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Idyllic country house, panoramic pool with sea views, quiet, WiFi, heating, 7 people
Siracusa, SZ

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10/10 Excellent

ernest g.

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Perfect Getaway
This is a beautiful property in a quiet location with lovely views. The house is very comfortable with every need met. The owners provided fresh vegetables and fruit upon our arrival. The pool is beautiful and clean. The beds are comfortable and we all slept well. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

rachel c.

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Mike from London
A wonderful stay. Amazing location with clear views to the sea and Syracuse, which is only a 35min drive away. On a clear morning you can see Etna too. The local town of Cassibile is about 15 mins drive down the twisty road. Whilst not the most pretty the people are very welcoming, there is an excellent small super market, and numerous food stores. The cafes are superb, selling also incredibly good and cheap midday lunches. We recommend the ragu arancini. The house is superbly appointed. Excellent kitchen, and loads of space both inside and out. Air con in every room if it gets hot! The twisty road up is not a big deal if you are used to European roads, and has a high safety wall, so don't let that put you off. The owners are so welcoming and helpful. A very generous care package is left at your arrival, including olive oil from their own orchard. Quite excellent.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stunning views and tranquility
The property was clean, well-equipped and even better than the photographs. Enzo, the house agent, met us and led us up to the villa. There was torrential rain the day we arrived so we were very glad he was there. The road is very windy in parts, but we soon got used to it, using the horn as needed. Georgio and Lucia were there to greet us, they were so kind and friendly, despite our very limited Italian. They gave us home grown fruit and vegetables and their own olive oil, and there were enough basics to start us off plus a welcome bottle of wine! Georgio was sometimes tending the land very early in the morning but was never intrusive at all, just giving a cheery wave and checking we were ok. We had a wonderful stay, relaxing in the pool, enjoying the views and the wildlife, and having evening BBQs. The weather was fabulous after the first day. There are lots of lovely places to visit within easy reach, we especially enjoyed a boat trip from Ortigia, Syracuse archeology park, Noto and Ragusa. We did a day trip to Agrigento to see the Valley of the Temples but it was close to a three hour drive each way so with hindsight probably a bit too far. It was our first trip to Sicily and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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Serenity and beauty
Exceptional experience all around. The house is as depicted in the VRBO photos--better. What can't be captured is the gracious reception, hospitality and practical accessibility of Enzo (property manager) and Georgio and Lucia (owners). We have rented many houses and apartments in Europe and this is our favorite. The kitchen and dining room(s) are remarkably well-equipped: we shopped at the wonderful market in Ortygia and cooked every night; what a joy to have all the cooking and dining utensils needed (weak link in other places we have stayed). Wi-fi worked great, especially considering how remote the house is. The only drawback is the ride up the mountain to get to this uniquely beautiful home: slow, blind switchback ascent may not be for everyone. Once we got used to it ("beep beep" warning around the curves) it got easier--and adventurous drivers (I'm an old far), may actually like it. Thank you, Enzo, Luana, Georgio and Lucia for an extraordinary week. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip A.

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You wont be disappointed !
Superb property and superb hosts. Photos really don't do the property and pool justice. Most of all the view - A snow capped Etna is magnetic to see and look at. Some tips - not obligatory, but worth hiring a car with good ground clearance. We found Noto the best place to eat locally (30min drive) with a wide variety of nice restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets, a really nice place too. Don't miss the walks to Cava grande and especially Pantalica Necropolis. Taormina is a picture post card place, definately worth the trip together with Savoca. Needless to say Etna is a must, but be careful about the trip on offer at the cable car kiosk. Given the time again, I would have paid a little extra for a small group to go higher. The hosts - just really nice people. Enjoy !
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip H., Great Britain

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Lovely week away
From an easy booking, to being met by the owner on arrival, great weather all week, the property and location were fantastic, we really did enjoy Scilly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T., Canada

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Absolutely amazing
This is the 3rd property we stayed at while in Italy. It was an amazing home to stay in. The pool was perfect, the view was outstanding, and the house was everything you could want. But what made this place truly amazing where the hosts Giorgio & Licia, they went far and beyond to make our stay not only remarkable but incredibly memorable. I will definitely miss them and their beautiful home, and can’t recommend this property enough.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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A perfect stay in a beautiful house
Enzo was brilliant and met us off the motorway to lead us to the house. Georgia and his wife were so welcoming and friendly. They had provided food for us and even thought to provided equipment for our baby which was greatly appreciated. Our daughter loved Georgio!! They gave us loads of recommendations of places to visit. The villa itself was beautiful and the views were outstanding. We had a very relaxing week. We would love to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna Z., Brooklyn

