We have stayed in over 20 airbnbs in the last several years, and this spectacular villa is absolutely the very best stay we’ve ever had. Set on a mountain top between Palermo and Cefalù, the location is perfect, the views are out of this world, and the accommodation is the ultimate five-star experience.
The villa is newly constructed and the workmanship and materials used are unsurpassed. With floor to ceiling windows, enormous sliding glass doors, under-floor heating, luxurious bathrooms, an open plan living area with stylish and comfortable furniture, and enormous HD TV, six en-suite bedrooms with private balconies, a fireplace, high-end washer and dryer in a separate building, and a professional, restaurant-grade kitchen, you will want for absolutely nothing.
What makes this villa a truly unforgettable experience, however, is the warm and caring reception from the owner, Rino Calogero. I wish every Airbnb had a host like Rino. He communicated with us before our arrival, met us at the villa, and walked us through the property and its features. He answered our many questions and was there for us during our stay. He recommended restaurants and coordinated with a UPS driver who was delivering something I’d forgotten at a previous Airbnb. Because of Covid, we needed antigen tests the day before returning to the Untied States, and Rino went as far as researching our options and making appointments for us at a local pharmacy.
Rino is also a professional chef who trained with Gordon Ramsey in London. We asked him to cook for us on our last night at the villa, and I can easily say that this meal was the best we had in 12 days in Sicily. We asked him to make whatever he’d like, and he made many Sicilian specialties that we will reminisce over for a very long time.
Rino is also a sommelier, and maintains a collection of wines available for purchase during your stay. We had a couple of exceptional Sicilian wines.
Do yourself a favor and stay at this beautiful, luxurious, special villa. You will not be disappointed, nor will you ever want to leave.