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A unique luxury home, designer interiors, in a fairytale town

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The town of Civita
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Civita di Bagnoregio, VT
  • Place, Porta Santa Maria
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Geological and Landslides Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of San Donato
    ‪2 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Study

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

A unique luxury home, designer interiors, in a fairytale town

The home current structure is from the 14th century and it has been recently restored by the architect and interior designer owner to become a comfortable and unique vacation home that will take you on a journey through the history of Italy and the town of Civita di Bagnoregio. The 14th century core has a living room, dining room, a study and 3 bedroom suites all with private bath: it sleeps 6 people in queen and king size beds and has room for 2 extra people in twin beds. An older part of the house is composed of caves and grottos dating back to Etruscan and Roman times that have been fully incorporated into the home's livable spaces: it also boasts a unique wine cellar inside a Roman water cistern and a meditation room.
Everything is designed with beauty and the comfort of our guests in mind. All the finishes and material are superb and the amenities provided are very luxurious.

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About the area

Bagnoregio

Located in Bagnoregio, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Geological and Landslides Museum and Geological and Landslides Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Porta Santa Maria and Rocchette Castle. Consider Teatro Mancinelli for a night out or Bowling 3C if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Civita di Bagnoregio, VT

What's nearby

  • Porta Santa Maria - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Geological and Landslides Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of San Donato - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Belvedere - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Alviano Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Arco Del Gusto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Il Boccone del Prete Ristorante - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪La Piazzetta - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Il Quarticciolo - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chiosco "da Boe - ‬15 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

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

Stunning and comfortable

Three couples loved staying in this unique and chic dwelling. Well equipped kitchen, large gathering spaces, comfortable beds. It is a good uphill walk from parking lot to the apartment. The town is very quiet, but we found a good selection of restaurants .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

An incredible week

We are so thankful for the opportunity to have stayed in this magical property. Our hosts were wonderfully kind and helpful and the property beyond amazing. Beautiful marriage of history and modern comfort - simply stunning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The unit was well equipped and was in a great location. The only real issue was access to the unit from the parking lot that was a kilometer away and required payment to park. It was also not noted that the walk from the parking lot could be onerous for anybody with mobility issues or health issues as the walk had significant incline and decline . As well, it was not fully detailed how to connect with the person who had a unit that could transport your luggage from the parking lot to the unit for a reasonable charge. Had difficulty in getting this organized when we first arrived and only when we were able to connect with the local police that we were able to get this all arranged. Other than this difficulty we really enjoyed the unit and its fantastic views and history. Great restaurants in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sonia D.

private magic

Civita di Bagnoregio has been defined as unique, extraordinary, magical. And truly, spending some days at Domus Civita heightens all of these aspects, adding a new dimension: the private enjoyment of Civita's enchantment. When you are done visiting the environs, or strolling around in Civita (BTW: getting to meet Civita's inhabitants is one of the many charms of this small village, as it is to eat at the cozy Forno di Agnese), there is nothing more satisfactory than returning to Patrizio and Mark's house. Staying at Domus Civita felt like being able to privately enjoy the heavenly beauty of Civita. When all the tourists cross the bridge and leave, one feels left in a very special place: the sheer beauty of the decor, the large spaces, the hidden nooks of the house can only mildly prepare you to the stunning beauty of the garden. Going down the stairs is like visiting a wishing well, where your wish for magic will be certainly granted. Sharing a glass of wine with friends in the private magic of the garden while enjoying the sunset, or looking outside from the pool is an experience I can hardly forget.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Wow! Thank you so much Sonia. Your review really captures both the spirit of the town and the essence of the house! We look forward to having you stay at Domus Civita again in the future.... to enjoy more Dolcevita!!! Sincerely
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brice M.

Absolutely fantastic

Our family has just returned from Civita di Bagnoregio and staying at Patrizio’s apartment. We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have had the privilege of staying in his home. We arrived to Civita after flying to Rome from Dallas, TX. Knowing that we would be incredibly jet lagged, we arranged for an arrival dinner to be cooked in the apartment. We are so glad that we did. Valeria, Patrizio’s sister, met us there and after checking us in made a superb multi course dinner. She is a lovely host and an excellent cook. The apartment is comfortable, impeccably decorated, and very well equipped. It is situated over a passageway that leads down into a cistern dating back until at least Roman times. Off of this cistern, there is a beautiful garden clinging to the edge of the cliff and a pool located in an adjacent grotto. When you stay at Patrizio’s home, words like impressive, magnificent, dramatic, and outstanding, come to mind. It would make an ideal location for a small destination wedding. We enjoyed making unforgettable memories with our family and hope to return again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Dear Brice Thank you so much for this wonderful review! I am delighted that you enjoyed the house and the town so much and your comments really warm my heart! It was really our pleasure to have you guys there and we look forward to having you back either at Domus Civita or in any of our other homes in Italy or the coast of Mexico!! Sincerely
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KATHIE B.