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Great house in a beautiful place
This was a lovely property in a vibrant and joyful part of Sicily. The house is large and comfortable and very quiet. The setting is rustic but with modern amenities and a lovely pool. The kitchen had everything we needed and we often ate out on the lovely patio. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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Bellissimo!! The perfect get away if you want peace and quiet and the pool with a view of Mont Etna!
We just had the best get away! We came here for our honeymoon and couldn’t have asked for more. We wanted to sit by the pool and do absolutely nothing… and that’s what we did. We loved every moment, be it by the pool, drinking Aperol watching the sunset or grilling fresh fish on the BBQ (all provided for). It was excellent. Enzo met us to drive to the property which was super helpful as it’s about 10/15mins from the main road. Georgio & his wife (the owners) were on site to greet us with fruit and veg from the farm. All of which tasted incredible. Georgio farms on the property but you don’t notice he’s there and it’s only for an hour a day, normally in the morning. They are so lovely and very welcoming. Overall it was excellent and I’d recommend to anyone. We were just two people but also great for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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Wonderful Private Villa
Fantastic from start to finish. Property is exactly as described and very private. Enzo and Giorgio were very welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. Would not hesitate to book again when we come back to Sicily
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2020
Dear Chris, Thank you very much! We hope to see you again another time. Greets Enzo

10/10 Excellent

Hans E.

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Belisimo!
Superstay in this house, with astonishing views
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

margaret G.

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A holiday that exceeded our expectations.
The villa was outstanding much more spacious than expected. 3 dining areas in the villa and two outside. Everything you could think of was provided, I took with me pretty much everything bar the kitchen sink but didn't need any of it. The swimming pool was spectacular with great views over the surrounding areas with Mount Etna in the distance on a clear day. On arrival the villa manager Enzo met us off the autostrada to guide us to the villa which was very helpful, once there we arrived to a very warm welcome from Georgio and Lucia. They had provided us with lots of fresh fruit, vegetables and other grocery items to get the holiday started even a bottle of a red and white wine included which was very thoughtful. Enzo was always available if needed he would get any minor issue solved immediately. Georgio was sometime working in the distance during the day on the land we always welcomed him over, although speaking very little English and us speaking no Italian we managed to get by with a little help from Enzo on the phone If needed. Georgia took us to see the hares that they breed to introduce back into the wild, he showed us how they harvest the olives which our 5yr old grandson loved by beating the olives down with a long stick from the trees following this he took us to the top of the canyon with spectacular views. This made even a great holiday more spectacular. All in all it was a holiday thoroughly enjoyed by us all including our two young grandsons. If you like peace and quiet far from the maddening crowd we can certainly recommend this.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Margaret, Thank you so so much for your review! We are very happy that you enjoyed the stay. Best wishes Enzo

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

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Relaxing retreat
We had the most relaxing and fun time while in Sicily, and the villa allowed for us to leisurely explore Siracusa and the coast or just relax by the pool. Enzo was extremely helpful with any questions we had, Giorgio and Lucia were wonderful to us, bringing a treat of fresh olive oil and extra linens when we needed them. One note, the property is a 10+ minute drive up the hill and 25 minutes outside of Noto city. We had the most amazing time and enjoyed being in a rural place, however, we didn’t realize it was as far away as it was.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you very much!

10/10 Excellent

Teresa O.

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Villa Cava Natura
We spent a very memorable and relaxing week at this lovely villa. It’s stunning location and peaceful surroundings meant that we were never tempted to travel very far afield although a trip to the remains of the Greek amphitheatre in Syracuse and a trek to the bottom of the Cava Grande were both highlights of our stay. The villa is very comfortable and extremely well equipped and our hosts were so welcoming and friendly. Thank you for making our first trip to Sicily so successful - we would love to return to explore more of your beautiful island!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Teresa, Thank you so much for your review! We would be very happy to welcome you again. Best wishes Enzo

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

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A true gem in the Sicilian countryside
We were two couples that stayed for a week in the property. It is perfect for two couples with separate rooms each with their own bathrooms. There is a large lounge area and kitchen and dining room also. We spent most of our time outside as there are numerous places to sit and enjoy the spectacular views. The infinity pool is amazing and the location is simply breathtaking. The property is situated a good 6km from a proper main road but this makes it so detached and peaceful it is just perfect. You will not hear a single thing other than the wildlife. The owners do not speak English, however the property manager Enzo speaks perfect English and was available on the phone at any point you need him. He met us and took us to the property without issue and sent us several restaurant suggestions which were amazing! There is a very friendly cat who was a delight to have around. When he isnt lounging by the pool he was sitting in the shade near to one of us. We had a lovely stay indeed and every review you read on here about this property is totally true. It is a true 5/5 experience and a perfect setting for any Sicilian holiday.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Peter, Thank you very very much! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again some day. Best wishes Enzo

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N.

