VILLA ZACA 6

Toscana - Livorno - RIO MARINA/ISOLA D'ELBA

Description:

PRIVATE STRUCTURE (lease only - CIR CODE: 049021LTN0048) Villa Zaca is located on the east coast of the island of Elba, in that bit of territory between Porto Azzurro and Cavo that is able to combine panoramic landscape and tranquillity throughout the year, as no other area of Elba can do.Villa Zaca stands in a splendid dominant hilly position, within the Minelba National Mining Park, overlooking the exclusive and enchanting bay of Ortano which is 1.5 km away on foot (only for expert walkers). The property is located in a centuries-old wood of cork oaks, maritime pines and numerous other protected plant species that guarantee strong oxygenation to the environment, even in the height of summer.The villa is to be admired for the taste and obsessive attention to detail with which it was recently renovated, immediately becoming the setting for photo shoots on behalf of magazines specialised in Architecture & Restoration wanting to present it. The villa has only one floor to guarantee maximum comfort, facing the large furnished outdoor terraces. An external staircase leads to the roof terrace on the first floor with a fully-equipped solarium with sea view from where you can admire unique sunsets, while enjoying a good glass of Tuscan wine.Villa Zaca is in an ideal strategic position: it satisfies bikers and hikers thanks to the many trails in the surroundings (Volterraio Castle, the Red Pond, the Path of Love, just to name a few). The beach of Ortano is equipped for various marine activities while the entire bay attracts snorkelers for its seabed and the beauty of its waters. The convenient port of Rio Marina is 4 km away where it is possible to embark on a trip to the island of Pianosa and spectacular Cala Giovanna. For dining, or for nightlife in general, you will be spoiled for choice: the panoramic piazzetta of Rio Elba (1.5km), the little port of Rio Marina (4km), elegant Porto Azzurro (9km) and, a little further on, the promenade of Cavo, the hiltop borgo of Capoliveri with its little twisting streets and the main town of the island, Portoferraio.

VILLA SANTA MARIA HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO A CHECK-UP BY A TECHNICAL RESPONSIBLE BEFORE THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON, TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF THE DESCRIPTION, ACCESSORIES LISTED ON THIS PAGE AND THEIR PRESENT STATE OF OPERATION/MAINTENANCE, TO GUARANTEE QUALITY, CLEANLINESS AND COMFORTS TO ALL CLIENTS WHO WILL STAY HERE.

Interior:

In respect of Tuscan tradition, and with emphasis on the use of biomaterials, note the ceilings with irregular Uso Fiume beams in cypress wood, natural lime transpiring plaster, Impruneta terracotta, antique Montelupo majolica, recycled pietra serena and Sienese travertine.The main door leads into an open-plan area with sitting and dining area and kitchen. From here, a door leads to two bedrooms, a double bedroom, with ensuite study/library in the loft, and a twin bedroom with shared bathroom while, on the opposite side of the room, through another door, is a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom. All the rooms have direct access out to the garden and air conditioning.

Park:

The entirely-fenced park of the villa includes a large circular car park at the entrance and is surrounded by a luxuriant wood of cork trees, pines, broom, laurel, myrtle, strawberry trees, palms and Mediterranean scrub with its unique scents. To the right of the entrance is a beautiful olive grove suspended on a "purple bed" of verbena. Surrounding the villa are numerous porticoes covered by dried Mediterranean scrub and grassy areas with evergreen plants of particular beauty such as lippia nodiflora and zoysia japonica, designed to grow in maritime areas as well. All around is a harmonious succession of edging and flower beds of multicoloured flowers and aromatic herbs with their intoxicating fragrances, useful for preparing tasty dishes both on the stone BBQ and in the brick oven. The peculiarity of the tiered garden is to allow those who stay here to discover, every day, various different areas in which to relax. Please notice that photos are taken in spring, therefore flower blossoming, and the colours of the gardens' grass could be different at the moment of your arrival at the villa.

Swimming Pool:

Set just a few metres to the side of the house, and reached across the lawn, the rectangular pool measures 1.80 x 3.40 m with a constant depth of 0.70 m. above ground. Lined in sand-coloured PVC, it is equipped with a Jacuzzi corner, internal lighting, heating and waterproof seats on one side. Next to the mini pool is a paved solarium with comfortable sunbeds, umbrellas and a cold-water shower. It is open from the last Saturday in April to the first Saturday in October.

