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Beautiful stone house, high in the medieval mountain village of Roccacasale

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8150 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

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

Beautiful stone house, high in the medieval mountain village of Roccacasale

Re-opening June 2024, first time since Covid. New smart TV, washing machine, dining table and chairs, roof terrace furniture, high speed internet and re-decorated --- My house is located near the top of the picturesque, medieval, village of Roccacasale which nestles on the side of the Montagna del Morrone, just inside the Majella National Park and only a few kilometers away from all the national and regional parks of Abruzzo. It is only 9km from the beautiful historic town of Sulmona, very close to the thermal spas at Popoli, a 40-minute drive from miles of pristine sandy beaches at Pescara on the Adriatic coast and only a 30-minute drive from ski resorts. The house itself has been lovingly restored, is made from Majella stone and has two large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a large attractive living room with two balconies, a pretty fruit garden with a large BBQ, a fully equipped kitchen and a roof terrace with staggering views of the surrounding mountains and the village below. It is perfect for anyone who loves walking,the outdoors, exploring mountain villages and castles, or for simply relaxing on the terrace enjoying the view with local food and wine.

Property manager

Mark Clark

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Bidet
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevators
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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: 1615 sq ft (150 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

This property does not have elevators
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Roccacasale, La Aquila

What's nearby

  • Majella National Park - 1 min walk
  • Piazza Garibaldi - 12 min drive
  • Sulmona Introdacqua Station - 14 min drive
  • Hermitage of Sant'Onofrio al Morrone - 16 min drive
  • Maiella Massif - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Pratola Peligna Station - 10 min drive
  • Abruzzo Intl. Airport (PSR) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zona4 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Il Carro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Caffé Roxy Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oasi Del Buongustaio - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Garbage Live Club - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful stone house, high in the medieval mountain village of Roccacasale pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful stone house, high in the medieval mountain village of Roccacasale?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

Where is Beautiful stone house, high in the medieval mountain village of Roccacasale located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is steps from Majella National Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Parco Lupus in Fabula and Hermitage of Sant'Onofrio al Morrone. Piazza Garibaldi and Palazzo dell'Annunziata are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Beautiful stone house, high in the medieval mountain village of Roccacasale Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Janet S.

Cleanliness Not Up to Par
Mark was super friendly and available to give us an initial tour of the property and to answer questions about activities, grocery store, etc. We love the little town and it's residents who all know Mark. The views from the property are breath-taking and day trips to adjacent areas convenient. The price to rent the property was outstanding. Parking was available but not close. We drove a Jeep Compass, which made it difficult to navigate the narrow, curvy road - rent the smallest car possible for your group. We made the steep trek to the property with our luggage, not for the faint of heart. The space could definitely use some organization and deep cleaning - the appliances and dishes needed to be washed before we would use them. The bathrooms were OK but needed some minor cleaning and repair. The beds are doubles, not queen or king,making it more comfortable for couples to sleep in two separate beds. The bedding was clean but not clean and crisp as we have experienced in other properties, making us feel a bit leery about the freshness. The space is huge and would be great for a large group that may be in the area for a ski or hiking trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

chantal r., FRANCE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calme et pittoresque
Très bon séjour

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Roccacasale, IT
We had a great time in Abruzzo staying at this property. The property has ample space, is very quiet and a great price. It has great views of the valley and is near Sulmona and just an hour from the beaches in Pescara. There is plenty of space and plenty of beds. Having three bathrooms was great. Mark was very helpful and easy to communicate with leading up to the stay and during the stay. If you want to stay in a roomy place to experience a real Italian village this is it. You will not see any other tourists here. The sunrise and sunset on the balcony were beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marta L.

Most wonderful place
Most wonderful place, plenty of room and an astonishing roof terrace with a great view on the valley. Location on top of a traditional mountain village is beautiful. Only car parking is a challenge.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

alessandro f.

paese da vedere
villaggio discreto silenzioso con un bel castello in alto o quel che ne rimane. Bel We
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

tommy f.

A fabulous property in a lovely village.
A beautiful house and a great host. Stunning views from the terrace. Great food, great wine, great company. Very much looking forward to returning.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tony L.

