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Private hilltop villa with infinity pool ideal for your visit to Puglia.
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6241 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
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Matera, Province of Matera
- Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi11 min drive
- Cathedral of Matera13 min drive
- Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches17 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Common area 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Office 1
2 Single Beds
Primary Bedroom
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 4
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Primary Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Private hilltop villa with infinity pool ideal for your visit to Puglia.
Property manager
Giulio
Languages
English, Italian, Spanish
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Vacation home San Giovanni nei Sassi
Vacation home San Giovanni nei Sassi
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, (4 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
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
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
About the area
Matera
This villa is located in Matera. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ginosa Ravine and Terra delle Gravine Regional Nature Park, while National Museum of Medieval and Modern Art of Basilicata and Museo della Scultura Contemporanea are cultural highlights.
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Matera, Province of Matera
What's nearby
- Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi - 11 min drive
- Cathedral of Matera - 13 min drive
- Tramontano Castle - 15 min drive
- Casa Grotto di Vico Solitario - 16 min drive
- Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches - 17 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- I due Sassi - 13 min drive
- Ristorante da Nico - 12 min drive
- Pane&Pomodoro - 15 min drive
- Monkey Drink House - 13 min drive
- Il Quarto Storto - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kate J.
16 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Villa Matera
Kate J.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris J., New York
20 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views and blissful comfort... the home, the grounds, the town... 10/10
Chris J.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
About the host
Hosted by Giulio
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I am a chiropractor living and working in New York City. My parents grew up in Southern Italy, immigrated to New York in the 1960's and moved back to their Italian village in 1996. I have been traveling to Italy for the past 50 years and have always dreamed of having a villa there. I fell in absolute love with this Villa and I know that it will be a place of joy and "dolce vita". I own a couple of properties in Miami Beach and New York City, which I also rent out. I really enjoy the hospitality sector and love helping people enjoy their vacation time.
Why they chose this property
I was impressed when I was driving through the romantic Pugliese countryside to see the villa for the first time, but when I pulled up to the gate and saw the magnificent villa perched on top of the hill I was utterly wowed. The broker scheduled our viewing just before sunset... a brilliant tactic! I could hardly believe the prospect of this actually being my home. This Masseria (Italian for farm house) was thoughtfully built in 2010 from the ground up by a lovely British couple. But it was made to look like it had been there for centuries. The advantage of a newly built home, of course, is that the amenities are modern and very functional. The builders thought of sustainability and added many environmentally friendly features. They also designed the home with British/American sensibilities such as an oversized kitchen, large bathrooms with walk in showers and an outdoor poolside bathroom & shower as well as a walk in closet. One of my pet peeves with most Italian homes is their tiny kitchens, cramped showers and lack of closets. But exploring the unique town of Matera and the nearby Pugliese towns and incredible beaches was what sealed the deal for me.
What makes this property unique
Matera is a World UNESCO heritage site as well as the winner of the 2019 European Capital of Culture. The area of what is now Matera is believed to have been settled since the Palaeolithic (10th millennium BC), which means the area has been occupied continuously for at least three millennia . This makes it potentially one of the oldest continually inhabited settlements in the world. And the 2021 James Bond film No Time to Die was filmed in Matera. The adjacent region of Puglia has had a recent boom in tourism and is reputed for having the best beaches in all of Italy. Also, unique to this region is the Trullo, a traditional Puglian dry stone hut with a conical roofs, which you see throughout the region. To the south, less than 30 minutes drive, you have the sandy beaches of the Ionian Sea and to the West you have the stunning rocky beaches of the Adriatic. Also, within an hour's drive you can visit the famous towns of Alberobello, Ostuni & Monopoli. Visit Francis Ford Coppola's Palazzo Margherita hotel in less than 20 minutes in the town of Bernalda. Less than an hour's drive from the Bari international airport also provides easy access to the Villa.
Languages:
English, Italian, Spanish
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