Charming Villa, large heated pool, wonderful views, peaceful location Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does Charming Villa, large heated pool, wonderful views, peaceful location have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Q: Is Charming Villa, large heated pool, wonderful views, peaceful location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: How much is parking at Charming Villa, large heated pool, wonderful views, peaceful location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Q: Where is Charming Villa, large heated pool, wonderful views, peaceful location located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Mulino Marino, Parrocchia S. Pantaleo, and Chiesa Pieve di Santa Maria. Patrone Winery and Fondazione Cesare Pavese are also within 9 miles (15 km).

10/10 Excellent

Stuart W.

22 July 2025

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Beautiful property, excellent pool, gardens, kitchen and bedrooms. Very remote and quiet, exactly what we were looking for. Fabulous tiny tiny town, lovely local people.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sohail B.

20 May 2025

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Elegant villa with all the amenities of home

Annette’s villa is in a beautiful location overlooking a valley below. The rooms are very comfortable, the kitchen is supplied with all of the amenities to enjoy home cooked meals, and the grounds and pool are terrific to enjoy. Would highly recommend the meals prepared by Ann (the caretaker). We had a wonderful time and would surely return.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

25 May 2025

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Lovely place for family celebrations

The property is beautiful and spacious for our group of 8. The views are lovely. The kitchen is well equipped and the property manager couldn’t have been more helpful. Because it is very rural, there are limited places to eat and grocery shop nearby. The main restaurant was shut for the next 4 months as was the local pasta shop. The down side is that we had to drive a lot. However the lanscape Is stunning

Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jon

19 Oct 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

This was a very disappointing rental. First thing is that the directions to the location required considerable assistance to find the right location as the address listed does not take you to the right place. Further - lots of bees flies and bugs which require the use of very fragile screens for the windows and doors. The host do know it’s an issue as the property manager made a point to address this fragility in check in. After that - we were still charged nearly 10% of our rental cost to repair a screen which we never noticed or considered to be damaged nor had any opportunity to address. We did our walk through at the end of the rental and did not notice or register any anomalies yet we’re still charged based on their verbal claim. Lastly - the lower bedroom and bathroom have a significant moisture problem and smell of must. Dehumidifier has to run constantly and does not address the issue. Nice location but I would not recommend this rental.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Norm R.

11 May 2024

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Wonderful Castino!

Great place to headquarter out of!

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

13 Aug 2024

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Excellent place for a big family holiday

Wonderful and spacious house with very well equipped kitchen and large and comfortable bedrooms. Terrific mountain view, perfect outdoor areas and a superb pool. Nice short walk to Castino, a charming small town with most of what you need.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

4 Sept 2024

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Farmhouse luxury.

Awesome views, great building with such character, lots of walks then hit the pool. Well equipped kitchen to make great meals. Very quiet. Dinner option with Ann & Joseph was fantastic. Recommend highly.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D., Chicago, IL USA

16 Nov 2022

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Beautiful home with spectacular views

Annette was very responsive and the house had all of the amenities promised. Stunning views and a perfect place for a large family gathering- lots of large rooms for together time and private spaces for alone time.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Larry D.

8 Oct 2023

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A peaceful retreat in beautiful Castino

While the pictures of the property are breathtaking, they do no justice to reality. Everything was beyond expectations and our time in Castino was magical. The property owner and on local manager ensured everything was in order and made our stay totally comfortable and relaxing.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Åsa S., Helsingborg

23 Sept 2023

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Perfect house

Fantastic property managers. We had two dinners with vine and food. We recommend strongly to book this. Ann and Joseph were the best. The house, garden and poolarea was very nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Aug 2022

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Villa

Lovely villa with great views. Loved the fact it was so old. The pool was perfect for our grandchildren too.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

hans b., Haarlem, NL

18 Aug 2023

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Great house, rural but not far from Alba

Lovely house, well-equipped and easily accommodating 10-12p. Ideal for 3 fams as the rooms on levels 1 and 2 have opposite bedrooms. Great pool on a nice 3-level garden with more than enough space. On the mezzanine level a fine terrass overlooking the hilly environment. We would certainly recommend the property!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

29 Aug 2023

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Perfect Italian getaway

Excellent property in a great quiet rural location but only 10 mins walk from Castino with its cafe/bar, deli and pasta shop. Perfect for a relaxing getaway with our family and friends. Lots to see in the area - we only scratched the surface. Pool was lovely and much enjoyed, and a real bonus in the summer heat. Communications with Annette and Ann were excellent, and we were made to feel very welcome - with recommendations for places to visit and eat. A real highlight was the evening meal cooked by Joseph and Ann - which was delicious and highly recommended. A fantastic holiday enjoyed by all of us.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

19 June 2019

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Countryside Bliss

Beautifully presented casa with multiple outdoor seating areas. Fabulous kitchen for cooks. Easy walk to village through hazelnut groves - vlllage has limited but OK cafe choices. The highlight for us was Ann and Joseph who prepared such a wonderful banquet and wine on our second night we had to ask them back for an encore ! Lovely people and nothing was too much trouble. Thoroughly recommend as a sanctuary in Piedmontese countryside.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jerry W.

