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Fantastic 5-star Villa with XL-sized pool, in the center of Puglia!

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis, books
Exterior
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Fantastic 5-star Villa with XL-sized pool, in the center of Puglia!

Welcome to your idyllic retreat in the heart of Puglia! Our exclusive stone villa, situated at the end of a serene country road, is a paradise waiting just for you. Nestled among ancient olive farms, this 1800 sq ft newly restored haven is your ticket to an unforgettable holiday. Boasting a vast tropical garden and a large, shimmering pool, this secluded oasis promises maximum privacy while keeping you close to the vibrant local culture and pristine beaches, just 7km away.

As you step inside the villa, you're greeted by rustic charm intermingled with luxury comforts and unique architectural details. The interior features hand-worked stone walls, wood-beamed ceilings, and terracotta flooring, creating an inviting atmosphere that feels like home. Our two-story abode is elegantly furnished, yet equipped with all modern amenities.

The heart of the house, a brandnew spacious professional kitchen with all-new appliances, awaits your culinary exploits. Whether you're savoring a meal indoors or alfresco under the bamboo gazebo, every dining experience will be memorable. After a day of exploration, unwind on the plush reclining couches, catch up on your favorite series on the 40-inch Smart TV, or dive into one of the many English novels available.

Sleep soundly in one of the three air-conditioned bedrooms, each offering king-size beds, luxe mattresses, and balconies boasting breathtaking views. The villa also includes two well-appointed bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay.

Just a short stroll into town leads you to charming cafes, shops, and the nearest restaurant, Xfood, only 1.4km away. For those looking to explore further, the villa's central location offers easy access to Puglia's historical old towns, exquisite restaurants, and celebrated wineries.

Additional amenities include a private driveway, a weekly maid service option, and all the essentials to make your stay as carefree as possible. Please note, as a respect to our home and the environment, smoking is not permitted inside, and we ask that the occupancy not increase during your stay.

Don't miss the chance to vacation in this enchanting stone villa, where every detail has been curated for your ultimate comfort and enjoyment. Reserve your dream Puglia holiday today and step into a world of rustic elegance and tranquility!

Property manager

Eric Verkerk

Languages

Dutch, English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Bidet
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: We allow smoking only outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the city center
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1830 sq ft (170 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 35

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number BR07401790000007116

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 USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Luxury Villa Private Pool WIFI

About the neighborhood

Map
San Vito dei Normanni, Puglia

What's nearby

  • Castle Dentice di Frasso - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Riserva Natural Torre Guacceto - 16 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Torre Guaceto - 17 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Ostuni Cathedral - 24 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • San Vito Station - 12 min drive
  • Papola Casale Airport (BDS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Vulcano - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Pucceria da Tommy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Xfood - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Tana del Luppolo & Sopra La Tana - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dopodomani Smetto - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantastic 5-star Villa with XL-sized pool, in the center of Puglia! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic 5-star Villa with XL-sized pool, in the center of Puglia!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic 5-star Villa with XL-sized pool, in the center of Puglia!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic 5-star Villa with XL-sized pool, in the center of Puglia! located?

This family-friendly San Vito dei Normanni villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli and Castle Dentice di Frasso. Alceste Castle is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Fantastic 5-star Villa with XL-sized pool, in the center of Puglia! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Virginia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa in a great location
We very much enjoyed our stay at Eric’s villa. The pool area is wonderful, the kitchen well-equipped and the villa is perfectly situated to visit places of interest in Puglia. Electricity a little temperamental but not a problem. Would have appreciated a top sheet on the beds. All in all, a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Villa!
We had an amazing week staying at this villa, apart from the location being so perfect for exploring new places by car, the villa felt so comfortable with everything you could ever need and I do mean everything! Eric was so helpful throughout answering any questions without delay. Would recommend highly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert & Pamela C., Twickenham

