina country

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A stone building with a tiled roof, a covered patio, and a well-maintained lawn with cypress trees.
A garden with a swimming pool, various plants, and a tall building in the background.
A stone archway leading to a covered patio area with a metal chair and a large terracotta pot.
A rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a tiled floor.
A swimming pool with a view of a vineyard and a distant town.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Panoramic mountain views
    Guests love the sweeping mountain views that frame every part of the stay.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with on-site laundry facilities for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Selci in Sabina, Rieti
  • Place, Tiber River
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Cantina S.Lucia
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Bunker Soratte
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Murphy Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Selci

Located in Selci, this villa is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tiber River and Marmore Waterfall. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Selci in Sabina, Rieti

What's nearby

  • Tiber River - 11 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Cantina S.Lucia - 15 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Bunker Soratte - 27 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Abbazia di Farfa - 32 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Roma Est - 59 min drive - 78.2 km

Getting around

  • Gavignano Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪osteria vigna - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante da Lina - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante La Casina nel Parco - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪le murene - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Le Primare - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Il Casale di Max - A piece of heaven in the middle of Sabina country have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Il Casale di Max - A piece of heaven in the middle of Sabina country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Il Casale di Max - A piece of heaven in the middle of Sabina country?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Il Casale di Max - A piece of heaven in the middle of Sabina country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Il Casale di Max - A piece of heaven in the middle of Sabina country?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Il Casale di Max - A piece of heaven in the middle of Sabina country located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Tiber River and within 32 miles (52 km) of Marmore Waterfall and Lago di Piediluco. Vallelunga Circuit is 30.4 mi (48.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Il Casa di Max! The house (and the pool) is beautiful, comfortable, and located in a lovely and peaceful setting. Everything was well taken care of, and we felt very welcome. We truly enjoyed our time here and would definitely recommend this house and place to everyone!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2026
thank you Arie! You and your family have been the perfect guests showing genuine care and respect for our property and for all the facilities. We would love to welcome you again in the upcoming future. Thank you! Kind regards, Eliano Russo Il Casale di Max
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just wonderful

A lovely house with a beautiful garden and a great atmosphere. Add to this a very attentive and helpful owner and Rome easily accessible. All in all, we really enjoyed our holiday in this lovely house. With airconditioning in the bedrooms, the stay would have been perfect ;-)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2024
Thank you Andre. You have been a wonderful guest! Hope to see you again in future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at Il Casale di Max

Great communication with Eliano before we arrived. A lovely welcome with some fantastic local food treats and a detailed tour around the well equipped villa. The house and pool is well laid out with plenty of shade and fantastic views. The countryside is beautiful with a multitude of hilltop towns and wooded peaks. Overall great hosts and a very relaxing holiday.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2024
Thank you Paddy. It was a real pleasure hosting you and your family at Il Casale di Max. We would be delighted to welcome you again in the upcoming future. Kind regards,
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little bit of paradise

Great villa with an astonishing view, couldn't have hoped for a more idyllic location. As we were new to the region we didn't quite know what to expect but we were blown away. Will definitely be back, when it's maybe cooler as we arrived in the middle of a heatwave, thank goodness for that lovely pool. Eliano was the perfect host...we were the first renters since the pandemic so there were a few teething problems, but Eliano was on it immediately and nothing was too much trouble. He also had a lot of good suggestions for restaurants and sight seeing etc which was most helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent! Nous avons adoré!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dreaming to be back soon!

Lovely holiday. Unique place and welcoming guests. I have felt at home and I look forward to coming back. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful villa in the countryside

We stayed here for ten days as a family of five! So relaxing and everything you need is provided! We had some lovely days out also, Rome is an hour away and absolutely spectacular
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Everything we wished and we never dared to ask

This is a fantastic villa offering a unique experience. Wonderful pool with jacuzzi, very stilish building, beautiful garden and full privacy granted. Very nice guests and good restaurants nearby. What else could we ask for???
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Incredible, relaxing, luxurious stay

We loved every minute of our stay at the heavenly Casale di Max. The pool, jacuzzi, environment and rooms are all of a very high standard and the hosts Ornella & Elio were very helpful and kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Séjour parfait !

