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LA DOLCE VILLA: a charming Mediterranean place with a beautiful relaxing garden

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior
Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10400 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Santa Maria di Castellabate, Campania
  • Basilica Pontificia Santa Maria de Gulia
    13 min walk
  • Ristorante K
    15 min walk
  • Agropoli Station
    22 min drive
  • Salerno (QSR-Costa d'Amalfi)
    70 min drive

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About the area

Castellabate

When you stay at this villa in Castellabate, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Basilica Pontificia Santa Maria de Gulia and Church of Santa Maria a Mare. .This family-friendly villa is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Castello dell'Abate and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Spiaggia delle Grotta di San Marco.

What's nearby

  • Basilica Pontificia Santa Maria de Gulia - 13 min walk
  • Church of Santa Maria a Mare - 4 min drive
  • Castello dell'Abate - 7 min drive
  • Port of Agropoli - 17 min drive
  • Punta Tresino - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Agropoli Station - 22 min drive
  • Costa d'Amalfi Airport (QSR) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante I Due Fratelli - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante K - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪La Yogurteria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Il Faro di Capo d'Orso - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Il Covo dei Pirata - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

LA DOLCE VILLA: a charming Mediterranean place with a beautiful relaxing garden

La Dolce Villa is a perfect spring / summer getaway for friends or family. The house is located on the corner of a quiet private street: a beautiful garden surrounds the property with the scents of typical Mediterranean trees and herbs (Fig, Rosemary. Bougainvillea). There is a beautiful large patio where you can spend time relaxing, dining, chilling out on comfortable couches and lounge chairs or just having fun: a wonderful old dining table can host comfortably 10 people for breakfast, dinner or lunch. This nice table is situated outside, with easy access from the kitchen. There is also a professional barbecue place where you can test you grilling skills.
We have to say that the real "unique star" of the outdoor area is a professional Italian wood stove to cook (and eat). If needed, we can put you in contact with a professional Pizzaiolo (Pizza Chef) who will cook all your favorite hand-made traditional pizzas, right in front of you ... in your villa with your friends and family. Not just "eating Italian" yet "fully experiencing the Italian classic food in a typical Mediterranean beach house.
The house is very entertaining, great for fun or quiet relaxation on a very private backyard. Great for families or friends vacationing together.
The restoration of the building was just completed. The whole villa has been beautifully renovated to make it even more comfortable, charming and suitable to all your needs.
This fully equipped villa itself is around 400 square meters and has 2 floors:
-The ground level offers an extremely large open concept main living space featuring a huge living room, the big patio and a spacious fully equipped kitchen (including a useful pantry for cooking, a working fire place, a private BBQ and a dishwasher). There is a master bedroom with private bathroom (with charming "cave shower") and direct access to the garden. An additional large bathroom with shower completes this level
-The upper level includes 4 bedrooms with queen beds, 1 bathroom and 2 terraces overlooking the garden. The largest room serves as the master bedroom with direct access to the private terrace.
In the house you will find:
-Pantry plenty of pots / pans and utensils, new stove / oven and microwave
-Washing machine and dishwasher
-TV, DVD, iPod stereo system
-Linens, comforters, towels and pillows
-Beach chairs, umbrellas, toys
-Outside Shower
-Parking area inside and outside the property.
This one of a kind property will not disappoint! La Dolce Villa is your home away from home. We want our guests to feel comfortable and safe in a clean and well-maintained charming home.
La Dolce Villa is right in the center of the Cilento National Park and the Marine Protected Area (all the beaches). "Zona Lago" is an exclusive area of Santa Maria di Castellabate featuring beautiful homes, Mediterranean trees, a beautiful beach, grocery store and many great eateries and bars near the harbor. All within a walking distance, including a good tennis court.
We are 10 minute drive to the town, 20 minute drive to Castellabate, the ancient yet entertaining medieval village: World Heritage Site of UNESCO (a must visit!), 40 minute drive to Paestum Archeological Site where the most beautiful ancient Greek Temples symbolize the long history of the cultural area.
Guests have access to everything. We use this house and it is not a full time rental. We expect guests to treat it with the respect that they would their own home.
Have fun! Call us if there are any questions or issues. We are accessible by cell phone and have a local realtor who can assist in emergency situations
Our children want to add that Baffo has the best gelato, La Bufalina has the best mozzarella and Le Gatte is the best restaurant (they are close friends and you -as our guests- will have a special treatment and a discount).

Make yourself comfortable in this villa, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a water park or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Maria Tirico

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Bidet
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Boating on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 4306 sq ft (400 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: consentiti gatti e cani in numero massimo di 2

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Dolce Charming Mediterranean Place Beautiful Relaxing Garden

