The view!! Fabulous location near the top of the sassi so a relatively easy walk from the parking garage. We had a lot of luggage and it didn’t stress us, but maybe not for everyone. Balcony looks out on to the entire sassi. The place, well cave house, had everything one could need with lots of extras provided like water and juice, breakfast items and coffee. Lovely toiletries, great shower. Felt like a home from home because decorated with care. Wonderful.

Stayed in June 2025

Location Location Location. At the center of matera but without the peoples noise and without the stairs of sassi. The parking place solves the problem of ZTL in the city and the included coffee in cafe at the central plaza was the cherry on the top.

Stayed in May 2025

Balcony door a bit hard to close sometimes. Limited storage space in the bathroom. But apartment was big so we just kept stuff outside. A full length mirror would be nice. The only mirror is in the bathroom.

Amazing view of Sassi from the balcony Great accommodation right at the edge of Sassi Good size place, nicely decor. Really liked all the little decorations. Free parking available less than 10 min walk from accommodation Luciano was great. Met us very late (almost 11pm) at the parking lot to walk us to the accommodation and explain everything in the apartment. Vouchers for a drink and baked good for breakfast at the nearby cafes. Good WiFi Washing machine available to use. Would definitely recommend and rebook.

Stayed in April 2025

Everything was excellent

Loved the croissants, cake, water, juice provided in the property and used the vouchers for a fab croissant at all cafes in the scheme. Location central to a square and restaurants.

Stayed in May 2025

Excellent location, roomy and comfortable apartment. Just as a suggestion- contact the host before you arrive for seamless check-in.

Stayed in May 2025

The lighting was not very bright in the bathroom

Host was very nice & communicative. Lovely views & great location. Highly recommend.

Stayed in May 2025

Luciano is a wonderful host. He used a map to provide us with lots of information about things to do in Matera. The apartment is great and has amazing views from the balcony. Photo below shows the street off the piazza to the apartment.

Stayed in April 2025

Location. Easy walk from train station. Great view from small balcony. Well equipped apartment.

Stayed in March 2025

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This property was perfect for us and the view from the balcony was spectacular. We parked for free in the recommend park and walk 10 mins to the house. We were met by Luciano who showed us all we needed to know and gave lots of great recommendations. The kitchen is well stocked. The bathroom was clean and the beds were comfy. We were right near the main piazza which is where we got our free breakfast. There were a few options to choose from. Thank you Luciano we really loved our stay at you home.

Stayed in January 2025

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Location is fantastic, easy walk from Matera Centrale station, near to restaurants and supermarket, and overlooking sassi barisano. Super nice host. The apartment is much nicer than the photos. We enjoyed our breakfast at the cafes in the square.

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing at all.

Superb location, view and well equipped one bedroom apartment! We’ll be back!

Stayed in October 2024

The only possible negative is sthat there are quite a few steps to get to the apartment, but that's to be expected in this amazing city of many steps. I strongly recommend this this apartment.

Incredible views from this apartment very close to a piazza. The apartment is comfortable and spacious and close to activities and restaurants. The parking is about four blocks away and difficult to find. The host met us and directed us to the parking garage so he eliminated a problem. Luciano was very helpful with the issue and wsith restaurant recommendations.

Stayed in November 2024

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Nice apartments with amazing city view from small balcony. Everything looks better then in photo. Got everything we need. Free parking, breakfast in caffe. Apparment is in the cave but very cozy and modern.

Stayed in October 2024

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Location was perfect beautiful views from the verandah especially at night very spacious Clean and it was beautifully decorated had everything you needed especially for longer stays So close to dining shopping but a quiet and unique place to stay we loved Matera and our accommodation

Stayed in October 2024

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We loved staying in this cave house, it had everything we needed. Was right in the centre only a few steps to the piazza and the cafes and restaurants. We loved the view over the sassi out the back door. We ate at three of the breakfast cafes and found Vittorio Veneto by far superior. Parking was well organised and easy.

Stayed in September 2024

Just instructions on how best to meet the host or where. Just a suggestion if the host knows you are travelling by car it would be ideal to meet at his allocated underground parking and then walk the 100 yards to the apartment. Not the apartment and parking could not be better placed.

I struggled to find the location which is hard to find until I realised the host was meeting us at the local bank in the main Vento square and then pleasantly surprised the fabulous cave apartment was literally yards away.great service you do need to be met by the host…

Stayed in September 2024

I used to think outstanding was a high achievement but now I know perfection is indeed possible. From being met at the parking facility to being shown around the lovely cave dwelling and enjoying all the mod cons that are provided. The situation is fantastic, the facilities and atmosphere of luxury Iiving in a cave style dwelling amazing. The breakfasts at the three selected places are all good but we found Tivoli the best by far. Highly recommended to both young and old travellers. A massive thank you to the host as Matera was made extra special living in your accommodation.

Stayed in September 2024

We wouldn’t change anything

Excellent location, within walking distance of the square and surrounding areas. Breakfast vouchers and drinks and biscuits and cakes were a lovely welcome to our stay. Thank you. We will return.

Stayed in May 2024

There was nothing we did not like.

Location , nice view of the Sasso Barisano & Cathedral, very well equipped holiday home very central to both Matera Centre & the Sassi. Spacious holiday home.

Stayed in July 2024

It was such an adorable, and breathtaking view of an evening in this place. The proprietors went above and beyond their means to make our stay as comfortable as possible, and were always on hand on WhatsApp if needed. This place was right in the heart of Matera, walking distance to everything, whether that be coffee shops, restaurants, tours, cathedrals, even a Michelin Star Restaurant which I would recommend a must do. Exceptional amazing food, and the way they serve some of their dishes, will leave you speechless. It is called Vitantonio Lombardo Ristorante, for those of you that may be interested. Thank you so much Casa Il Gufo e la Papa, it was such an honour to stay in a stunning place like this. Will definitely come back here and stay again, on our next return! Grazie! Grazie! Grazie! 🙏

Stayed in July 2024

The location and the view from the balcony were fantastic.

We had a great time in Matera. The host was incredibly helpful and kind. The location was fantastic.

Stayed in May 2024

It’s a well equipped apartment built into the rock hillside. There is a small balcony with a great view over the town to the cathedral. Like most of Matera’ historic centre it is not car friendly so you get free underground parking which is less than a 10 minute walk away. The owner is easy to contact by WhatsApp and is extremely helpful. You are next to the central square, yet the location is very quiet. While you can make your own breakfast, you are supplied with vouchers to get coffee and a pastry from one of three cafes nearby. Overall, very pleased with our stay.

Stayed in May 2024

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the view

Stayed in May 2024

Great location on edge of the old town in spacious apartment. Luciano waited for us at the car park and gave us loads of information. Balcony had a wonderful view of the sassi . With the free parking and breakfast at a nearby cafe, this is a fantastic choice if you are visiting Matera

Stayed in April 2024