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Detached villa for exclusive use ideal for families in the heart of Apulia

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Detached villa for exclusive use ideal for families in the heart of Apulia

Laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues are available at this villa. Other amenities include a living plant wall. The villa has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this villa offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with desk chairs and dining tables. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets.

This Castellana Grotte villa provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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About the area

Castellana Grotte

Located in Castellana Grotte, this villa is in the city centre and near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lama Monachile Beach and Castellana Caves, while Franco Anelli Speleological Museum and Pinacoteca Civica are cultural highlights. Zoosafari and Astronomical Observatory Sirio are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Castellana Grotte, Bari

What's nearby

  • Castellana Caves - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Astronomical Observatory Sirio - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Piazza Franco Anelli - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Indiana Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Il Parco dei Dinosauri - 6 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Polignano a Mare Station - 23 min drive
  • Bari (BRI-Karol Wojtyla) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bella Capri - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Caroseno - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Glass - Coffee & Pastry - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mirò - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Revé - ‬15 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Janine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home, well equipped kitchen, beautiful terraces and garden, heat pumps/AC in bedrooms and screens on windows and doors. Great location to explore the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov 2025
Thank you for your review and we are glad you had a comfortable stay with us. Thanks soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Emanuel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house and great host

Beautiful, comfortable spacious VILLA. Very accommodating host of this magnificent house .it’s location is perfect for exploring Puglia. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Thank you for the nice words , I hope it was just a goodbye. Thank you with affection Salvatore.
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10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit to Puglia

We had a lovely visit to Castellana Grotte and stayed at Salvatore Bini's property. It's large and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Salvatore is very kind and attenentive and was available for any questions we had. We would recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2025
Thank you Paul you were so kind in this review and I am glad you enjoyed Casamarisa, your home. A hug to all his fantastic family and you know that I will always be here waiting for you when you want to come to Puglia. Thank you, Salvatore.
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10/10 Excellent

julie d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Marisa is the perfect place to stay for a trip to Puglia. Salvatore is a kind and gracious host willing to share many tips on Castellana Grotte and many other nearby cities. The grounds are absolutely beautiful (pictures do not do it justice) and the house is immaculately clean. Beds are so comfortable...we all slept like babies! I highly recommend this villa if you want to be close to many beautiful cities in Puglia and would like a knowledgeable host that will take care of you. We could not have been happier here!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

NELIDA ELISA O.

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Great place! Salvatore Bini the best host

Very nice property. Beautiful garden Extrémely clean and will equiped. Salvatore was the best host! Very kind and helpful. Would deffinetely recomend the property ton hace a nice vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2023
Thank you Mrs. Nelida, you have given me the opportunity to meet your beautiful family, thank you for your kindness an affectionate greeting Salvatore.
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10/10 Excellent

mario c.

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Wonderful Stay! Best Host Ever!

We just returned from a week in Puglia. The home is centrally located so it is easy to take driving trips to Matera, Bari, Polignano a mare, and several other places. The home is extremely clean and well equipped. The rooms are air conditioned. Salvatore truly makes you feel at home. He gave us tons of good advice about what to do and where to go. He was extremely easy to communicate with. I would rent this place again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything Is Perfect Here

It is impossible to say enough good things about this beautiful house and exceptional host. But I will say a few highlights. First the house is beautiful, perfectly equipped for meals at home and comfort any time of day. It is spotlessly clean and beds are comfortable. The grounds are gorgeous and tranquil. Salvatore makes you feel not only welcome, but that you are at home. He is very responsive to any need and was always helpful with tips, recommendations and advice. CasaMarisa is in a beautiful small town but close to all the area has to offer. Don’t even hesitate to enjoy this amazing place. I have promised myself to return as soon as possible. Thank you for everything, Salvatore!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2024
Having had the privilege of hosting you in Casamarisa has filled us with so much joy and gratitude. Thank you for all the smiles and compliments you have dispensed to me during your stay. See you very soon Linda! With affection Salvatore.
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow, just wow!

