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Reviews of Country-house with PRIVATE POOL and magnificent view on the Etna and sea


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9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

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8/10 Good

Cathy Daniels D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural and Rustic Acrieale
Tiziana and her husband were very helpful and came out quickly if there were any issues. It's a lovely villa, however not the biggest of spaces, kitchen is small, especially on a poor weather day. Wifi is poor. For a few days unfortunately there were issues with the pool. They were very apologetic and these things happen. Being near Mount Etna was great and the view is amazing. We climbed this, explored the local towns, visited Taormina which is beautiful and great for shopping. The property is remote and you do need a car. We have had a great holiday, enjoyed great company and ate and drank plenty. Although the property is a little tired and the bugs are a nightmare, it is a great location. The hosts are very friendly and helpful and if you don't mind a little bit of old fashioned rustic living then it's a great place to relax.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay with friends and family
We were 2 families renting in Sicily and the house is perfect. Separate units meant lots of privacy. Pool is beautiful and view of Etna stunning. A very well equipped kitchen with a generous welcome food parcel. We had a couple of very small issues during our stay and Tiziana was impressively responsive and very clear she wanted us to be happy and comfortable. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anais S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Functional house with awesome view
The house is perfect for about 10adults, kitchen is small but equipped with everything. Garden is awesome with the pool avec the view right on the Etna! Communication is easy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great villa in a fantastic location
We visited with 7 adults and 3 children and was perfect for us. Tiziana was very communicative, friendly and helpful. The views of Etna were incredible, especially when it started to smoke! The kitchen had plenty of equipment so we could cook for ourselves every evening. Would happily return
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Samantha C.

Great views, brilliant pool and loads of bathrooms.
We enjoyed our stay here as it is in a lovely setting and has amazing views of Etna. The villa itself was fine for our party of 10. It was great having a bathroom for each room. Wifi works well but does not reach all rooms. The pool was excellent and had the sun all day. Stoney but lovely beaches and pretty coastal villages close by. I would highly recommend bringing the strongest bug spray available as the mosquitos are incessant.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

peter W.

A successful, enjoyable holiday with our extended family
A beautiful old villa, elevated, in the midst of lemon groves. Slightly hard to find as Sat Nav coordinates lead you to the villa by a back way which doesn’t exist. The owners’ directions were sound but it was just as well they phoned and found us at the unidentifiable gate to unlock it. The spacious well tended flat and safe garden with plenty of sun and shade and lawn made it ideal for our grandchildren (1 and 8). It was also large enough for those who want some quiet to hunker down with a book. Good size covered area in the shade to eat. The views were superb all around, to Etna and the sea. The BBQ was the best for cooking that we have had for many years but would benefit from a light. The pool is clean, of even depth and good for swimming more than a few strokes. The rooms are all clean, cool and private with air conditioning that works. We really appreciated the many provisions the owners left us on arrival, to include household goods as well as a good variety of foodstuffs and an excellent bottle of wine to tide us over until we could get to the supermarket. The friendly owners visited a couple of times to keep the pool clean, replace towels and linen etc and assured us that they could be contacted if ever we should need their further input, which we didn’t. All nine of us in the extended family had a wonderful holiday,
Stayed 13 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Mike S.

Rustic farmhouse villa with great views
We liked the villa, especially the huge pool and the views. It was well equipped and we liked the en suite bedrooms, although because the villa was mainly an old building, they were a bit dark. The only thing which would have been nice would be the provision of some form of cushions for the outside benches around the large dining table. We love sitting out day or night but the plain wood benches became uncomfortable after a short while. That apart, we liked the situation of the villa, it was a good base for sightseeing and Tiziana was very helpful. Mike Swann
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sonja H.

Great holiday stay
The property is lovely, great views of Etna and the sea, a lot of room surrounded by green in an lemon grove. Pool and pool area are very nice. Nice, clean rooms. We had a wonderful stay and the owners were very nice and helpful. The only small negative are the mattresses which are hard and uncomfortable and could do with an update, then it would be the perfect place!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Julie baagø S.

Beautiful setting and great house!
We have just returned from a week at this great place. We were eight people, three generations, and everyone loved the place. The views of Etna and the sea are just magnificent, and the location is wonderful for a relaxing time. We used the barbeque most nights and sat out enjoying our dinner in the great garden, where the children loved to play. We would be happy to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Great farmhouse villa in a lovely location
Very nicely done farmhouse. Was perfect for all of the extended family (10 people) to stay in, great pool. Owners were very friendly and helpful. Views of Etna, sea and the area are stunning
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie S., London, England

