La Villa Incantata, pool villa in Poggio dei Pini
La Villa Incantata is a villa in Poggio dei Pini, in Sardinia, with a pool, garden and spacious rooms with private bathrooms. It sits in a quiet neighbourhood from which Cagliari and the beaches of the south are reachable. I recommend it to families and couples with a car, although reviews are still few.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where La Villa Incantata is in Poggio dei Pini
La Villa Incantata is in Poggio dei Pini, in the municipality of Capoterra, in the south of Sardinia. The address is Strada 8, in a quiet residential area, next to other villas. Guests see it as a strategic base for the coast towards Chia, and for Cagliari, Villasimius and Costa Rei.
For flights, Cagliari-Elmas airport is about 31 km away, and the property arranges a shuttle for a fee. The Nora archaeological site is about 26 km away. To get around the area, in my view, you need a car.
What the rooms and spaces are like at La Villa Incantata
The rooms at La Villa Incantata are air-conditioned, with a private bathroom and a minibar. Reviews talk about spacious rooms, tastefully furnished, with modern, well-kept bathrooms. One couple describes a blue room with a king-size bed, a hairdryer and a view of the garden and pool.
- The pool. Outdoors, surrounded by greenery. For several guests it is the moment of real relaxation.
- Fitness and games. There is a fitness centre and a gym and play area, useful if you travel with children.
- Garden and terrace. Corners for reading or for an aperitif at sunset.
- Breakfast. Continental, served before excursions. Free Wi-Fi covers the whole property.
What guests say about the villa
On Google La Villa Incantata has a rating of 5 out of 9 reviews. They are few, but they all share the same tone.
The theme that comes up most is the hospitality of the two young owners, described as warm, helpful and never intrusive. Then come the cleanliness, the attention to detail, the calm of the neighbourhood and the pool. Some judge it ideal for families, and others talk about a real oasis of calm. One phrase sums up the spirit well: "like home, but better".
I have not found any criticism, but with nine comments it is too early to say everything is perfect.
What to know before booking
The limits of La Villa Incantata are not flaws in the service. They are things to factor in.
| What stands out | What to know |
|---|---|
| Quiet, green neighbourhood | The beaches are not on the doorstep, so you need a car |
| Pool, garden and spacious rooms | There are only 9 reviews, so the property is still little tested |
| Airport shuttle | It is paid |
| Attentive, personal management | With few guests the care is high, but I do not know how it holds up in busy periods |
My rule is simple. With few reviews, write before you book and clarify the pool and breakfast for your dates.
Who it is for
I would choose it for families and couples who travel by car and want to sleep somewhere calm, with a pool, then move each day to a different beach in the south of Sardinia. It also suits anyone looking for a well-kept, family-run place rather than an anonymous hotel.
I would not recommend it to anyone who wants the sea within walking distance or village nightlife.
What to do around Poggio dei Pini
From here you can reach Cagliari, Chia, Villasimius and Costa Rei, so you have plenty of beaches to choose from. Anyone who loves archaeology can visit the Nora site, and some people come for trade fairs held in the area.
To compare other places to stay in Sardinia, I would point you to Bentos Bed & Breakfast in Pula, B&B Su Matutzu in Matzaccara and B&B I Quattroventi in Muravera. I only know their names and villages.
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