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RELAIS MARINA PICCOLA: A BALCONY SUSPENDED BETWEEN HEAVEN AND SEA

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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Vieste, Puglia
  • Vieste Harbour
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Vieste Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Pizzomunno
    ‪14 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

RELAIS MARINA PICCOLA: A BALCONY SUSPENDED BETWEEN HEAVEN AND SEA

Spectacular, elegant, spacious, very bright, comfortable apartment close to the sea and the historic center of Vieste, with breathtaking views that range from the emerald sea of the harbor to, below the house, the enchanting beach of Marina Piccola.
The result of a recently completed complete renovation, located on the third floor of a building with a lift (which cannot be found in Vieste in the historic center and with this view), the accommodation, of around 100 m2, is air-conditioned and consists of two bedrooms , one with a double bed and the other with two single beds, two bathrooms in fine ceramic, equipped with showers, and finally a living area with atrium, desk corner, open kitchen, dining room and living room also equipped with a sofa double bed.
The apartment also has an extraordinary balcony which, with its 14 meters in length, gives light to all the rooms and one of the two bathrooms. And, as if it were the side deck of a ship magically moored in Marina Piccola, it overlooks the changing colors of the scenic sea of Vieste. The balcony, with its 25 m2, also allows for pleasant living at any time of the day or evening. Equipped with table, chairs and deckchairs, it is an extraordinary place for an aperitif or dinner, as well as for sunbathing in the morning or for reading and entertaining in the afternoon and evening.
But unforgettable is the view that, even from inside the house, is always in your eyes: it includes the ancient outline of the town made up of cubic white houses crowded on the sloping hill, on which the spire of the Cathedral and the cyclopean walls of the Castle stand out . Dense cluster of medieval buildings that end, overlooking the sea, with the bastion of the Church of Punta San Francesco. While on the left from the nearby rock of Sant'Eufemia, the profile of the large lighthouse lantern stands out.
Right below the house it is possible to dive into the transparent waters of the Marina Piccola beach. While the large beaches of Vieste are easily reachable on foot with a short walk of a quarter of an hour, especially that of San Lorenzo, but Pizzomunno also requires only a few more steps. By car, obviously, even the most distant beaches can be reached in a few minutes.
The port, and therefore the embarkation point for the Caves or the Tremiti Islands or even the pier for renting dinghies, are located behind the accommodation, not even 100 meters away. There are also some, very few free parking spaces available on the seafront, which is very rare in Vieste, but above all, which is equally rare in the centre. In any case, 50 meters from the house there is an affiliated car park, uncovered but guarded, and large paid car parks are always easily accessible, especially near the port. Finally, bars, restaurants, shops, supermarkets and even the pedestrian area are within walking distance, but the particular position of the apartment, away from the seafront, protects from the evening noise.
Finally, the stylistic code of the furnishings tries to rediscover, a hundred years later, the life balance of a cultured, liberal and Central European bourgeoisie of the first decades of the last century, combining fine furniture of the period, mostly art deco, together with contemporary examples of cabinetmaking that recall ancient inlay techniques, such as the precious Piedmontese dining table or the small Provençal desk with olive root flap. Furniture carefully restored and combined with interesting modern design elements such as the kitchen lacquered with an aubergine color gloss or furnishing lamps or the very modern waterfall taps or, again, the handles made, to design, with lost wax castings in brass . The sense of comfort and well-being that the house inspires in its guests is completed by the large quantity of carpets and paintings in every room: in particular, original paintings and fakes coexist happily.
CIS (Structure Identification Code) FG07106091000031248

Property manager

LUIGI CHIECO

Languages

French, Italian

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

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Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number IT071060C200071538, FG07106091000031248

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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

Vieste

Located in Vieste, this apartment is on the beach. Cathedral of Vieste and Vieste Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Vieste Harbour and Peschici Marina. Enoteca da Mario and Cantina del Macchiatello are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Vieste, Puglia

What's nearby

  • Vieste Harbour - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cathedral of Vieste - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Vieste Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pizzomunno - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Umbra Forest - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Rodi Garganico Station - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante Il Capriccio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Box 19 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gelateria Artigianale Marina Piccola - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Forno Antico - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Principe - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is RELAIS MARINA PICCOLA: A BALCONY SUSPENDED BETWEEN HEAVEN AND SEA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at RELAIS MARINA PICCOLA: A BALCONY SUSPENDED BETWEEN HEAVEN AND SEA?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RELAIS MARINA PICCOLA: A BALCONY SUSPENDED BETWEEN HEAVEN AND SEA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is RELAIS MARINA PICCOLA: A BALCONY SUSPENDED BETWEEN HEAVEN AND SEA located?