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A fabulous villa in a glorious setting.
We have just returned from a fantastic holiday in the villa. Its location is utterly glorious with great views of Siracusa, the sea beyond and even Mount Etna on a clear day. The villa enjoys splendid isolation and is truly in an idyllic location. Some reviews have mentioned the road, but we really did not find any difficulty with it. Enzo met us and guided us to the villa. He could not have been nicer or more helpful throughout our stay and responded immediately to a couple of queries we had. We were met at the villa by Girogio and Lucia who were just lovely. Although we do not speak Italian and they don't speak English we managed to communicate. They had very kindly left huge bowls of fresh fruit and vegetables in the house along with ingredients for dinner and breakfast, so we did not need to think about shopping until the day after we arrived. They had thought of everything which might be needed for a self-catering holiday including shower gel! The villa was exceptionally well equipped and in fact I can think of nothing we needed which had not provided. Due to the thick walls the villa was cool, but fans were provided for the bedrooms. The villa was spotless clean and very comfortably furnished. Outside the villa had plenty of furniture and different places to sit to enjoy all the views afforded by the location of the house. The pool was just lovely and was very welcomed on a hot day. Girgio looks after the property and was always a pleasure to talk with, even if it involved a lot of gesturing and pointing. Gorgio and Lucia’s son is trying to reintroduce the Sicilian hare to the island and has an enclosure next to the villa for them and if we were lucky we would occasionally catch a glimpse of one. Gorgio also very kindly brought a baby hare for us to see which was very cute. In addition to the hares the villa comes with a cat (we called him Archimedes) who was very friendly and very purry. Food is provided for him buy Gorgio and Lucia, but we discovered he was rather partial to chicken! Other regular visitors included a hedgehog, a raven and some mountain goats. We even saw a couple of owls! We really had a great holiday in Sicily which was made all the better by our enjoyment of the villa, Enzo, Giorgio and Lucia ( Archimedes also helped !).
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Wow! I'm speechless. And of course really happy that you enjoyed your stay here in Sicily. Thank you so so much for your kind words. Maybe we can welcome you again some day. Grazie mille! Best wishes Enzo

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

A lovely house, incredible views and kind hosts.
This lovely villa, overlooking the Siracusa plains, makes a wonderful base to explore south eastern Sicily. The house is charming and well-equipped, in a beautiful rural location, and the pool a very welcome feature. Swimming with a view of Etna, the sparkling Ionian and Syracusa is a truly memorable experience. Giorgio and Lucia, the kind and generous owners, are helpful but unobtrusive, and are perfect hosts. The road up to the villa is narrow and winding, but the villa’s location is well worth it. There is much to see and do in the surrounding area, with Syracusa, Noto and the Cavagrande being very close at hand. We had a very enjoyable stay and would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Catherine, Thank you very much for your review. We are very happy that you enjoyed the holiday and hope to see you soon. Best wishes Enzo

8/10 Good

Mrs Esme E.

“Lovely Hideaway”
If you like privacy & seclusion, away from everything, with a fabulous hilltop view of Siracuse & fabulous sunsets then look no more! The drive to this very comfortable house is a very “twisty challenge”, but once you get up there, peace & tranquility abound, with a gorgeous pool for relaxation. Enzo, the real estate agent will meet you at the motorway exit & guide you up the winding hill to the property - just as well! On arrival we were also met by Giorgio & Lucia, the owners, who couldn’t have been more generous & keen to ensure we had everything we needed. We were given fresh vegetables & fruit, & some wine which gave us the makings of a lovely meal on arrival. The house is well equipped with everything you might need for a very comfortable stay, albeit somewhat rustic, but very charming. The property is well located for trips out to Siracuse, Noto, Modica & Ragusa. We were a group of 4 adults, and we really enjoyed our 8 night stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you very much! We are very happy that you liked it and hope that you all arrived back home well.

10/10 Excellent

Gio G.

A complete rest for body and soul
We had a truly blessed week here, in the magnificent hills overlooking the wonderful ancient city of Syracusa. Our family of 4 (with two teenage daughters) were able to truly rest and rehabilitate our weary London bodies at this superbly tranquil home, and the hospitality of the owner Giorgio and his wife was truly heartwarming. The house itself was spacious and excellently appointed for every conceivable self-catering need, and in the searing gorgeous heat the thick stone walls kept the interior amazingly cool throughout our stay. A perfect pool, of good size, offered welcome relief from the temperature, and we loved the many options of outdoor spaces and chairs to either soak up the sun, or rest in the shade. The absolute peace and quiet here has to be experienced! Just the sound of nature, which was so health-giving to all of us. Day trips to the exquisite Ortigia and the charming baroque village of Noto, coupled with the golden sands of Fontane Bianche, made this the perfect Sicilian week. Groceries were only any easy 20 minute drive toward Avola, and the coast just 15 minutes away. A car is essential of course, and the winding roads are a lot of fun to drive! A highly recommended holiday home!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Grazie mille! This is very kind of you. We really appreciate it and hope to see you again another time.