Casa Marisa was even better than we had hoped and it will be hard to beat as one of the best villas we have ever stayed in. Spotlessly clean, Casa Marisa was comfortable and we instantly felt very at home here. The villa itself is huge but the outside areas are the greatest asset. Stunningly beautiful, with plenty of seating (for both dining and relaxing), as well as gorgeous views of the valley. The villa is well situated to travel around the area. We didn't drive for more than 30 mins to find incredible towns and beaches. Castellana Grotti itself was walkable from the villa and included some great pizzerias and bakeries. There is a very cheap supermarket nearby too. The highlight was the very random music events happening close to the villa which kept us all entertained, although I think this was a summer event. The true highlight of Casa Marisa is Salvatore. A wonderful host who greeted us as if we were old friends and checked in on us at regular intervals. He was on hand to answer any questions we had and gave great advice on places to visit and eat. A true gent and he made our week even better!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2024
Rebecca, but too many compliments, it was very easy to communicate with you because you always welcomed me smiling and with great kindness. Thank you and a big hug to you all and it will always be your home you remember. Thank you and affectionate greetings, Salvatore.
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10/10 Excellent

michael h.

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This is a fantastic villa to have a holiday. We just spent a month here and as Americans who want all the comforts of home to be combined with the authentic experience of being in Italy and Puglia it was perfect.Salvatore, the owner speaks English and is a pleasure to deal with on all matters related to the house, the area and anything you need or want to know. The property is probably two acres and the home is of very high quality build and beautifully done. We have rented homes in France, Greece and Italy many times and found Villa Marissa to be the best experience. It's at the edge of the city in a area of beautiful fruit and olive groves yet is less than three minutes drive to lots of restaurants, cultural events in season and the best gelato shop we have ever been to.The gardens and general look and feel of this villa defy photo description. How does a photo show watching butterflies flutter around the best smelling Lanvender since the fields of Provence? Each morning while you have your coffee you hear nothing but the church bells while you smell the Jasmine coming up from your extensive gardens.While we were there we would go out and pick a fresh plum daily. The bed was large and comfortable the AC worked just as it does at home and the house built out of stone and concrete with tall ceilings makes it very quit in an already quiet neighborhood. Beaches of all types, broad sandy, coves, crowded, secluded are a ride through the countryside in 20 minutes.
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thank you Michael we are happy that you had a good time in Casamarisa, visiting you in the villa was like visiting a dear family member, wonderful experience. Thank you again and a warm hug to all his family.
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise in Puglia

We stayed in Villa Casa Marisa for three weeks in June and July of 2022. Our whole stay was absolutely incredible and an experience we will never forget. The villa and surrounding grounds are exceptionally beautiful and are the perfect Puglian escape. Internally, the house is immaculately presented and mixes traditional Puglian charm with modern amenities. In terms of location, the villa is about a ten minute walk from the town of Castellana Grotte and there are plenty of restaurants and cafés to choose from. We loved Masteria Caroseno and the Dream Café in particular. The local pizzeria is within walking distance from the villa and offers extremely cheap but very tasty, take away pizza! The food in this part of the world is genuinely delightful and we ate so well every day. We used the villa as a base for travelling around Puglia and visited many fascinating small towns such as Matera, Locorotondo, Martina Franca as well as the larger city of Lecce. A car is a must for this region and rental is cheaper locally than from the airport. Finally we must mention the host, Salvatore. He is, by far, the best host any of us have experienced with a holiday rental. He gave us an incredible amount of support and was exceedingly generous with his time, local knowledge and even provided us with surprise gifts such as pastries some mornings or a bottle of wine from a local winery. He made our trip feel extra special and was so helpful with many of the logistics. It is hard to express our gratitude to him for how memorable he made our holiday. Grazie per tutti Salvatore!
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
You were not guests but old friends, it was a great pleasure for me to have hosted you at Casa Marisa. See you soon Salvatore.
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10/10 Excellent

Uschi N.

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Wir (4 Frauen) hatten eine wunderbare Woche im Haus von Salvatore. Die Villa ist groß, gut gepflegt und fantastisch ausgestattet. Der Garten und die Terrassen sind ein Traum. Dies konnte nur noch durch unseren Vermieter Salvatore getoppt werden. Er hatte Kaffee, Gebäck, Getränke, Zwieback und Butter sowie selbst gemachte Marmeladen von seiner Frau zur Begrüßung bereit gestellt. Er war sofort zur Stelle, wenn wir etwas brauchten oder Fragen hatten, organisierte für uns Mietwagen und Taxi. Seine Tipps zu Ausflügen und Restaurants haben wir gerne befolgt - und waren immer sehr zufrieden und begeistert.Vor unserer Abreise brachte er noch sehr leckeren Kuchen, den seine Frau frisch gebacken hatte, zum Frühstück vorbei.Wir reisen alle viel, doch so einen liebenswerten und freundlichen Vermieter hatten wir selten. Mille Grazie Salvatore e Nicoletta
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2026
Thank you for all these kind words and we were delighted to have had you in Casamarisa, we are happy that you enjoyed our home. As we said, it was just a goodbye. A hug from your Puglia, Salvatore and Nicoletta.
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10/10 Excellent

