Villa Elena Luxe Home
Villa in Rome
26 guests · 9 bedrooms · 10 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this villa rental
A charming villa immersed in a park of 20,000 square meters, with its 7 suites for up to 20 beds, to celebrate or relax on the large garden cushions, have a swim in the pool, or relax in the 300sqm lounge and taste the cuisine of the chef.
Villa Elena is only 15 minutes from the two airports and 30 minutes from the center of Rome. The ideal place for a family vacation, for couples of friends, for a wedding or a party or even a corporate team building.
THE PARK
The care of the park is the setting for outdoor aperitifs is an explosion of scents and colors, all made even more spectacular by the lights and torches artfully arranged for an unforgettable evening.
With its 20,000 square meters of gardens, Villa Elena is the ideal place to relax in complete privacy surrounded by a unique silence, with its charming swimming pool that will refresh you all day while you lie on real double beds.
THE VILLA
Inside the villa you will find a real Hobby Room with all the possible comforts and games, such as billiards, table tennis, table football, a giant screen like in the cinema and a professional kitchen, complete with a wood-burning oven for fantastic cooking dinners with friends.
The villa consists of 7 double rooms, each with views of the park.
Those who choose to cross the threshold of Villa Elena, will have the opportunity to celebrate a ceremony in the garden and to celebrate in style sitting at tables always set up with great attention to current trends.
There are 2 private area, one in ground floor that is a garage and other in first floor that is a room where my family sleep. Is completely independent and has a private access... so i will be available in case of any needs but invisible if you don't need me.
OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER ...
It is possible to organize dinners with the chef, a tasting of excellent local wines, learn to cook some typical Italian dishes and organize excursions of any kind, such as visiting the famous wine cellars in Umbria or diving into the lake of Castel Gandolfo for a kayak trip among Roman villas and tastings of local cheeses. Not only that, but if you want to organize the classic tours for the monuments of the city, we'll take care of organizing your day, including the various trips.
You just have to think about enjoying this fantastic villa experience just 30 minutes drive from the center of Rome ...
CHEF IN VILLA
Federico will welcome you at the villa, for my friends Freddy, a young creative and tenacious cook, exalted by the desire to always amaze his guests with fresh, seasonal dishes, with the passion to create new recipes by mixing the knowledge of the territory with the tradition and culture of its customers. A must try is my workhorse ... a real Neapolitan pizza cooked in a wood oven right before your eyes ... Light, high, crunchy but also very soft on the palate. It will be the best and lightest pizza you've ever tried ... Try it for yourself ...
COOKING COURSE PASTA FRESCA
Learning to cook will never be so fun ... Test yourself and participate in a Masterchef style course on fresh pasta. I'll show you how to prepare the perfect pasta: no machines, just your hands, the freshest local ingredients and your imagination. You will be guided in a careful explanation both in form and in filling;
It is a basic course designed to spend 4 hours together and discover the true secrets of Italian cuisine, such as preparing ravioli stuffed with ricotta and spinach with butter and sage, potato gnocchi with fresh tomatoes and basil and fettuccine with porcini mushrooms . Everything we will prepare during the lesson we will taste together with a good Italian wine. In addition to preparing the grandmother's classic recipes, you will also have to think about having to prove that you are better than your partner with a few glasses of good wine that never hurts ... I will teach you to love cooking, the importance of hygiene and how to repeat these recipes in your house.
TASTINGS OF WINE AND CHEESE WITH WOOD PIZZA OVEN
We will taste different organic wines and a prosecco combined with different types of cheese. We will start with prosecco, whose taste will be mixed with a special buffalo mozzarella that comes directly from the beautiful Naples. Then we will continue with a taste of white wine with one of the most important Italian cheeses: Parmigiano Reggiano aged for 24 months and finally an explosion of flavors with a special red wine, aged for 12 months in cask and many other sheep cheeses.
TOUR E-BIKE IN THE HEART OF ROME
Admire some of Rome's most famous icons: Piazza di Venezia, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, the Books Fountain and Piazza Navona, Trajan's Column and Arch of Constantine, Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Circus Maximus, Aventine (if there is little row) or Il Giardino delle Arance, Teatro Marcello, Fontane delle Tartarughe and Torre Argentina. Discover the magic of Rome and feel the real Roman atmosphere!
GANDOLFO CASTEL TOUR IN KAYAK WITH A GASTRONOMIC TASTING
The picturesque town of Castel Gandolfo on Lake Albano is home to the Pope's summer residence and is one of the most popular trips from Rome. On this tour, you will experience the unspoiled nature of the area and the traditional cuisine with a kayak excursion on the lake, followed by a relaxing tasting on the lake shore with local cheeses, meats and wine.