Amazing views of mountain and sea, Excellent facilities and lovely welcome.
We were 9 people ranging from 12 to 49 in age with plenty of space for all of us in a clean and well appointed house. We very much appreciated our own access to our rooms with our own bathrooms and the all important A/C. There was enough seating around the table and plenty of loungers around the pool. We had fun picking lemons and figs in the orchard just below the house, swimming in the pool, playing boules and watching the kids run around the garden. It was great to have the basics left at the house such as olive oil, herbs, salt, pepper, sugar, coffee, washing powders, etc. especially as we were only there a week. There were plenty of pots, pans and kitchen utensils, the only thing we might suggest adding is an ice cream scoop. We made good use of the barbecue and the mosquito repellents that had been left. The views from the house are magnificent just waking up each morning seeing Mount Etna is breathtaking. We also had a great view most evenings of all the firework displays during the month of August in the direction of the mountains as well as the sea. The Wifi was reasonably good around the kitchen area and to the bedroom next to the kitchen but was hard to capture in the other bedrooms and around the pool. The house is difficult to find as it is not marked and we had not anticipated that it would be through one gate down a long entry road, through another gate and down to the house. However with Tiziana on the phone we reached our destination without too much difficulty. Sicilian traffic is unpredictable so decide which trips to take very carefully. I suggest not straying too far: A trip up Mount Etna, Siracusa, Taormina and as far as Caltagirone is definitely worth the time in the car but any further is stressful and tedious. An absolutely great location for families or a group vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

8/10 Good

Ione B.

Incredible views, perfect pool, good location for exploring the east coast.
We were 10 friends staying for a week in Sicily, and the Casale was ideal for what we needed. The swimming pool is lovely, very big, and there are plenty of pool loungers, but could do with more than one umbrella to provide more shade in the hot Sicilian sun. The views of Mount Etna from the garden were truly beautiful, especially in the evening. We spent a lot of time cooking for 10 people at the house, and so one gripe was that the kitchen could have been better equipped (sharper knives, more chopping boards, blender, something to play music on, is needed) but the bedrooms (with AC and private access), the terrace with large outdoor dining table, and the pool and garden set amongst the lemon groves, were wonderful. The secluded location, once you've found the villa up the lemon groves, is great for excursions out and about. 30mins from the airport, 45mins from Taormina, and some beautiful coastal towns with incredible fresh fish restaurants only 10-15mins drive away (Capamulina and Aci Castello). All in all a really great place to stay, and we all want to say thank you for a lovely trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Bertta P.

Excellent villa with a great view
We had a great holiday. The villa is excellent: clean, spacious, big pool and many bedrooms. The scenery is awesome. Owner`s of the villa were very helpfull and nice.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C., Buffalo, NY

Perfect Oasis Nearby Everything
Both the property and owners were everything expected and more. Beautiful location on the slopes of Mt. Etna, in Acireale, minutes from Catania, roughly an hour from Siracusa and Taormina. It has four individual (separate lockable doors) suites with at least a queen size bed, some had an additional single, some had two additional singles; all had their own full bath and shower. One common kitchen/living room and swimming pool with BBQ grill. The kitchen has everything you need to cook and serve full meals. There are also tour books, maps and suggested restaurants/stores to be referenced. All on a gated property surrounded by lemon orchards. Very relaxing and peaceful. You will need a car, or at least bicycles to get around, but that's to be expected. I highly recommend this property, perfect for a family reunion or group vacation. Hope I can get back soon. Thanks Tiziana!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2023
Your are very welcome to come back. Thank you for your feedback also in name of Tiziana. Best, Giulia

10/10 Excellent

Marco P.

Sehr erholsamer und eindrücklicher Aufenthalt in Acireale
Herzlichen Dank!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Nicole H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Veraltet
Wir waren nur zu 5 Personen Frauen das Objekt war so aufgeteilt das jeder sein eigenes Zimmer mit Bad hatte und wir trafen uns dann immer in der Küche oder auf der Terrasse. Sehr schön gelegen mit vielen Zitronenbäumen und sehr abseits man hatte seine Ruhe außer von den Mücken und den Würmern (schnurfüßer ) aber auf dem Land wohl normal. Das Objekt ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen von innen uns fehlten die liebevollen Details vorallem die Badezimmer sind sehr alt und von Sauberkeit kann man da nicht sprechen. Auch die Küche war für uns nicht sauber alles sehr dunkel und lieblos. Wenn man das Objekt übergibt schaut man mal in den Kühlschrank und Gefrierfach denn dort waren offene Lebensmittel welche wir nicht verwenden wollten . Nun ja wir haben uns trotz allem eine schöne Zeit gemacht aber waren von der Sauberkeit des Hauses nicht begeistert .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicolas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Escapade sicilienne
Excellent séjour dans un superbe domaine ..Nous avons adoré prendre nos repas face à l Etna . Nous recommandons vivement !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschönes Anwesen in Mitten einer Zitronenplantage
Sehr schönes abgelegenes traditionelles Haus mit großem Pool und sehr schönen Blick auf den Ätna und das Meer. Sehr nette und hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Gerne immer wieder dort hin.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Familienurlaub in Casale Acqua e Fuoco
Wir haben 5 Schlafräume benötigt. Das Objekt war für uns ideal, jeder Schlafraum mit eigenem Bad, sehr gepflegt und absolut sauber. Die Küche war reichlich bestückt mit Geschirr, Besteck und Gläsern. Es war sogar Verpflegung für den ersten Abend vorhanden. Das Grundstück und der Pool waren ebenfalls absolut gepflegt, Der Pool wurde während des Aufenthaltes gesäubert Aklle technischen Einricchtumngen haben funtioniert. Die Gastgeber waren außergewöhnlich freundlich und immer erreichbar. Für unsere
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schönes Haus in ruhiger Lage
Wir waren sehr zufrieden mit der Unterkunft. Ein Auto ist zwar notwendig, aber dafür ist man in einer ruhigen Gegend. Die Aussicht war traumhaft und die Gastgeberin sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit! Einziges Manko war das WLAN, was sehr langsam war und nur im Wohnzimmer funktionierte. Sonst top!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

