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Boasting pool with a view and views of pool, Rio Rosa is a holiday home set in a historic building in Bova Marina, 3 km from Spiaggia di Bova Marina. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The holiday home has family rooms. All units come with a terrace with mountain views, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. A patio with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in every unit. At the holiday home, each unit has bed linen and towels. As an added convenience, the holiday home offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Guests at Rio Rosa can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Aragonese Castle is 44 km from the accommodation, while Archaeological Museum - Riace Bronzes is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Reggio di Calabria Tito Minniti Airport, 39 km from Rio Rosa.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.6
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  • Eternal333
    Malta Malta
    It's a quite location, in the middle of nowhere which is very relaxing and away from any kind of noise. Property was clean and comfortable and the pool was also clean. It's also 10mins away (by car) from the beach. Parking is not an issue and any...
  • Heidi
    Italy Italy
    L'appartamento è silenzioso, situato in una zona non illuminata: non ho mai visto così tante stelle in vita mia! Il Signor Amilcare è molto ospitale e discreto: ogni giorno ci ha fatto trovare le delizie del suo orto e frutteto. È il massimo per...
  • Hansueli
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Das Ferienhaus liegt traumhaft in einem Bergamotte Hain. Es war absolut ruhig in dieser schönen Umgebung. Aber der eigentliche Höhepunkt war der Gastgeber. Wir sind schon seit zwei Monaten in Italien unterwegs und immer in Ferienhäusern. Aber so...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Amilcare Mollica

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score

Amilcare Mollica
This territory is ours since 100 years. My father, afther 35 years beenig a lawyer in Milan, decided to return to his origins opening this wanderful place. This houses recounts you all my family's story. In the heart of Bovesia, Mediterranean crossroads of languages and cultures, discover the hospitality, folklore and the richness of an exceptional area. Five thousand years of tradition, between past and present. RioRosa awaits you for days of excursions between sea and mountain, surrounded by the scent of Mediterranean cuisine, fruit and vegetables from our own production and the aroma of bergamot jonico. Calabria is rich in history and variety of his territory and unique. From Bova Marina you can easily reach: - Aspromonte national Park - Kaulon museum - The Acheological museum of Bova Marina - The Bronzi di Riace, placed in the Archeological museum of Reggio Calabria We are in the heart of Grecanica area. The area is the cradle of ancient linguistic minority ellenofona Calabria. The Ionic side southern Aspromonte also keeps unchanged the traces of its ancient nature crossroads of the Mediterranean
This villa is part of a little complex of 3 villas, which are runs by my daddy. If necessary you can book all the villas for a maximum of 12 people. My dad lives there, he used to be a lawyer in Milan, but he choosed to return to his origins. he loves good food, good people and arts. Enjoy our special place!
In the archaeological park of Bova Marina, you can visit the remains of the second oldest synagogue in the West! The archaeological site of S. Aniceto Our coast has also been chosen by the turtles to lay their eggs. In summer it is not uncommon to come across in the exciting hatching in full moon nights, all expertly protected by the volunteers of the project TartaCare.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,Italian

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rio Rosa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    No internet access available.
    Kitchen
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bidet
    • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Room Amenities
    • Sofa bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Seasonal
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Fence around pool
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Open-air bath
    Food & Drink
    • Packed lunches
    Activities
    • Hiking
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Pool view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Laundry
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Italian

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Rio Rosa takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 11:30 to 17:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 05:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Refundable damage deposit

    A damage deposit of EUR 100 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Cash only

    This property only accepts cash payments.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Rio Rosa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    A damage deposit of € 100 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Rio Rosa

    • Yes, Rio Rosa is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Rio Rosa can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Rio Rosa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Swimming Pool
      • Open-air bath

    • Rio Rosa has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Rio Rosa is from 11:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Rio Rosa on this page.

    • The prices at Rio Rosa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The nearest beach is just 0.6 miles from Rio Rosa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Rio Rosa on this page.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Rio Rosa is 1.1 miles from the centre of Bova Marina. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.