10/10 Excellent

Chris C., Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales

A perfect retreat!
We loved everything about this villa! Enzo, the agent, was kind enough to meet us by the motorway exit and guide us up into the hillside (around 10-15 minutes drive), where we were welcomed by Giorgio and Lucia. Enzo has excellent English, so was invaluable in showing us around and explaining all we would need to know for our stay. Our hosts had provided some wonderful fruit, vegetables and nuts (fresh from the garden), along with local wine, bread and almond cookies, and these were much appreciated after our long drive! Giorgio also returned with more fruit and nuts throughout our stay, when he visited to carry our maintenance on the grounds. The villa itself is impeccable - beautifully renovated with just about everything you might need during your stay. There is no air-conditioning, but being high above sea level there is a good breeze, and the thick stone walls and high ceilings keep the interior at a pleasant temperature. The mezzanine bedroom was the one area which did get hot and stuffy - Enzo did offer to bring ventilators but we decided that they weren’t really needed - it was good to know that the option was available though. The beds were comfortable, and there was plenty of seating. The absolute best part of the villa though (as far as we were concerned) is the beautiful new infinity pool... we spent hours enjoying the cool water and the amazing views across the countryside to Ortigia, and even to Etna on a clear day. Although we ate out on a few occasions we did self-cater for much of the trip, and found good supermarkets in Avola and Syracuse. There are some lovely beaches in the area, and Ortigia is a beautiful area to visit... try and fit in a boat trip if you have the time. In summary, the villa, the area, and especially the hosts were fabulous... Giorgio and Lucia were so welcoming (but I wish my Italian skills had been up to a proper conversation!) and Enzo provided some excellent information, and kindly helped us out when we had an issue with a broken payment machine at a car park - something we would really have struggled with on our own. Thank you so much for making our holiday so relaxing - we hope to visit again one day!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Chris, Thank you so much for your very kind and detailed statement. We hope to see you and your family again sometime. Grazie mille!

10/10 Excellent

Eva J.

Such a peaceful and relaxing vacation!
What a beautiful place! Giorgio and Lucia met us at the exit of the highway to show us the way to the house. Such lovely, welcoming and warm people! We arrived on a Sunday and they had provided fresh vegetables, pasta, bread and a bottle of wine, so that we did not have to take care of food shopping until the next day. Giorgio takes care of the grounds and the pool, but does this so early in the morning and so discretely, you would never know he had been around. However, if you're interested, he'll tell you everything you want to know about the nature and wildlife in the area! The drive up to the house was about 15 minutes and when we arrived we saw it was exactly what we had been looking for. The house is even better than the pictures (!) in a green oasis with a beautiful view over the area and in the distance Ortigia (Siracusa) on one hand and, on a clear day, the Etna on the other hand. Inside, the house is cool and very comfortable, equipped with anything we could think of to make our stay more pleasant. The infinity pool is so very inviting that it was hard to decide whether to stay home and enjoy the pool with a good book or go and discover all the beautiful villages and sights in the area. But do make sure you go out, because there is so much to explore (the baroque cities of Siracusa, Noto, Modica, Ragussa, the fisherman's village ofMarzamemi, a hike to the Cavagrande Canyon, not to mention the pristine beaches..) I hope we will have a chance to go back one day and can absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful and relaxing vacation! Grazie tante Lucia e Giorgio e se mai vendete il vostro oglio di oliva fattemi sappere!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Eva, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are very happy that it was the right choice for you. Best wishes Enzo

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

A stunning beautiful retreat in the mountains of Sicily
From the moment we arrived it was clear that this was a special place. Our welcome was so warm. Nothing was too much trouble for Enzo, the agent (who speaks perfect English) or Giorgio, who manages the estate. They were perfect hosts. Even the cat was delightful! Everything was taken care of. I have stayed in many villas over the years, but in terms of equipment and attention to detail and comfort this was the best. We lacked nothing, and our one issue- a minor one- was instantly addressed. If you want to get away from it all, this is the place. It is really quiet, relaxing, peaceful. The location is excellent for visiting some of the beautiful towns- Noto, Syracuse, Ragusa Scicli etc. There are beaches nearby, and all the amenities you could want within a short distance. The only word of caution: the drive to the villa (you will need a car) is not for the faint-hearted. We came to love it, but there was a certain sense of relief when we negotiated the multiple hairpins safely for the final time. If in doubt sit on the horn. The locals do. It works! Ciao Giorgio and Lucia. Thank you for everything, especially the medlars. And thank you Enzo. I hope we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you very much, Tom! We are very happy that you enjoyed it.