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa in a lovely part of Italy
We all loved the villa and were very sad to leave. We were very lucky with the weather 33 in the day and 23 at night so the pool got the most use, we spent many a happy hour cooling off in the pool and playing ball. We had a short ride on the electric bikes, just up the lane near the house and we definitely would have used them more if it had been cooler. The villa is more spacious than it looks on the photos and there was plenty of space for 5 adults. The outdoor area is huge with lots of different seating areas. My favourite part of the villa was it's character and that it had everything you could possibly need for a comfortable holiday. The villa is in an ideal position to discover Puglia. We visited Lecce (my favourtie) Ostuni, Alberobello (my husbands favourite), Brindisi and Polignino. The towns have such varied characters that we each had our own favourites. A special thank you to Eric who messaged us to tell us the England v Netherlands Euro 24 semi final was being shown in San Vito main square. It was a very enjoyable night and it was kind of Eric to think of us. I would love to return one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Great villa with all you need! Fantastic pool in tropical garden. Eric very attentive to guests questions and is first class host. Puglia a real joy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Di P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome villa in magnificent setting.
We have just returned from the villa and we enjoyed every minute of our holiday. The villa exceeded all of our expectations and it seemed as though no detail had been overlooked. We spent a lot of time in the pool which is one of the largest we've ever had. The use of the e-bikes is such a great touch as there are many quiet country roads and trails around. Erik is the ultimate host who we can't praise enough, from his kind offer of early check in/late check out to considerate communications. I would recommend this villa to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pulgia villa
Had a great experience with this villa. Accurate description, clean, big pool and Eric (owner) was extremely responsive to our questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
We spent 5 fabulous nights at this location. The location was quiet, close to local town for groceries, comfortable beds, in room air conditioning everything we need for a relaxing vacation. The outdoor space is amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stefan P., Quebec, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house - great garden/pool area!
Overall it's a really nice home! It has a lot of charm and it's very clean. The pool area and the cactus garden are VERY nice !! The owner and manager are very quick to respond to requests. There's many amenities that we appreciated: ping pong table, bikes et basketball ring. The only thing that refrains us from giving it a 5* all around is the kitchen ( a bit dated) and the cooking heat sources. Neither the gaz stove top, the mini oven nor the outside grill were easy/efficient to use. But would definitely recommend if you don't feel like cooking much :-) The other ting to consider, for people with reduce mobility, there are many stairs in the house.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing in the Puglian countryside
We had a great time staying in San Vito. Perfect place to relax by the pool or go exploring the amazing countryside. We took trips to Matera, Ostuni, Lecce and visited Monopoli on our way to our next stop. Lovely pool area with several sitting areas. Soacious interior with a well equipped kitchen. Erik was great to communicate with before and during our stay and left some welcoming treats for us. Wish we could have stayed longer as feel we only scratched the surface of Puglia!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jemma R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect Italian escape
From the moment we arrived, till the moment we left, this was the perfect getaway. Our flight wasn’t due into Brindisi until late and Eric helped us hire a car in advance which was waiting for us at arrivals. Only a short drive from the airport and we arrived at the villa where we were greeted with a welcome card and bottle of wine which was much appreciated. We’d already had a welcome pack emailed to us so we knew exactly how to get into the property and how to find everything. The bedrooms are cool with the air conditioning and the beds and pillows are super comfortable. There is a shower upstairs and a bath downstairs. The kitchen is well equipped. The entire place was spotlessly clean. The pool and surrounding area with loungers is perfect with plenty of seating areas and parasols if you needed to get shade from the sun. Eric was quick to respond to any WhatsApp messages we sent and was very helpful with restaurant recommendations etc. Our favourite restaurant in the area was a 10 minute bike ride away called Ristolio - one to try for definite. Amazing food in the most beautiful outdoor setting under the olive trees. I can’t fault this place at all. If you’re looking for a family sized villa in a great location to explore the area then look no further. Just make sure you have a car!! Great places to visit are Lecce, Ostuni, Locorotondo, and our personal favourite Alberobello.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa, great size pool
Lovely property in quiet road of other villas but completely private. Great pool that is a really good size so you can have a decent swim. Possible to walk to town if you wish but a car is definitely required generally. Great base to explore the area. Hosts very communicative and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Holiday
Excellent Villa, it is in a great location with the wonderful town of San Vito only 30 minutes walk. The Villa is very well equipped with all you need for your stay. We spent 8 weeks here and loved it. The e-bikes were fantastic fun and enabled us to discover the local area. The outside of the Villa has so many areas to enjoy the sun and the pool. Beautiful place for a holiday.
Stayed 56 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Val R., Edinburgh, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa with fantastic pool
We have rented several villas in Italy. This one was beautifully decorated and had the most comfy beds of any villa we have stayed in. The pool was wonderful, and we really appreciated the outdoor furniture and sturdy sun loungers which all had new cushions. The villa was a real home from home and had everything you could possibly need. It was very private but only a short drive from supermarkets. The villa is ideally situated as a base for exploring beautiful Puglia. Every village and town in the area has a pretty historic centre so don't just visit places mentioned in the guide books! I highly recommend the villa and hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

