Title: The gecko's lair Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # The gecko's lair Holiday home with kitchen, steps from Capo Vaticano ## Photo gallery for The gecko's lair ![Beach - The gecko's lair (Ricadi, Capo Vaticano, Vibo Valentia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58760000/58751200/58751184/e3fecdf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - The gecko's lair (Ricadi, Capo Vaticano, Vibo Valentia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58760000/58751200/58751184/8b7ed2ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - The gecko's lair (Ricadi, Capo Vaticano, Vibo Valentia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58760000/58751200/58751184/w864h1446x0y2-7b99f1d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms - The gecko's lair (Ricadi, Capo Vaticano, Vibo Valentia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58760000/58751200/58751184/3da733f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The gecko's lair (Ricadi, Capo Vaticano, Vibo Valentia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58760000/58751200/58751184/534c744f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Capo Vaticano and Capo Vaticano Beach, The gecko's lair provides a firepit, a garden and more. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### The gecko's lair Holiday home with kitchen, steps from Capo Vaticano A garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home features a balcony and a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a stovetop. Other amenities that guests will find include a coffee/tea maker and an electric kettle. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Breakfast area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23210000/23203300/23203243/b4179d66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Agriturismo Le Terre Zoè Limbadi - 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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 ### 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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property La Tana del Geco Ricadi La Tana del Geco Private vacation home La Tana del Geco Private vacation home Ricadi ## About the area Ricadi is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Capo Vaticano and Capo Vaticano Beach. [Visit our Ricadi travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ricadi.dx6050448) [View more Holiday homes in Ricadi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ricadi-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6050448-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=38.62536,15.83921&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:q%7BwjFart_B%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%40S%40SBS%40S%40QBSBSBSBSBQDSBQDSDQBQDSDQFQDQFQDQFQFQFOFQFOFQHOHOFOHOHOHOHMHOHMJOHMJMHMLMHKJMJKLKJKJKJKLKJILKLILIJILILILGLGLINGLELGLGNELENELENELCNENCLCNCNANCLANANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNDNBLDNDLDNDLDLFLFNDLFLHLFLFLHLHLHLHJHLJLHJJLJJJJJJJJJJLJLJJJLHLJLHNHLHNJLHNHNFNHNFNHNFPFNFPHNDPFPFPDPFPDPDPDRDPBPDRDPBRBPBRBRBRBRBP%40R%40R%40RBR%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARAR%3FRCRARARARCRCRCPCRCRCPCREPERCPEREPEPEPGPEPGPGPEPINGPGNGPINGNINGNININKNILINILKLILKLKLKJKLKJKJKLKJMHKJMJMHKHMHMHMHMHMFMHMFMFOFMDMFMDODMDODMDOBODMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMAOCOAOCMCOCOEMCOEMEOEMEOEMGMEMGOGMGMIMGMIMIKIMIMIMIKKMKKIKKKKMMKKKMIKMMIMKMIMKMIOIMIOIOIOIOGOIOIOGQGOGQGOGQGQEQGQEQGQEQEQCSEQESCQESCQCSCSCQCSASASCSASASASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kNb3Pmiu5FwUEWDjbrLYnt5UmCk=) Ricadi, Capo Vaticano, Vibo Valentia, Provincia di Vibo Valentia ### What's nearby - ![Grotticelle Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190492/47f21287-cd24-4532-b0f5-6d89c648dfeb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Capo Vaticano 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Grotticelle Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6190492/c71eea77-a00b-4e5d-a3ab-a6033911f861.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Grotticelle Beach 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Capo Vaticano Lighthouse 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Spiaggia Santa Maria 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Capo Vaticano Beach 18 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Ricadi Station 13 min walk - Lamezia Terme (SUF-Lamezia Terme Intl.) 75 min drive ### Restaurants - Peppino Il Pescatore 4 min drive - La Paranza 2 min drive - Pescheria Friggitoria Il Corallo Del Mare 8 min drive - Shaker bar 3 min drive - L'Aurora 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The gecko's lair pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The gecko's lair? ### What time is check-in at The gecko's lair? ### What time is check-out at The gecko's lair? ### Where is The gecko's lair located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The gecko's lair Reviews ## Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional ---