Vacation rentals with a sauna in Ionian Sea

I have been staying in AirBnBs since they launched, and this may be the most beautiful home I’ve had the pleasure to rent. Modern and comfortable, and the spa is truly one-of-a-kind. We stayed two nights and I’d recommend a third, to have time for a bigger hike to visit the caves, try more restaurants, and luxuriate in the spa. The town outside the old city is also quite lovely.

The landlord great! Always responded quickly and helpful with everything. Nice and fresh apartment with a nice view. Difficult with parking if you do not want to pay 12 euros per day. The only downside was that it cost 7 euros / person to swim in the pool, 5 euros down by the sea.

We absolutely loved the Villa - it is so beautiful and we really enjoyed spending a week there for our holiday. We didn’t want to leave! The pool area is lovely and sun beds are very comfy. We made good use of the games room and it was a very relaxing atmosphere. Also our host was very responsive and helpful if we had any questions. Would recommend to anyone.

Best place to book in Lakka!!

This was our second visit to Matera and the first visit we spent a few nights. We were excited to stay in Sylvia’s place just from the photographs, but WOW! Her apartment is fantastic. It’s in the Centro Storico, but it’s not far from the paid parking structure, if you’re arriving by car. There are restaurants in front of the apartment, but due to its elevated location, the home feels very private. The design and finishes are top notch and it’s more beautiful in person. We were only here for 3 nights, but we could have stayed much longer. The soaking tub and the sauna were really nice touches (something we’ve never had in all the Airbnbs we’ve stayed in over the years). Sylvia was a great host, accommodating an early check-in – even on a holiday! When we return to Matera, we will definitely stay here again. If you have chance to book this place, do it! It’s incredible. Grazie mille Sylvia for creating such a beautiful space and allowing us to stay here. Brava!

Wonderful stay. A real treat in the Salento hinterland. First mention due to William, our host who at check-in explained a little bit of the history of Salento, its points of interest and an itinerary to do on the Adriatic coast (which we then did the next day, a wonder: I recommend it to everyone). His welcome was very warm, as if he had just welcomed friends into his home. As for the accommodation: trust the cover photos, what you see is what you find once you arrive: they are very spacious, comfortable beds, everything impeccably clean. Then what about the in-ground pool: it's like having a private spa. Finally, the location is optimal: Gallipoli and Santa Maria di Leuca 25 minutes by car, Otranto 45 minutes and not even 15 minutes to the beaches of the Ionian coast. William, thank you for your hospitality and we hope to see you again soon.

We had such a lovely time at the villa, my family and I thought that it was a superb place to stay. The layout, design and the pool area was fabulous. It was clean and tidy and exceeded our expectations. Giurdignano itself was a wonderful village and we were made to feel very welcome there. The people at the local restaurant, sports bar, bakery and supermarket (and the tourist office which organised bikes for us) were fabulous. Special mention to Marcel who worked at the supermarket and restaurant, he went above and beyond to make our stay very memorable… and was excellent at wine recommendations. Emanuela and her husband Flávio were on hand immediately when we occurred a power shortage.. all sorted very quickly. Thanks for a great stay.

This was a beautiful and luxurious villa in a peaceful location with a breathtaking view. Everything made our vacation feel so special. I cannot fault the pool, the outdoor areas, or the villa itself- it was all excellent. The weather was up and down when we visited but due to our lovely villa, we was still able to relax and have those amazing views from inside. Michel was a friendly host and he was very easy to contact and happy to help with anything you may need. Mr Takis was very friendly and could not do enough for you. I highly recommend this villa, and we will definitely come back.

I stayed at Nikos and Nancy’s place for a friend’s 30th birthday, and while it was the winter, it was a completely restorative, beautiful stay and one we’ll be thinking of for a very long time. The property is stunning in person and truly better than most spa retreats I’ve been to. The town was quiet and walkable which is really exactly what we needed and the facilities were brilliant (every single detail is thought through right up to the orange juicer which we used since we were there around citrus season). Nikos and Nancy are also very gracious and responsive hosts who gave us tonnes of advice regarding our trip and also went over and above to make our stay comfortable and relaxing. We will be planning a trip there again in the summer for sure.