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Where modern luxury meets old-world charm—and only minutes from the beach!

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A cozy living area with a staircase, a flat-screen TV, a dining table, and a kitchen with an oven.
A yellow building with a green door, white chairs, and potted flowers.
A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a dining area with a glass table, a living room with a leather sofa and a TV, and a staircase with a guitar.
A building with a bar named 'Bar Vittoria' and outdoor seating.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a black leather chair, and a mirror on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Rocca San Giovanni
  • Place, Town Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cantina Frentana Winery
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Parco della Costa dei Trabocchi
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pescara (PSR-Abruzzo Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Rocca San Giovanni

Located in Rocca San Giovanni, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Cantina Frentana Winery and Cantina San Giacomo are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Punta Aderci Nature Reserve and Spiaggia della Foce. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Rocca San Giovanni

What's nearby

  • Town Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cantina Frentana Winery - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Zoo d'Abruzzo - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Parco della Costa dei Trabocchi - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Pescara Beach - 46 min drive - 45.8 km

Getting around

  • Lanciano Station - 10 min drive
  • Pescara (PSR-Abruzzo Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria Il Coccodrillo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Trabocco Punta Cavalluccio - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Da Masino - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Trabocco Punta Tufano - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dea del Mare - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Where modern luxury meets old-world charm—and only minutes from the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Where modern luxury meets old-world charm—and only minutes from the beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Where modern luxury meets old-world charm—and only minutes from the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Where modern luxury meets old-world charm—and only minutes from the beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Where modern luxury meets old-world charm—and only minutes from the beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Town Square and Cantina Frentana Winery. Cantina San Giacomo and San Giovanni in Venere Abbey are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

fantastic location and property

Perfect place to stay in Abruzzo and wonderful property. Very easy to book and owner and property manager was very helpful. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2020
Thank you Martin, we're delighted you enjoyed your stay! Please come back and stay with us any time.
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10/10 Excellent

Fabulous!!

The house was perfect for us. The bells took us by surprise the first day but grew on us. We actually missed hearing them after we went home. This is far from a resort town which is exactly what we were looking for. Even with our limited Italian we were able to communicate with everyone we encountered - although a few times we did resort to pantomime! We took trips out to castles, along the coast and had a truly amazing diner at Trabocco Punta Tufano, which was by far our favorite meal in the two+ weeks we spent in Italy. We would recommend this property and house to anyone looking for a quiet vacation in a beautiful region of Italy. A small piece of us would rather not recommend it since we would love to keep this place all to ourselves!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you Michelle, we're so happy you enjoyed your stay - we'd be happy to welcome you back anytime! By the way, we've just installed beautiful track lighting in the living room / kitchen that highlights both the ceiling and the floors and a fabulous illuminated lucite fan in the master bedroom. So when you come back you'll have a even more to enjoy!
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10/10 Excellent

Proprietari fantastici e posti meravigliosi

L'immobile era perfetto, dotato di tutti gli elettrodomestici essenziali per poter trascorrere una fantastica vacanza. Noi siamo stati a Vasto e Vasto Marina dove ci sono ristoranti e locali per giovani molto carini. A Pescara, una città meravigliosa e infine abbiamo raggiunto facilmente i centri commerciali vicini per lo shopping. Per non parlare del fantastico mare che abbiamo trovato (Punta Aderci, Lido le Morge e al trabocco le Morge). I proprietari sono stati disponibili per qualsiasi informazione per tutta la durata della vacanza.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay; the amenities that we offer in the house and the surrounding countryside. Abruzzo has much to offer for those looking for the authentic experience.
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10/10 Excellent

Highly recommend

The village is the perfect small village experience with one of everything you require including great coffee, bread and pizza. The apartment matches the description, is well maintained and met all our requirements. Suit 1 or 2 couples or family.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and would be more then happy to host you again. Cheers Julie
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10/10 Excellent

Posto meraviglioso, paese bello ed accogliente

La casa ben attrezzata, con tutti i comfort necessari, siamo arrivati con la neve ed è stato bellissimo accendere il camino all'ingresso, la gente del posto è gentilissima e siamo stati ben accolti da tutti, magnifiche le mura della città, speriamo di tornarci in estate, Julie la proprietaria è una persona molto gentile e cortese.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Siamo così contenti che vi siate divertiti vigilia del nuovo anno a stare con noi e sarebbe felice di ospitarvi di nuovo. We are so happy that you enjoyed your New Year's Eve stay with us and would be delighted to host you again. Cheers Julie
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10/10 Excellent

Rocca San Giovanni: A GREAT LITTLE HIDE-AWAY PLACE

If you want to get away from the city and have a relaxing vacation in Italy, with peace and quiet, then CASA BRAMARE is the place to stay. With the beach only minutes away, and all the items one might need to make meals, everything was nearby. The apartment was well appointed; we had a wonderful working kitchen. The bedrooms, the bathrooms were all comfortable and clean. Lisa was always gracious to answer any questions about the area, or about the apartment. The cafes are nearby to have an Espresso, the butcher shop, a few grocery stores, farmacia and bank, all within walking distance. The apartment was as you see it in the photos. Loved the decor, Julie! A definite "come back" in the future!!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you, you know you're welcome back anytime!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Three wonderful weeks ...

We fell in love with Casa Bramare at first sight , when we found this special place online nearly one year ago. When we finally arrived, our expectations were even beaten. The well appointed Casa Bramare with it's lovely and tasteful furnishings is not just a house , but a home.We could experience the hospitality and kindness of the people from Rocca San Giovanni many times and enjoyed the Italian lifestyle on the piazza with the concerts and shows( and the aperitivi in Bar Vittoria of course) Spending our holidays between Mare and Monti meant for us a relaxing , eventful and inspiring time. Every hint in the Welcome book was a safe bet (thanks) and helped us plan our days without any disappointment. Lisa's friendly support was very helpful and pleasant . It is good to know that there is someone who cares, if you need advice. Tomorrow we have to leave to cold and rainy Germany, but surely the memories of our holidays will be still warming our hearts for a long time. Verena and Timo from Speyer . Germany
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8/10 Good

A Wonderful Home!

