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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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BADOLATO MARINA, Calabria
  • Place, Tourist Port of Badolato
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, San Michele Square
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Isca Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lamezia Terme (SUF-Lamezia Terme Intl.)
    ‪90 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa "The Garden of Rocco"

Charming cottage surrounded by centuries-old olive grove with wonderful views of the sea and the surrounding hills. Arranged on two levels, it consists of a living area with double sofa bed, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor; 2 double bedrooms with large terrace and bathroom on the upper floor. 2 Km away from the real inhabited center and 4 Km from the sea, an oasis of peace where you can spend relaxing moments equipped with every comfort. The house is located in Badolato, a suggestive medieval village overlooking the Ionian Sea. The village houses 14 churches of strong architectural and historical-cultural interest. Just adjacent to the house is the Madonna della Sanità Sanctuary (10th century), a few hundred meters away from the fascinating Convent of the Angels which today houses the MondoX community. The area is suitable for wonderful bicycle excursions, trekking routes, visits to the village and surrounding villages, waterfalls and nature trails in the nearby mountainous area and the uncontaminated coast of the Ionian Sea. Of great interest are our food and wine traditions to which you are invited to participate as a harvest (early September), olive harvest and extra virgin olive oil production (end of September-October), cured meat processing (December-January) as well as the suggestive religious traditions, first of all the Easter week. We are waiting for you !!!

A beautiful house surrounded by olive grove with wonderful views of the sea and surrounding hills. On two levels has a living area with sofa bed, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor; 2 double bedrooms with large terrace and bathroom upstairs. 2km away from downtown and 4 Km from the sea, an oasis of peace where you can relax with every comfort. The house is located precisely in Badolato, a picturesque medieval village overlooking the Ionian Sea. The village is home to 14 churches of great architectural and historical interest. Just adjacent to the house the Madonna Sanctuary of Health (10th century), a few hundred meters away from the fascinating Convent of the Angels. The area is ideal for wonderful cycling, hiking paths, visit to the village and the surrounding villages, waterfalls and nature trails in the nearby mountain area and the pristine coast of the Ionian Sea. The strong interest of our gastronomic traditions to which you are invited to participate as vintage (early September), collecting olives and producing extra virgin olive oil (late September to October), making salami (December-January) as well as the evocative religious traditions , first of all the Easter Holy Week.
See you here !!!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 079008-ATT-00043

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
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Badolato

Located in Badolato, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Natural History Museum and Della Certosa Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Scylletium Archaeological Park and Santa Maria dei Sette Dolori. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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BADOLATO MARINA, Calabria

What's nearby

  • Tourist Port of Badolato - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • San Michele Square - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Isca Beach - 9 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Santa Caterina Beach - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Davoli Beach - 26 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Badolato Station - 3 min walk
  • Lamezia Terme (SUF-Lamezia Terme Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante Paradise - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Corte - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar degli Artisti - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Cuttura - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ummagumma Pub - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa "The Garden of Rocco" pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa "The Garden of Rocco"?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa "The Garden of Rocco" on 29 May 2026 start from AU$159, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Villa "The Garden of Rocco"?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa "The Garden of Rocco"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa "The Garden of Rocco"?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa "The Garden of Rocco" located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Ionian Sea and within 3 miles (5 km) of Tourist Port of Badolato and Isca Beach. San Michele Square is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away. Badolato Station is only a 3-minute walk.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann B.

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

Beautiful and relaxing vacation spot!

Lovely location with beautiful views of the sea. Close to the ancient village of Badolato. Host was great with helpful information and very friendly.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel A.

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

Cousin travel

Fabrizio was an amazing host. We appreciated the tour of Badolato
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

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

Badolato dream

The property is up on a hill with good views and very close to Badolato. It is one of our favorite villages and we had a treat with the Easter celebrations. It was a good base to explore the area. We felt welcomed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrel O.

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Gorgeous peaceful mountain cottage overlooking the Ionian Sea.

My wife and I and her sister and husband traveled from Rome to Pompeii to Matera to Otsuni and to this cottage in Badolato all on a two week trip. All were two bedroom and two bath with kitchen VRBO rentals and this was our favorite. Very quite and peaceful on the mountain side just east of Badolato with amazing views of the mountains and ocean. There are trails through the olive groves, roads leading to interesting ruins, a vacant Convent next door, and gorgeous views. Very peaceful. Fabrizio left us a bottle of his great homemade wine. We explored the ancient villages of Badolato and Davoli. We enjoyed the nearby seashores. We spent one day just relaxing at the cottage, cooking our own meals, and taking an occasional hike. The views from the massive upstairs balcony were amazing. This is our third Italy trip and we have enjoyed staying at several Agritourismo lodgings and in small village rentals and this is our favorite.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Petra Z.

