Sardinian villa surrounded by nature, incomparable view of Porto Istana bay
Typical Sardinian villa immersed in the quietness and scents of the Mediterranean scrub, characterized by a wonderful belvedere terrace from which you have the feeling of being one with the sea.
From the large and comfortable sofa that dominates the front porch of the house, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the islands of Tavolara and Molara, while, seated at the typical granite table placed in the back porch, you can savor the beauty of the Mediterranean scrub inserted in huge rocks of Sardinian granite. The presence of the two porches ensures that you always have an outdoor place sheltered from the wind, whether it blows mistral or scirocco.
Main Villa: The project recovered an old rural building using typical Sardinian materials and colors, while maintaining its sober character. Its elevated position guarantees, even in the height of summer, pleasant breezes that refresh the air.
Entering there is a living space characterized by the presence of a fireplace and an immense window that allows you to admire the magnificent view even from inside the house.
The living room leads to the dining area, equipped with a table that seats 8 people, and to the kitchen, which has a refrigerator with freezer, induction hob, electric oven, microwave oven, and dishwasher.
From the kitchen you exit onto the back porch equipped with a nice granite dining table, a gas stove top, and a small sink. In this area is also located, inside a cabinet, the washing machine. In a brick niche outside the house there is a very convenient outdoor shower, equipped with hot water, from which the sea can be seen.
In the Villa there is a double bedroom with its own bathroom, and 2 single bedrooms with a second bathroom at their disposal.
There is wifi and an air conditioning system to cool the summer and heat the air in the middle or winter season.
Dependance: Below the terrace is a delightful dependance with bathroom, equipped with a comfortable double bed and characterized by two large windows overlooking the garden, underneath which are two sofas that can become two beds in the case of a couple with small children . Outside there is a small reserved area with a sun shower and deck chairs.
The villa is located on one of the most picturesque bays in all of Sardinia, Porto Istana, a few kilometers south of Olbia, about 10 minutes from the Costa Smeralda airport and 20 minutes from the port of Olbia. It is located within the Tavolara Marine Park, a large marine protected area surrounded by beautiful white beaches, and overlooks the impressive island of Tavolara, and the islands of Molara, Isola Piana and other smaller islands.
It fits into an extensive property area, in a predominant and very quiet position. The garden is characterized by typical local vegetation, with many trees and granite rocks.
Several beaches can be reached from the property, with a walk of about 10-15 minutes. On the main road, about a couple of kilometers away, in the direction of Murta Maria, we find a well-stocked supermarket with an excellent delicatessen and butcher's shop with local meats, a fishmonger's shop where you can also eat, the newsagent's, a delicious ice cream shop, pizzerias and various restaurants where you can enjoy typical and non-typical specialties, sushi, meat (a churreria has recently opened), etc.
PLEASE NOTE, TO BE PAID IN CASH AT ARRIVAL: TOURIST TAXES: € 5.00 per day per adult (over 16) for maximum 7 nights. FINAL CLEANING: € 200.00. GENERAL EXPENSES: € 100.00
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Property Registration Number IT090047C2TND253WL
About the area
Olbia
Located in Olbia, this villa is near the beach. Port of Olbia and Port of Golfo Aranci are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Porto Istana Beach and Cala Brandinchi Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Is Sardinian villa surrounded by nature, incomparable view of Porto Istana bay pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Sardinian villa surrounded by nature, incomparable view of Porto Istana bay?
As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sardinian villa surrounded by nature, incomparable view of Porto Istana bay on 7 July 2026 start from AU$668, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Sardinian villa surrounded by nature, incomparable view of Porto Istana bay?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sardinian villa surrounded by nature, incomparable view of Porto Istana bay?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sardinian villa surrounded by nature, incomparable view of Porto Istana bay?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sardinian villa surrounded by nature, incomparable view of Porto Istana bay located?
This family-friendly Olbia villa is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Porto Istana Beach, Sas Enas Appara and Spiaggia del Dottore. Costa Corallina Beach and Mia Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The property is very nice, the view is wonderfull.
Friendly and very helpful hosts, beautiful beach in only 15 minutes walk. We were absolutely very content
Maarten K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
It has been a pleasure to have you as our guests. We hope to have you back in the future. Thank you
The views were mesmerizing from the outdoor terraces. We had a very peaceful and serene stay at this villa. Cooked meals there enjoying the outdoor dining, enjoyed sunrise and sunsets and the outdoor shower.
Mona W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2023
It has been a pleasure to have you in our house, and to meet you. We hope you really enjoyed your stay and we hope to have you back in the future.
