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# The First Rock

## Photo gallery for The First Rock

![Interior - The First Rock (Matera)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118950000/118946300/118946217/c0144810.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Near Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches, The First Rock provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

### Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1076 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Parking available
- Lake view

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### The First Rock

This smoke-free apartment features parking and Internet access. The apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. 

Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and dishwashers. 

Bathrooms include baths or showers and bidets. This Matera apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Wheelchair-accessible parking available

### Kitchen

- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Bidet
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony

### 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.
- Accessible parking space
- No lift
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Safety features

- No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
- No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Unit size: 1,076 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM 

Minimum check-in age - 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 

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

This property accepts cash 

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property 

Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property 

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 

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 IT077014B403660001

### We should mention

This property does not have any lifts 

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

## About the area

Matera is home to this apartment. Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches and Tramontano Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Alta Murgia National Park and Ginosa Ravine. [Visit our Matera travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matera.dx602067)

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### What's nearby

- ![Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602067/47ac5688-164d-49f5-8326-5ea72f2c9cd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches  
4 min drive \- 1.4 miles
- ![0_249789259](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533000859/1acfa873-d520-4e64-8ae9-c8d1cbaa38c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi  
15 min drive \- 2.6 miles
- Cathedral of Matera  
9 min drive \- 2.3 miles
- Casa Grotto di Vico Solitario  
9 min drive \- 2.3 miles
- Piazza San Pietro Caveoso  
9 min drive \- 2.3 miles

### Getting around

- Matera Centrale Railway Station  
6 min drive
- Ferrandina Scalo Matera Station  
24 min drive
- Bari (BRI-Karol Wojtyla)  
55 min drive

### Restaurants

- Sakana Sushi Restaurant  
4 min drive
- Pizzeria Number One  
4 min drive
- Tornagusto  
4 min drive
- Mascavo Café  
4 min drive
- Sottofondo Gustoteca  
4 min drive

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## The First Rock Reviews

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