14 June 2023

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Italian Getaway

Great house with an amazing view. Only “drawback” is it is slightly secluded. 15 minute drive to the grocery store. But that is also it’s charm, just be aware. We had 7 adults and the house worked perfectly for us. We took advantage of having Ann and her husband cook for us while there. Incredible meal! More than worth it. Highly recommend this amazing house!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Nov 2019

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Piedmont Perfection

We just completed a week stay at Casa Annunziata in Castino. Despite unfavorable weather, we all enjoyed out stay. We were three couples so each couple had their own bathroom plus the use of the new bathroom with tub. The kitchen is well stocked which meant we were able to prepare meals although we did dine out frequently. Be sure to check out the distances to the famous hill towns. Castino is on a ridge one mountain away from the vineyard towns so there is a lot of going up and down mountains which we didn’t mind except when we had to deal with fog. We have already recommended the house to others.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

21 July 2023

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Fantastic Experience

Our group of 8 thoroughly enjoyed our stay and certainly would highly recommend. The house & pool area were a needed recluse after a week in busy cities to the south. Highlight was a fantastic six-course meal with wine pairings prepared by Ann and Joseph! This made a "big" birthday even more special. Also, I would recommend using their wine service as well. After a couple of e-mails with Joseph about what kind of wine we liked, we arrived at the and were greeted with all of the wine we ordered, which would have been impossible to duplicate from a store or wineries. Our group likes to cook and we were very happy with the kitchen and amenities. We enjoyed the stroll through hazelnut orchards to the village of Castino (do it at night and catch the fireflies!), where we visited the deli, coffee shop and yes, the ATM! Also caught an interesting match of fistball one night against another village in a street next to Santa Margherita. Overall fantastic experience and a great base camp to explore Alba, Barolo, Barbaresco and other small Langhe towns, as well as the Italian Riviera.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

6 Sept 2019

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A Fantastic Holiday

We can't say anything but positive feedback about this gorgeous home. We arrived late in the evening and our hosts had kindly left us some food and drinks that we had requested as we knew we would be arriving late. We were absolutely blown away by the location of the house, surrounded by beautiful hazelnut groves. A lovely stroll through these takes you to the local village, where you will meet some of the most lovely people, kind and helpful in every way. The local restaurants are also really good. The house itself is just everything you could as for. We'll equipped in every way, from games, books and dvds for all ages, to everything else you could imagine, pool inflatables, bikes, outdoor games. Our lovely hosts Ann and Joseph cooked us the most amazing meal on our second night there, providing us with local wines that we just loved. Ann was always on hand to answer any questions we had and honestly we couldn't have asked for any more. I thoroughly reccommend this home to anyone, my daughter loved the pool and spent most days in there! Thank you again and we hope to return soon!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Sue M.

30 June 2024

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Perfect Italian holiday!

Our family (six adults) spent two wonderful weeks at Casa Annunziata recently. Like other reviewers we found the house was very clean and comfortable with several alfresco eating areas and an excellent outdoor pool area that we took full advantage of. After we ignored the directions provided (don’t use google maps!) Ann, the property manager patiently guided us to the house - literally stayed on the phone and gave us bend by bend instructions, and then provided a comprehensive intro to the house and grounds. We had requested some food and wine be purchased for our first evening and as a result there was great quality food and wine waiting (special thanks for the wine, Joseph!) We really appreciated the tranquility of the house location amongst the hazelnut groves and it’s proximity to historic Castino with lovely local walks nearby. Also appreciated the recommendations about local markets, restaurants, wine tastings etc. Of particular note were visits to Barolo, la Morra and Cortemelia - don’t miss la Corte de Cannobia for the best hazelnuts and icecream! and local visits to Francesco Scanavino and the Camo Museo a Cielo. Like previous guests we highly recommend the home dining service provided by Ann and Joseph which was a real qhighlight of our holiday. Many thanks Annette for sharing your property!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel T., Nottingham England

