Outstanding! This property has everything we could have asked for and more - a pool with an abundance of lounge chairs and an outdoor shower, sea access for swimming, stunning views of Mt Etna, an outdoor bbq grill, and gated, off-street parking. As soon as you step foot into the house, the beach decor makes you feel like you are on vacation. The villa has high ceilings, spacious bedrooms, a complete kitchen (oven, stovetop, toaster, and kettle), new furniture, and great air conditioning units in both bedrooms.
The location is ideal. Within a 90 minute drive you can day trip to Syracuse, Taormina, the mosaics at Villa del Casale, and beaches like San Lorenzo. Or stay at the house and relax poolside. There is a huge grocery store 5 minutes away.
The owner is very responsive. Her welcoming parents live in an adjacent house on the property, which made us feel very safe.
We came with our 5 month old baby but there was a couple in the adjacent suite. Four adults would fit comfortably.
If traveling during COVID, the villa and pool were meticulously clean and the privacy cannot be beat.
My spouse and my favorite thing was to sit on the porch and listen to the waves at night. Having lived in Italy for 2+ years, I can easily say that this is the best AirBnB I’ve ever stayed at in an idyllic location.