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The Ancient House, wonderful Sardinia!

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At The Ancient House, wonderful Sardinia!, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

The Ancient House, wonderful Sardinia!

  • Ancient typical Manor house in Masainas, a little village of Sulcis, within 5Km from the nearest beach, in a strategic location on the south-west coast of Sardinia, between Capo Teulada and Sant’Antioco island, a famous locations for their pristine sea and bone-white beaches. The house is also close to many important naturalistic and archaeological sites.
    The House includes a dining room with kitchenette, living room, two double bedrooms, closet, main bathroom with tub, one bathroom with shower tray, laundry room; comprises also a little refined garden of 20mq with table and chairs, love seat and recliners for pleasant moments open air.
    The House has all comforts: conditioned air system, washing-machine, stove, refrigerator, TV, electric iron, ceiling fan in all bedrooms.
    The House is in the main street of the village, within 100 meters you have: grocery store, fruit & vegetables shop, fish market, butcher’s shop, bakery, cafe, newsstand, pharmacy.
    All details will be in the rent contract.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: consentito fumare in giardino

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Consentito fumare in giardino

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT111040C2000Q5658

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Masainas, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Degli Angeli Park and Spiaggia di Is Solinas, while Sa Domu Antiga Museum and Coal Mining Museum are cultural highlights. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby. Visit our Masainas travel guide
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Masainas, Sardegna

What's nearby

  • Degli Angeli Park
    9 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Church of Santa Maria di Monserrato
    15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Santadi Winery
    16 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Nuraghe
    17 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Porto Pino Beach
    18 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Carbonia Stato Station
    24 min drive
  • Cagliari (CAG-Elmas)
    60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bel caffe
    14 min drive
  • La Peschiera
    15 min drive
  • Scrich Café
    7 min drive
  • Agriturismo Agrifoglio
    12 min drive
  • Sotto le Stelle
    15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ancient House, wonderful Sardinia! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ancient House, wonderful Sardinia!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Ancient House, wonderful Sardinia!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ancient House, wonderful Sardinia!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Ancient House, wonderful Sardinia! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Degli Angeli Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Nuraghe and Spiaggia di Is Solinas. Santadi Winery and Church of Santa Maria di Monserrato are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Ancient House, wonderful Sardinia! Reviews

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9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

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10/10 Excellent

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

Charmante maison

Petite maison de village avec patio. Très propre et bien équipée. Plages à proximité, ainsi que commerces. Hôte très sympathique.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Seht schönes, altes Haus

Ein sehr restauriertes altes Haus mit einer netten und stets hilfsbereiten Vermieterin, die auf dem selben Grundstück im Nachbarhaus wohnt. An Ausstattung ist alles vorhanden, was man braucht. Zwar liegt es an einer viel befahrenen Straße, aber nachts ist wenig Verkehr, so dass die Straße kaum stört. Diese Unterkunft ist auf jeden Fall eine Empfehlung wert. Es hat uns gut gefallen dort.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent séjour chez Francesca

Nous avons particulièrement apprécié notre séjour à Masainas. Francesca nous a très bien accueilli et nous a donné de très bons conseils. Nous avons bien profité de la maison et sa terrasse. La région est magnifique et les contacts avec les habitants du village ont été très agréables. Tout y était pour passer de superbes vacances !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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8/10 Good

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

Maison confortable et bien située pour visiter le sud

2 salles de bain, climatisation, maison joliment décorée. Maison très bien située pour visiter tout le sud de l'île, accueil très gentil et discret de Francesca. Seul bémol le bruit de la route, mais nous voulions une maison de ville donc pas de surprise.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Très belle maison !

Maison magnifique avec bcp de charme. Très propre. Très joli jardin. La propriétaire est adorable et vous aide à découvrir une très belle région. Le gîte est idéalement situé pour découvrir le sud ouest delà Sardaigne. Seul bémol : il est situé en bord de route très passante.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

The House is a dream, Francesca was super friendly and welcoming. The area is absolutely georgeous. You can choose between several wonderful beaches, make nice day trips and get the best pizza just around the corner. The house is right beside the road, so you do hear the life outside, but that didn't bother us too much. In short: we highly recommend a stay in La Casa Manca, but be aware: you might not want to go back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Super Wohnung - Splendido appartamento

Tolle Wohnung, Klima in jedem Raum, eigener Bereich in super schönem Garten, wunderschöne Strände Wir haben zwischen Porto Flavia und Chia viele wunderschöne Strände entdeckt und noch lange nicht alle gesehen😊 sehr empfehlenswerte Lage - Fantastico appartamenti, aria condizionata in ogni stanza e nella cucina , area privata in un giardino bellissilo, spiagge bellissime Noi abbiamo visitato tante spiagge tra Porto Flavia e Chia e non abbiamo visto tutto 😊 posizione del appartamento da consigliare
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liebevoll saniertes altes Haus