WINE TOUR IN UMBRIA BY BIKE
Cycling through the Umbrian valley, among green fields, vineyards and olive groves ... Explore the village of Bevagna and its history and its medieval tradition and discover the peculiarities that make it one of the most beautiful medieval villages of central Italy. Visit an organic winery and discover the winemaking process through the stories of an expert winemaker, all accompanied by a light lunch consisting of local organic products.
WEDDING WEEKEND
3 days to make your wedding memorable.
For the first wedding night, the bride and groom can reserve the 8 suites of the villa for them and for the most intimate guests and enjoy the whole weekend at their best, organize a BBQ, attend a cooking class, organize a Kayak excursion to Castel Gandolfo or visit the nearby wine cellars, relax by the pool and in the billiard room, maxi-screen, ping-pong table for another unforgettable day until sunset.
If what you are looking for is a successful wedding event, Villa Elena is the location made just for you, fabulous in its spaces and professional in its service, including both the ceremony and the banquet.
Villa Elena is not just your wedding venue, but a true family made up of professionals who will help you and guide you, if you wish, even in the wise choice of all the essential components for the success of your event, avoiding wasting time and unpleasant surprises.
CATERING
The menus that will arrive on your table will be truly complete, from imaginative buffet appetizers to sweet creations, including wedding cake: the triumph of good food will mark your special event.
It has always been proposed only express cuisine that the owners follow directly in all aspects: from the choice of ingredients, always of the highest quality, to the composition of the refined menus but at the same time linked to the flavors of Italian cuisine.
THE DISTRICT
Villa Elena is only 15 minutes drive from Fiumicino or Ciampino airport, just 10 km from the 3 most important golf courses in the capital, the Fioranello Golf Club, the Golf Club Parco dei Medico and the Golf Club of Rome.
The city center is only 30 minutes away by car and 10 minutes from the E.U.R.
HOW TO MOVE
It is advisable to have your own car. There is also the possibility of being able to have a minibus or a car to be taken wherever you want to organize all your travels.
GUEST ACCESS
There are 2 private area, one in ground floor that is a garage and other in first floor that is a room where my family sleep. Is completely independent and has a private access... so i will be available in case of any needs but invisible if you don't need me.
Villa Elena is only 15 minutes from the two airports and 30 minutes from the center of Rome. The ideal place for a family vacation, for couples of friends, for a wedding or a party or even a corporate team building.
THE PARK
The care of the park is the setting for outdoor aperitifs is an explosion of scents and colors, all made even more spectacular by the lights and torches artfully arranged for an unforgettable evening.
With its 20,000 square meters of gardens, Villa Elena is the ideal place to relax in complete privacy surrounded by a unique silence, with its charming swimming pool that will refresh you all day while you lie on real double beds.
THE VILLA
Inside the villa you will find a real Hobby Room with all the possible comforts and games, such as billiards, table tennis, table football, a giant screen like in the cinema and a professional kitchen, complete with a wood-burning oven for fantastic cooking dinners with friends.
The villa consists of 7 double rooms, each with views of the park.
Those who choose to cross the threshold of Villa Elena, will have the opportunity to celebrate a ceremony in the garden and to celebrate in style sitting at tables always set up with great attention to current trends.
There are 2 private area, one in ground floor that is a garage and other in first floor that is a room where my family sleep. Is completely independent and has a private access... so i will be available in case of any needs but invisible if you don't need me.
OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER ...
It is possible to organize dinners with the chef, a tasting of excellent local wines, learn to cook some typical Italian dishes and organize excursions of any kind, such as visiting the famous wine cellars in Umbria or diving into the lake of Castel Gandolfo for a kayak trip among Roman villas and tastings of local cheeses. Not only that, but if you want to organize the classic tours for the monuments of the city, we'll take care of organizing your day, including the various trips.
You just have to think about enjoying this fantastic villa experience just 30 minutes drive from the center of Rome ...
CHEF IN VILLA
Federico will welcome you at the villa, for my friends Freddy, a young creative and tenacious cook, exalted by the desire to always amaze his guests with fresh, seasonal dishes, with the passion to create new recipes by mixing the knowledge of the territory with the tradition and culture of its customers. A must try is my workhorse ... a real Neapolitan pizza cooked in a wood oven right before your eyes ... Light, high, crunchy but also very soft on the palate. It will be the best and lightest pizza you've ever tried ... Try it for yourself ...
