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Big, open plan, family friendly chalet near to walks, cycling & local amenities

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Casa Zilli summer front view from outside the garden
View of Grand Risa World Cup Piste from the front door
La Villa in summer
La Villa at night
View of Santa Croce from living room
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Fireplace
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  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Washer
    WasherWasher

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
La Villa, Trentino-Alto Adige
  • Popular LocationCampolongo Pass Ski Area1 min walk
  • Popular LocationColfosco Gondola10 min drive
  • Popular LocationSella Ronda in MTB29 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Great property! Wonderful location. We really enjoyed it!
Joachim T.
Aug 16, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Big, open plan, family friendly chalet near to walks, cycling & local amenities

The chalet is located in the heart of The Dolomites Mountain UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Dolomites are regarded as being among the most attractive mountain landscapes in the world.

The house is particularly suitable as a base for cycling, walking and hiking and has been designed to accommodate families / groups of all ages.

“the nicest feature of the property is the large and comfortable living/eating/cooking area … There's plenty of space for up to 8 people to stretch out without ever feeling on top of each other. You're far enough away from the centre of La Villa for the house to be very quiet and peaceful – but close enough to walk to shops, bars and restaurants”

The open plan lay out means you have ample space for socializing and relaxing together as a family or with friends. With two bedrooms upstairs and two downstairs, and 3 well equipped bathrooms, the house also offers each of you your privacy.

There is a fully equipped laundry room with washer and dryer, as well as a huge garage space for all of your sporting items that can accommodate up to 8 bikes.

The property has 4 bedrooms / sleeps 8 comfortably.

The village has everything for your holiday requirements...including an excellent supermarket and every kind of shop from pastries to sports gear. The best thing about La Villa is its central access to a broad range of hiking locations with all the lifts and rifugios open for both summer & winter seasons.

La Villa, Alta Badia, South Tyrol, just 24kms from Brunico and less than 100kms from Bolzano.



Property manager

J.A. Ker Russell
Premier Host
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Languages

English, French, Italian

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Exterior
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Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs not allowed upstairs

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Badia

Located in Badia, this chalet is in the mountains. Furnes-Seceda Cable Car and Cortina d'Ampezzo Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dolomites and Lake Braies. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
Map
La Villa, Trentino-Alto Adige

What's nearby

  • Campolongo Pass Ski Area - 1 min walk
  • 5 Piz La Ila 2077m - 18 min walk
  • Boè Cableway - 4 min drive
  • Colfosco Gondola - 10 min drive
  • Sella Ronda in MTB - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • San Lorenzo Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ütia Pradat - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wine Bar & Grill Rosa Alpina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La vita e bella Franz - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rifugio Sponata - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Rifugio La Fraina - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big, open plan, family friendly chalet near to walks, cycling & local amenities pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Big, open plan, family friendly chalet near to walks, cycling & local amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big, open plan, family friendly chalet near to walks, cycling & local amenities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big, open plan, family friendly chalet near to walks, cycling & local amenities located?

Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out chalet in Badia is within 1 mile (2 km) of Campolongo Pass Ski Area and Dolomites, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Scuola Sci & Snowboard La Villa and 5 Piz La Ila 2077m are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joachim T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A week in La Villa
Great property! Wonderful location. We really enjoyed it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Elsemiek M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Ok place, but not a full house
In the description on-line there is no mentioning of 'a neighbor' and only once you have paid it becomes clear you have not rented 'a house' but only a part of it (and not even the nicest side), and that you are supposed to be very considerate of the 'very private' neighbor. The place is in itself ok, and certainly the bed- and bath rooms and kitchen are fine. I do not understand the fuss about protecting the table and floor in a place you rent out most of the year, but that could be just me... Yet for summer renters please note: the terrace is a bit of a disgrace. Right on the street (you feel like you are sitting on it), no real view (unlike the pictures on the website) and all you get is two (for a place that sleeps 8!!??) uncomfortable deck-chairs and no umbrella. All in all, an ok place, but no value for money.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation with enough space for the family
We were there with the whole family. The accommodation is very nice and big. Enough space for everyone. The access to the flat via the garage is very convenient. The access to the slope is optimal. Very friendly and always approachable hosts. The owner took great care of our needs. We will be happy to come again, thank you very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia B., Copenhagen, Denmark

