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Authentic Sicilian Charm ( with pool, sea view, free wi-fi and parking)

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Outdoor pool
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
siracusa, italy/sicily
  • Cavagrande del Cassibile Nature Reserve
    4 min walk
  • Pineta del Gelsomineto Beach
    6 min drive
  • Gallina Beach
    8 min drive
  • Syracuse (QIC)
    32 min drive

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About the area

Avola

Located in Avola, this farm stay is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Cavagrande del Cassibile Nature Reserve and 5 minutes from Ionian Sea. .This beach farm stay is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Gallina Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Spiaggetta di Punta Gallina.
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What's nearby

  • Cavagrande del Cassibile Nature Reserve - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pineta del Gelsomineto Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Gallina Beach - 8 min drive - 2.7 km
  • InfoPoint Avola e Val di Noto - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Fontane Bianche Beach - 11 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Avola Station - 10 min drive
  • Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Girlando - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Locanda di Bacco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Domus - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mister Wok Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Novecento - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Authentic Sicilian Charm ( with pool, sea view, free wi-fi and parking)

The complex is nestled in a lush garden of lemon trees in the natural reserve of Cava Grande del Cassibile. At the foot of the mountains Iblei and 3 km from the Ionian Sea.
These geographic coordinates:
Latitude 36.94623914415516,
15.158493518829345 Longitude;
The area is very sought after primarily for its crystalline and pristine waters. The beach is known as the 'Pineta of Gelsomineto' also called 'La Marquise' and borders on a beautiful cliff. Here ends the Cassibile, the river of the famous lakes Cavagrande.
Up to 8 persons, in a rustic, fully furnished location, consisting of 1 hall, living room, 3 bedrooms, 1 kitchen with electric oven and microwave, 2 fridges, 1 satellite TV and wi-fi, 2 bathrooms with shower and washing machine. Outdoors furnished area (tables, chairs, benches, umbrellas, hammocks and deck chairs) with:pool (10x5 meters), outdoor-shower, sink, barbecue, wood oven and parking .
The location is extraordinary. The city is known for its long white sandy beaches and its crystal clear sea, which awarded '5 stars' every year by the Environmental League. Excellent food and wine in the area, it also lies at the heart of World Heritage Sites of the Val di Noto and is rich in natural reserves (Vendicari Cavagrande, Cyane, Pantalica). In addition to the Nature Reserves 30 km away (half-hour drive), you can easily visit:
SYRACUSE-
-NOTO
-AVOLA
-MARZAMEMI (charming seaside village of Arab origin)
-PALAZZOLO ACREIDE (Greek theater)
PORTOPALO DI CAPO PASSERO

OUTSIDE PROVINCE:
-RAGUSA
-MODICA
-SCICLI
-CALTAGIRONE
-CATANIA
-VULCANO DELL'ETNA
-GOLE DELL'ALCANTARA
-TAORMINA
The location outside the province is about 1 to 2 hours by car.
P.S. To the delight of the children in the house there is a small hunting dog very quiet and 3 cats.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Satellite programming along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a safe and a desk, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a water park, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

CORRADO CAMPISI

Languages

English, French, Italian, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub
  • Water park access

Guest services

  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (limited)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Books
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Private pool
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT089002C2H3HEEB5S

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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Authentic Sicilian Charm
Authentic Sicilian Charm Farmhouse With sea View Pool Wi fi

Authentic Sicilian Charm ( with pool, sea view, free wi-fi and parking) Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quiet rustic spot
If you are looking for peace and quiet with lovely views and a pool, look no further. We enjoyed our week and saw some lovely sights, good food and beaches nearby
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Iain D.

Rural retreat in Sicily
A taste of rural life in Sicily within easy reach of beautiful towns and cities. Lovely lemon trees surround the property. Spilo, the resident dog, is a bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Amazing Stay in the Avila Countryside
Our stay was perfect! The house is lovely, set amongst a sea of lemon trees. There was plenty of room for the seven people in our group and plenty of outdoor space. We loved using the pizza oven, which was amazing, and would have been content to spend most of our time on the property with the cutest dog in the world, Spillo, and the cats. However, we were given so many excellent suggestions of places to visit from Corrado that we managed to see quite a bit of Sicily’s south eastern region. We would happily return as we feel as though we just scratched the surface of amazing places to visit in Sicily. Thanks Corrado for everything! You were a wonderful host!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Fantastic villa in a great location
We had an amazing time. Our children loved the pool and Spillo and the cats. The villa was lovely and the owner Corrado was very friendly and helpful. We would definetely recomend this villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Inna K.

То что надо!!!
Это безусловно исторический микс - хозяин и его дом. Теплота души и теплота дома слились воедино. Обрамлённый лимонными деревьями дом, как снаружи так и внутри хранит в себе традиции острова. Мы просыпались под пение птиц с нашим 4 летним сыном и засыпали под невероятной луной вместе с прекрасным псом Спилло. Каждому,кому не безразлично истинное гостеприимство -рекомендуем!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dave M.