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Breathtaking
From the moment we met the delightfully enthusiastic Enzo (letting agent), who came to meet us not only on Easter Monday holiday, but on his birthday, we knew we would love our stay at Villa della Cava. If you are looking for beauty and tranquility, yet quick and easy access to amenities and attractions, Villa della Cava is ideal. Enzo guided us on the steep, curling drive through limestone rock faces, up onto fields of green farmland, giant wild fennels and golden marguerite daisies. The location of Villa della Cava is magnificent. On arrival at the house we were warmly welcomed by our hosts, Lucia and Giorgio, who showed us the lemon and mandarin grove, the home of the Italian hares they conserve, and the splendid new swimming pool with views over Mount Etna - this will be such a bonus in the hot Sicilian summer. Inside the house we were greeted by carefully selected arrangements of homegrown lemons, mandarins and orange blossom; tomatoes, aubergines, red peppers and fennel. Lucia and Giorgio provided us with more than enough food for our evening meal and breakfast, as well as a bottle of wine and almond cakes from Al Bianco Bar pasticceria in Cassibile. The kitchen is wonderful. It is equipped with everything a cook could need! The whole house is immaculately clean, well-equipped and homely. The entire property is superbly maintained and cared for with love. We visited in early April to experience a Sicilian spring. We were entranced. Villa della Cava is a wildlife haven. Behind the house are views over a canyon. Birdsong echoes all day long. Explore the surrounding fields and you will discover a myriad of wild flowers. The array of orchids is breathtaking. Our children (4 and 8) delighted in the freedom to explore. On a practical note, the village of Cassibile is a 15 minute drive down the hill and provides everything you need, including a bakery, fishmonger, butcher, fruit and vegetables, small supermarkets, tratorrie. There are bigger supermarkets down the road in Avola should you need them. We enjoyed the beautiful beach Pineta del Gelsomineto which has safe bathing for children. Villa della Casa is also well-located for trips out to Noto, Ortigia and Mount Etna. Villa della Cava surpassed our expectations. Lucia and Giorgio are discreet and generous hosts. We thank them for their kindness. Mille, mille grazie.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you so so much for being such wonderful guests! We really appreciate your kind words.

10/10 Excellent

holger s.

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Nice house in great environment
The property is located aside the main roads and towns. It is very quiet in the middle of the hills with a great view on the mediteranian sea and the Etna. As there are basically no neighbours one can realy enjoy very relaxed holidays here. On the property one can find herbs and spices enriching the prepared food. The house is very spacy and with air condition easy to cool or heat. The owners are very friendly and warm hearted and are always of help in case of questions on the property or on sicily in general.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo D.

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Wunderbar
Wunderbar. Und umheimlich herzliche Betreuung.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hanne M.

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WAUW - bare WAUW!
Det er en lang snørklet opkørsel til huset, men det er i den grad køreturen værd. Huset ligger på toppen af en bakke omgivet af den skønneste natur og med udsigt direkte til Etna og ned over havet og Syracusa. Huset er meget lækkert istandsat med respekt for de originale detaljer og poolområdet er pragtfuldt. Både om dagen med Etna i baggrunden og om aftenen med de fjerne lys fra Syracusa. En vidunderlig og personlig velkomst var bare med til at gøre opholdet en til vidunderlig ferie.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mikkel F.

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Beautiful house with panoramic view
We had a fantastic stay at Giorgio & Lucias wonderful house in the hills. Secluded in the hills and with short distance to many great attractions, we loved our stay here. This is a place that we would definitely love to come back to. Warm thanks to Giorgio, Lucia and Enzo for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erwin D.

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Leven als God in Sicilië
We hadden een heerlijk verblijf van twee weken in de villa van Georgio en Lucia. De villa is zeer mooi gelegen, zeer rustig en zeer goed uitgerust en het zwembad is zalig. Alles is uitstekend onderhouden en Georgio staat elke dag klaar mocht er een probleem zijn. We hadden geen betere vakantie kunnen wensen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antje W.

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Ein wunderschönes Haus!
Wir wurden ganz herzlich von Lucia und Georgio empfangen, sie hatten sogar den Kühlschrank schon für uns gefüllt und es standen frisches Obst und Gemüse aus dem eigenen Garten bereit. Das Haus ist sehr großzügig, absolut sauber und wirklich bestens ausgestattet mit allem was man braucht. Wenn mal etwas nicht funktioniert hat, war Giorgio sofort zur Stelle um es auszutauschen; Pool und Garten wurden jeden Morgen kurz gereinigt und er kam immer mal wieder vorbei um den Müll zu leeren. Bei der Abreise kamen Lucia und Giorgio morgens sieben noch um sich zu verabschieden und uns ein kleines Abschiedsgeschenk zu überreichen. Es war ein traumhafter Aufenthalt!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter U.

