Casa Tuja, a villa rental in Molise, Italy

An Ancestral Home Brought Back to Life

This country house is located in the Molise region of south central Italy, a largely unexplored part of the country and also one with very little pollution. According to the owners, it is the perfect place to inhale fresh and clean air, and to enjoy green hills and a crystal-clear sea.

The home belonged to their ancestors, who lived in it and worked the surrounding land. "There was no electricity at that time," they remember, "so they used to sleep in a room together with cows, which warmed them up with the heat of their breath. They devoted their entire lives to the cultivation and growth of olives and grapes, to create the best extra-virgin olive-oil and wine."

Memories of farm-to-table food, of delicious zabaione made with fresh eggs and sugar, and being pampered by grandparents have influenced the design of the home today.

"Our sweetest memories are related to this place and you can feel it by the positive energy in the air," they add. "Thanks to what our loving past taught us, we are still used to living our lives in a simple way, to be touched by the small things, to value what really matters, and to respect and take care of nature and each other."

Casa Tuja is the perfect place to slow your pace and enjoy a down-to-earth lifestyle. Its interiors are minimal, with natural colors and sustainable materials such as wicker baskets, woven carpets, and wooden accessories.

The house is named "your house" in the regional dialect, reflecting the owners' goal of making guests feel like they are at home. There's a lovely new swimming pool in the garden, as well as an open-air cinema among the olive trees!

This lovely two-bedroom vacation home rental in Italy is the perfect location for a relaxing family holiday.

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Many enchanting places surround Casa Tuja: castles, amphitheaters, mountain trails, marvelous woods, sanctuaries, lakes, small villages and also a contemporary art outdoor museum. This land is proud of its ancient traditions, and it is possible to take part in ancient, unique festivals. There are wonderful beaches with crystal-clear water within 20 minutes by car.

The house is located in the small village of Tavenna, where there is a café, restaurant, pharmacy, and a small village supermarket. The city of Termoli, with its long, sandy beach and old walled castle, is a 20-minute drive away.

Molise was recently selected by the New York Times as one of the best worldwide destinations to visit. A relatively unknown region, its landscape is made up of the Apennine mountains and a beautiful coastline, dotted with trabucchi, traditional wooden platforms once used for fishing. Take the ferry to the Tremiti Islands or enjoy winter sports in the surrounding mountains.