A very nice house in a beautiful situation.
A spacious house in a great position, nearly at the top of a hill village (last bit of access on foot uphill); with a fantastic roof terrace with views right over the valley and to the hills beyond and behind. A lovely friendly little village at the top of a steep road, though with all town amenities a couple of miles away, and village bars and restaurant within easy walking distance. Clean and well-maintained with all expected facilities; the owner who lived adjacent was very friendly and helpful, with information and suggestions about places to go and to eat. The whole Abruzzo area is beautiful but not at all 'touristy' - lovely countryside, historic towns and villages, walks, abbeys, and the coast is quite accessible too.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

tom p.

exploring abruzzo
The house was well renovated with care to uphold some original character, and can accommodate comfortably 6 people or more. It is set steeply up the vast hills at about 1200 feet. It is necessary to park and walk a short steep paved road to the accommodation. The owner operator is friendly and helpful and lives in the lower level of the building. He prepared a great meal featuring some local foods apon our request at arrival. The kitchen serves as a generous dining room with good kinves, cutting boards and a fine oven. Roccacasale is a quiet village. It is well located to explore the many incredible larger towns nearby. The scenery of Abruzzo is amazing and the views from the house and roof terrace are wonderful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

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Look elsewhere...
We booked Mark’s house for a 16 day vacation from the States late June to mid- July. We are a family of 5, with three children ages 6, 3.5 and 2.5. My review is much longer, but I'm limited in space so I'll keep it brief. The place has no AC, and no screens.. So you either sweat or risk getting eaten alive by bugs at night. The bottom bedroom is subterranean and extremely humid, basically unusable. The worst part of this trip was getting eaten alive by bed bugs starting after day 2.. In all, my wife, myself, and my 2 year old daughter were eaten alive.. I'm talking dozens and dozens of bites that itch for weeks on end. My wife and I were up all nights applying anti-itch cream to be able to stop itching long enough to sleep. I had to leave after 9 nights as we couldn't take it anymore. Mark agreed to refund part of my stay and I haven't seen any refund yet. If you work for your money, value sleep, and don't enjoy being eaten alive by bugs, stay clear of this place. This place ruined my vacation, don't let it ruin yours.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

André M.

Une maison spacieuse, typique, chaleureuse, pour un séjour exceptionnel dans un cadre exceptionnel
- L' emplacement de la maison dans un village d'une grande beauté, la maison elle-même et ses dépendances, ses équipements, la disposition des espaces de détente et de convivialité, la propreté des lieux : sur tous ces critères, nous ne sommes que très satisfaits (la description de l'annonce est bien fidèle à la réalité). - Encore merci à Mark, le propriétaire, pour ses conseils et la gentillesse de son accueil. - La maison est un excellent point de départ pour des visites touristiques et culturelles, comme pour de la randonnée. - Pour toutes ces raisons, il est évident que nous recommandons chaudement un séjour dans cette propriété et dans la région.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne v.

