Title: Villa right on the beach. Designed to step off the world directly onto the beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Villa right on the beach. Designed to step off the world directly onto the beach ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95410000/95408300/95408207/c297f0fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95410000/95408300/95408207/cf57e9ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95410000/95408300/95408207/0d3ff281.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95410000/95408300/95408207/83ed8554.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95410000/95408300/95408207/cf9c7b19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step into a secluded beachside villa at Costa Merlata, where indoor/outdoor living merges seamlessly with the sandy cove and Adriatic sea. Enjoy direct access to award-winning beaches, relax on shaded terraces or rooftop seating areas overlooking the white sands. The fully renovated luxury kitchen features all-new appliances and BBQ's & Firepit table for lazy lunches beachside. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Villa right on the beach. Designed to step off the world directly onto the beach Right on the beach. Indoor/outdoor summer living designed to step off the world. Private access directly onto the sandy cove beach and sea, and fabulous beach/sea views from secluded rear grounds and roof terraces to award winning 'blue bandiera’ white sands and clean clear Adriatic. Arrive, kick off your shoes and go nowhere (unless you choose to tour fabulous Puglia). for those who seek real chill out, enjoy (without driving) direct beach access and all your own facilities at hand beachside; showers, bbq, shaded dining, loungers, private secure parking in your own stunning garden grounds. Fully renovated luxury kitchen with all new appliances (2022) , drench showering in luxury bathroom, outdoor showering in "Maldives style showroom". BBQ's & Firepit table for lazy shaded lunches and al fresco dining beachside. Two bedrooms and a sofa bed sleep 6, and with cot for baby/toddler. At sunset take your cocktails to the roof terrace; comfort seating, BBQ and lazy lounging. Or watch the slowmo world go by from the terraces in front of the villa surrounded by tropical gardens. With its own microclimate enjoying maximum sunshine and cooling sea breezes, it's a magical little villa set in simply the best location in the lovely little village of Costa Merlata, with its own large enclosed grounds for privacy and safety. All within easy distance of Ostuni 'The White City", the olive groves, the villages on the coast and all historic Puglia has to offer only a short drive inland. Looking forward to welcoming you and happy to discuss any travel/stay arrangements in advance. I'm an experienced traveller, offering best of local knowledge. Tell me a little about what you are looking for from your holiday and I'm happy to provide any information that I can. I'm a writer and artist who chose this magical location to step off the world. It's available to rent for a few weeks each year. We're supported by my lovely housekeeper and gardener who will prepare the villa for you and meet and greet you on arrival. Costa Merlata is village of individual privately owned villas, located right on the coast of beautiful award winning beaches. Choosing the beach house gives you your own private access from your private terrace to the best of those beaches. A short direct drive through olive groves is Ostuni 'The White City'. Both casual and fine dining available - choose from a fabulous selection Masseria, Osteria, Trattoria and Ristorante on the coast and inland. Or shop for locally caught seafood, locally grown fruit and vegetables and locally produced oils and wines and BBQ or gather around the fire pit table in the beach house grounds a few step off the beach and create your own magic. Hire a boat or bikes nearby in Villanova. Historic Lecce, Alberobello, Matera, all within an hour or two drive. Particular area of interest please ask. Amusing children, try nearby Fasano Zoo Safari or waterparks. However with the beautiful natural beach and clean sea at the foot of the terrace steps, you'll be tempted just to kick your shoes off and relax. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Absolutely no smoking in the villa, thank you. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a zoo ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:30 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 ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet) Note from host: Pets only with written prior agreement. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Note care required coastal Italian construction ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Absolutely no smoking in the villa, thank you. ## 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 BR07401291000035904 ### We should mention 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 USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.773003,17.647097&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kj%7BwFkuujB%3FS%3FS%40U%3FS%40S%40U%3FSBS%40U%40S%40SBSBSBSBSBSBSBSDSDSBQDSDSDQDQFSDQFQDQFQHQFQFQFOHQFOHQFOHOHOJOHOHOHMJMHOJMJMJMJKJMJKJMJKLKJKLILKJILKLILILILGLILGLGNGLGLELGNENELELENENCLCNCNCNCLANCNALAPAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBNBLDNDLDNDLDNFLDLFLFNFLHLFLFLHLHJHLJLHLJJHLJJJJJLLJJJLJJJLHLJLJNHLJNHLHNHNHNHNHNFPHNFPHNFPFPFPFPFPDPFPDRFPDPDRBRDPDRBRDRBRBRBRBRBR%40R%40RBR%40T%40R%40R%40T%3FR%40R%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FRAT%3FRARATARARCRATARCRCRCRCRCRERCREPERCREPERGPERGPEPGPGPGPGPGPINGPINGPININININILINKNILKLKLINKJKLKLKJMJKLKJMHKJMJMHMHKJMHMFMHMFMHOFMFMDMFOFMDODMDODMBODOBMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FQAMAOAOCMAOCOCOCMCOEOCMEMEOEOEMGMGMEOGMGMIMGMIMGMIMKMIKIMKMKKIMKKKKMKKKMKMKKKOKMIMKMIOIOIMKOIOIOGOIQGOIQGOGQGQIQGQEQGQEQGSEQESEQESCSEQESCSCSCSCSCSCSCSAUASASCS%3FUASAS%3FUAS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nbAiNUMIjq_PF5fBCh-r6Dj4O94=) Costa Merlata, Provincia di Brindisi #### What's nearby - Spiaggia della Costa Merlata - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Torre Pozzella - 6 min drive - 1.0 mile - Spiaggia di Gorgognolo - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles - Ostuni Cathedral - 13 min drive - 6.5 miles - Piazza della Liberta - 13 min drive - 6.7 miles #### Getting around - Carovigno Station - 9 min drive - Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - Pizzeria Da Turicchio - ‪Mirage - ‬8 min drive - ‪Miramare Da michele - ‬8 min drive - ‪Miramare Café Bar e Gelateria - ‬7 min drive - ‪pizzeria la terrazza - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Villa right on the beach. Designed to step off the world directly onto the beach pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Villa right on the beach. Designed to step off the world directly onto the beach? > Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Villa right on the beach. Designed to step off the world directly onto the beach? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Villa right on the beach. Designed to step off the world directly onto the beach located? > Situated in Ostuni, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Spiaggia della Costa Merlata, Torre Pozzella and Torre Pozelle. Spiaggia di Gorgognolo and Spiaggia Lamaforca are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Villa right on the beach. 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