Stunning setting with Mediterranean views to the south and Mountains views to the north. Wow!
Traveled in late April 2018 as a family of 4, staying for 7 days. The experience of staying in an authentic Sicilian agricultural setting (the local farm co-op harvested the potatoes from the adjacent property during our stay) in a converted farmhouse, provided a truly unique appreciation of what makes Sicily so attractive and special. The outdoor spaces around the farmhouse were outstanding with lots of variety and room for everyone to have their "own space" within the lemon orchard, the pool area or the various sheltered patios. My favourite feature was the secluded outdoor shower with great views of the mountains. It makes you want to never shower indoors again! The farmhouse looks to be a faithful conversion of a rustic farmhouse with out buildings. It was full of character, very clean and highly functional with lots of room for 4 people. The outdoor grill and pizza oven (using the available pruned lemon branches for fuel) were fun accessories. The location is close to Avola making it convenient to shop, dine out and readily access the wide variety of local historical (Noto etc.) and recreational sites (beaches etc.). The owner Corrado was readily available and provided lots of valuable info regarding local sites, restaurants etc. The rest of Corrado's "team" consisting of Spillo the dog and the various cats were fun to have around the property adding to the farm like ambiance. All in all, this rental complimented and enhanced a great holiday in Sicily.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

Pleasant well located house.
Lovely characterful house in large grounds with fruit trees. Nice pool. Well located with easy access to beach and to Syracuse, Avola and Noto.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Sicilian Sizzler
We had a great week in the villa. Our two sons, aged 8 & 10, loved the pool, playing with the dog and cats, and climbing the big old olive tree. Corrado, the owner, comes every day to feed the animals and often brought us some local specialities as a treat. He also gives you loads of information about the surrounding area, including the best places to eat and drink. Unfortunately, a week wasn't long enough to see all of the sights... The local beach is great and only 5 minutes away so we managed to get a swim in the sea most mornings or evenings. The villa is full of charm and very clean. Plumbing in the area is a bit of an issue so you can't flush toilet paper down the toilet. This took a bit of getting used and if I was going back, I'd take a box of sanitiary bags with me. Thanks for a lovely holiday Corrado, we hope to see you and Spillo again! Alison, Alan, Noah & Zach x
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

John G., Espergærde

If you are stressed from work and everyday life just stay a week in Corrados charming farm house.
We are two couples who stayed a week in Corrados modernized farm house, and we really enjoyed it. Corrado took great care of us from the moment we arrived in Avola. He took his time to tell us about all from where to go, what to see, beautiful paradise beaches and where to shop or eat. Coming home from exploring the beautiful cities around Avola it was just wonderful to jump in the pool and then relax in the garden among flowers, lemontrees and herbs. In the evening we sat on the terrace playing cards while Spillo and cats played around us. We have one little suggestion to make this an absolute heaven: Two more sunbeds and a parasol by the pool😉👍😘
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stuart W., Pershore

Amazing
Corrado really cares! He could not have done more to make our stay more perfect Spillo the dog was great fun and the cats and new born kitten we the icing on the cake The property is stunning, beautiful gardens with an super pool and outdoor eating space with Oven and BBQ Great base for access to this region of a fantastic island. Avola has some nice places to eat and is 15 mins by car (which is a must) There is one bad review for this property - ignore it, its rubbish! Would recommend it to anyone

10/10 Excellent

pamela m.

The perfect location for a Sicilian family holiday!
We had a wonderful Sicilian holiday, made extra special by our host Corrado who gave us lots of tips on places to visit, which restaurants to go to and even where to park. The farmhouse had everything that we needed including plenty of shaded areas to sit and enjoy alfresco dining. Our children loved Spillo the dog and Ricky the cat plus cooling down in the lovely pool. We visited Mount Etna, Ragusa, Noto and Syracusa plus many trips to the local beaches. However our favourite place we visited was Cava Grande which was truly spectacular and like no other place we have been before. Corrado made us feel most welcome and we must say a special thank you for the Aranchini which we loved. We hope to return soon. Grazie Corrado!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sacha M.

Very special vacation
My family really enjoyed our stay here in this beautifully refurbished farmhouse. The house and grounds are beautiful with many lemon and orange trees and a beautiful herb garden with which I made many memorable meals ( fresh mint, oregano, lemon balm, rosemary....). We enjoyed breakfasting on the terrace with sea views on one side and the rugged Avola hills on the other. Corrado was a wonderful host, very kind and friendly person and replies to emails or calls very quickly. He recommended we see Cava Grande in the hills of Avola and I'm so glad we did. It was a spectacular hike, never to be forgotten. The surrounding area is quite rural and the nights are very quiet but the access to supermarkets is less than ten minutes drive, as are the town of Avola. You will need a rental car to stay here. There are two cats and a dog who live on the grounds, my daughter was enthralled and endlessly entertained by the kitten and Spilo, the dog, is very friendly. We were happy to make his acquaintance! We were so lucky to find this gem and experience some real Sicily. I hope to return one day. Thanks so much, Corrado!

10/10 Excellent

manu v.