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Excellent. Strongly recommend.
The house is very cosy, in a beautiful garden with a pool and stunning views, set among pistachio fields. The owners are wonderful people and very welcoming. The house is about 1 hour from Catania, half a hour from Siracusa and Noto, and maybe 15 minutes to the closest beach. We did day trips in the morning and then relaxed by the pool in the afternoon. However, people that are not used to driving might find the 10 minute drive up curvy and narrow roads challenging.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

cindy d.

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Beautiful get away
After one week in nord of Sicily was this a big welcome. Close to city siracuse and beautiful beaches. Pretty cities like Noto and a lot of nature: flamingos, caves. The host was amazing; really hospitable! Always learning is something new: showing us the harder where is is proud of. The house is beautiful. (Slightly cold in may). A really nice swimming pool (max depth approx 150cm) we enjoyed our stay a lot. Really nice house, in a extremely nice area. Cows, rocks, fruit trees, and a lot of flowers. (Please note it’s up a hill, so you need to drive a few small curves, nothing to be afraid off)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juliane K.

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Ein Traum
Ein Traumhaus in wundervoller Lage, unglaublich nette Besitzer, alle Abläufe völlig unproblematisch und sehr zuverlässig
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Markus H.

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Super Aufenthalt
Es war ein klasse Urlaub in dieser supertollen Unterkunft! Wir waren zu dritt für 10 Tage und es hat uns wirklich super gut gefallen! Aufgrund der späten Anreise nach 22 Uhr hat uns Enzo im Vorfeld die notwendigsten Dinge besorgt, sodass wir für den ersten/zweiten Tag rundum versorgt waren. Auch nicht selbstverständlich! Bei Eintreffen am Abend wurden auch noch frische Arancini gereicht, einfach klasse! Die Lage der Villa war etwas abgelegen, 10min. über Serpentinen bis zur Hauptstraße, aber jede Fahrt definitiv ein Erlebnis ;-) Villa mit Pool ist in einem top Zustand, es war alles da, was benötigt wurde! Rundherum wirklich keine Menschenseele und super zum Entspannen! Aufgrund der Höhenlage des Hauses etwas windig, aber das störte uns wenig. Mit Enzo war die Kommunikation war wirklich einfach und unkompliziert, er hat hat uns auch mit guten Adressen zum Essen und Einkaufen versorgt. Auch Giorgio kam jeden Tag vorbei und hat sich um Abfall usw. gekümmert, wir mussten uns um wirklich nichts kümmern! Aber immer dezent im Hintergrund. Somit kann man nur sagen, es war ein klasse Aufenthalt! Nochmals danke für alles, es war einfach alles "tutto bene" ;-) Grüße, Markus, Thomas, Andreas
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein tolles Haus
Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen, haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt in dem Haus, nette Familie, vielen Dank an Giorgio und Lucia. Viele Grüße
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

ludovic b., Terrebasse france

Liked: Cleanliness
Juste sublime
Peu d endroit aspire autant d apaisement et de sérénité, c est juste une location exceptionnelle !!!merci merci 1000 fois pour nous avoir fait connaître Giorgio et Lucia votre demeure …nous avons passé un séjour inoubliable !!et merci aussi Enzo pour votre disponibilité et toutes les informations utiles sur le secteur ! À très bientôt!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2021
Grazie mille, Ludovic! Too kind from you. It's been a pleasure having you here as our guests. A presto! Vincenzo

10/10 Excellent

Felix v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschöne, abgelegene Lage und sehr nette Eigentümer
Wir haben in dem Haus zwei wunderschöne Wochen im August mit vier Erwachsenen und fünf kleinen Kindern verbracht. Während diesen Wochen war die Temperatur bis 45° aber trotzdem war es am Haus dank Wind und Pool immer angenehm. Ohne Klimaanlage musste man Nachts die Ventilatoren laufen lassen, aber eventuell wird für nächstes Jahr eine Klimaanlage nachgerüstet. Das Grundstück ist wunderschön mit toller Aussicht. Man braucht aber definitiv ein Auto um z.B. zum Einkaufen zu fahren, denn es sind mit dem Auto ca. 15 Minuten bis zum nächsten kleineren Ort. Besonders erwähnen möchten wir die engagierten und netten Eigentümer, die jeden Tag mindestens einmal vorbei kommen um die Hasen zu füttern und dabei immer fragen, ob alles in Ordnung ist.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2021
Herzlichen Dank! Wir würden uns sehr darüber freuen, Sie nächstes Jahr wieder begrüßen zu dürfen. Liebe Grüße Enzo