Wir haben uns in dem farbenfrohen Haus sehr wohl gefühlt und hatten eine tolle Zeit. Alles war sehr sauber und gut vorbereitet. Der Supermarkt gleich um die Ecke - italienisch familär. In den Liegestühlen auf der Terrasse hinter dem Haus kann man es sich gut gehen lassen. Francisco ist super hilfsbereit und nett.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Historisches Haus mit schönem Garten/ Innenhof

Wir haben die Woche in dem wunderschönen Haus und Garten sehr genossen. Francesca ist eine sympathische, angenehme und unkomplizierte Gastgeberin, die im Nachbarhaus wohnt und dadurch rasch vor Ort ist. Besonders auf der Terrasse im Innenhof mit Sonnensegel haben wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Wenn man keine Lust hat zu kochen, gibt es leckere Pizza und Gelati gleich um die Ecke. An der Region hat uns gefallen, dass sie nicht so touristisch ist, man feine Obst- und Gemüsestände an der Strasse findet und viele wunderschöne Strände und nette Städtchen erkunden kann. Fazit: Sehr empfehlenswert - wir hoffen, dass es nicht unser letzter Aufenthalt in Masainas gewesen ist. Mille grazie, Francesca!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Maison très agréable avec de jolies couleurs murales

Franscesca nous a accueilli avec beaucoup de simplicité et une grande gentillesse. Ses conseils nous ont permis de visiter des lieux Magnifiques de la Sardaigne. Un beau logement à conseiller
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Entschleunigung pur

Wir haben die Zeit in Francescas liebevoll und mit viel Geschmack eingerichteten Haus sehr genossen. Insbesondere hat uns der wunderschöne Garten gefallen, in dem wir morgens gefrühstückt haben und abends beim Zirpen der Grillen regelmäßig noch ein Glas hervorragenden sardischen Wein getrunken haben. Obwohl das Haus direkt an der Dorfstraße liegt, schläft man angenehm ruhig. Durch die in allen Zimmern vorhandene Aircondition wurde es auch niemals zu heiß. Masainas liegt sehr gut, um von dort aus die schönen Strände des Südens zu besuchen (unser Lieblingssrand war Su Giudeu bei Chia). Aber auch Ausflüge ins Umland und vor allem nach Cagliari sind zu empfehlen. Wir werden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen! Grazie ancora Francesca!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Casa con giardino e relax

Casa confortevole e accogliente, ristrutturata di recente, offre spazi comodi e ben distribuiti. Delizioso l’angolo giardino attrezzato circondato da piante di rosmarino. La proprietaria Francesca è gentilissima e pronta a dare un sacco di informazioni utili. Il paese è piccolissimo ma permette di vivere una vacanza fuori dallo stress delle solite località balneari. Consigliatissimo. P.s.: ottima la pizza da asporto di fronte casa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Little gem of a place in perfect location to explore south Sardinia

Francesca's house is very charming, spacious and had everything we needed. Even though it is in the middle of a village, it is quiet at night and the private garden gives it a very rural feel. The location is great to explore the beaches around Chia, Sant'Antioco or the area around Iglesias. Francesca is a lovely host and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bella vacanza nel sud ovest della Sardegna

La Casa Manca è molto comoda per vedere tutto il sud ovest della Sardegna. Molto vicine le spiagge di Is Salinas, Porto Pino, la spiaggia delle dune bianche, Porto Tramatzu l'Isola di Sant'Antioco e l'isola di San Pietro. La casa è sulla strada principale di Masainas, l'edificio è stato interamente ristrutturato dalla proprietaria che lo ha arredato in modo molto piacevole con un richiamo allo stile sardo tradizionale. Molto comode le due camere e i due bagni al primo piano. Bellissimo il patio interno che è condiviso con l'altro appartamento e ha un tavolino e un angolo ombreggiato da una tensostruttura molto bello la sera quando la temperatura si abbassa. Complice il forte caldo di quest'anno (2017), abbiamo sofferto un po' il caldo la notte per la mancanza del climatizzatore, ci sono dei ventilatori da parete che hanno aiutato, ma purtroppo senza riuscire ad abbassare la temperatura. Nel complesso ci siamo trovati molto bene, la consiglierei anche in periodo da giugno ai primi di luglio oppure a settembre con una temperatura più accettabile.
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Geschmackvolles Feriendomizil

Es handelt sich hierbei um ein liebe- und geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Domizil. Wir waren zu viert und hatten reichlich Platz und Raum. Die Ausstattung von Küche und Geschirr war ausreichend hätte aber auch gerne mehr (Geschirr, Besteck, .. ) sein dürfen. Unsere Kinder haben Wifi /Wlan vermisst, aber so haben wir abends Gesellschaftsspiele gespielt und eine wertvolle Zeit miteinander verbracht. Das Haus befindet sich an der Ortsdurchgangsstraße, welche je nach Tageszeit mal mehr und mal weniger stark frequentiert ist. Leider sind die Schlafräume zur Straße hin ausgerichtet. Wir als Landbewohner sind Straßenlärm in dieser Dimension nicht gewöhnt und hatten unsere Probleme damit; Stadtmenschen stört dies vermutlich weniger. Wir haben uns gerne auf der nett gestalteten Terasse aufgehalten. Im Ort ist alles an Geschäften vorhanden um sich gut zu versorgen. Der Kontakt zur Vermieterin war nett und unkompliziert.
Archival

8/10 Good

Una vacanza fantastica nella Sardegna più vera.

