This property is an oasis of calm and beauty. The landscaped garden is a beautiful place to relax in. The pool is lovely although not big enough for a lengthy swim. Beautiful views all around. At night the fireflies were everywhere. Very magical. The garden is very well equipped with garden furniture, a barbecue area and places to eat in the shade. All beautifully maintained. There are shops and restaurants within a short drive. The Osteria 43 in Maranola was our favourite. We found the property difficult to find as it is no 1. This was not included in our address from Vrbo. It is set back from the road so not easy to spot. Don't use your Sat nav as you start up the hill as roads are full of potholes. Take the Maranola road. There is a sharp bend to right as you approach village. Use sat nav from there. There is a secure gate so once in property it is very safe. The host is on site and very helpful. This property has steps in garden and tiled steps with no rail down from bedrooms to kitchen and living room. So more suited to the fully mobile. There is not an oven but otherwise the kitchen is well equipped. We loved our week there and would love to return.

Diego was a fantastic host! The property was clean, well appointed and unique. The views of from the property of Maranola and the sea were fabulous! Would definitely book again.

I absolutely LOVED staying at Casale Poggi degli Ulivi. The house was adorable and the pool was extraordinary. I especially loved the star gazing at night…it was wonderfully romantic and relaxing. The beds were comfy, the grounds were lush and the hosts were lovely. Definitely stay here! I’m coming back!

Diego (and his parents, Luigi and Suzi) were great hosts. Communication was good before, during and after our stay. Customer service was great, too. The property is brilliant for a family of five: spacious and well equipped, with a quirky mezzanine bedroom. The pool is perfect for young kids to splash around in and the more-than-ample outside areas are brilliant for adults to watch on, Prosecco/Nastro Azzuro in hand! The town of Formia has all the amenities you need and the nearer hilltop village of Maranola is beautiful and has a couple of bars overlooking the bay. The location of the villa is amazing, with great views of the hills and the bay, over Formia to Gaeta and beyond. As well as relaxing in and around the villa, it’s easy to be a tourist based here too: there’s easy access to both Rome and Naples by car or train, with Monte Casino also less than an hour’s drive north. My whole family loved this holiday and this villa made it! Thank you Italy, it’s been a blast. We’ll be back!