Nous avons passé un séjour parfait à la Casale di Max !!! La maison est jolie, le jardin est grand et très bien entretenu, la piscine est belle et la vue sur le paysage est simplement magnifique !! L'accueil par Ornella et son mari était très chaleureux. Nous garderons un très bon souvenir !!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful

Four of us spent a week in Il Casale di Max. The owners welcomed us, and showed us around the house: a nice stone villa. A good kitchen and a large living room (wich we never used) on the ground floor. On the second floor there is two bedrooms with bathrooms (let's be honest, the showers aren't great, but who cares?). Then the more imporant: the outside: a football court, vegetable garden, swimming pool og barbeque. We spent all days outside. Eating under the vines, athing all day, barbequing at night. This is really what life should be! Only an hour to Rome if you'ld like lunch there some time. We also visited Civita di Bagnoregio an hour and a half away. Buy you groceries at the local Conad, just a short drive from the villa. We can strongly recommend Il Casale di Max, and hope many more will have a great time there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Dear Jarle, Thank you very much for your kind review. We look forward to welcoming you and your friends again in the upcoming future! P.S. Showers have been fixed in the meantime so hopefully next time everything will be perfect!
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10/10 Excellent

Dreams becoming reality

It is not easy to find the words to describe this unforgettable experience which left me only with wonderful memories. A very beautiful country, a warm and historic villa, an amazing view, a wild nature in a lovely and comfortable place where to relax and to recharge batteries for the new year. What else could you ask for your holiday? Definitely a place not to miss!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Thank youfor your kind review. We look forward to welcoming you again! Best, Il Casale di Max
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A beautiful house in a wonderful location

We had a fantastic holiday in this wonderful house in the beautiful Sabine hills. The house, the grounds and the location were perfect, and the pool and the views across the hills are stunning. Ornella was a great host and very helpful in providing us with delicious home-grown produce, and advice and directions for our trips to Rome. We all hope to return one day.
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10/10 Excellent

The right choice

From the moment we entered the gate to Il casale di Max, we knew that we had made the right choice, and that it would be a beatiful and relaxing holiday. The warm reception at arrival, the charming house with its cosy rooms and well-found kitchen, not to mention the pool and the stunning views ... we loved every minute of our 2 weeks there and didn't even feel tempted to go sightseeing, even though lots of suggestions of "where to go and what to do" were found in the house. The Carrefour supermarket 10 minutes away was well-supplied, and we spent a number of evenings at the barbecue in the garden preparing sumptous meals and drinking local wine. A visit at the restaurant La vecchia quercia at walking distance is also recommendable if you feel like going out for a meal. But nothing beats the relaxing, sunny days at the pool reading books and enjoying the view - we would certainly like to return to Selci one day again to say hello to Ornella and Elio and have the benefit of staying at their beautifully restored casale.
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10/10 Excellent

Dream Holiday

We visited here for one week at the start of July and it was probably the most relaxing holiday I have ever had. You can't imagine how fabulous this property actually is - we'd lie by the pool and be totally awestruck by the views. The photos on here do not do it justice at all, it really is better when you get there. The gardens are immaculate. The surrounding area is quiet but there are many suggested itineries provided should you wish to explore. We didn't do too much as we couldn't drag ourselves away from the pool and jacuzzi! Ornella is wonderful, helpful and kind. I would love to come back here sometime in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Feeling like a king!

Thank you so much for a brief window of calm, relaxation and great hospitality in such beautiful surroundings. The pool and garden are amazing, the rooms lovely with such attention to detail. You have treated us like kings.
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10/10 Excellent

Italy's best kept secret!

Thank you for the use of your amazing villa. We were blown away by the views. Il Casale di Max must be Italy's best kept secret
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10/10 Excellent

A little paradise on earth

A little paradise on earth. Romantic bedrooms, wonderful garden with pool and relaxing jacuzzi and lovely care from Ornella and Elio. Thank you very much! Rob & Maria
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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