Highly recommend! What a beautiful large property and a gracious host. It was a perfect place for a family vacation, plenty of space, very accessible to the center of Rome and an easy drive from the airport. Marina, the host, is very easy to communicate with and did a great job of helping us organize our activities. We will definitely go back!

Our stay at your incredible Villa was the highlight of our family trip! First of all, the beautiful accommodations for the 12 of us were so perfect. As we ranged from 14 to 85 years old- the rooms we had seemed destined for our own individual needs. Our room was perfect. Having both a separate and common entrance was a great unexpected perk! The refreshing pool was a perfect spot for gathering and relaxing after a hot day in Rome. The pizza making night was so memorable- each of us being able to individualize our own pizzas if we desired, under excellent supervision and in 3 minutes was fabulous! The celebration evening of a milestone anniversary was an evening to remember. The 2 singers in the courtyard, the music that got ALL of us dancing still brings tears of happiness to my eyes! Our dinner that night created by a local chef who expertly crafted a menu taking all of our dietary needs into consideration was delicious as well as beautiful. We can’t thank you enough Marina, for making your home such a wonderful welcoming place for our family! We ALL want to return, and look forward to doing so!!

We rented the villa for three weeks in July, with a different group of friends and family coming to stay each week. Marina and Stefania were a constant source of assistance and managed a seamless turnover between each group of guests. The first week, my entire family was here with four grandchildren. They enjoyed exploring the gardens and particularly spending time in the pool. Over the course of our stay, we had people with very diverse interests, so the location of the villa, with access to public transportation, allowed everyone to pursue their own individual itineraries. The most unique aspect of the Villa, however, is that stepping through the doors felt like stepping back in time. Every corner tells a story, and the remnants of ancient buildings add to the overall charming ambience. The nearby restaurant, Nashville, quickly became a favorite spot for all of our different guests. We rapidly became regular customers, greeted as we entered by the colorful owner. The pizza is also fantastic. Our stay at this Villa was truly magical. We left feeling rejuvenated, grateful for the memories we created, and Very satisfied with the special touches provided by Marina and Stefania.

We already miss Villa il Cardinale! The villa fit everyone in our 14-person group with room for more. Marina welcomed us warmly to the home where she grew up. Her personal touches make this exquisitely preserved villa feel more like a home than a hotel. Every time we entered a room, we discovered a new treasure: a family photo, a work of art (many created by Marina or her mother), a keepsake, a book, and more. The beautifully maintained estate combines an authentic feeling of old Italy with modern luxury. The bedrooms are spacious, comfortable, and well-appointed. The refreshing pool was a perfect spot for gathering and relaxing after a hot day in Rome’s city center. Remarkably, despite the heat, the house stays cool all day without air conditioning because of its historic, thick walls. The marble staircase, beautiful doors, barrel ceilinged kitchen, 4th century Egyptian columns, capacious outdoor patio and the stone walls encircling the hillside above the house (built at the height of the Roman Empire) all add to the charm. There are layers of history everywhere. The villa truly is a microcosm of why you visit Rome! All in all, Villa Cardinale was the ideal place for our extended family to gather and feel that it was our home too - even if only for a week or two. Marina made sure our visit was the best it could be including family cooking classes and restaurant tips. Both she and Stefania delighted in making everything right for our stay, going beyond our expectations.