Erick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grande maison idéale

Salvatore et Marilisa nous ont accueillis de la meilleure manière qu'il soit. Gentillesse, amabilité et courtoisie étaient réunies. La maison est grande, propre et agencée avec soin. L'extérieur est arrangé avez soin et est propice à la détente. Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour. Merci Salvatore pour votre sérieux et votre professionnalisme. Nous recommaderons votre location. agréable agréable séjour et
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2024
Merci Erick en notre nom, c’est le moins que nous puissions faire pour vous. Vous avez toujours été très élégant et avec des manières très gentilles pendant votre séjour. Merci encore Marilisa et Salvatore.
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10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

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Soggiorno meraviglioso

Un posto così lo consiglierei senza ombra di dubbio: Salvatore è un host meticoloso, preciso, attento, cortese, cordiale e premuroso; ci ha messo a disposizione la villa fornendoci tutto il necessario al nostro arrivo (persino il fette biscottate e marmellata fatta in casa per la colazione dei primi giorni…il top!). Pulizia meticolosa e posizione tranquilla a due passi dalle grotte e dai principali punti d’interesse della Valle d’Itria. Semplicemente perfetto!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2024
Grazie Maria, quanta gentilezza nelle parole e quanta regalatami durante il vostro soggiorno. Grazie di tutto e le porte di Casamarisa sono sempre aperte ad aspettare il vostro ritorno. Un abbraccio forte, Salvatore.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alfio N.

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Traunaufenthalt bei Salvatore

Unser Aufenthalt bei Salvatore war absolut überragend. Angefangen bei ihm als Gastgeber absolut zuvorkommend immer erreichbar. Er hat uns sehr wertvolle Tipps für unsere Tagesausflüge gegeben und natürlich auch das ein oder andere Restaurant empfohlen. Die Villa liegt strategisch top um die wünserschöne Städte drum herum zu besichtigen. Sie ist zudem super sauber und sehr gut ausgestattet einfach alles was das urlauberherz sich wünscht. Klima in jedem Zimmer Platz ohne Ende und eine fantastische Ruhe. Alles in allem können wir als Familie Salvatore und seine Villa nur mit vollster Überzeugung weiterempfehlen.Für uns ganz klar sollten wir wiederkommen dann nur zu salvatore.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2024
Thank you Mr. Alfio has dispensed too many beautiful words, I hope that the luck we had in hosting you in Casamarisa may many others have it. Thank you, and don't forget to hug Mrs. Laura and her beautiful children tightly on our behalf. To have you back at home in Puglia very soon. With affection Salvatore and family.
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10/10 Excellent

PATRICE B.

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Superbe location

Maison très agréable et bien agencée avec ses trois terrasses à choisir selon l’heure. Un très grand merci à Salvatore pour son accueil très chaleureux et ses différents conseils. On ne peut que vivement conseiller cette location. Josiane, Jacqueline, Jean Pierre et Patrice
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ina V.

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Super gastvrij en onverwachte zeer ruime villa!

Onze gastheer verdient een dikke 10! Gastvrij, netheid, info en tips, beschikbaarheid, niets is hem teveel! Overheerlijke zelfgemaakte jam stond klaar, ķoekjes, koffie en drinken voor de 1e dag, super! Het huis is zeer ruim met een heerlijke grote tuin! Van alle gemakken voorzien!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2024
Thank you Ina, this week you have given me so many compliments, surely too many. Communicating with her was very very pleasant, I'm glad you enjoyed everything and again thanks Ina and greetings to her cute travel friends. See you soon Salvatore.
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10/10 Excellent

Nathalie R.

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Merveilleuse villa Marisa

Villa très agréable , très propre , bien agencée . Salvatore est un hôte prévenant , attentionné et soucieux de notre bien-être . Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour entre amis . Merci beaucoup .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Thank you Mrs. Nathalie, seeing you all always smiling was the greatest satisfaction. I hope to have you again my guests in Casamarisa. A hug to all of you Salvatore.
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