COOKING COURSE PASTA FRESCA
Learning to cook will never be so fun ... Test yourself and participate in a Masterchef style course on fresh pasta. I'll show you how to prepare the perfect pasta: no machines, just your hands, the freshest local ingredients and your imagination. You will be guided in a careful explanation both in form and in filling;
It is a basic course designed to spend 4 hours together and discover the true secrets of Italian cuisine, such as preparing ravioli stuffed with ricotta and spinach with butter and sage, potato gnocchi with fresh tomatoes and basil and fettuccine with porcini mushrooms . Everything we will prepare during the lesson we will taste together with a good Italian wine. In addition to preparing the grandmother's classic recipes, you will also have to think about having to prove that you are better than your partner with a few glasses of good wine that never hurts ... I will teach you to love cooking, the importance of hygiene and how to repeat these recipes in your house.
TASTINGS OF WINE AND CHEESE WITH WOOD PIZZA OVEN
We will taste different organic wines and a prosecco combined with different types of cheese. We will start with prosecco, whose taste will be mixed with a special buffalo mozzarella that comes directly from the beautiful Naples. Then we will continue with a taste of white wine with one of the most important Italian cheeses: Parmigiano Reggiano aged for 24 months and finally an explosion of flavors with a special red wine, aged for 12 months in cask and many other sheep cheeses.
TOUR E-BIKE IN THE HEART OF ROME
Admire some of Rome's most famous icons: Piazza di Venezia, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, the Books Fountain and Piazza Navona, Trajan's Column and Arch of Constantine, Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Circus Maximus, Aventine (if there is little row) or Il Giardino delle Arance, Teatro Marcello, Fontane delle Tartarughe and Torre Argentina. Discover the magic of Rome and feel the real Roman atmosphere!
GANDOLFO CASTEL TOUR IN KAYAK WITH A GASTRONOMIC TASTING
The picturesque town of Castel Gandolfo on Lake Albano is home to the Pope's summer residence and is one of the most popular trips from Rome. On this tour, you will experience the unspoiled nature of the area and the traditional cuisine with a kayak excursion on the lake, followed by a relaxing tasting on the lake shore with local cheeses, meats and wine.
WINE TOUR IN UMBRIA BY BIKE
Cycling through the Umbrian valley, among green fields, vineyards and olive groves ... Explore the village of Bevagna and its history and its medieval tradition and discover the peculiarities that make it one of the most beautiful medieval villages of central Italy. Visit an organic winery and discover the winemaking process through the stories of an expert winemaker, all accompanied by a light lunch consisting of local organic products.
WEDDING WEEKEND
3 days to make your wedding memorable.
For the first wedding night, the bride and groom can reserve the 8 suites of the villa for them and for the most intimate guests and enjoy the whole weekend at their best, organize a BBQ, attend a cooking class, organize a Kayak excursion to Castel Gandolfo or visit the nearby wine cellars, relax by the pool and in the billiard room, maxi-screen, ping-pong table for another unforgettable day until sunset.
If what you are looking for is a successful wedding event, Villa Elena is the location made just for you, fabulous in its spaces and professional in its service, including both the ceremony and the banquet.
Villa Elena is not just your wedding venue, but a true family made up of professionals who will help you and guide you, if you wish, even in the wise choice of all the essential components for the success of your event, avoiding wasting time and unpleasant surprises.
CATERING
The menus that will arrive on your table will be truly complete, from imaginative buffet appetizers to sweet creations, including wedding cake: the triumph of good food will mark your special event.
It has always been proposed only express cuisine that the owners follow directly in all aspects: from the choice of ingredients, always of the highest quality, to the composition of the refined menus but at the same time linked to the flavors of Italian cuisine.
THE DISTRICT
Villa Elena is only 15 minutes drive from Fiumicino or Ciampino airport, just 10 km from the 3 most important golf courses in the capital, the Fioranello Golf Club, the Golf Club Parco dei Medico and the Golf Club of Rome.
The city center is only 30 minutes away by car and 10 minutes from the E.U.R.
HOW TO MOVE
It is advisable to have your own car. There is also the possibility of being able to have a minibus or a car to be taken wherever you want to organize all your travels.
GUEST ACCESS
There are 2 private area, one in ground floor that is a garage and other in first floor that is a room where my family sleep. Is completely independent and has a private access... so i will be available in case of any needs but invisible if you don't need me.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Rome
Nearby attractions
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
We booked our weekend stay at Villa Elena 1 year ago and have been looking forward to it ever since. Freddy and Elisa have been amazing to work with prior to our stay for our 26 person wedding at the Villa. They are incredibly communicative and exceeded all expectations. Freddy is an amazing chef and cooked all of the meals for us during our stay, including breakfast. The service and hospitality was unmatched. The photos very accurately represented the villa. The pool and yard area was perfect for our large group to hang out in. If you’re considering booking a large, romantic, Italian villa for any occasion, I’d recommend Villa Elena! Thank you Freddy!