Nestled on the beach, this Vieste apartment building is just steps away from Gargano National Park and Vieste Harbour. Archaeological Civic Museum and Malacological Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Colleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Location/View Outweigh the Negatives
First let me say that this property is exactly as depicted in the photos/description. The view is outstanding, the location is perfect -- a five-minute walk from the center of Vieste. I would book this property again and would recommend it to others. BUT. You need to know several things: First, the owner lives out of town and sends the surly/unhelpful Vassily to "welcome" you. He has zero interest in helping you figure out how to park, zero interest in telling you about Vieste. His excuse was that he didn't speak English. Well, I speak Italian, and he wasn't interested in speaking to me in Italian either. He wanted to let us in and get out. Second, you need to accept the "nickle and dime" aspect of paying extra for towels and internet. This is very clearly stated in the description, but it is still hard to swallow. You pay 10 euros per person for the kind of towels I used in junior high gym class. You pay 13 euros for four days of internet. There is NOTHING, I repeat nothing, in the apartment for your use. No dish soap, no paper towels, you are provided exactly one dishwasher pellet, no soap in the showers. Each bathroom gets one roll of toilet paper. Third, the upkeep is not the best. We discovered someone else's clothing in one of the closets. Three of the four light bulbs in the second bathroom were burned out. Fourth, there is noise from the scooter repair shop downstairs and the construction going on on the floor above. But the view! Made the rest of it tolerable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Judith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Great view - no frills
As all other reviewers have said, there is a great view from this spacious apartment. It is, however, a no frills rental. Few of the so-called "amenities" (which I read as included in the rental) were actually free; some (like parking) weren't even guaranteed. Unlike all the other VRBO owners we rented from on this trip in Southern Italy -- all of whom were unfailingly welcoming and generous -- this owner was purely transactional. I felt like I was being nickled and dimed for the most basic "amenities" -- like towels, heat, and wifi. Caveat emptor and read the fine print.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisha G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful apartment overlooking the sea
The apartment is beautiful, comfortable with views to die for! Luigi was easy to communicate with and very friendly. My only recommendation is to provide some basic things for using the kitchen (a sponge and a few extra dishwasher soaps and dish towels). Otherwise, the kitchen is well equipped for cooking. Really - everything about this place is excellent and we had a great time in Vieste and the surrounding area. Thank you, Luigi!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda mirca m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bellissimo appartamento sulla spiaggia di Marina Piccola
L'appartamento è tenuto molto bene e arredato con cura. Ha un bellissimo balcone a ridosso del mare, alla estremità della baia di marina piccola, dove si può soggiornare e mangiare con una splendida vista sul faro e su Vieste vecchia. Se tornerò a Vieste, credo che ci ritornerò. Consigliatissimo.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular views! Close to everything!
Panoramic views of the sea, lighthouse, and old town-gorgeous when lit at night! Walk to town, restaurants, shore, and harbor.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Joan J., Kent, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vieste Get-a-way
The location was the jewel! Nice to be able to walk easily into town. Parking was an issue. With those issues it was still a great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Rolf S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schmuckstück mit kleinen Schönheitsfehlern
Schließen uns den positiven Vorbewertungen insgesamt an. Allerdings fanden wir folgende Punkte nicht so toll: Betten im Einzelzimmer quietschen bei jeder Bewegung - alte Möbel sind schön aber das Quietschen sollte beseitigt werden. Der Balkon konnte selbst morgens Anfang Oktober nicht genutzt werden, weil es zu heiss war - ein Sonnenschutz wie andere Wohnungen ihn vorweisen wäre wünschenswert. Die Gesamtsumme für Miete und bes. der Kaution schon 6 Monate vorher einzuziehen, fanden wir unverhältnismäßig - das kann man kundenfreundlicher gestalten wie andere Vermieter es auch tun. Wer über diese Punkte hinwegsieht, dem sei die Wohnung ans Herz gelegt.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

mauro g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Da ripetere e ripetere e ripetere
La casa di Luigi è ancor più bella di quanto si veda in foto e lui é un eccellente anfitrione...ottima e romantica posizione cullati dal suono del mare. Esperienza fantastica

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carpe diem ---- genau hier!
Wir (Ehepaar) haben jeden Urlaubstag genossen:- Frühstück mit leckerem "Cafè" und "Marmellata di mandarini" - im superschönen Ambiente des geräumigen Appartments (stilvolle Möbel- Gemälde an den Wänden)- atemberaubender Blick auf das Meer und die malerische Stadt, vom Balkon aus- Hafen gleich "um die Ecke"- super Bootsfahrten!- super Strandleben am Lungomare Mattei - originale Lokale (Tips von Luigi) ein gelungener Urlaub "cento per cento" danke Luigi
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda P., Dover