10/10 Excellent

Markus U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt!!!
Von Anfang bis Ende eine wunderbarer Aufenthalt! Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen und auch die gesamte Zeit sehr herzlich betreut. Hierfür danke wir Lucia und Giorgio sehr!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sabine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Buchung in schwierigen Zeiten!
Wir eine fünfköpfige Familie ,wollten im April eine Woche auf Sizilien verbringen. Leider hat die Corona Pandemie dies unmöglich gemacht. Auch wenn wir diese Insel und diese wunderbare Unterkunft jetzt noch nicht kennen lernen konnten,möchte ich mich noch einmal bei der Agentur Syrakus Homes und bei Signore Vincenzo Arcuri bedanken ,wir hatten von Anfang an einen sehr freundlichen Kontakt mit ihm und auch in dieser schwierigen Zeit der Umbuchung/Stornierung wurde alles sehr höflich und zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit geregelt.Ich werde die Agentur Syrakus Homes in bester Erinnerung behalten als eine Agentur die mich in dieser schwierigen und manchmal auch etwas chaotischen Zeit bestens betreut hat.Ich hoffe sehr darauf Sizilien und seine Menschen insbesondere Signore Arcuri irgendwann kennen lernen zu können. Darauf freue ich mich jetzt schon.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2020
Herzlichen Dank, Frau Wermann! Wir freuen uns auch darauf, Sie bei uns persönlich begrüßen zu dürfen, wenn sich die Lage endlich wieder normalisiert hat.

10/10 Excellent

Johannes R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolles Haus in herrlicher Landschaft
Sehr schönes Haus mit reichlich Platz und tollem Blick. Absolut zu empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Herzlichen Dank für die Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr, dass es Ihnen gefallen hat. Liebe Grüße Enzo

10/10 Excellent

NIcoletta T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Una meraviglia...
Grazie infinite a Giorgio e Lucia. La proprietà è veramente meravigliosa e la loro accoglienza è stata speciale.. Bellissima la casa, esattamente come descritta nel sito, unica la pace e la tranquillità che vi si respira e davvero preziosa la piscina, dove i bimbi si sono divertiti moltissimo. Siamo stati davvero bene. Grazie e... a presto!!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Grazie a voi! È stato un piacere. Speriamo di rivedervi presto.

10/10 Excellent

Rébecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradiesisch
Eine wunderbare Location. Grosszügiges Haus, herrliche Umgebung, sehr herzliche und aufmerksame GastgeberIn (Giorgio und Lucia), ein liebenswürdiger Empfang mit einem Lebensmittelpaket für die ersten 2 Tage. Umwerfend. Das haben wir so noch nie erlebt. Die Aussicht vom Haus und Pool ist fantastisch. Die Sonnenuntergänge vom Schönsten, was wir je erlebt haben. Das Haus ist gepflegt, sehr sauber und grosszügig. Mit viel Liebe eingerichtet und unterhalten. Die Hauskatze und der Rabe gehören dazu und bringen gute Laune. Das Grundstück ist abgelegen und extrem ruhig. Es ist wunderbar und die Agentur macht einen 1A Job. Wir kommen wieder. Wirklich ein Juwel. Und zwar das gesamte Paket. Danke an alle Beteiligten!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Vielen herzlichen Dank! Es freut uns wirklich sehr, dass es Ihnen so gut gefallen hat. Liebe Grüße Enzo

10/10 Excellent

Henrik E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kan anbefales
Dejlig feriebolig beliggende med skøn udsigt ud over Siracusa og Etna i klart vejr. Velkomst med lækker grøntsager og frugt, koldt hvidvin i køleskabet og lidt mad til et hurtigst måltid. Dejlig bolig med alt hvad der kræves for en dejlig ferie og værterne er klar hvis der skulle være udfordringer. Eneste minus er den forholdsvis lange afstand fra hovedvejen - der er 10 min kørsel ad små veje inden man kommer frem til huset.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Grazie mille!

10/10 Excellent

BRUNO M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incantevole
Soggiorno indimenticabile in una casa da sogno, immersa nella quiete della campagna, in un angolo reso splendido dalla particolare natura circostante. Ogni particolare, interno ed esterno all'abitazione comunica passione, amore e cura da parte dei proprietari. Una calorosa accoglienza e una attenzione cortese e discreta hanno contribuito a rendere unico il nostro soggiorno. Grazie di cuore.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Grazie mille per queste bellissime righe.