Simona, Michelangelo and their son were wonderful host. They were very accommodating down to earth wonderful people. The house was gorgeous the history and the energy of their unique home really made us feel at home.
Kat T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2024
It has been a real pleasure to host Kat and her family, very nice to meet them, very understanding people, and for this reason we had no issues at all.
Kat, we hope to host you again in our house anytime.
Most notable regarding this home is the spectacular view. Our entire family spent most of our week on the patio and the terrace. The grounds are beautifully landscaped. The cottage has loads of charm. It just feels like Sardinia. Everyone in the family loved having their own unique space. There is a bonus space beneath the terrace that our 24 year old son absolutely loved. The home is centrally located to so many amazing things to do. The hosts are welcoming, accommodating and helpful. The check-in/check-out process was very easy even with our delayed flights. We were all sad to have to leave.
Heather C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Heather and her family have been the guests that every host dreams to have. We had no issue at all and they have been very respectful of the property and very pleasant to deal with. For sure, we reccomend Heather to everyone.
Heather, we hope to have you and your beautiful family in our house in the next future.
We had a really great time here! The house on the inside is cozy, authentic, and had everything we needed. Our favourite thing about our stay was the view from the garden though, it was lovely to wake up to each morning. There isn‘t a pool but there is an outdoor shower and a hoze to cool yourself off with. The nearby beach (although it‘s not quite as close as we thought, we prefered taking the car to walking there) was absolutely perfect for our 3 y/o daughter. Very flat, no waves and perfectly clear. It‘s predictably busy but we loved it anyway. The communication with Miche and his family was also super friendly and welcoming, we definitely recommend this place!
Niels R.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
I'm very happy that you had a good time in our house. You have been very nice guests and although we didn't meet in person, it was lovely to know you. We hope you'll be back one day.
This was a wonderful Sardinian escape. The view from the home is spectacular and so peaceful. The home has lots of nice places to sit and gather if you’re traveling with a group. We loved everything about it. The decor is impeccable. It’s obvious that the owners have put a lot of time and effort into decorating the home and it feels like a really warm rustic Sardinian retreat. The gardens and flowers were really beautiful as well as the outdoor seating. At night the moon reflects off the sea and it is so quiet and restful. The beach was approximately 15 minute walk and the beach is spectacular
Laura P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2022
We are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay in our house and in this beautiful Island. We hope to have you back as our guests any time in the future.
Firstly I would like to thank Simona and Michelangelo for sharing their stunning property.
The photos don't do the property justice.
The house is traditional, it is decorated with style and with complete comfort in mind.
The kitchen is extremely well equipped with the option of an outdoor kitchen to make meals. There are three places to dine which is perfect to have either a shady lunch or dinner with a view of the sea.
The bedrooms are all well appointment and beds are very comfortable.
We spent most of the days on the veranda which has sitting for everyone, and the view across the bay with stunning. There is a hidden away hammock for a quiet read.
My husband and I have stayed at many villas across the years with our family, and this one has to go down as one of the best.
Thank you for much again, and we will definitely be back.
Jane m.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2023
Very nice to have you in our house and very glad to know that you liked it. We really hope you might come back one day.
Fantastic View-Green, mediterranean, blue waters, islands - and two great places to enjoy this view
Very friendly and helpful hosts. Simona was there personal to show us the house.
Pasta, Sauce, Wine and Beer was there for the first evening. No need for shoping.
Very cosy, individual, house with lots of little details to discover. We never had so many glases, plates and cutlery in a rental house. And beautiful items, no Ikea stuff. It is very clear, that this house is used by the owners as well and is not designed for rental only.
Very clean and..... it smells very good. After wood, herbs, nature.
Extremely quiet as well (apart from the occasionally barks of dogs, never at night, and always stoping after a few mintes), no traffic sounds. Actually one very quiet morning i noticed a traffic sound. I could hear the engine of a boat, which was about 5 kilometers from the house. leaving its anchorage. It was so quiet, that i heard this boat over such a distance.
The garden and the views are fantastic, and the covered lounge area is absolutely great. Best views are from the front porch (former pool?).
It was an very, very nice experience to stay in this house.
We will defintetly return!
Thanks Simona e Michelangelo
(Our high expectations, when learning the names of the owner, were fully met)
Un lugar perfecto para relajar y disfrutar de las vistas…mucho espacio para retirarse…en la casa hay de todo lo que hace falta…Muchas gracias a Simona y Michelangelo…muy agradablesUn saludoFamilia Escobar
Oscar E.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
Grazie Oscar. Siamo molto contenti di sapere che siete stati bene nel nostro piccolo angolo di paradiso.