The views are beyond spectacular!
This apartment just steps away from the historic section of Vieste will forever be in my heart. The apartment is well appointed, clean and comfortable. The views, however are what will take your breath away! Luigi is very reaponsive and helpful in answering any questions you may have. Thank you Luigi, for sharing this with us. Tony and Linda
Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

arnold w.

hat alles gepasst
hatten einen schönen aufenthalt

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Amazing Stay in Vieste
We spent a week in this lovely apartment overlooking the sea in Vieste. My husband and I and his sister found the apartment to be very comfortable, well furnished and equipped. We were very happy to have two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The kitchen, dining and living areas were spacious, nicely furnished and very comfortable. We cooked several meals in the well-equipped kitchen. But the star of the apartment was the balcony -- we spent much time relaxing with the wonderful view. We also enjoyed walking in the town, with the evening promenade. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Olivia S.

Lovely flat with beautiful views
The flat was very spacious and well appointed. It also had amazing sea views. It was easy to access local amenities e.g. supermarkets, shops and cafes. We would definitely recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Maria Grazia G.

Magnifico Gargano
Bellissimo appartamento con vista spettacolare su Vieste. L’alloggio è pulitissimo (affitto case da anni e non sempre la pulizia è scontata) e molto confortevole. Noi eravamo in sei ma c’ è spazio a sufficienza per tutti. Il divano a letto in soggiorno è molto comodo. È posizionato praticamente al centro di Vieste e si possono raggiungere diverse spiagge a piedi anche se la macchina è consigliata per visitare le bellezze del luogo. Alloggio che consiglio!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M., Peoria, Arizona

Beatiful apartment that gives the sensation of hovering over the sea.
The apartment is perfectly located on the third floor in a building at the edge of the sea. All the living area and bedrooms have a balcony that face the sea and gives the allusion of hanging over the water. The apartment is beautifully furnished and finished with fine appointments. Luigi was in regular email contact with us before our arrival and made everything clear about our stay. We loved the easy walking access to the town which we explored on foot each day and evening. I highly recommend Luigi's apartment to anyone wanting a memorable experience on the Adriatic coast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tatjana, Paul G.

Traumurlaub
Vielen Dank an den Vermieter - wir hatten einen wunderschönen Urlaub in diesem Apartment! Die Lage der Wohnung war für uns perfekt, denn man kann fast alles zu Fuß erreichen. Zwar gibt es keinen eigenen Parkplatz, aber gebührenpflichtige öffentliche Parkplätze sind ganz in der Nähe. Vieste bietet alles was man sich wünscht! Die Wohnung ist sehr geräumig, hell, gut ausgestattet und sauber. Das schönste ist natürlich der Blick vom sonnigen Balkon...
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Filippo C.

Una casa stupenda, ampia e confortevole
Questa casa vacanze è stata una piacevole sorpresa. Un appartamento ampio e con ogni comfort, due bagni comodissimi, una camera da letto matrimoniale stupenda e un soggiorno perfetto per mangiare assieme agli amici. Per non parlare del panorama sulla città di Vieste. Promosso a pieni voti!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

dario a.

Vieste
L'appartamento Relais Marina Piccola dove abbiamo trascorso una settimana di riposo è semplicemente perfetto per apprezzare la magia di Vieste; elegante, pulito, dotato di ogni confort, con camere grandi e luminose, con vista magnifica su Vieste e sul piccolo golfo di Marina Piccola. Una vacanza piacevole in una location bellissima.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen K.

Wunderschöne Ferien in Vieste
Es war wunderschön in Vieste und in der Wohnung. Anfangs waren wir von den vielen Touristen erschrocken, aber wir gewöhnten uns nach ein paar Tagen daran. Wir haben jeden Tag den östlichen Strand an der Lungomare Enrico Mattei besucht und das herrliche Wasser mit dem super tollen Sandstrand besucht. Zum Essen sind wir mehrmals im Ristorante al Duomo gewesen, aber auch das ganz nahe gelegene Ristorante Bella Napoli hat uns sehr gefallen. Wir haben aber auch oft abends auf den Balkon Ihrer Wohnung gegessen und die wundervolle Aussicht auf das Meer genossen, der Blick ist einzigartig schön, auch auf die Stadt. Die Wohnung ist sehr schön und bietet viel Komfort. Vielleicht noch ein Tipp zum Balkon, schön wäre es wenn dort ein Sonnenschutz wäre, dann hätte man auch morgens dort Essen können. Ein Dankeschön auch an Vasilie, er hat uns sehr gut betreut. Vielleicht kommen wir nächstes Jahr nochmals nach Vieste.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patrizia F.