Ho soggiornato per quindici giorni nell' appartamento Casa Azzurra e tutto è andato meravigliosamente bene. La casa è finemente ristrutturata con un fantastico spazio esterno immerso negli aromi mediterranei per colazioni baciate dal sole e cene a lume di luna. Tutto molto funzionale x il soggiorno, la camera matrimoniale ampia con armadio spazioso, cameretta con due letti singoli e stanza guardaroba, due bagni di cui uno molto ampio con finestra. Posto auto nella corte ma anche sulla via non abbiamo mai avuto problemi di parcheggio. La proprietaria Francesca sempre molto disponibile al nostro arrivo ci ha fatto trovare una cartina della zona con i punti di maggiore interesse e devo dire che la posizione è fantastica per la vicinanza dell' appartamento a luoghi e spiagge meravigliose.
Archival

8/10 Good

Un soggiorno incantevole

Io e il mio compagno abbiamo soggiornato nella Casa azzurra per le ferie estive 2016. L'appartamento è situato in un piccolo paese ma con tutti i servizi essenziali. Le foto e la descrizione della casa riportate sul sito rispecchiano al 100% quello che è apparso ai nostri occhi. L'abitazione è stata finemente ristrutturata ed è dotata di tutti i confort necessari per il soggiorno, indimenticabili le colazioni baciati dal sole e le cene alla luce della luna nel giardinetto contornato dagli aromi mediterranei. La camera matrimoniale è molto spaziosa come pure utilissima la stanza guardaroba annessa alla cameretta. I due bagni sono arredati con stile di cui uno con ampia finestra. Il posto auto è nel cortile interno ma anche nella via principale non abbiamo mai avuto difficoltà di parcheggio a quasiasi ora del giorno/notte. La posizione della abitazione è strategica in quanto in mezz'ora di auto si raggiungono siti e spiagge fra le più belle della Sardegna. Francesca la proprietaria è sempre presente e disponibile anche se durante la nostra permanenza non abbiamo avuto necessità di chiamarla perché è andato tutto benissimo. Consiglieri questo appartamento senz'altro a chi vuole staccare dal frenesismo e immergersi in una atmosfera rilassante ed incantevole.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Alles Super.

E 'stato molto bello . Francesca era sempre lì chiedendo.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Schönster Urlaub ever!

Wunderschönes Haus, tolle Landschaft, Bombenwetter, nur nette Leute, bitte nicht hinfahren, damit es ein Geheimtipp bleibt;-)
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Superbe maison et accueil chaleureux

Une maison typique, très joliment meublée et décorée, très agréable avec une vue superbe sur les reliefs du sud de la Sardaigne depuis la terrasse au coeur d'un jardin joliment fleuri et aboré. Idéalement située pour visiter la région, au coeur d'une petite ville calme et jolie, nous avons passé dans cette maison 3 semaines merveilleuses. Merci à vous, Francesca pour votre accueil, votre gentillesse, vos conseils, votre disponibilité et nous avoir permis de profiter de votre belle maison. Nous reviendrons !
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Delightful !

I spent the first week of October 2015 at the beautiful Casa Manca in Masainas, Southern Sardinia, and would like to share some thoughts. Firstly : for anyone trying to escape big-city stress, this part of the world is unique. Slow pace, super-friendly people, lovely weather, world-class beaches, endless natural beauty, low cost-of-living : Southern Sardinia has it all. Secondly : the property. Built in the 1700's, it has been painstakingly restored to the original (with all mod cons) by the owner, an important Italian architect. In fact the early inhabitants would be pleasantly shocked if they could see it, interiors, exterior, garden which supercede most boutique hotels. There is a magical tranquility about this place that cannot be described : I spent so many hours in the serene gardens reading, chatting, listening to birdsong, dozing. I really cannot recomment this place enough : one of the most relaxing holidays of my life ; I aim to return here as often as possible. Could not fault a single thing.
Archival

8/10 Good

Belle maison typique

C'est une belle maison typique sarde récemment restaurée. Le village est très bien situé et permet de visiter le sud de la Sardaigne. Les plages ne sont pas loin. Le jardin est très agréable en fin d'après midi quand il est à l'ombre. La route qui passe au pied de la maison est assez bruyante. C'est le point faible. Très bon accueil de Francesca et bons conseils de visites. Nous avons passé un bon séjour.
Archival

8/10 Good

Lovely house and gardens

We really enjoyed staying at Antica Casa Manca. Francesca was very kind in letting us check in early and the house was lovely and clean. It is a spacious house with a beautiful shared courtyard and secure parking. It is close to shops, the beach and an interesting part of Sardinia. Francesca was very friendly, welcoming and helpful. We would recommend this house to others. Thanks Francesca!