LA DOLCE VILLA: a charming Mediterranean place with a beautiful relaxing garden Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kris Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Even though it was off season we enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and convenient. The owner was receptive.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic holiday house!
As advertised, helpful friendly host/ property manager. Fantastic beach, crystal clear see few months n away. Lido Pompeo is only 7 min away 😊 We were 3 families and there was plenty of space. Amazing patio where we spent lovely evenings, having dinner altogether. One thing I would kindly advise to the owner is to improve materasses and pillows. Thanks!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost paradise
There are some cons - local biting black flies, thin mattresses, an indoor dining area - but the overall impression of La Dolce Villa was was very satisfying, especially since we are a large family who stayed for a month. Patrizia and Marco are very attentive, helpful and friendly. They were prompt and extremely helpful during a minor medical emergency. In addition to being a short walk to a beautiful beach and 10 minute drive into the wonderful town of Castellabate, there’s the lovely, tiny village of Trezene near the beach. We had a great, unique and complete holiday that would be hard to match anywhere else.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

miranda p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise!
My family of three generations had an amazing 16 day vacation at this villa! We found it equipped with all that we needed to feel as if we were at home, and the lay-out provides ample privacy for everyone. The outdoor spaces are unparalleled-- comfortable furnishings and beautiful gardens. Patrizia, the property manager, is a true gem; she was always a mere text away and attended to our every need and inquiry. The public (BEAUTIFUL) beach and a well-stocked market are just a short walk away. From the moment we checked in, we began planning a return trip. Patrizia has the "inside" scoop on the best dining in the area; do not miss Cosantino's Parnasso or Sangiovanni Winery. The pizza chefs who are available to cook at the villa are the most fun, and their pizzas are exquisite. Paestum is just a short drive away and is breathtaking. What a fantastic holiday!
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Sandra S.

Lovely property
Very relaxing. Some amenities could improve the experience, ie. toilet paper and coffee. We arrived late and had no way of getting supplies until the following day. Thank goodness for the help we received from the overseer who brought us a fabulous dinner, wine, and limoncello for 10 our first night. This gentleman also brought us milk and coffee on the first morning. The location is relatively remote, and it was low season. Walking to restaurants and shopping was not an option. We had a fabulous time in S.M. Castellabate!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Galina L.

Cozy quiet villa close to the seashore
We stayed at the villa in June 2017. The villa is perfect for families with kids, it has a lot of bedrooms and a huge cool terrace. The kitchen is well equiped. The host was very helpful. The beach is 5 min walk from the villa and it is the most perfect beach in the area! The only thing we would wish to have was a good barbeque device.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Arcangela I.

La dolce villa
La proprietà è molto spaziosa e confortevole. Il giardino ben curato. Particolarmente utile il patio coperto con un largo tavolo dove possono sedersi comodamente fino ad 8 persone. La villa sorge in una zona residenziale molto tranquilla. La distanza dal mare è di circa 5 minuti a piedi.Unico aspetto da implementare è la pulizia deI divani che richiederebbero un lavaggio approfondito.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Antonio D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Pessima vacanza
Casa senza ventilatori e/o condizionatori d’aria.Assenza di zanzariere.Giardino abbandonato senza nessuna cura con erbacce e piante che crescono in maniera selvaggia e che attirano topi e serpenti.Panchine rotte e sedie poco comode
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Meraviglioso soggiorno
La villa è una struttura incantevole ed arredata con molto buon gusto. Lo spazio fuori è molto curato. La posizione è ottima , vicino sia alla spiaggia che ad un minimarket. Devo dire che abbiamo passato veramente un ottimo soggiorno assistiti da una professionista veramente in gamba.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

CECILIA R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Consigliatissimo!!!!!
Abbiamo soggiornato nella villa di Fabrizio e Maria per 15 giorni con famiglia e amici. Eravamo in 11. Pulizia della casa ottima, casa molto accogliente con tutti i comfort! Figli e amici entusiasti della cucina e del giardino. Cucina super attrezzata e comoda per mangiare all’esterno in compagnia. Giardino curato, una via di fuga per i bambini. Spiaggia comoda da raggiungere a piedi anche con i bimbi di 3-4 anni. Fabrizio disponibilissimo e rapido nelle risposte e nei consigli, idem Patrizia che si occupa dell’affitto e dei servizi in loco. Tutto perfetto!assolutamente da consigliare!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tommaso S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ottimo soggiorno
La villa è molto confortevole. Ha spazi esterni idonei per passare delle belle serate insieme. Abbiamo avuto modo di utilizzare il forno esterno cucinando delle ottime pizze. La posizione della villa è ottima. A piedi è possibile raggiungere in pochi minuti la spiaggia. Sicuramente consigliata a chi vuol trascorrere un soggiorno all’insegna del buon mare e della tranquillità
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Villa mit super Ausstattung und guter Lage
Wir waren mit vier Generationen zwei Wochen lang in diesem schönen Haus. Auf der überdachten Terasse haben wir gemütlich zusammen gesessen, in der großen Küche gemeinsam gekocht und uns im Garten erholt. Es war genug Platz für alle zum Wohlfühlen und auch für unsere einjährige Tochter alles vorhanden (Bett, Hochstuhl) . Der Strand war sehr sauber und In nur 10 Minuten zu Fuß zu erreichen . Wir können die Villa nur empfehlen und werden gerne wieder kommen!

8/10 Good

Nicola P.

Wundervoll!
Ein wunderschönes Haus in dem es an nichts fehlt. Sehr gut gepflegt und sauber. Sehr nahe am Strand und ruhig gelegen. Das Zentrum von Santa Maria ist zu Fuß etwas weit. WiFi muss man explizit bestellen. Hatten wir nicht ersehen und mit einem 16 jährigen Teenager war es daher ungeschickt.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2018