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

Domus Civita July 2019

Just returned from an amazing stay in Civita. This property is incredible and the town is magical. Chiara welcomed us to the home and prepared a lovely arrival meal which was very welcome after our travels, and she was available during the week to answer any questions and help with anything we needed. This was a truly memorable stay in such a unique property, thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
we are delighted you loved it so much! Thank you so much Kathie! Come back anytime to any of our properties in Italy or Mexico!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michele c.

Tutto splendido

Esperienza unica
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Marian S.

Amazing Property!

Thank you for an incredible stay at Domus Civita! It’s difficult to find words that capture the magic of this home and its fairy tale location. I have stayed at many unique accommodations all over the world but I have to say that this home is exceptional. First, the location is magical – a medieval village perched on a promontory – walking across the footbridge and through the Etruscan gateway I felt like I was entering a fairy tale! The hilltown of Civita is delightful – so peaceful with no cars-like going back in time; we had wonderful meals at local restaurants, enjoyed leisurely coffees and drinks around the charming town square – and the townspeople were so friendly. As for the house, you are to be commended for the phenomenal and obviously loving restoration of this historic property. I have never been in a private home with its own Roman water cistern and ancient caves! We had so much fun walking through the series of gorgeously lit medieval caves that led us from the main floor of the house down to the stunning Italian garden. The wine cellar in the Roman cistern is amazing, as is the meditation cave that you’ve outfitted with pillows & candles- so romantic! Floating in the pool and hot tub in a stone cave off the garden was like being on a movie set! We enjoyed great meals and stunning views from the garden gazebo. The living room and kitchen are beautifully designed and so comfortable – the terracotta floors, wood beams and the stone fireplace are gorgeous. And the artwork throughout the home is wonderful. The three bedrooms are beautifully appointed – I enjoyed the gorgeous views from the windows in the upstairs bed and bathroom. We also appreciated the great books you made available. To anyone considering an inspired vacation in Italy, I can most enthusiastically recommend Domus Civita
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Dear Marian your words are much appreciated! I am so happy that you had a good stay at Domus Civita!!! We love it when people love it!!!! :)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fairy-Tale 'Castle in the Sky' with hidden secrets

They say a 'pictures tell a 1000 words' but in this situation they only reveal about 200, of those WOW is repeated about 199 times, well at least it was for us, however, experiencing this home for yourself will be the only way that you can ever feel & understand the other 800 words. Entering 'Domus Civita' for the first time into the main room we were in 'lust' with the charming property, but it wasn't until we entered the caves out onto the garden and into more caves to discover the pool and alfresco kitchen that we were truly in love. It is here in the garden we spent much of our time, and our favorite time was in the evening, where you can lounge with wine, enjoy the Italian countryside and listen to the activity from town people in the valley below and the terraced gardens above but none of them are aware of where you are at below the town. Above ground, when you see day-trippers approaching the house to get a view of over the valley below, you look at them with this smug look, knowing of the secret, and that they have no idea what lies beneath their feet. You wanna show the world, but you want to keep it a secret. In the house, from every room you can enjoy ample sunlight and fresh country breezes wafting in through the large windows with incredible views. The entire ‘Domus’ is filled with creative uses of repurposed pieces, some made by Patrizio [owner] himself. Sparse but not spare of personality, quaffed but comfortable, the space is easy to get comfortable in and feel like you are at home. The house itself in the evening provides a wonderful restful sleep from your days adventures into the surrounding areas. In fact you will find it hard to leave so anticipate late starts to your day and early returns to the house to enjoy all it has to offer. Civita Bagnoregino is the quintessential Italian Hilltown, and experiencing the town with a stay at this property will be a memory that will long live fondly in your travel adventures.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank you Karen having you and your friends at Domus Civita was a pleasure and your comment/review are very appreciated!!! we look forward to having you there again in the future!! best
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