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 ![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) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32170000/32164100/32164079/5e391893.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) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32170000/32164100/32164079/9d468528.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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 ![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 - Washer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=114366355&PinnedHotelID=114366355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33594900/33594898/673c050c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Emma - 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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 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 Located in Santa Marinella, this holiday home is on the beach. Castello Odescalchi and Forte Michelangelo are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Civitavecchia and Terme della Ficoncella. With snorkelling, windsurfing and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Santa Marinella travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Marinella.dx6025851) [View more Holiday homes in Santa Marinella](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Marinella-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6025851-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - Castello Odescalchi - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - spiaggia libera - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles - La Toscana - 6 min drive - 5.8 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 - ‪La Stella - ‬10 min walk - ‪Revé Ristorante - ‬14 min walk - ‪La sirenetta Bar Ristorante Pizzeria - ‬6 min walk - ‪Passion Fruit - ‬1 min walk - ‪Gigi bar Santa Marinella - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Secret Garden pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this 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. Ask a question ## The Secret Garden Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### giuseppina s. 22 Jun 2016 #### una casa meravigliosa Decisamente al di sopra di ogni aspettativa, sul mare nel vero senso della parola, elegante, comoda e fornita di tutto, buona pulizia e posto auto provvidenziale soprattutto nel fine settimana. Vista spettacolare dai terrazzi e persino dal divano. Il solarium grande e attrezzato consente di prendere il sole e respirare aria buona meglio che dalla prima fila di ombrelloni in qualsiasi spiaggia. ##### giuseppina s. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly H. 17 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning Views As soon as I walked up to the gate and looked into the garden, I knew I had someplace special! The owners were able to accommodate me on a last-minute request, and I appreciated this. When you walk up to the first level, there are two sliding glass doors with the most gorgeous view of the sea pulling you in! On this level there are 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living room and a beautiful Murano glass chandelier. Continue to walk up to the next level and there you will find two additional rooms plus a gorgeous rooftop terrace. This house was built in 1847 and there are pictures from that time all around the house. My company and I spent every evening on the rooftop terrace with a bottle of wine and proper Italian snacks. There is a small kitchenette on the rooftop to keep everything cold. The house is about a 10 minute walk to the train station where you can easily get to Rome in 40 min. The town itself is a beautiful seaside town with a lovely, beaches, and great restaurants all within walking distance. When traveling back to Civitavecchia to catch my next cruise, I will choose this property to stay in. Thank you for such a great experience! ##### Holly H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Nikola A. 8 Sept 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Traumhafter Blick Traumhafter Blick, sehr schöne Wohnung, könnte aber für den Preis etwas gepflegter sein ##### Nikola A. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elia L. 28 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Casa incantevole e vista mozzafiato Questo piccolo palazzo liberty è incantevole, offre un panorama sul mare mozzafiato. Il proprietario è un signore nel vero senso della parola, di una cortesia di altri tempi. La casa ha tutti i comforts, solo che necessiterebbe di nuo ve suppellettili come pentole nuove, cuscini per le sdraio nuovi, e in generale bisognerebbe togliere o svuotare di cose rotte o inutilizzabili la cui presenza stona con la qualità di questa bellissima dimora storica. Un grazie anche a Simone che è sempre disponibile per ogni richiesta. Soggiorno consigliatissimo. ##### Elia L. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina S., Stockholm 10 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### When you hit the jackpot From the first step in to this marvellous apartment I fell in love. Such a wonderful place with space for everyone (5 ppl), the terrace ... omg the terrace, the beautiful terrace, the balcony where I had my morning coffee every day for our month there. I knew many things about the place from the ad, of course, but beeing there is something else. Waking up to the sound of the ocean every day was incredible. The apt is fully equipped and everything worked just fine. At one or two times we needed assistance with the heater and the electricity and Sr Luigi, the handyman, came almost in a second and everything worked excellent. The landlord, Sr Vinci, is a wonderful person. So kind, so generous, so helpful and with so much concern for our well being in the apt. I can not recommend this enough. ##### Christina S. Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ole Morten S., Gjerdrum, Norway 2 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dream place with stunning view We loved every second in the house. Lovely view with its location “on the water”. Three bedrooms with three bath fitted us perfect. We were 2 adults with 4 youngsters. The roof terrace was priceless. Lot of space for breakfast outside in the shade, and nice evenings enjoying the breeze from the sea. Very clean. Everything we needed was there and the owners very service minded and nice people. Short distance to beach, restaurants and the train station (40 min to Rome). Highly recommended – we hope to be back soon. ##### Ole Morten S. 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