Title: The Embrace of the Stones - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Embrace of the Stones Apartment with kitchen, steps from Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91420000/91413900/91413870/d9202259.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91420000/91413900/91413870/470d3e6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91420000/91413900/91413870/ba058e80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91420000/91413900/91413870/0a17242f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91420000/91413900/91413870/6d0ac1d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches and Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi, The Embrace of the Stones has plenty to offer. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Embrace of the Stones Apartment with kitchen, steps from Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches This smoke-free apartment features internet access. The apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guest accommodations at this apartment offer coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations are furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and bidets. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78170000/78165800/78165730/8dc9a1dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Suite in cave with terrace and view of Sassi di Matera Matera - 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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 information in the booking confirmation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.66565,16.6085&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kkfwFczjdB%3FS%3FU%3FS%40S%3FU%40S%40S%40S%40UBS%40S%40SBSBSBSBSBSBSDSDSBQDSDQDSFQDSFQDQFQFQFQFQFQFOHQHOFQHOHOHOHOHMHOJOHMJMHMLMHMJMJMLKJKJKJKLKJKLILKJILILILILILGLGNGLGLGLGNELGNELENCLENCNELCNCNANCLANANANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLDNBLDNBNDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLFLFLHLHLHLHLHJJLHJJLJJJLJJJJJJLJLJLJLJLHLJLHNHNHLJNHNFNHNHPFNHPFNFPFPHPDPFPFPDPFRDPDRDPDRBPDRDRBRBRBRBRBRBR%40RBR%40R%40T%40R%40R%40R%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FRATARARARATARCRARCRCTCPCRCRCRERERCPEREREPERGPEPGPGPEPIPGPGPGNIPGNIPINGNINKNINILINKLILKLKNKJKLKLKJKJMLKJMHKJMJKHMHMHMHMHMHMFMFMHOFMDMFMDOFMDODOBMDOBMDOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOAMAOCOAOCMCOEOCMEOCMEOEMGOEMGMEMGOGMIMGMIMIMGMKKIMIMKKKMIKKKKKMMKKMKMIKMOIMKMIMKOIMIOIOIOIOIOGQIOIOGQGQGQGQGQGQEQGQEQGSEQESEQCSESESCSCSCSCQCUCSASASCSAUASASAS%3FUAS%3FS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SX38PEGdQVXH7MmCstMBFV6UE_Y=) Matera, Provincia di Matera #### What's nearby - Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Cathedral of Matera - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Piazza San Pietro Caveoso - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Casa Grotto di Vico Solitario - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi - 13 min walk - 1.2 km #### Getting around - Matera Centrale Railway Station - 10 min walk - Ferrandina Scalo Matera Station - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Gran Caffè - ‬3 min walk - ‪Il Terrazzino - ‬3 min walk - ‪Panifico Casa del Pane - ‬3 min walk - ‪Caffè Centrale - ‬3 min walk - ‪Ristorante Il Cantuccio - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Embrace of the Stones pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at The Embrace of the Stones? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Embrace of the Stones? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Embrace of the Stones located? > Situated in Matera, this apartment building is steps from Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches, Palombaro Lungo, and San Giovanni Battista Church. Convent of Sant'Agostino and Casa Grotta 'Once Upon a Time...' are also within 10 minutes. Matera Centrale Railway Station is 10 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Embrace of the Stones Reviews 10 ### 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dale V. Oct 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, close to everything. Very special property. Clean and spacious. Two Outdoor spaces were spectacular and very spacious. ##### Dale V. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### john o. Apr 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So special and spacious!! A breathtaking, bright and roomy property in the heart of Sassa, Matera. The indoor space was lovely and comfortable and very spacious. In addition, a beautiful terrace extending beyond the length of the property with multiple seating choices. And a roof deck with more magnificent views! Owner was very responsive and helpful. Very highly recommend.. ##### john o. 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