Title: The Secret Garden 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 # The Secret Garden Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32170000/32164100/32164079/f97ecf65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32170000/32164100/32164079/50707bf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32170000/32164100/32164079/dc3cf29a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32170000/32164100/32164079/5e391893.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32170000/32164100/32164079/9d468528.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Secret Garden provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedroomsSleeps 61184 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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 Secret Garden Tastefully decorated, Large terrace, Ideally located, Completely renovated. This property, a semi- detached villa, named “The Secret Garden”, is situated in the most panoramic sea promenade in the charming town of Santa Marinella . Gated Security Access to this unique property with inside parking for one automobile is through a small, pretty garden adorned with palm trees, bougainvillea e and luscious semitropical Mediterranean vegetation. The Secret Garden is comprised of a two level sea front apartment. The first floor living area, elegantly furnished with period furniture, is situated on the first floor and includes two double bed rooms (one air conditioned) and two bathrooms (one en suite). There is a small but fully equipped kitchen, large sitting room and dining area. The floor to ceiling sliding glass door opens to a terrace which commands spectacular unobstructed views over the splendid bay of Capolinaro . The second floor is small but charming. It also faces a spectacular and very spacious top floor open terrace, decked out with an elegant “Art Nouveau” gazebo, ideal for entertaining and enjoying breathtaking unobstructed views of blue Mediterranean. It includes one double bedroom and one single bedroom with shower room, basin and toilet. Public beaches where the water is balmy, calm, clean and whose transparency seems to invite bathing, are within walking distance (there is a charge for renting long chairs and sun umbrellas) ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### 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 - Unit size: 1,184 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33594900/33594898/3bbd01b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Emma - Beautiful villa overlooking the sea and a short walk from the beach Santa Marinella - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=33594898&PinnedHotelID=33594898&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114370000/114366400/114366355/51bbc472.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gorgeous villa with direct descent to the sea Lazio - 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Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=116741950&PinnedHotelID=116741950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### 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 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 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 ### 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 Secret Garden House Santa Marinella Secret Garden Santa Marinella The Secret Santa Marinella The Secret Garden Santa Marinella The Secret Garden Private vacation home The Secret Garden Private vacation home Santa Marinella ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.03280%2C11.85330&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VgQD7TZJpPSt29gnwaN_HB7rCVE=) Santa Marinella, Lazio #### What's nearby - Santa Marinella Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Villa La Saracena - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Castello Odescalchi - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - spiaggia libera - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles - Port of Civitavecchia - 12 min drive - 6.7 miles #### Getting around - Santa Marinella Station - 12 min walk - Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.) - 42 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Revé Ristorante - ‬14 min walk - ‪La sirenetta Bar Ristorante Pizzeria - ‬6 min walk - ‪La Stella - ‬10 min walk - ‪Gigi bar Santa Marinella - ‬11 min walk - ‪Gino - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Secret Garden pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Secret Garden? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Secret Garden? > Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Secret Garden? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is The Secret Garden located? > Nestled on the beach, this Santa Marinella holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Marinella Beach, spiaggia libera and Castello Odescalchi. Villa La Saracena is 1.2 mi (2 km) away. Santa Marinella Station is 12 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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