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

Schöne Lage

Ein Ferienhaus in den Bergen mit super schöner Aussicht. Auch der Sonnenaufgang gigantisch. Einfach und zweckmäßig eingerichtet. Was man braucht..ist da. Grosses Grundstück und eingezäunt..gut für den Hund. Guter Kontakt zum Vermieter und probleme wurden schnell gelöst. Wer ruhe sucht ist hier genau richtig..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very beautyful and cosy!

The House in the area of Badolato was very fine, quite and cosy. Round about are Olive treeth and nature. The house inside was equiped with all things you need to cook, to stay outside, to chill. Everything is working. Fabrizio is a very friendly and reliable landlord which is giving every time little helps or tipps for a good staying. His restaurant „Catojo dello Spinetto“ is a dream for people which are loving fantastic, creative and local eating. The location is very typical and lovingly and the service is unbeatably friendly. All the time of staying in Badolato was like loving from the big Badolato family. In Badolato Borgo, in Badolato Marina ( especcially at the Beach Bar „L‘ancora“) and from Fabrizio. Too bad we coudn‘t stay longer because of working. Ist was a very good time, lovely people and we hope that we are able to come back soon! Greetings to Badolato Franco & Heike
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexander K.

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Solides Ferienhaus für alle, die Ruhe suchen

Das Ferienhaus liegt hoch oben in den Bergen und ist umgeben von einem riesigen Garten voller Olivenbäume, der dazu einlädt, die Abende draußen zu verbringen. In unmittelbarer Umgebung befindet sich lediglich eine Kirche, die im August stark frequentiert ist. In den Schlafräumen gibt es jeweils eine Klimaanlage. Das Haus besitzt ein Bad mit Toilette, Waschbecken und Dusche. Im zweiten Bad gibt es eine Toilette mit Waschbecken und Waschmaschine. Wer auf der Suche nach Ruhe ist, der ist hier genau an der richtigen Stelle. Der Gastgeber Fabrizio ist sehr nett und gastfreundlich. Bei Fragen aller Art antwortet er umgehend und hat zumeist direkt eine Lösung parat. Die Ausstattung des Hauses ist verbesserungswürdig. Es gibt leider keine Spülmaschine, keinen Toaster, keinen Wasserkocher, nur zwei Kaffeelöffel und auch keine Gartenliegen. Zudem gibt es im Haus eine sehr steile Wendeltreppe, die das Erdgeschoss mit dem ersten Stock verbindet. Dies ist vor allem mit kleinen Kindern eine Herausforderung. Leider hat während unseres Aufenthaltes auch das W-Lan nicht funktioniert. Man benötigt auf jeden Fall ein Auto, wenn man sich forbewegen möchte (Strand, einkaufen etc.).
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Urs G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wunderschöner Garten

Il Giardino di Rocco war ein Traum, die Lage, die Olivenbäume und Mimosenbäume (??) boten der Hitze einen schönen Schatten, wir haben praktisch nur draussen gelebt. Das Haus konnte mit der Schönheit des Gartens nicht ganz mithalten. Für zwei Paare war es fast zu klein, eines der beiden Schlafzimmer war winzig, das Bad klein, das zweite Bad nur eine Toilette mit Funktionsstörungen... Küche ok, weil wir oft kochten, wünschten wir uns noch eine bessere Ausstattung.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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Fabrizio was a very accommodating host and very informative on places in the area. The views were sp

Very serene and well kept
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

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Traumhaft

Der Urlaub war sehr erholsam. Die Lage war ruhig und beeindruckend. Fabrizio ist ein toller und sehr aufmerksamer Gastgeber. Empfehlenswert ist sein Bistro in Badolato.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

d d.

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

Vacanza favolosa!

Siamo stati quasi 3 settimane ed abbiamo vissuto una vacanza bellissima grazie al proprietario, che dal momento dell’arrivo fino alla partenza ci ha supportato in tutto con gentilezza, professionalità, disponibilità e simpatia. La casa è bellissima, grande, pulitissima, con tutte le comodità. Due camere, due bagni, un salone ed una cucina molto grandi e forniti di tutto. Un grande terrazzo con vista su mare e montagne a 360 gradi, uno spazio esterno veramente grande, in mezzo al verde, con tutte le comodità. Luogo tranquillo per chi cerca tranquillità, ma anche comodissimo per la posizione, dalla quale si raggiunge il favoloso borgo di Badolato in 5 minuti ed il mare cristallino in 10 minuti. Al borgo abbiamo avuto la possibilità di fare delle cene veramente ottime presso i locali di Fabrizio (il proprietario): il ristorante a base di pesce “Bacco e stocco” e la vineria “La cicchinella”. Che dire: tra tante case che abbiamo affittato in anni questa è sicuramente la migliore. Ringraziamo ancora Fabrizio per averci dato l’opportunità di questa favolosa vacanza!
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosario S.

