Charming Countryside Villa with Pool near beaches and mountains

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View of Gran Sasso Mountains from the house

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7139 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Castilenti, Abruzzo

Calanchi di Atri Regional Nature Reserve14 min drive
Citta Sant'Angelo Outlet Village25 min drive
Tower of Cerrano33 min drive
Pescara (PSR-Abruzzo Intl.)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Sleeper Sofa

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

A unique and charming, totally restored, stone built detached house that contains many original and interesting features. Two bedrooms, each with a double bed. Second bedroom also has an additional single bed. Living room also has a sofa sleeper for two. The Main floor contains the kitchen with wood burning fireplace in the dining area. Adjacent to the dining area is the living room as well as a sitting room overlooking the pool and outdoor terrace with panoramic views.

The two bedrooms are up separate stairways. There is a spacious outdoor terrace off the main bedroom looking out to beautiful views of the Gran Sasso mountain range and the village of Castilenti.

Outside enjoy the beautiful countryside views from the large terrace alongside the swimming pool as well as a poolside barbeque. Escape to the heart of the Gran Sasso mountains in an hour. It is only 15 km to the beautiful beaches of the Adriatic Sea and approximately 1 hour to a dozen different ski resorts. Dozens of scenic hilltop villages within minutes and walking distance to the quaint village of Castilenti. Castilenti has a fabulous restaurant, a grocery, a bakery, a gelato shop, a pharmacy, a bank with an ATM and a gas station. A quiet countryside setting, yet with within 45 minutes to the airport in Pescara and two and a half hours from Rome.
An ideal property for relaxing or active holiday no matter what time of year.

Property manager

LaRue Agresti

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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

About the area

Castilenti

Located in Castilenti, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Palazzo Ducale dei Duchi d'Acquaviva and Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Citta Sant'Angelo Outlet Village and Centro Universo. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hiking, mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.

Castilenti, Abruzzo

What's nearby

Calanchi di Atri Regional Nature Reserve - 14 min drive
Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta - 17 min drive
Villa Comunale dei Cappuccini - 17 min drive
Citta Sant'Angelo Outlet Village - 25 min drive
Tower of Cerrano - 33 min drive

Getting around

Bellante Ripattone Station - 33 min drive
Pescara (PSR-Abruzzo Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

Bar Rosticceria Perilli - 10 min drive
Kamàra Pub - 17 min drive
D'Acquaviva - 16 min drive
Agriturismo Cignale - 9 min drive
Malecom - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Countryside Villa with Pool near beaches and mountains have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Charming Countryside Villa with Pool near beaches and mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Countryside Villa with Pool near beaches and mountains?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Countryside Villa with Pool near beaches and mountains?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Countryside Villa with Pool near beaches and mountains located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (5 km) from San Lorenzo Vini and within 9 miles (15 km) of Calanchi di Atri Regional Nature Reserve and Palazzo Ducale dei Duchi d'Acquaviva. Church of San Liberatore and WWF Oasis Visitor Center Calanchi di Atri are also within 9 miles (15 km).

8.8

Excellent

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie D.

23 Sept 2023

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

Paradise in Rural Castilenti

Our favorite vacation of all time. Can’t say enough about this quaint country villa. You are surrounded by beauty. Where to begin: the breathtaking views, the olive trees, the food, the wine, the beautiful people of Castilenti, our incredible neighbors, Pasquale and Marie, who invited us into their home and sent us away with tomatoes and peppers and basil from their garden along with their liquid gold olive oil, the neighborhood dogs, Rodney and Balu, who visited our villa daily. Just a 40 minute drive to the Adriatic Sea, where we rented a lido at Lido Auroro (highly recommend) and less than two hours to the Grand Sasso Mountains. A very special thank you to our hosts, Steve and LaRue. Steve promptly responded to our emails and was an excellent source of places to visit. Don’t forget to visit the town of Penne and be sure to stop at Osteria De Leone for a meal. Highly recommend booking your next vacation at the villa.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

marianna t.

31 Aug 2023

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ottima vacanza

Abbiamo trascorso due settimane in casa anatra e ci siamo trovati bene. La casa è spaziosa e accogliente, forse le scale che portano alle camere non sono molto comode… ma con un po’ di attenzione tutto è possibile. La posizione è a 30 minuti un po’ da tutto, anche se le strade sono tutte collinari con molte curve e tornati. L’unica pecca della casa è che non è chiusa completamente, nel senso che spesso in prossimità dell’ingresso abbiamo avuto cani e gatti delle abitazioni vicine. La piscina, anche se un po’ troppo profonda, ci ha permesso di rinfrescarci in giornate caldissime e ha reso piacevoli tutte le nostre giornate. Nell’insieme è stata una vacanza molto gradita. Grazie

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick M.

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Urlaub in Castilenti

Es war ein sehr schöner Urlaub in einem tollen Ferienhaus. Der Pool ist wunderschön unsere Kinder hatten sehr viel Spaß. Das Ferienhaus liegt wunderschön und idyllisch in Castilenti. Es ist wunderbar ruhig man hört eigentlich nur die Natur. Fußläufig in Castilenti ist eine Bar und auch ein Restaurant, was sehr zu empfehlen ist. In der Bar im Ort kann man leckere Cornetti´s bekommen unsere Kinder haben sie geliebt. Bis zum Meer ist es ca. 1/2h Autofahrt. Das W-Lan im Haus ist auch gut! Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter war auch sehrt gut! Der Pool wird 2x pro Woche durch einen Poolservice gereinigt!

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantal Anstey

19 July 2022

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

Great place with fabulous views

Lovely place, manager did not meet us as we were advised but a quick call to owner and we found the keys. House was lovely, and fans had been provided plus all towels, toiletries etc. Wouldn't recommend to anyone with small children or elderly as the path to the veranda was very narrow between railings and pool, and also the railings were not that secure! Pool was fantastic and so lovely seeing as we had very hot weather. Lovely to be in the real Italy rather than a tourist spot. Fabulous views, and a very quiet area, handy for beach and mountains. Had a lovely welcome package in house and will definitely keep in mind to come back to again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

nancy g.

2 June 2022

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

Our best stay in Abruzzo!

We loved Casa Anatra! Steve and LaRue’s home is so wonderfully decorated that it was a pleasure to be inside despite the constant draw of the outdoors….rare for our experience of home stays. The photos don't’ do justice to the wonders of their location…the beautiful countryside from the back deck (with a very welcoming well-maintained pool), spectacular views of the mountains from the first floor balcony…and views of Castilenti. It was a perfect location for visiting hillside villages and trips into the mountains, to enjoy views or to go walking and hiking…and walking into Castilenti, enjoying the coffee and great croissants at Bar Zhivago on the way…and great food and views at Palazzo Ducale . The drive to Green Land well worth it for excellent food as well. Our almost two week stay was so good that we extended for a day!

Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by LaRue Agresti

Hi! It's LaRue! My husband Steve and I are thrilled to be the owners of Casa Anatra. It is a dream come true since my family is from the Abruzzo region. The other reason we love this region so much is that it is a very authentic Italian experience. The area is rich with ancient villages, panoramic scenery, excellent wine, amazing food, and warm-hearted locals. I am an author and this is a wonderful place for me to write. When we are not in Italy, we are at our home in Illinois or on our sailboat in the Virgin Islands. I hope you'll enjoy making your own memories in the home.