10.0 / 10.0
We were a group of five families with young kids, who had travelled from the US, Australia and Cyprus to reunite as a combined unit at Villa Elena after several years of being apart, and to celebrate some milestone birthdays.
The villa was perfect and an easy commute from central Rome. It accommodated us all so comfortably that we didn’t even need to leave the villa, for it had everything we needed….deliciously catered Italian fare by our host Freddy (breakfast, lunch and dinner), a super fun pasta cooking class hosted by Freddy, a well stocked wine cellar and bar, an enormous (though very deep) swimming pool, snooker table, ping pong table, grounds for kids to run about and play.
From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by Freddy and Leo (Labrador) into the former family home and instantly felt very comfortable and at home. The villa was huge, with bedrooms galore and each with own ensuite so families could have their own space in need.
Elisa helped us to curate our stay including arranging our various meals and our celebratory birthday dinner for a combined 40th and 70th.
We all had such a blast and literally rolled out of there 10kg heavier after consuming so much good food and wine. Highly recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
My wife and I and 5 other couples stayed at Villa Elena recently while we attended the Ryder Cup in Rome. We had a fabulous time at the villa. It is a charming villa in a private gated community just 30 minutes outside of the center of Rome with beautiful bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms for each of the couples in our group, great indoor and outdoor space for everyone to be together (or alone if someone preferred), a fun kitchen with a wine vault and a lovely pool, gardens and outdoor bar/kitchen with pizza oven. The villa was well stocked with wine, beer, liquor, soda and snacks, and Freddy, the owner of the villa, was a delightful host, providing for all of our needs including a private chef for special dinners each evening. We could not have asked for a better experience and would definitely return.
10.0 / 10.0
Federico is the best host and this villa was, hands-down, the best part of our entire trip. We hosted a group of 15 photographers from around the world across 4 different countries/cities and Rome was our last stop (NYC, London, Paris, and Rome). We stayed here the longest and it was worth every penny. Freddy was so accommodating and welcoming, the villa had everything we needed (and when we didn't have something, he always offered to drive into town to the grocery store to get it for us so we wouldn't have to worry about arranging transportation for all of us).
The villa is spectacular, so peaceful, but not too far out of Rome city central. Huge pool, giant outdoor eating space, and so much room in the house that it's perfect for large groups like we had.
I cannot recommend this place enough. We are bringing our family back next year, we loved it so much!
10.0 / 10.0
The Villa was spacious and homely. The games room was perfect for the young ones, and the garden and outdoor swimming pool stunning!
Our host Federico, was recovering from a recent biking accident, so his father was working alongside him. Anyone who manages to remove a pizza from the oven using one hand, being bandaged and on crutches at the same time, has my admiration. Pat cooked amazing breakfasts each day for our hungry crowd. Also the lunches and dinners were excellent. The pizza evening was very popular and we all had our favourites. A potato and a nutella pizza were a first for me!
The hosts were always very helpful to arrange transport when needed, or dealing with last minute change of plans. Any requests ie Grampa asking for butter at breakfast, was no problem.
We all had a relaxing and fun stay at the Villa. Many thanks Federico, family and team. Our very best wishes to Federico for a speedy recovery. We felt so, ' at home ' with all the kindnesses shown by you all. I would certainly recommend this venue for the perfect stay.
Bravo!
Sarah.
10.0 / 10.0
Villa Elena is beautiful and spacious both inside and out. It was the perfect home base for our group of seven couples. Federico is a wonderful host and an excellent chef. He managed several requests for and changes to car service for our group of 14. He also shopped for us stocking the kitchen and bar before our arrival. We thoroughly enjoyed his cooking class, barbecue and other fabulous meals! We loved meeting Federico, his lovely mother Elena and his sweet dog Leo. Highly recommend for any groups heading to Roma!