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
sehr freundlicher Empfang, wunderschönes Haus mit Anlage
sehr schönes Haus mit Poolanlage. Inneneinrichtung sehr gut ausgestattet und großzügig.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Liebe Gabi, Mille Grazie für die tolle Bewertung! Das freut uns sehr. Herzliche Grüße an den Rest der Truppe. Enzo

10/10 Excellent

jean paul N., Asnières-sur Seine France

Liked: Cleanliness
La quiétude garantie
Excellent accueil des propriétaires et Vincenzo le gérant de l'agence répond rapidement à toutes les demandes et questions. La maison est très belle, la nature , les fleurs, le oiseaux, sont un vrai repos. Beaucoup de découverte à faire sur un rayon de 80 km, villes, réserves naturelles (Vincenzo nous a transmis toutes les informations).
Stayed 11 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Merci beaucoup, c'est très gentil. Grazie mille!

10/10 Excellent

laurence m.

Formidable maison, de grand confort, au calme absolu
Séjour familial fin avril 2019 avec trois enfants. La maison est très confortable, par tous les temps, et remarquablement bien équipée (produits entretien et courants , vaisselle, chaises longues, bbq..). Un peu difficile d'accès (Voiture obligatoire) mais en contrepartie calme absolu et vue splendide sur la campagne sicilienne. La piscine et les terrasses sont fort agréables. On rayonne facilement dans toute la Sicile baroque (raguse , Noto, Syracuse...) et excursion possible vers l’etna (2h de route) et la splendide Taormina. L’accueil et les conseils de Vincenzo et Georgio sont chaleureux et attentifs. Beaucoup de petites attentions ont émaillé le séjour avec bonheur (fruits et légumes du jardin, nécessaire pour un premier dîner etc..). Une très belle expérience à recommander !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Grazie mille! C'est très gentil!

10/10 Excellent

Tobias G.

Sehr zu empfehlen!
Wir haben die Ferien in diesem wunderschönen Ferienhaus sehr genossen und bedanken uns für die außerordentliche Gastfreundschaft! Wir fühlten uns stets bestens umsorgt, erhielten sehr gute Tipps für Ausflüge in die Umgebung und für Einkäufe. Alles bestens, wir haben die Ruhe sehr genossen! Tobias Gahleitner und Familie
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Lieber Tobias, vielen Dank für die schönen Worte. Es freut uns sehr, dass ihr den Urlaub genossen habt. Herzliche Grüße nach Oberbayern Enzo

10/10 Excellent

Petra D.

Eigentlich 6 Sterne
Nachdem man sich bei Cassibile die Serpentinen in die Höhe der Berge "hochgeschraubt" hat, erreicht man das wunderbar einsam gelegene Ferienhaus in herrlicher Lage, mit traumhaften rundum Fernblick. Ein warmherziger Empfang hat uns vom ersten Moment den Urlaub genießen lassen. Das Landhaus ist sehr gut ausgestattet, es fehlt wirklich nichts. Auch das kulinarische "Willkommenspaket" war herzallerliebst. Sehr charmante liebevolle Inneneinrichtung. Toller Pool und rundherum Sitzgelegenheiten im Außenbereich. Schöner Ausgangspunkt zu Zielen in der Nähe: z. B. Siracusa, Noto, Ragusa, Modica und Marzamemi mit schön gelegenen Restaurants. Die Betreuung durch die Gastgeber war hervorragend Vielen herzlichen Dank an Lucia, Giorgio und Enzo. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder. Tanti saluti e tante grazie a Lucia, Giorgio ed Enzo di Petra e Markus.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Wow! Tausend Dank für die tolle Bewertung! Es würde uns natürlich sehr freuen, Sie wieder begrüßen zu dürfen. Herzliche Grüße Enzo

10/10 Excellent

Ralf D.

Ein traumhafter Ort zum Entspannen.
Wir sind sehr herzlich willkommen geheißen worden von Enzo, Giorgio und Lucia mit dem leckersten Gebäck der Region sowie einem tollen Gemüse- und Obstkorb und vielem mehr. Das Landhaus liegt ca 15 min entfernt und 440 m oberhalb vom nächsten Ort Cassibile. Zu den direkten Nachbar zählen Kühe. Entspannung in ruhiger Abgeschiedenheit ist garantiert. Der Blick ins Tal Richtung Ätna, der Küste und Syracus ist atemberaubend. Immer wieder standen oder saßen wir am Pool oder der Terrasse und haben diese Aussicht in vollen Zügen genossen. Die Ausstattung und das Haus habe wir wie in der Beschreibung vorgefunden. Der Espresso aus dem Spezialkocher hat uns vollends überzeugt. Giorgio brachte uns am 2.Tag noch eine Kaffeemaschine und einen Toaster. Von Enzo erhielten wir viel Informatives aus der näheren Umgebung. (Restaurants, Strände etc.) Das Wohlbefinden der Gäste steht bei allen an oberster Stelle. Ein sehr schönes Andenken von Lucia und Giorgio schmückt nun unseren Küchentisch. Grazie mille per questo.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018