Team Monte Pino | The team behind Monte Pino

Giuseppe & Anika

Ciao! We are Giuseppe & Anika. What started as a dream at the kitchen table ended in a completely new life in Italy. In November 2024, we packed our bags, left the Netherlands behind, and – together with two kittens, a healthy dose of enthusiasm, and the occasional bit of Italian chaos – embarked on the adventure called Monte Pino. With our Italian, Dutch, and German roots, we form a unique mix. Giuseppe provides the Italian charm (and the espresso), Anika the Deutsche Gründlichkeit (and the lists). Together, we turn out to be a surprisingly good team. The months that followed were all about renovating, painting, hauling, cleaning, and lots and lots of coffee. By now, every wall, every tile, and every corner of Monte Pino tells a piece of our story. In May 2025, we were finally able to welcome our first guests. The moment Monte Pino was no longer just *our* dream, but also became a place where others make memories. We want you to feel not like you’ve booked a room here, but like you’re coming home for a moment. No mass tourism, no rush, no fixed schedules. Just a good glass of wine, a view over the hills, a dip in the pool, the scent of olive trees, and perhaps a curious cat that comes to see what you are doing. We look forward to meeting you personally and introducing you to the Le Marche that we have fallen in love with. Benvenuti a Monte Pino!