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home, excellent view
Our stay in La Villa surpassed all expectations. The home was clean, updated, safe, convenient and comfortable with a stellar location. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hiking trip in the Dolomites
Great location and comfortable house. Located in a great central town for hiking and in the winter would be great for skiing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect chalet with to spend time at the Dolomites.
The Casa Zilli offers an authentic, spacious and fully equipped house to spend your stay in the Dolomite mountains. Either during winter (a ski lift is next door) or summer (you bike right into the famous Dolomite Passo's - you walk straight into the hiking paths). The owners are most lovely and always there to help or advise. Recommended !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house on a beautiful location in Val Badia
We (family of 4) enjoyed our stay very much. The house is beautiful, comes fully equipped, it really has everything you need, and more. The location couldn’t be any better, close to two lifts, great restaurants (a very nice one at a two minute walk from the house!) and shops. The owner was extremely helpful in answering any questions (using Whatsapp) we had during the week. All in all a great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annachiara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Assolutamente consigliata
La casa é veramente bella e accogliente, situata in un’ottima location. Molto spaziosa e dotata di ogni comfort, compreso un graditissimo cesto di benvenuto. I proprietari sono molto cortesi e disponibili ad aiutare per qualsiasi necessità.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

B.K. G., Tzummarum, Nederland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La villa
Nice house and very good location for mountainbiking / road cycling and climbing, close to the lift which brings you to the front off your door.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alistair H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect mountain retreat
The villa was perfect for our two families making the most of the beautiful Badia ski area with easy access to the stunning Sella Ronda in the heart of the Dolomites. The villa is very nicely furnished; modern and stylish with an open plan lay out that makes for a lovely, sociable and relaxing area after a hard day in the mountains. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Villa and can not fault it. We especially loved the close proximity to the ski slopes, a perfect ski-in/ski-out location.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Gerald Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Wanderparadies Dolomiten
Zentrale Lage, sauber, aufgeräumt, ordentlich, insgesamt gut ausgestattet. Eine automatische Kaffemaschine fehlt; zwei italienische Espressobereiter sind vorhanden. Nicht im Inserat beschrieben: 1) trotz toller Lage keine Aussicht, da hohe Bäume direkt vor dem Haus 2) es wurde das gesamte Haus zur Miete angeboten; tatsächlich ist die Dachgeschosswohnung vermietet. Es wird nach Buchung darauf hingewiesen, dass peinlichst darauf zu achten ist, den Mieter nicht zu stören, da er sehr sensibel und zurückgezogen sei. In der Umgebung sind sehr schöne Wanderungen möglich; 10 Höhenmeter weiter oben gibt es eine Gaststätte mit wunderschöner Aussicht auf den Kreuzkofel. Fazit: Insgesamt ein wenig enttäuschend, bei dem Preisniveau
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Fabulous property in a great location.