Pets: Yes, small and medium size.
Handicap: Not certified structure
Fenced-in property: Yes
Amenities and Features
  • Heated swimming pool with Jacuzzi corner
  • air conditioning
  • Smart satellite TV
  • portable Bluetooth speakers
  • wi-fi internet connection
  • dishwasher
  • toaster
  • electric kettle
  • moka
  • American coffee machine
  • Lavazza a Modo Mio espresso machine
  • mixer
  • microwave oven
  • hairdryer in each bathroom
  • washing machine
  • iron and ironing board
  • baby cot
  • high chair
  • board games
  • stone barbecue
  • pizza oven.
TO DO

Location and distances


Just 23 km from the mainland, with an area of 224 kmq, Elba is the largest island in the Tuscan Archipelago and the third largest of the Italian islands. It is part of the Tuscan Archipelago National Park together with Pianosa, Capraia, Montecristo, Giglio, Gorgona and Giannutri. The various landscapes are the strong point of the Island of Elba. Characteristic of the island is the encounter with a rich mosaic of different environments, each characterised by a unique and surprising flora, fauna and geology. The island is dotted with varied beaches: beaches of white granite sand and smooth rocks in the western part, such as those of Marina di Campo, Cavoli, Fetovaia, Seccheto and Sant'Andrea; beaches of golden sand in the central part, both south and north-west, such as those of Procchio, Biodola, Lacona and Lido di Capoliveri; white pebble beaches in the part of the coast west of Portoferraio, which give the sea an exceptional transparency. Famous wines and excellent cuisine, combined with the pristine sea, the mild climate and the purity of the air, make Elba the ideal place for well-being, holidays and tourism in all seasons. In October, on the occasion of the traditional Festa dell'Uva (Grape Festival), the island's main product, four districts confront each other, staging extraordinary choreographies based on different harvest themes. Other village festivals include that of the Innamorata, on July14, based on an ancient legend about the young lovers, Lorenzo and Maria, while in the first ten days of May the Festa del Cavatore (Feast of the Miner) is held in homage to the ancient origins of mining (iron mines) and granite production on the island. There is also a lot of history with countless places of worship, churches and ancient hermitages, Etruscan fortifications, Pisan towers, Medici and Spanish fortresses, examples of impregnable architecture, as well as museums, archaeological sites, travelling exhibitions that recount the complex history of the island, including the assignment in "full ownership and sovereignty" to Napoleon Bonaparte who, in ten months of exile, left a signnificant mark here. The island of Elba can be reached by boat from Piombino Marittima, where four shipping companies, Toremar, Blu Navy, Moby Lines and Corsica Ferries, have comfortable ferries that make multi-day trips. An hour of navigation is enough to reach Portoferraio (the main port), Cavo and Rio Marina. Alternatively, there is a fast connection by hydrofoil, for passenger transport only, which gets to Portoferraio in just 35 minutes. The airport of Marina di Campo, 33 km from Villa Zaca, connects the Island of Elba to the mainland, only during the summer. A Milan, Zurich, Bern, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Munich and Vienna.

Airport: Marina di campo 23 km, Pisa 156 km, Firenze 191 km, Roma 273 km, Genova 290, Milano 400
Train station: Piombino 35 km (including crossing)
Highways: Freeway E80 (SS1) Livorno / Grosseto exit Venturina-Piombino 48 km (including crossing)
Shops and services: Rio nell’ Elba 1 km
Beaches: Ortano Bay with sand beach 1.5 km walking distance( trekking), by car 3.8 km
Parking: Inside the property uncovered
Access roads: Dirt road to the gate 800 meters not suitable for sports cars.
Attractions within 100 km: Capoliveri 15 km, Portoferraio 16 km, Rio Marina 4 km, Marciana Marina 30 km, Porto Azzurro 9 km, Cavo 12 km, Bolgheri 75 km, Grosseto 100 km, Castiglion della Pescaia 80 km, Massa Marittima 75 km.
Altitude: 100 slm

Reviews

9.5 / 10

Rating based on received reviews

Average rating

10
Overall rating
9.5
General cleanliness
9.5
Quality of pool and park cleanliness
9
Quality of furnishing and amenities

Reviews

by Anonimo
8/16/2022
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
9/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
9/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Very nice and nice people.
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Quality of the property
by Ralph Kohler
Switzerland 8/15/2022
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
we haven't expected such a beautiful property
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
9/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
9/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
9/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
the money is well spent on that offer. every penny worth it!
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
the check-in was perfect! the check-out turned out to be a little tricky because we had a very early ship to catch in the morning and the owner had to work around that. everything turned out just fine.
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
internet search, availability and property appearance.
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
In my opinion everything was good. Maybe try to arrange early check outs. also at night, because sometimes people need to leave early to avoid traffic jams during work days. beside of that we got all informations about the destination, contacts, owners and calculcation form emma villas. Very good!

