Gemma III · Marina di Campo
Montecristo
Mystery, Exclusivity, Nature
Worth knowing before you book
- Arrivals are on Sundays, seven nights minimum, all season.
- The garden is terraced: getting down to the lower level means steps.
- It is our highest-priced house, and in the central weeks of summer you feel it.
- We host guests aged 12 and over. For younger children, write to us before booking.
Amenities & Comfort
Amenities & Comfort
Why choose it
- Panoramic view
- Exclusive property
- Absolute privacy
Legal Details
- CIN
- IT049003C22RXIZ995
- Addr.
- Via Montecristo 26, 57034 Marina di Campo LI, Italy
The terraced garden
The garden unfolds on multiple levels toward the sea: the dining area in the shade of pines, the stone barbecue, the outdoor shower. Above, the panoramic terrace with the silhouette of Montecristo on the horizon — when the scirocco blows, it feels close enough to touch.
The garden
Rosemary, lavender, horizon
A fragrant Mediterranean garden, outdoor dining table under the pines, barbecue. Mornings begin here, with coffee and birdsong.
Bedrooms
Your spaces
Master bedroom
Double
Bedroom 2
Double
Bedroom 3
Double
Bathroom 1
With shower & bidet
Bathroom 2
With shower & bidet
All spaces
Full gallery
The story
Alexandre Dumas
The Count of Monte Cristo · 1844
From this window, on clear days, you can make out the island of Montecristo on the horizon — silent, inaccessible, legendary. It was that mysterious silhouette that inspired Alexandre Dumas when he wrote his masterpiece: an island of hidden treasures, of revenge and redemption, of destinies fulfilled far from the world. A strict nature reserve since 1971, today the island is off-limits: you can only look.
The villa itself is hidden — not in the village, but inside the pine grove of Marina di Campo, the wood of maritime pines planted in the 1930s as a natural windbreak. This is where the most discreet houses on Elba stand: a minute from the beach, but inside the shade, the silence, that one degree cooler.
“Attendez et espérez”
Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo
«Wait and hope.» The Count's watchword becomes, here, a philosophy of staying. Behind the villa begins the Via dei Rosmarini: a path that runs above the eastern coast of the gulf, through rosemary bushes and helichrysum, scents that settle into your clothes. It leads to two quiet beaches — Cala dell'Ischia, a small sheltered cove, and further on La Fonza, sand and pebbles brushed by the wind. From Villa Montecristo you set off in the morning with a light backpack and come back in the afternoon. This is how time works here.
Seasonal rates
2026 weekly prices
Cleaning & linens included · Minimum stay 7 nights · Weeks: Sunday → Sunday
25 Apr – 31 May
€1,800/week
1 – 19 Jun
€2,400/week
20 Jun – 3 Jul
€2,800/week
4 – 17 Jul
€3,800/week
18 – 31 Jul
€4,000/week
1 – 7 Aug
€4,300/week
8 – 14 Aug
€4,700/week
15 – 21 Aug
€5,200/week
22 – 28 Aug
€4,000/week
29 Aug – 4 Sep
€3,300/week
5 – 18 Sep
€2,900/week
19 Sep – 2 Oct
€2,500/week
3 – 16 Oct
€1,900/week
17 Oct – 15 Nov
€1,800/week
Airbnb/Booking.com rates: +20% to cover OTA commissions
Request bookingHouse rules
Check-in & policies
Check-in
Sunday
16:00–20:00
Access details sent 48h before arrival
Check-out
Sunday
08:00–09:00
Cleaning and inspection included
Cancellation
- ·Full refund more than 30 days before arrival
- ·50% between 14 and 30 days before arrival
- ·No refund within 14 days of arrival
Booking on request — reply within 24h
Getting here
Marina di Campo
Montecristo
Via Montecristo 26, 57034 Marina di Campo LI, Italy
Check-in
16:00–20:00
Check-out
08:00–09:00
Frequently asked questions
Montecristo
- How many guests can Villa Montecristo accommodate?
- Up to 6 guests: 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Ideal for families or couples seeking privacy.
- Is there really a view of the Island of Montecristo?
- Yes. On clear days you can see the Island of Montecristo on the horizon, with views across the entire Tuscan Archipelago from the terraced garden.
- Is there parking at the villa?
- Yes — Villa Montecristo has a large private car park included in the price.
- Are pets allowed?
- Yes, dogs are welcome — no supplement. Please tell us at booking so we can prepare bowls, towels, and a map of dog-friendly beaches.
- How do I get to Villa Montecristo?
- Take the ferry from Piombino to Portoferraio with Blu Navy or Moby Lines (about 60 minutes). From the port, Villa Montecristo is about 20 minutes by car. On our «How to Get Here» page you will find the Blu Navy widget to book your ferry with the exclusive discount reserved for our guests.
- Is there a minimum age? Is the villa suitable for children?
- Our homes are intended for guests aged 12 and over. For younger children we evaluate case by case — message us on WhatsApp with their ages and Giovanni will confirm. Marina di Campo beach, with very shallow and calm waters, is a 1-minute walk away (about 80 metres) — Montecristo is the closest of our three properties to the beach.
Stay at Montecristo
Write to Giovanni for availability and a personalised quote — reply within 24h.