really very nice play to stay, nothing to complain
We (a Dutch family with 2 children) had a great time in this nice an comfortable house. There where more then enough beds and even 3 bathrooms. The contact with the owner was really good and he even arranged access with the internet for the days we stayed. The village is very quiet in this time of the year. We were not so lucky with the weather but the surrounding and the sceenery is beautiful with lots of nice old little villages to walk around. We even did a daytrip to Rome (1,5 hour by car) which was very easy. Tip: park at one of the parkingplaces near the metrostation outside the center. It's just 1,50 euro for 12 hours, and again 1,50 euro for a metroticket (15 minutes). The combination mountains and city was great. We advise everybody who wants to visit this region to stay in Marc's house, you won't get anything better for this price.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The Real Italy
We recently returned from a week's stay in The Italian medieval village of Roccacasala. The village is bedded into the hillside with views to die for. We were fortunate to find Mark Clark's house for rental and were drawn in by the pictures taken and posted on the website. All the information provided by Mark was brilliant and the e-mail correspondence was superb when setting up the rental agreement. We flew into Rome (Ciampino Airport) on Friday19/09/14, picked up our rental car and set out about 21:00hrs. It took approx. 1.5hrs to get to Roccacasala and we met Mark in one of the 3 local pub's (Bonnie & Clyde) which stays open late. You can get food and drink quite late as we did and the owners are very accommodating. Mark was lovely, we had arranged to meet him here. Mark put himself out to give us a warm friendly welcome and even organised food, drink to get us through the first day of our stay. There are a couple of parking locations at the top of the village, just down from the house. The house itself is a short walk from the car park. The house has the "wow" factor, vaulted ceilings in the bedrooms, lovely shuttered windows, and when you walk out onto the top floor terrace you cannot fail to fall immediately in love with the place. It is clean and spacious inside, 3 bathrooms and a fitted kitchen. This is a fantastic base for access to the Adriatic coast at Pescara, the town of Sulmona and all the surrounding villages. If you are a "walker" this is your dream come true surrounded by all the natural beauty that the Italian National Parks can offer. We all live busy lives, living in a city and wading through the daily traffic. By the time the end of the week came,We had slept so peacefully and deep each night, were so relaxed that we did not want to come home. So anybody out there wishing to get away from it all, experience life in an Italian village with warm, friendly gentle folk. We would strongly recommend contacting Mark and making a booking as soon as you can.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Just fabulous!
We visited this house in Rocacasale in August 2012. The location is amazing, only 30/40 minutes away from Pescara airport and the city, yet this house is nestled into the hillside of a charming village and is so quiet, peaceful and incredibly relaxing. The village itself is really pretty with friendly locals and we were lucky enough to be visiting in the summer, so experienced local music and festivals in the piazzas of Roccacasale and neighbouring villages. The house itself is great, spacious with really comfy beds and lots of bathrooms which were great for us five girls! The kitchen is huge and well stocked and all rooms were lovely and cool which was great when we wanted to escape the heat for a moment. The final thing to mention is the views! There is an amazing view from every window but the views from the terrace were just stunning! We would spend our days visiting local towns and lakes which were all gorgeous but we would all agree at the end of the day to spend the evenings on the terrace. We would eat and enjoy a few glasses of cava watching the sun set over the mountains and then watching the thousands of stars in the clear skies. This property really became our home for ten fabulous days in and I would recommend it to anyone!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura D., Nottingham

Amazing house, amazing location!
Myself and 4 girl friends had a fantastic week staying here in August 2012! The house is really beautiful and in a gorgeous location! Roccacasale is a sweet little village nestled onto the hillside and this makes the views from the roof terrace breathtaking! The house is really spacious with plenty of room for a large family or group of friends and there are plenty of bathrooms as well! The kitchen is spacious and well stocked for cooking. The garden and barbecue weren't finished when we were there but I can imagine the are just the proverbial 'icing on the cake'! We flew into Pescara and hired a car there which we found meant we could explore the area around Roccacasale and get supplies from the supermarket at the bottom of the village. We spent our evenings watching the sunset from the roof terrace and I can't describe how beautiful it was! I would not hesitate to stay here again and can't recommend it highly enough! You will not be disappointed!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

An amazing holiday
The English Summer was as rubbish as usual, we all had city sickness and needed to get away, and us girls hadn't got together in a while, so we booked a week at Roccacasale for a much needed holiday. The five of us flew out there not really knowing what to expect - it couldn't have been more welcoming and impressive! The village itself is perfectly situated on the side of the mountain and is a joy to explore with its Medieval ruins, tumbling vines and meandering streets. And the house is something else - a great size (the five of us had plenty of space) and really well equipped. We cooked several times while we were there: buying delicious local produce in the nearby town, cooking in the spacious kitchen and then eating (with maybe a small glass of wine!) on the roof terrace afterwards. And the roof terrace is just breath-taking! With spectacular views across the valley, from sunrise to sunset it really is incredible - we saw so many shooting stars and constellations that you would never normally see. It goes without saying that the house was spotless, the beds were comfy and the service while booking/organising was spot on. Mark couldn't have been more helpful and clearly knows the area inside out. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

roccacasale
Had an obso brilliant time in Roccacasale Abruzzo, the village was beautiful as was the accomadation. The house has been recently converted to an excellent standard and was clean and comfortable. All the beds were new aswell as the bedding, the kitchen was equipped with everything u need and more, we also had use of the bbq which was also new ! Mark the owner was a lovely chap but to tell u the truth we hardly saw him, i do believe he can provide a cooking service to which we didn't use other than when he cooked a bbq what was excellent. I throughly recommend this house to people of all ages. Have fun, we did.