31 Aug 2018

Just Wonderful

We have just had our second wonderful family holiday here. We first stayed in 2015 and loved it. Then we thought it could not be bettered but we were wrong. The new owners have lovingly improved many things. The house is roomy, really well equipped and very comfortable. The large well kept garden is great for children. The pool is by far the best we have had at any of the many houses we have rented over the years. The pool area has been beautifully upgraded with a safe non slip stone terrace and some welcome shade from a pergola. Real highlights (as in 2015) were the two Sunday lunches cooked and served to us on a shaded garden terrace by the wonderful Ann and Joseph Stefani. Eight different plates each Sunday, from antipasti to dolci with five different wines to accompany the food. They are lovely people and the food and wine were excellent. Their local knowledge was also a real benefit when exploring the area. As a family of three generations it can be hard to find a place that suits us all. This really did. I hope it will not be our last visit.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sophia V.

13 Sept 2022

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Classy, interesting property with warm management

Our group of 3 couples and 1 single stayed at the villa for 5 nights. The bedrooms are all larger than average; it is an older house with historic charm, and updated throughout. Most windows had screens, except for one of the top floor bedrooms; mosquitos were in abundance, so we had to be careful. Guests reported they were comfortable in the space, but the beds / matresses were hard. Ann, the house manager, and her husband Joseph, were so kind and thoughtful about everything. We took advantage of Joseph's amazing culinary skills (really, quite good!) for two amazing meals with wine pairings. So much better to do this at home. We enjoyed the 15 minutes walk through the hazelnut orchard to the local village, and getting a bite from the nice pizza place the first night. Tiny town, but this little restaurant is actually quite on top of things. VRBO has an annoying feature that makes it so even if the place you choose has room for 12, and you say you're bringing 8, if you change to say you're bringing 7 that incurs a change fee - a backhanded way of making a few extra euro, that only tarnish's the brand. Otherwise, we'd recommend the house - the pool area is lovely, too, but the water will likely be cold unless you're there in the hot summer or pay extra to have the heater on. Thanks again to Ann and Joseph for their kind hospitality!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jaime K.

28 Nov 2018

Absolute dream get away!!

We had a wonderful stay at Annette's beautifully decorated, newly renovated villa. We were two families traveling with a total of 5 teenagers. The villa had 5 spacious well decorated bedrooms with shared bathrooms. Two great lounge areas complete with comfy sofas, chairs and upstairs a wood stove. Our bedroom opened onto a patio which on clear days gave views of the Alps. The kitchen was fabulous as was the dining area. We started this trip proclaiming we would not do any cooking but couldn't resist as the surrounding villages markets had such wonderful food and the kitchen made it so easy! The caretaker Anne made the trip extra special and fantastic. She patiently and expediently answer all of my many questions prior to our arrival. She was waiting at the villa to greet us, show us the property and upon request had stocked the refrigerator with enough food for a wonderful first meal of bread, cheeses and meats of the area along with fruits, yogurts and muesli for the following mornings. Anne was a wonderful source of information for the area and its surrounds. She booked and accompanied us on a truffle hunt, left maps and directions for hikes in the areas, booked us wonderful wine tasting and a memorable trip to a local hazelnut farm and factory! Anne and her husband also cooked us a very memorable and fantastic meal at the villa complete with clean-up! One of our favorite meals and nights! Our two sons spent a wonderful afternoon mountain biking around the area on the two very nice bikes at the villa. Annette thoughtfully provided a very inclusive information book about the villa, troubleshooting any problems, local restaurants, museums, etc. Annette was incredibly timely in answering any questions. The villa is better than depicted and I am already planning my return during warmer weather when we could enjoy the pool and outside barbecue and patios! Thank you so much Annette for sharing this gem with us and many, many thanks to Anne for all of your gracious help in making this vacation so memorable!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joep C.

24 Aug 2025

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Heerlijk verblijf, ontzettend gastvriendelijk en genoten van de extra service aan huis. Een heerlijk diner gehad, klaargemaakt door Ann en Joseph met fantastische wijnen! Echt een aanrader om vooraf wijn te bestellen, Joseph zijn kennis van wijn is uitmuntend. Voor rust en ontspanning, het ideale verblijf!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

14 June 2025

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Sehr schönes gepflegtes Anwesen für eine große Familie. Der Pool war klasse und auch top gepflegt. Uns hat es so gut gefallen, dass wir nächstes Jahr wiederkommen wollen.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ursula B.

21 Aug 2023

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Wieder wunderschön!

Wir waren mit der Familie das zweite mal in diesem schönen Haus. Es war wieder alles perfekt.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

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