10/10 Excellent

Pascale C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un superbe chalet familial très bien situé !
Une maison dans laquelle nous nous sommes très bien sentis tout de suite ! Décorée avec goût et raffinement, chaque détail est bien pensé et reflète la passion des propriétaires pour les lieux. La situation géographique idéale entre Cortina et Bolzano nous a permis de découvrir les Dolomites et de nous adonner à un de nos sports favoris : la randonnée. Et pour terminer, une prise en charge parfaite et personnalisée du début jusqu'à la fin des propriétaires !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donald V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent base for exploring the Alta Badia
We enjoyed a wonderful family holiday based in Casa Zilli The accommodation was spacious, comfortable and in a beautiful location. We have already recommended it to friends and relatives.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect Family Summer Holiday in the Dolomites
Casa Zilli was just right right for our three generation family of six (grandparents, parents and two young teens.) The chalet has every amenity we needed including three bathrooms, a fully equipped laundry room, and a kitchen that felt like home -- also excellent wifi that worked for multiple simultaneous users. The two levels with two bedrooms up and two down ensure ensured adequate space and privacy while the open plan main floor is spacious and comfortable. (Note: It may be more challenging for a family with very young children because of the stairs and decor elements in the main room) La Villa doesn't have much of a village feel but it has everything needed including an excellent supermarket and every kind of shop from pastry to sports gear. The best thing about La Villa is its central access to a broad range of hiking locations with many lifts and refugios open for the summer season. A few more were scheduled to open July 1. Getting there is a bit of a challenge over serpentine roads (we came via Bolzano) but it is worth every kilometer. Lizzie and Ker provided everything we needed to plan and derive maximum pleasure from our trip. They couldn't control the weather but, after a long stretch of wet and cold weather with a forecast for more of the same for our week, the sun broke through 20 minutes after we arrived and never left for the entire week! So we thank them for that bonus as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Loran K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Beautiful Property- just a few comments
This is a beautiful, comfortable home. Just have a few suggestions. Need a house number or Villa name on the house. The washer and dryer work very differently from those in the US. Please leave detailed instructions for how to use them for &#%*! Americans. The treats were lovely but a few bars of soap would be nice. These are some picky details- this truly is a wonderful home and we appreciate how responsive the owners were. Enjoyed our stay immensely!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

moses K.

Very nice and comfortable place in Alta Badia
We stayed with 5 people. Provided a very comfortable base for cycling. Good beds, very nice bathrooms, cosy living and a big garage with enough space for our 10 bicycles.

8/10 Good

Hélène D., Montréal

Fabulous location for cycling in the Dolomites!
We stayed five weeks in this wonderful house which was perfect for us! We are cyclists and the house was ideally located for us. There is a large living room with a very nice dining room, all the bathrooms are clean , modern and well equipped. We also very much appreciated the large laundry room, being there for a long time the use of a washer and dryer was very useful. The kitchen is very beautiful and well displayed. The house is close to the Main Street with the grocery shop , pharmacy , bakery etc..very nicely decorated with wooden floors and rustic look. The garage was very useful to us to put our bycicles and everything related to cycling. We rented this house because we wanted space and privacy. We really enjoyed our stay , we also appreciated being in touch with the owner who responded very quickly to any question we had. This region of Italy is absolutely magnificent and the view of the mountains are incredible. We also did some hiking which provides a different look on the mountains. This was one of our most memorable cycling trip !

10/10 Excellent

Andreas S.

Tolle Zeit in den Dolomiten
Ich war von dem Haus absolut begeistert. Es ist in Wirklichkeit noch viel toller, als es auf den Fotos aussieht. Wir hatten eine fantastische Zeit. und ich werde es allen meinen Freunden empfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Valeria L.

Lo Chalet è perfetto
Al di là della bellezza con la quale è stato concepito ed arredato, lo Chalet è dotato di tutti i confort, Netflix, lavastoviglie, asciugatrice lavatrice e tutto ciò che può servire per un soggiorno prolungato . Posizione ottimale per gli amanti del trekking, della bike, dello scii, essendo vicino agli impianti di risalita. Proprietari disponibilissimi. Super consigliato!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marcus A.

Perfect property
Stunning chalet in superb location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dagmar B.

Ein perfekter Urlaub im Casa Zilli im Monat Mai
Das Haus "Zilli" ist sehr stilvoll eingerichtet. Es fehlt an nichts. Unsere Gastgeber hatten alles perfekt vorbereitet. Vielen Dank an Ker und Lizzi. Der große Wohn- und Essbereich garantiert einen sehr angenehmen und erholsamen Aufenthalt für Familien und Gruppen. Wir haben uns hier sehr sehr wohlgefühlt. Von unserem Haus aus haben wir schöne Wanderungen unternommen und auch die sportlichen Möglichkeiten in La Villa (z.B. Tennis) genutzt.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Henry S.