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Idyllisches Ferienhaus

Die Anreise war durch die Hilfe des Eigentümers super easy.... Die herzliche Begrüßung und die detaillierte Führung waren nichts gegen die Hilfsbereitschaft selbst bei kleineren Problemen ist der Eigentümer binnen von sekunden da gewesen um zu helfen... Die Landschaft ist atemberaubend kleines manco um den Strand zu erreichen muss immer ein Auto parat sein.... Aber wer zum tiefenentspannen kommt Ist hier genau richtig.....
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Birgit M.

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

Posto incantevole

Casa curata e pulita. Un bel giardino immerso negli ulivi proprietario molto disponibile e gentile. Ci ritorneremo di sicuro
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

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

October stay

We enjoyed our experience in this property and our interaction with the owner, Fabrizio. We were treated well and would highly recommend staying in this location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Lovely location

Location was wonderful, peaceful and private set above the owner's (Fabrizio) olive groves. It is just a few minutes drive from Badalato borgo and the marina. Badalato borgo is a charming and very friendly village with a village shop run by the lovely Vittoria and many restaurants including a gelato shop. Fabrizio owns two of the restaurants which are very good. The house is comfortable and Fabrizio is very helpful with resolving any small issues. We did have a problem with the internet but Fabrizio was tireless in resolving it - which he did. Altogether it was a wonderful break and we would be happy to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthias W.

Traumhafte Erholung

Wer Ruhe für Erholung sucht, ist hier genau richtig. Der kleine Ort Badolato strahlt italienische Gelassenheit und Ursprünglichkeit aus. Das Ferienhaus liegt 2 km außerhalb in Mitten von Olivenbäumen und man genießt eine traumhafte Aussicht auf das Meer und die Landschaft. Am 5 km entfernten endlosen Strand hat man die Wahl zwischen ruhigem Naturstrand und geselligem Lido. Neben seiner absoluten Ruhe überzeugt das Haus auch durch sein großzügiges Außengelände mit Sitz- und Liegemöglichkeiten auf der Terrasse für tagsüber und auf der Dachterrasse für den Abend. Mit einer gut ausgestatten Küche, einem großzügigen Wohnzimmer mit riesigem Esstisch, einem Bad mit Waschmaschine in EG, zwei Schlafzimmern mit Klimaanlage und einem Bad mit Dusche im OG bietet das gepflegte Haus auch einer Familie ausreichend Platz. Wir haben uns wirklich sehr wohl gefühlt. Hinzu kommt die großartige Betreuung durch den Besitzer Fabrizio. Er hat uns bereits bei Ankunft auf einer kleinen Sightseeing-Tour alle Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Lokale und Strandabschnitte gezeigt und reagiert auf alle Anfragen sofort. Danke Fabrizio, wir kommen wieder!
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

Großzügige schöne Villa im großen Olivenhain mit Panoramablick auf das Ionische Meer

Wir verbrachten 2 wunderbare Wochen Ende Oktober in dieser Villa, jeden Tag bei strahlendem Sonnenschein und noch bei wunderbar angenehmen Temperaturen. Die Villa hat eine feine Innenausstattung, gute neue Betten und stillvolles Bettzeug. Bereits liegend vom Bett aus kann man den Sonnenaufgang mit Blick übers Meer beobachten. Ob in der Küche werkelnd, auf der Terrasse oder dem Balkon sitzend - der 180° Panoramablick macht diese Villa zu einem ganz besonderen Feriendomizil. Die Abende am Kamin waren für uns die Krönung des Tages. Unser Vermieter war jederzeit bemüht, uns den Aufenthalt zu einem unvergessen schönen Urlaub zu machen. Alles verströmte Großzügigkeit. Wir sind Fabrizio von Herzen dankbar und grüßen Angela und Hartmut Adler
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Rosaria L.

Casa accogliente, pulita, molto spaziosa, adatta anche a soggiorni lunghi.

L'abitazione, indipendente e con ampio giardino e parcheggio, è stata del tutto soddisfacente. Cucina funzionalissima. Il luogo è silenzioso e panoramico: l'ideale per rilassarsi! Fabrizio è stato accogliente e sempre pronto a risolvere ogni nostro piccolo problema. Del tutto consigliabile!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

roberto l.

Meraviglioso

Disponibilità, cortesia e correttezza del proprietario, che ha fatto di tutto per soddisfare le nostre esigenze, unite ad una posizione eccezionale con uno stupendo paesaggio. Cercavamo un alloggio tranquillo e non molto distante dal mare e questo ha soddisfatto appieno le nostre esigenze. Bello e caratterisico il borgo di Badolato. Ottimo il mare, acqua limpida e per niente fredda, spiaggia libera poco frequentata, caratteristica essenziale per noi avendo un cane dal carattere particolare. Spero di poterci tornare.

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