10.0 / 10.0
Federico was extremely accommodating and helpful. He prepared us the best pizza we have ever had and 4 different delicious pasta dishes! The villa was spectacular, the food and pool were spectacular, everything was great. The huge selection of wine on site was a big bonus! Thank you Freddy from your Canadian friends
10.0 / 10.0
A Wonderful Villa Experience
This villa and the grounds is very large. It more than took care or our group of 12.The bedrooms, bathrooms kitchen and common areas are tastefully decorated and perfectly equipped. The swimming pool is large and beautiful. The host Federico (Freddy) can shop for your groceries, arrange transportation,,set you up with touring companies and generally help you to have a wonderful stay. He is a trained chef who made the best pizza I have ever eaten.Other than cooking for you many of his services are done without charge except for what is being purchased. He is a caterer who buys his wine at better than retail pricing and he will pass that wine onto you for the same price! Buy the end of your stay you will think of him as a true friend which we all do. The combined rec room/ tv theater has play station 5 netflix and amazon in English together with billiards ping pong and foos-ball. Our kids and teens loved it. We highly recommend the property and Freddy (Federico) The Farris family
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect setting to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary with family!
Our host Frederico was amazing from checkin to checkout. Considerable advance planning was needed to coordinate meal preferences for our three day stay and Frederico was very accommodating to share meal options and offer to purchase other food and beverage items in advance of our arrival.
On arrival day he greeted each family member at the door and took us on a tour that exceeded our expectations! The online photos show you highlights of the property but to see the villa in person was exhilarating for our family group of 11.
Frederico in addition to being a great host is also an accomplished chef and prepares typical Italian cuisine that pleased the palate of our family from meal to meal and course to course. He even has a “wine vault!” I’m not kidding it is a safe stocked with his favorite wines. There is also a bar and an expansive game and entertainment room. Our four grandchildren and their parents enjoyed table tennis, pocket billiards and a large screen smart streaming TV indoors. Outdoors is equally amazing with a huge pool and backyard that supplied our crew with constant fun and relaxation.
The seven bedrooms were modernly equipped and could easily accommodate larger family groups.
If we could give Frederico 6 stars on VRBO we would. Since five is the limit we will offer to adopt him in our familia!
Gary and Deanie
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect place for a family vacation
My (now) husband and I rented Villa Elena for a family vacation/wedding for 16 adults and 1 baby. My guests and I were so impressed with both the villa and Freddie's hospitality. We were pleasantly surprised to find that Freddie added an awesome fountain and renovated all of the rooms so they look very chic. We had so much fun lounging on the day beds by the pool, playing pool in the game room, and eating delicious meals in the picturesque outdoor dining area. We didn't want to leave!
Federico is an amazing and attentive host. He was flexible, accommodating, friendly, and really went above and beyond to make our stay wonderful. He helped us organize transportation into the city, bought groceries for us, acted as translator, and cooked an amazing meal for a group with a variety of dietary restrictions. Both he and the villa itself are wonderful.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice property near Rome
We stayed here with my family and it was a wonderful stay. Firstly, the host (Frederico) is incredibly helpful and a great chef! He cooked us a few meals (e.g. pasta) which were delicious - I would definitely recommend hiring him to cook should you rent this property. Additionally, having Frederico onsite was also very helpful, whether it was being able to ask questions about the property or recommendations for Rome.
The property was very clean and welcoming. It was also quite large and spacious. Given our group was large and diverse in ages, it was important that there was enough room so everyone felt they had their own space if they needed it e.g. if the grandparents went to sleep early, they were not disturbed from noise in the living room / kitchen. Hence, the property suited our needs well. Moreover, the ping pong table, pool table and table football was a hit with the kids, in addition to the large swimming pool, which is roughly 20 meters long, so great to swim laps in. It seems like Federico and his family are constantly looking to improve the property and recently renovated the bedrooms and bathrooms in this house, which are not reflected in the pictures. The renovations are nice. Regarding the property’s location – it is in the out skirts of Rome but is close to the centre (roughly ~25 mins), so quite convenient if you want to sight see in the city. Lastly, should you want to play tennis, there are courts you can rent at the local recreation centre which is only 1.5km away. Overall, I would recommend this property and the host!
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous property & grounds
This was a great place for a large family holiday and party. The house is amazing and the grounds and pool are stunning. So peaceful yet still super close to the airports and Central Rome. Freddy was a great host - even making a ramp to facilitate one of our party who needed wheelchair access. We had yoga classes on the terrace every day with the wonderful Chiara and lovely family meals around the huge dining table. Lots of separate areas also to allow everyone some space. I highly recommend this property, and thank you Freddy for ensuring we had the best time!
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Rome?
The average price for a rental in Rome is $153 per night. This rental is $5,757 above the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Villa Elena Luxe Home. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Villa Elena Luxe Home. Enjoy the water!
Is Villa Elena Luxe Home pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Villa Elena Luxe Home?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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