Minimum Stays

Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
2/27/2024 - 6/29/2024 4 Nights Everyday
6/29/2024 - 8/31/2024 5 Nights Everyday
8/31/2024 - 1/4/2025 4 Nights Everyday
Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in and check-out
1/4/2025 - 6/28/2025 4 Nights Everyday
6/28/2025 - 8/30/2025 7 Nights Only Sat
8/30/2025 - 1/3/2026 4 Nights Everyday

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The price does not include:

  • Electricity (on consumption up to date market prices), mandatory extra cleaning in case of animals (€ 50,00 per animals, per week or part of week), tourism tax not foreseen.

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STAY CANCELLATION INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Included in the price)
The final price of the reservation includes the Insurance Policy for Cancellation of Stay. You can cancel and be reimbursed in the event of:
  • objectively and unambiguously documentable motivations of health or work and not foreseeable at the time of booking
  • Covid-19 infections (new)
  • a terrorist attack that has struck the place of stay (new)

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STAY CANCELLATION GUARANTEE DUE TO LOCKDOWN - by Emma Villas (Included in the price) The final price of the reservation includes also the special coverage, guaranteed by Emma Villas, in the event that you are forced to cancel your stay in the 30 days prior to the scheduled check-in date, due to the occurrence of at least one of the following Covid-19 epidemic containment measures officially imposed by the competent authorities:
  • national lockdown in Italy;
  • local lockdown in Italy regarding the area in which the booked villa is located ("red" area or impossible to reach due to official restrictions on free circulation);
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  • Italian local lockdown in the Client's Municipality or area of residence..

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HEALTH ASSISTANCE INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Optional) +1,5% of the rental price Not only cancellation policies, but also protection during your stay. You can choose to purchase this policy in the event you should, for the duration of your stay, want coverage for:
  • Healthcare with Operations Centre 24/7;
  • Vehicle Assistance to and from the place of stay and for the entire duration of your holiday; (zona "rossa" o impossibile da raggiungere a causa di restrizioni ufficiali alla libera circolazione);
  • Healthcare for family members left at home;
  • Reimbursement of medical expenses;
  • Repeat Trip Guarantee that reimburses the unused portion without deductible in the case of medical return home or early return home.

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COVID-19 EXTRA POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Optional) 40€ each reservation To protect against any risks caused by the Covid-19 emergency, you can purchase the Covid-19 Extra Policy which protects you in the event that you or one of your travel companions are forced to extend your stay or are unable to complete it. In the event of consequences related to the pandemic that occur during your stay, if you sign up to this policy, you can request the following services:
  • Return home;
  • Advance for expenses for basic necessities;
  • Guarantee for extra medical expenses;
  • Extended stay guarantee;
  • Hospitalisation allowance;
  • Travel fee reimbursement.

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And to protect you in the case of damage caused to the property?

ZER0DEP COVER - by EuropAssistance (Mandatory) 49€ each reservation The new "Zer0Dep" guarantee protects you and allows you to have a tranquil holiday. Zer0Dep stands for "Zero deposit"; it is an insurance coverage developed in partnership with EuropAssistance which replaces the security deposit and which is therefore mandatory. The benefits of this guarantee are: you do not pay the security deposit on arrival: neither in cash nor by immobilising a substantial amount on your credit card limit;
  • you are protected in the case of eventual damage to the property caused accidentally during your stay (up to the maximum limit of 1500 euro);
  • you avoid any dispute on the responsibility of the damage and its quantification during check-out;
  • you can enjoy your villa holiday in greater tranquillity.

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"EMMA", OUR NEW APP FOR SMART SERVICE Furthermore, from spring 2021, all our properties will be supported by Emma, a multifunctional Web-App, developed in partnership with Vikey s.r.l., that will allow you to implement:
  • online check-in (entering the required details that you did not enter when booking);
  • payment of tourist tax (where due) and eventual flat-rate payments requested (eg electricity, heating, extra cleaning for animals, etc.);
  • the purchase of additional services, hospitality (extra cleaning, in-house chef, first grocery shopping, etc.) and experiences (food and wine tours, guided tours, etc.)


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