zvi f.

Liked: Cleanliness
dream house in Italy
i would like to thank my host and make my recommendation about San Vito dei Normann. we have spoken to Eric prior to our arrival and he was super nice, gave us direction and help us to get to the villa. the house is very clean and well maintained with a terrific view and a great swimming pool that we enjoyed a lot. there is also a very relaxed vibe to the house which was very nice and cosy for us. Eric also gave us great recommendations about the surrendind of the house. thank U Eric!. i recomend to anyone to go and stay in this magical house. thanks a lot! Vered and Zvika
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great choice to enjoy Puglia summer
This lovely house is fully equipped to enjoy the hot days of Puglia in July. The pool in large grounds with lots of places to relax, but also table tennis and bikes if you want to be more energetic. Temptation is not to move from the house, but there are lots of interesting places to visit within an hour’s drive, as well as San Vito itself - which we found to be a friendly, lively and authentic town. We found it worked well to mix visits with plenty of time enjoying all the property offers. Eric was very helpful, responding promptly when we had a problem with the water supply. We appreciated the generous supplies provided so you don’t have to rush out to the supermarket immediately.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful villa and pool made fantastic Puglia even better!
The villa is great and we couldn’t keep out of the fantastic pool. It was great to be able to swim laps in a villa pool! Jackie is an amazing host and went out of her way to be helpful. The region is beautiful and the villa is a great location for exploring.

10/10 Excellent

Alison Mann

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous host and property
We have just spent a great 8 days in this fabulous property. We were greeted by Jackie who was a perfect host throughout our stay. She was always on hand with recommendations and showed us around the vicinity when we arrived. The pool area was superb, larger than many hotel pools that we have encountered and very spacious for our family of 4. Highly recommended

8/10 Good

Robert L., Portsmouth, England

Liked: Cleanliness
In August in Puglia, its all about the outside
This property has a really great outdoors. The pool is the prime focus - bigger than usual and surrounded in a variety of lovely seating areas. Good BBQ area. Bedrooms were good with efficient Air Con. Kitchen was adequately equipped for simple meals. The owner was very welcoming and friendly. She was also so helpful with top tips on local shops (notably wine!) and places to visit. The nearby town of San Vito had all the amenities you need (good supermarket), but was not drop-dead gorgeous. We had a really great time. I would recommend this rental. P.S. I would say car hire is essential - the walk into town was beyond me! Parking there was easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property and fabulous location.The house was true Italian style-very quirky .
The properties owner was extremely helpful and really helped make the whole rental process seamless.places to visit for day trips were recommended and places to eat and drink.I would definitely return .
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic Italy
We had a lovely week staying at Jackie, Vincenza and Grace's villa. They were very attentive hosts and dealt with accommodation problems quickly. The pool is a delight although unfortunately, the weather wasn't. However, if you want to experience the real Italy as it was before tourists invaded this is the place to go. Eating out is cheap and the visit to the wine shop with Jackie set us up for the week. One piece of advice take lots of mosquito repellent as we were covered in bites. Lovely rustic Italy would definitely recommend.