Traumhaft
Sehr schönes Haus in traumhafter Lage.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Madeline G.

Fabulous week in Casa Zilli
This is a fantastic place - the chalet is beautiful, well equipped and very clean and homely. Also well positioned, so long as you don't mind the steep climb up out of town, as might be expected in the area. Being just above the town certainly adds to the views. The region is great, lots of opportunities for climbing, cycling, walking etc... The town has everything you might need. We stayed in the second week of September and had every type of weather so would definitely recommend taking warm clothing; we found it much cooler than we had anticipated. That said, the snow definitely added to the photos! Communication with the owners was great - friendly and efficient.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

nino w.

Leider nicht alles gehalten, was versprochen wurde...
Wir, eine Gruppe von 8 "Bikern-and Hikern", waren Anfang September in dem Haus zu Gast. Obwohl die Umgebebung mehr als atemberaubend war, hat das hochgelobte Haus nicht unseren Erwartungen entsprochen. Trotz der expliziten Entertainmentbeschreibung des Hauses auf der Homepage von Fe-wo direkt ( mit Fernseher, Stereoanlage ) gab es weder einen Fernseher, noch eine Stereoanlage im Haus.Dass es zudem nicht einmal eine elektrische Kaffeemaschine gab, setzte dem ganzen noch die Krone auf.Leider reagierten die Vermieter auch nicht, als wir das Fehlen des Fernsehers sofort am ersten Tag monierten.Mit dieser kärglichen Ausstattung hätten wir das Haus definitiv nicht gebucht.Ansonsten war das Haus jedoch in einem guten Zustand, deshalb 3 Sterne.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

About the host

Hosted by J.A. Ker Russell

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We are The Russell family. My name is Ker D.O.B 12/10/64, married to Lizzie for what seems like an eternity, but still unbelievably happy (most of the time!). We have 3 kids, Leia, Lily and Louis. All the children have been educated in Italy and are bilingual as is my wife. I speak Italian but not like them, unfortunately, being that I spend long periods of time working in Scotland, which is where we all originate from
We all ski, walk, ride bikes and generally enjoy the outdoors (even with the event of Snapchat, Instagram, WhatsAp and all the other social media that has been invented to ruin my family's time together...however, lets not complain) We are delighted to have had the opportunity to buy and rebuild Casa Zilli. It has changed our lives. We absolutely love it, my family are always at their happiest when we are together as a unit and staying there.

Why they chose this property

Casa Zilli came on the market in 2006, ruined from the outside and completely neglected on the interior. The price was not, however reflected! We took the plunge and decided to invest in what turns out to be a life changing decision. Having spent 5yrs off and on building a large extension and completely gutting the interior and starting again, we now have what can only be described as a wonderful mountain retreat in the summer and a fabulous base for a winter chalet . The surrounding area is really quite breathtaking in all weather. The changes through the seasons are quite incredible. From warm, balmy days in summer, ideal for walking, cycling and hiking, to freezing, clear blue-sky days with fresh white virgin snow in winter, a skiers paradise. That's why we bought this property and it hasn't disappointed yet!

What makes this property unique

This property is one of only a handful of chalets in The Dolomites area that can offer sleeping accommodation for up to 10 people, comfortably! It offers communal living space situated around an open plan kitchen, living room and dining area, finished to a very high standard. The house is right next to the ski pistes in winter and during the summer months accesses all the major walks and hikes in the surrounding area either from the door or with a short drive away.
It offers mountain views from all windows in the living space to underfloor heated bathrooms
The area around the house is probably one of the most special you could expect from a World Heritage Site. Whether you choose to walk, hike, climb, Via Ferratta on the fixed cables, cycle on or off road, ski on or off piste, snow board or simply relax, we promise you won't be disappointed.
Everyone we've ever spoken to, once they've discovered La Villa in The Dolomites, just keep coming back!

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English, French, Italian

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