C'era una volta un balcone........ E ancora c'è.
Questo è il luogo delle parole, delle impressioni condivise, in questo caso del ricordare la piacevolissima vacanza estiva trascorsa a Vieste. Siamo Patrizia e Marco, proveniamo da Roma, al nostro arrivo abbiamo trovato tutto ciò che chiunque spererebbe di trovare... Una località curata, tipiche case bianche ben tenute, vegetazione ricca pressoché ovunque, mare cristallino. E ancor di più siamo stati accolti e stregati dalla indiscutibile bellezza di un appartamento impreziosito da un lungo "balcone sul mare". Ed è così davvero !!! Da quel privilegiato punto di vista, unico per posizione e confort abbiamo potuto apprezzare le bellezze circostanti, il centro storico di Vieste, la Rocca dominante la costa e di ora in ora, nel corso delle giornate, scoprire che la sapiente ed elegante attenzione dedicata alla scelta degli arredi interni dell'abitazione, risultava in perfetto accordo cromatico con il contesto circostante....insomma una costante citazione di alba in tramonto e così via...raccontata in tinte pastello! Dunque consigliamo vivamente, a quanti come noi amano il mare, di concedersi lo stupore che suscita quel "balcone" ed affidarsi nel contempo, alla cortese ospitalità dei proprietari dell'alloggio che ancora oggi, noi, ringraziamo di cuore. P e M
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jay J.

Very beautiful... great location!
Very beautiful place and nicer than the photos show! You can watch the weather change from the huge long balcony. Everything inside is very modern, clean and new with an artistic flare. Great location because the port with restaurants is located just behind the apartment. All boat tours leave from here also! To go into Vieste village with its restaurants and shops it is a beautiful 6 minute walk across the palm lined promenade. Owner is very nice and helpful. Parking out front was good but in busy summer time? Much more free parking is available at the port which is a 4 minute walk. The ONLY reason I did not give 5 stars is because I think an apartment of this level should have WIFI internet. I have rented dozens of nice places like this around the world and all have good internet. We had to "hot-spot" using lots of data all of the time and sometimes that did not work well because of poor satellite signal at apartment. Therefore, had to go to a restaurant at the port who happily let us use their free internet. Thank God for that! :) My fiance works on-line so this was an negative issue. For many guests this would not be an issue if just doing casual Email. Also, not sure why, but you need to bring your own towels. I have never experienced that before. However, the owner was nice enough to have our reception person buy towels for us for our arrival for a small fee. Otherwise, everything was fantastic and I highly recommend it! Grazie Luigi! :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Natascia O.

UNO SPETTACOLARE INCANTO!!!
Mille grazie a Luigi per le nostre indimenticabili vacanze. Il suo fantastico appartamento è di una bellezza inimmaginabile, così come Vieste. E poi è stato tutto perfetto, efficiente, magnifico! Alla prossima, speriamo! Natascia O.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

François D.

Panorama sur la magie de Vieste et du Gargano
Nous avons passé de manifiques vacances dans cet appartement idéalement situé et pein de caractère. A proximité de grandes plages de l'Adriatique, du centre historique et de la forêt, Il est le point de départ parfait pour de magnifiques excursions dans le Gargano.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gregorio F.

UNA MAGIA
Sono ormai molti anni che affitto, a Vieste ma anche altrove, appartamenti o villette in località di mare per le esigenze estive mie e della mia famiglia (siamo in 4). E le scelgo sempre che abbiano un bel panorama. Ma non ho mai trovato un appartamento fantastico come questo. Non solo è comodo, elegante, pieno di luce, moderno, ma possiede una magia che è difficile da spiegare a parole. Non si tratta solo di una vista mozzafiato: è che c'hai il mare sempre negli occhi, qualsiasi cosa fai: dormi, mangi o sei seduto in casa o sdraiato sul fantastico terrazzo-balcone! Ecco il mare e la Vieste antica sono sempre proiettati sul maxischermo del cielo del Gargano! Nemmeno nel più bello degli hotel di Vieste riesci ad avere tanto. E poi è tutto vicino, raggiungibile, facile. Ci sono alle volte alcuni alloggi antichi ristrutturati in centro che hanno un panorama simile, peccato che devi sempre salire ripide scale con passeggino o borse della spesa al seguito e poi parcheggiare la macchina è ogni volta una cosa impossibile. Qui invece c'è l'ascensore e la macchina la lasci sottocasa, cosa impensabile in tutti gli altri punti del centro di Vieste. Poi, se vuoi la dimentichi, perché dappertutto puoi arrivare a piedi. Ma lo spettacolo che hai sotto gli occhi quando sei in casa, quello non lo dimentichi! Io ho già prenotato per il prossimo anno. Un grazie a Luigi, premuroso padrone di casa, ed al suo amico factotum Vassili.

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French, Italian