Casa Bramare is a home away from home nestled in the lovely town of Rocca San Giovanni. The house provided the comforts of home while enjoying the lifestyle of the Italian people. The location of the home was great with many conveniences right outside the front door. Forno Zulli next door was great for all our needs. The bakery across from the house and the butcher with the fresh porchetta were a treat on a weekly basis. My family and I had a wonderful time in this house enjoying the fantastic hospitality of the locals. I would recommend this home to anyone wanting to experience the splendours of Italy!!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you Marisa, we're delighted you and your family enjoyed your stay and experience the amazing hospitality and natural beauty of the region. We'd love to see you again.
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10/10 Excellent

This Casata Demands a Revisit!

Four days was not enough. What a wonderful place this is! Casa Bramare was spotless, well-appointed and welcoming - it couldn't have been more comfortable. Lisa, the most excellent property manager, treated us as more than guests - we felt like we returning home. This is a truly special village, and it was a privilege to sample (even if so briefly) what makes Italian life so special there. We definately hope to return. Ann Marie, Toronto Canada
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect stay in a perfect house!!

Very nice and small village and in summer much activities with the local people. We enjoyed the food festival and tasted all kind of local food and live music. The house is very clean and complete with all you need. We rented many vacation houses in several years but this one is special and top. Very helpful and friendly owner and property manager! We can recommend this town home. Het kleine dorpje is zeer leuk en in de gehele zomer worden allerlei aktiviteiten georganiseerd door de inwoners zelf. Wij hebben genoten van het eetfestijn waar allerlei lokaal eten wordt geserveerd met live muziek op de pleintjes. Het huis is zeer schoon en netjes en voorzien van alle gemakken. Wij hebben al veeel huisjes gehuurd in afgelopen jaren maar dit is wel een toppertje. De eigenaar en de host ter plaatse zijn zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Kortom wij bevelen deze locatie een ieder aan! Jacques, Marian, Andrea en Guillermo, the Netherlands
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8/10 Good

Fabulous time in Abruzzo

We had a fabulous stay in this fully-equipped town home in the small, hill-top village of Rocca San Giovanni. Lisa, the property manager, was incredibly warm, friendly and helpful. The location is close to several beautiful beaches, and many small towns worth visiting for their history or beauty. Our evening meal at one of the local trabbocchi was unforgettable! I highly recommend this apartment and location for anyone looking to get a good taste of coastal life Abruzzese style.
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10/10 Excellent

Generous owner, amazing village, great experience!

We, a family of 4 from Hamburg, Germany, stayed at Casa Bramare for two weeks in July 2012. Rocca San Giovanni is a very special place. It´s a small village that seems to be fallen out of time. It´s a village for the Italians, it fills up with people mostly from Rome in the summer months; we haven´t seen any tourists from other countries during our stay. Rocca San Giovanni has an impressive church, two bars, a tiny butcher shop, hairdressers, a bank, a small supermarket that offers delicious pizza on weekends and, above all, a beautiful piazza that serves as a living room for the entire village after 9pm. Supermarkets are in the next village (Fossacesia) or at the next motorway exit (half-way to Lanciano). Casa Bramare is located just beneath the piazza. We gladly confirm everything that has been written about the house. It´s comfortable, it´s well equipped, but apart from all its modern amenities the atmosphere is still that of an old village house where the bells of San Matteo church opposite the street set the hours. Casa Bramare is big enough for a party of 4, the two bathrooms are a definite plus. The traditional vault in the kitchen/living room adds to a very cozy feel; we´ve enjoyed our homemade dinners immensely. The house is taken care of by a very nice american-italian lady who lives nearby. Generally, communication was excellent and very friendly. Rocca San Giovanni is just a 10-minute-drive away from the coast where the „Cavallucio“ beach club is the place to go. The Cavallucio doubles as a restaurant which is very popular with locals. If you don´t want to spend money on hiring sunloungers and parasols every day, go to nearby Fossacesia Marina where you find a milelong pebble beach. The atmosphere is very much laidback and not comparable to the seaside ressorts around Pescara or south of Vasto. On weekends we recommend to avoid the (then busier) beaches and drive into the Abruzzo mountains instead. The village of Guardiagrele and the small town of Lanciano are particularly pleasant. Julie, thank you for everything. We wish you and Casa Bramare lots of guests to share the experience. Auf Wiedersehen!
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Experience

Thank you for a truly wonderful experience; Your home is warm, inviting and extremely comfortable. We love the authentic Italian experience here and enjoyed village life immensely. The food, the wine, the beach, and the incredibly friendly people have made this an unforgettable vacation. Thank-you so much. Bill and John - From Toronto, Canada.
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10/10 Excellent

Our Vacation in Rocca San Giovanni

My husband and I rented this house for a month and had a great time. The property is newly decorated and has everything you need to be comfortable. We felt being part of this small village enabled us to see the real Italy, its people are very friendly from the butcher accross the road, next to him there is the best hairdresser I have ever had around the corner are a grocers and a vegetable shop. The house overlooks the Piazza, during the summer months they have all kinds of festivals you can watch from the balcony. The village boasts a Medieval walk and is set in the Mountains with breath-taking views. Close by are larger towns if you need Malls etc We had a great time, we'd go back in a heartbeat. Margaret and Derek Manning Niagara Falls Canada
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