10/10 Excellent

KAREN P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful Country House Villa
A wonderful holiday in this beautiful country house villa. The villa was very comfortable and spacious for our party of 6. The pool and outdoor area is beautiful - great for swimming and a few yoga sessions! The owners are very friendly and helpful and gave us great recommendations for places to visit and eat. They also helped arrange additional car hire for us whilst we were there - even picking us up and taking us to collect the car! Car hire is essential - it's easy to drive the short distance to the outskirts of San Vito and walk in to the town centre. There is easy access to supermarkets and a great bakery for bread, pizza, croissants and pastries! Our favorite place to eat and wander was Ostuni- a whitewashed hilltop town - it has a real 'buzz' in the evenings. A wonderful relaxing holiday -thank you Jackie, Vincenzo and Grace.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

JIM B.

Wonderful villa!
We had such a lovely stay. The pool and surrounding area is so relaxing and beautifully laid out. Jackie is a fantastic host - always available if needed but discreet and sensitive to your privacy. We spent most of the time swimming, sunbathing and generally relaxing but visited Ostuni and Gallipoli which are both well worth a visit. Thank you Jackie for a wonderful holiday!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

angela b.

Magnificent Villa and Pool, Lovely vacation
The photos do not do this villa justice, they can't capture the incredible ambiance we felt. The villa is absolutely enchanting, you feel all the personal touches as the owner restored the villa himself. The pool was huge, larger then most hotels we've stayed in. The banana trees and surround the pool and we felt as if we were on a tropical island. It was quiet and peaceful, we even saw shooting stars. It was nice being able to walk into town at night and we perfectly safe as there were streetlights all the was to the gate of the villa. San Vito offered a lively nightlife and great local cuisine. We were shocked at how inexpensive it was. It was a great location to travel around pugilia, the had easy access to the highway and it was very easy to find the villa. We never got lost!! For a family of 6, we all have space to spread out and relax. The villa had all the modern comforts and we felt truly at home. It was our most memorable family vacation. The owners made everything so easy for us and we're very helpful. Thanks for a lovely vacation Browne family

10/10 Excellent

Tanya L.

Wonderful villa, fantastic pool. Very helpful owner.
The pool is brilliant - a lovely size. The villa is great... better than the pictures and far more spacious than we imagined. Jackie was brilliant. Very helpful.. showing us a local wine store and booking the best restaurant in town for us. Overall a very good holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Silja M.

Relaxing Family Break
We stayed at Villa Grace in early/mid June with our two grown up children and had a wonderful, relaxing week away from the hustle and bustle of city and work life. Jackie and her family were the perfect hosts, from booking through to checkout the process was a breeze and nothing was too much trouble for Jackie. Even though we never managed to walk into town, which is a cute place and best visited after 8pm, the house is conveniently located for access to a wonderful beach at Torre Guacheto and the delights of Lecce, Ostuni and Alberobello which are all worth a visit. Wish we had stayed for 2 weeks to explore even further. The house is very authentic and the 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms make it convenient for a large family or 2 -3 couples. Most evenings we spent on the lovely patio having a BBQ or a meal prepared in the well equipped kitchen. Our most favourite part though was the amazing pool outside (you can swim proper lenghths)with the beautiful garden and plenty of lounging space to enjoy the amazing food and wine available locally. You must ask Jackie for the "wine on tap" shop and the directon to "Don Famiglia" baker. A couple of minor things, which did not impact on our overall enjoyment, but although the bed in the master bedroom looked nice it was a bit wobbly and we found the mattress not too comfy and we would like to have had a couple of umbrellas by the pool as there wasn't a lot of shade in the midst of the day but it did not prevent us from enjoying our stay. Would we come again? Yes definitely as soon as we find a window of opportunity amidst other travel plans and we have already recommended it to some friends and family. Thank you again Jackie, Vincenzo and Grace for making us feel welcome and renting out your lovely Villa Grace. Hope to see you again soon :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018