Front of house facing west w/double front door and green shutters of 4 bedrooms.
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Front of house facing west w/double front door and green shutters of 4 bedrooms.
Terrace, house, granite table.
Midday view of Capraia from terrace. Cypress, oleander and shading fig tree.
Granite table on terrace - taken from upstairs bedroom.
Midday view of sea & Corsica in background from upstairs bedroom. Bougainvillea.
Sunset with view of Corsica - taken from the terrace.
Sunsets are different every night!
Another sunset!
Kitchen table - seats eight.
Simple upstairs master bedroom (1 of 4). Built-in custom closet not shown.
Upstairs bathroom (1 of 3).
Downstairs bedroom (1 of 4).
- Bedrooms4
- Sleeps9
- 2 Bathrooms
3 Reviews of Property 385304 in Elba, Italy
Elba Island Hideaway with Spectacular Mediterranean Views
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Elba Island Hideaway with Spectacular Mediterranean Views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p385304
Elba
Tuscany Islands
Ute&Harald's family
Ute&Harald's family
Submitted: April 19, 2012
Stayed: March 2012
Hello,
We have been in Elba since 1986, more than 15 times at the same place... Because: It is probably the most beutiful place, surrounded by old wine terrasses and a brilliant view from 150 meters above the see. Korsika is giving a nice silhouette not only during the sun sets and will be kept in your mind for ever. The small villages of Pomonte, Chiessi and Colle d'Orano deliver everything for a short or longer stay and the house and terasse provides all comfort you need, but what counts even most is the location of the property within the natural park!
The owner's service is excellent and is supported by a local family. We have now three generation of our family visted this lovely place. Proved ;-)
With best Regards,
Ute&Harald
We have been in Elba since 1986, more than 15 times at the same place... Because: It is probably the most beutiful place, surrounded by old wine terrasses and a brilliant view from 150 meters above the see. Korsika is giving a nice silhouette not only during the sun sets and will be kept in your mind for ever. The small villages of Pomonte, Chiessi and Colle d'Orano deliver everything for a short or longer stay and the house and terasse provides all comfort you need, but what counts even most is the location of the property within the natural park!
The owner's service is excellent and is supported by a local family. We have now three generation of our family visted this lovely place. Proved ;-)
With best Regards,
Ute&Harald
Recommended for:
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Elba Island Hideaway with Spectacular Mediterranean Views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p385304
Elba
Tuscany Islands
Pure relaxation
Submitted: March 26, 2012
Stayed: July 2011
My time in Elba was among the happiest of my life, and certainly the most relaxing and invigorating vacation I have ever had. I didn't know what to expect, but driving along a winding road overlooking a dramatic cliff-drop to the Mediterranean Sea on my way to the Pink House for the first time I knew the landscape was more beautiful than what I expected or could have imagined. That same view (sans car) is what greeted me every morning when I stepped outside of the house to breakfast with friends and family at the big stone table. It was like hovering in the sky suspended above the water and surrounded by flowers and greenery--surreal in the best possible way, and a world away from the busy city where I make my home.
High points of my vacation included: sleeping in the hammock located just below the outdoor terrace, driving 3 minutes to Chiessi to spend 2 hours swimming in the sea before a long, leisurely lunch, exploring the beautiful hill towns (Marciana Alta and Poggio) where time seems to stand still, and you can stumble into an empty chapel and sit quietly and reflect on how grateful you are to be in such a beautiful place.
In case this review seems too glowing, here is some advice: Elba and the Pink House are NOT for people who can't imagine life without their iPad. The beauty of being here is reverting to a slower pace of life; overstimulation is not an option--I didn't have cell phone reception at the house. While I could see it being really lovely for a honeymooning couple ready for some serious solitude, I think the ideal situation is a trip with close friends or family in order to really experience la dolce vita in true Italian style: long conversations, long meals, and, my personal preference--and the ultimate antidote to stressful city living--long naps.
High points of my vacation included: sleeping in the hammock located just below the outdoor terrace, driving 3 minutes to Chiessi to spend 2 hours swimming in the sea before a long, leisurely lunch, exploring the beautiful hill towns (Marciana Alta and Poggio) where time seems to stand still, and you can stumble into an empty chapel and sit quietly and reflect on how grateful you are to be in such a beautiful place.
In case this review seems too glowing, here is some advice: Elba and the Pink House are NOT for people who can't imagine life without their iPad. The beauty of being here is reverting to a slower pace of life; overstimulation is not an option--I didn't have cell phone reception at the house. While I could see it being really lovely for a honeymooning couple ready for some serious solitude, I think the ideal situation is a trip with close friends or family in order to really experience la dolce vita in true Italian style: long conversations, long meals, and, my personal preference--and the ultimate antidote to stressful city living--long naps.
Owner's Response: Thank you Adriana for having truly appreciated the goodness of our house in Elba. This is a place to relax and enjoy the beutiful surrounding and the company of family and friends. We hope you will be back soon!!!
Helpful votes: 4/4
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Elba Island Hideaway with Spectacular Mediterranean Views
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Elba
Tuscany Islands
Great Location! Probably the Best Sunset I've ever Witnessed.
Great Location! Probably the Best Sunset I've ever Witnessed.
Submitted: February 25, 2011
Stayed: June 2005
My family and I stayed here with friends several years back and had one of the best vacations ever. The house is tucked away and very private, but the patio area basically faces due West (the house rests on the far side of the road, closest to hillside, overlooking the water), and the first day, we witnessed one of the most stunning sunsets I have ever seen, second best perhaps only to Santorini. Given the fact, though, that we felt we had the sunset to ourselves (unlike Santorini), it was truly magical.
We planned on spending much of our time at the beaches, of which there are several beautiful ones nearby (both pure sand and rock beaches); in fact, we found we basically could find a nearby beautiful location, some relatively crowded and some completely isolated and tranquil, and we never even did any of the scuba diving we had planned!
A really nice surprise, though, was that by walking back behind the house, over the road and up the hill, we found some really amazing hiking that offered unparalleled views of Elba.
Overall, this house is not the fanciest place we have ever been, but it had all of the necessities we needed and with a location this great in such a beautiful island, why would you sit in bed all day? The patio, though, was a truly wonderful space to sit, relax, and eat dinner. We hope to go back to Elba, and this location in particular, some day soon.
We planned on spending much of our time at the beaches, of which there are several beautiful ones nearby (both pure sand and rock beaches); in fact, we found we basically could find a nearby beautiful location, some relatively crowded and some completely isolated and tranquil, and we never even did any of the scuba diving we had planned!
A really nice surprise, though, was that by walking back behind the house, over the road and up the hill, we found some really amazing hiking that offered unparalleled views of Elba.
Overall, this house is not the fanciest place we have ever been, but it had all of the necessities we needed and with a location this great in such a beautiful island, why would you sit in bed all day? The patio, though, was a truly wonderful space to sit, relax, and eat dinner. We hope to go back to Elba, and this location in particular, some day soon.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you for the kind words. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay so long ago and you had such a wonderful time. Please do come back soon!
Helpful votes: 19/19
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