Villa Stella Marie was perfect for three couples to spend a week near Siracusa. It is full of light during the day. We loved being lulled to sleep by the sound of the crashing waves and exploring the rocky shoreline. My husband did not want to leave this wonderful rental that met all of our needs from comfortable beds to working internet.
My husband and I stayed in the small upstairs apartment with a large balcony. It was nice to be able to open the door and wander outside and watch the sunrise in the morning or go out at night and see the stars. We loved the crescent shaped window behind the bed that we could raise the shade and look out at the sea.
The kitchen is small but well outfitted including spices. We ate breakfast there every morning and prepared several dinners with relative ease. Several mornings, we ate breakfast on the patio area where we could enjoy the sound and sight of the sea.
The dining and living room are comfortable with plenty of seats for all. The two bedrooms downstairs are comfortable and well ventilated. The downstairs bathroom is of good size with a fairly large shower by European standards. There is also an additional outdoor bathroom with a shower and a washing machine.
We really enjoyed our stay at Villa Stella Marie and appreciated being in a secure community. Stella Marie was very responsive to any questions that we had and was kind enough to recommend some restaurants in Siracusa. I would love to come back and stay for a longer period of time as this house is a great base to visit Siracusa, Mt. Etna, Ragusa Ibla, Modica, Vendicare, Avolo and Marina di Ragusa. My husband was very sad to leave.