È stato un vero piacere incontrarvi.
Tout été super. La maison est située dans un endroit fantastique avec une vue incroyable et nos hôtes Michelangelo et Simona ont été disponibles et bienveillants tout au long de notre séjour avec plein de bons conseils.
La casa è bellissima...il posto da sogno. Simona è sempre stata molto disponibile per qualsiasi informazione. La casa è completa di tutto. Non manca nulla! Vivamente consigliata per una vacanza tra amici e con bambini. Non la dimenticheremo facilmente!!
mary n.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2023
Felicissima di sapere che siete stati bene!!
Speriamo di riavervi prestissimo come nostri ospiti.
Grazie mille e a presto.
Huiseigenaar was zeer vriendelijk, deed niet moeilijk dat we eerder in wilden checken en een paar uur later uit mochten checken. Alles was aanwezig in de woning. Een minpuntje, de bedden waren erg hard.
Anita S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2022
Very glad to have you as our guests. Hope to see you again
Die Vermieter, Simona & Michelangelo, sind sehr nette, hilfsbereite und zuvorkommende Gastgeber. Das Ferienhaus war sauber, schön, gut eingerichtet und sehr ruhig gelegen, uns hat es nichts gefehlt. Die Aussicht ist atemberaubend, auf italienisch da MOZZAFIATO. Auch die Gegend rund um Porto Istana ist sehr schön und es fehlt an nichts. Wir hatten und haben nichts zu bemängeln und sind rundum zufrieden mit unserem Aufenthalt. Das Ferienhaus und die Gastgeber sind sehr empfehlenswert, wir kommen gerne wieder. Für diesen schönen Aufenthalt bedanken wir uns bei Simona & Michelangelo herzlichst.
GRAZIE TI TUTTO
Daniela & Daniele e Famiglia
Daniela & Daniele L.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Siamo molto contenti di sapere che avete trascorso una felice vacanza nella nostra amata casa.
È stato un piacere aiutarvi a rendere il soggiorno il più possibile comodo e piacevole.
Un affettuoso saluto a tutta la vostra famiglia.
Vi aspettiamo presto.
Simona e Michelangelo
È una splendida villa sia perché non le manca nulla in termini di comodità e servizi sia per il panorama di cui si può godere e che vale l' intera vacanza ...Inoltre i proprietari sono molto gentili e sempre disponibili il che fa sentire rassicurati su ogni bisogno possibile ..
Roberta D.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Grazie Roberta. Siamo contentissimi di sapere che siete stati bene nella nostra casa.
Io e Michelangelo amiamo così tanto questo angolo di Sardegna che poter aiutare i nostri ospiti con consigli e suggerimenti è per noi un vero piacere.
Tornate presto a trovarci.
Wir haben den Aufenthalt in Porto Istana sehr genossen. Die Aussicht von der Terrasse ist atemberaubend, man will am liebsten die ganze Zeit übers Meer und die kleinen Inseln schauen. Das Haus hat ausreichend Platz für 8 Personen, einen schönen Garten, ist komplett ausgestattet und hat mit Simona und Michelangelo hervorragende Gastgeber. Michelangelo spricht sehr gut englisch und war jederzeit ansprechbar für Fragen. Einmal funktionierte die Spülung einer Toilette nicht, prompt war innerhalb kürzester Zeit ein Klempner da und hat es repariert. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen und können es nur weiterempfehlen.
Andreas K.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thanks Andreas. I used google translator to understand your review in german! We are glad that you had a good time in Porto Istana and in our house. Hope to see you and host you again in our house.
Simona & Michelangelo
About the host
Hosted by Simona e Michelangelo
My husband and I were born in Rome, but since we were childs we had both the chance of spending our summer holidays in this special island. Nowadays we have two sons, we live in Rome, but as soon as we can we "escape" from the crowded and messy Rome to enjoy our beloved sardinian "PARADISE"!
Why they chose this property
Sardinia is a beatiful Island in its whole but Porto Istana is for us very special. My husbands parents owned a Villa quite close to this one we just bought. Unfortunately they had to sell it few years ago. So as soon as we knew that our friends Gian Luca and Elisabetta were selling their house we decided to make an offer! We are very lucky, because not only we just bought their house, but we also we own another little one just by the sea.
What makes this property unique
What really made us fall in love with this house, is not only the superb view of the bay and of Tavolara, but also its personality: when you enter the house you feel that the house has been designed, built and lived with a lot of love. It is not just a nice house, it is the right house in the right place!