Liked: Cleanliness
charming and relaxing holiday house
Beautiful and charming house, lots of space inside and outside the house. Great garden and pool. We really enjoyed Corrado's hospitality and his great restaurant tips. Thank you so much! Kisses and a hug to Spillo and the cats. We miss them all!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natascha N., Haan/ Duesseldorf, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
Meraviglioso!
Es war wirklich ein Traum. Alle positiven Bewertungen stimmen!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
very relaxing holidays
We had a great stay for two beautiful weeks. The big pool with the view to the sea was amazing , so we had a lots of fun. Our childs loved the big garden with many fruit trees and also the pets. Going back home we've many discussions why we don't could have a dog too. Many thanks to Corrado for the sight-seeing tips and the warm welcome! May we see you again.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Christina M.

Ländliche Umgebung für Tierliebhaber
Ländliche Umgebung für Tierliebhaber
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Helene T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour très plaisant
Corrado est un hôte extrêmement agréable et prévenant. Il y avait un souci avec la piscine et il l a réglé immédiatement, il nous a offert un repas avec de la street food sicilienne. La maison est rustique, il y avait une portée de chatons ce qui a fait la joie de mes filles. La maison est bien placée et l environnement calme.

8/10 Good

Theresa L.

Erholsames, ländliches Sommerhaus
Insgesamt haben wir 10 schöne Tage im Haus verbracht. Das Grundstück ist sehr weitläufig und mit vielen Obstbäumen (v. a. Zitronen) bewachsen. Alles ist sehr sauber und top gepflegt. Die Austattung ist sizilianisch einfach aber zweckmäßig. Der Pool ist super um sich nach den Tagesausflügen zu erholen oder um zu entspannen. Top sind auch die Außendusche und die klimatisierten Zimmer. Das Haus sei aber ausschließlich Tierliebhabern empfohlen. 10 Katzen und zwei Hunde konnten auch manchmal etwas viel sein. Corrado hat sich außerordentlich gut und liebevoll um uns gekümmert und stand uns stets mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Insgesamt ein tolles Feriendomizil.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Rüdiger S.

Sehr nettes Ferienhaus mit vielen kleinen süßen Katzen und einen lieben Hund
Für den Preis wäre ein wenig mehr Komfort ganz schön
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matthias M.

dream vacation
We were there with our 4 children. Already when getting out of the car the joy and reaction of the children was a dream. We had a very nice 2 weeks. The landlord is very friendly and helpful. The house corresponds to the pictures and we felt very comfortable. The highlight was the pool and the many animals.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Regine T.

Sehr zu empfehlen für Leute die die Einsamkeit suchen
Danke Dir Corrado für Dein wunderschönes Haus im Zitronenhain zwischen Bergen und Meer.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Einzigartiges Anwesen
Um ins sizilianische Leben einzutauchen eignet sich dieses Feriendomizil ganz hervorragend. Eine ruhige Lage, ein tolle Pool und einriesiges Grundstück mit einem Hund und vier Katzen lassen einen sofort entspannen. Der Vermieter ist unglaublich nett und hilfsbereit und gibt einem tolle Urlaubstipps.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Marianne v.

Prachtig huis
We hebben een heerlijke vakantie gehad in het huis van Corrado. Veel ruimte, heerlijk zwembad, leuke voorzieningen zoals de houtoven en de barbecue, schoon, voldoende keukengerei en dergelijke. Het huis ligt wat afgelegen en daardoor heerlijk rustig in een prachtige boomgaard. Aan de rand van een natuurgebied. In een deel van Sicilie waar veel bezienswaardigheden zijn en strand in de buurt. Je hebt wel een auto nodig om overal te komen.

10/10 Excellent

Heike L.

schönes ferienhaus, perfekte Lage, super Gastfreundschaft!
Vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit. Wir haben es sehr genossen: Das Haus ist wirklich sehr groß und hat Platz für 2 Familien. Der Garten ist fantastisch mit dem Pool, den schönen Sonnenterassen, von denen man sogar das Meer sehen kann und den Zitronenbäumen. Die Gastfreundschaft war unübertroffen - wir vermissen euch jetzt schon: ganz viele Grüße an den Gastgeber Corrado, Spillo (der beste Wachhund) und die Katzen ( in der Reihenfolge;). Die Lage eignet sich gut für Ausflüge in die Umgebung: herrliche Schluchten, schöne Städte, Nähe zum Strand und gutes Essen!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2017

8/10 Good

Kerstin U.

Sehr nette Unterkunft, ideal für Familien
Wir haben in diesem Ferienhaus in Alleinlage eine wunderschöne Woche außerhalb von Avola mit unseren vier Kindern verbracht. Die Unterkunft ist einfach aber sehr sauber. DieKinder hatten besonders viel Spaß in dem kleinen aber gepflegten Pool und auf der großen Terrasse beim Spielen mit Spillo, dem Hund. Das Haus liegt ideal, um den Südosten Siziliens zu erkunden. Besonders angenehm und nett war der Eigentümer Corrado, der jeden Tag vorbeikam und uns mit tollen Tipps versorgte. Eine rundum gelungene Woche. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016