pascale r.

Liked: Cleanliness
tres bien
correspond tout à fait à la description sur le site. Super emplacement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jonas p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toll für Gruppen
Wir hatten eine super Zeit, die Lage des Hauses in einem Zitronenhain mit Blick auf Meer und Etna ist toll! Auch die Ausstattung ist gut, besonders der Pool und der Garten sind hervorzuheben. Einzig die Matratzen und die Messer waren bei einigen ein Kritikpunkt. Wie überall auf Sizilien gibt es hier natürlich Mücken, aber man kann mit Spray gut vorsorgen. Check in und Check out waren super und Tiziana und ihr Mann wirklich sehr nett und flexibel. Also absolute Empfehlung für größere Gruppen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Séverine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Splendide
Superbe propriété et accueil très sympathique. C'est avec plaisir que nous y reviendrons.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Virginie g., Grottaferrata

Liked: Cleanliness
Un séjour parfait
Un super accueil à l’arrivée, toutes nos attentes étaient remplies voir plus ( eau dans le frigo, jus de fruit et produit de première nécessité) Je recommande fortement pour un séjour en famille
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jens

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr gute Lage und sehr freundliche Vermieter . Wir würden wieder kommen .
Diese Objekt ist zu empfehlen !
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette G., Lyon

Liked: Cleanliness
Super vacances
Tout d’abord très bon accueil Belle maison avec entrées séparées très bien pour une famille L’extérieur est magnifique et calme avec une vue sur l’Etna et les champs de citronniers auxquels nous avions accès Les enfants en ont profité un maximum. La piscine est bien sécurisée avec portillon et clos d’ arbustes La cuisine est grande mais évidemment avec le temps magnifique nous avons vécu dehors sous la terrasse pendant tout notre séjour . Location à recommander
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Entre Etna et mer, une vue imprenable
Excellent séjour au cœur des citronniers, dans une belle propriété, très bien entretenue, avec une piscine de belle taille, très agréable. Les chambres sont toutes indépendantes et, chacune, équipée de salle de bain. La propriété est idéalement située pour découvrir l’est de la Sicile. Et pour ne rien gâcher, Tiziana nous a accueilli très chaleureusement et a été réactive à toutes nos interrogations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Stephan S.

Schöner Ausblick auf den Etna
Alles ok, nur etwas lange leer gestanden
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

bela z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöner Urlaub
Schöner Urlaub
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Loic B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très agréable
Une location très agréable avec une vue imprenable sur l’Etna. L’accueil a été parfait et nous avons pu compter sur une grande et rapide disponibilité. Idéal avec des enfants et adolescents
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jan Z.

Prachtig verblijf aan de voet van de Etna
Mooie woning, gelegen midden tussen de citrusbomen. Aan de ene kant uitzicht op de Etna, aan de andere kant de zee. Vriendelijke gastvrouw.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Niclas S.

Mycket trevligt hus med underbar trädgård och utsikt mot Etna. Rejäl pool och välutsustat kök.
Rymliga rum med ingång utifrån. Lite hårda sängar då det saknades bäddmadrasser. Mycket trevliga, generösa och tillmötesgående ägare. Det vi saknade var närheten till ett större centrum för eventuell utgång på kvällen. Det finns en trevlig pizzeria på gångavstånd, men i övrigt är bilen ett måste. Vi åt våra måltider på uteplatsen precis utanför köket. Perfekt med grillen i närheten. Fint inhägnat poolområde med bra solsängar. Boendet ligger mycket vackert på landet omgivet av en citronlund.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin S.

Tolles Haus mit viel Platz. Wunderbar mitten in der Zitronenbaum-Plantage.
Sehr nettes uns hilfsbereites Gastgeber-Paar. Angenehme Lage wenn man ein Auto zur Verfügung hat. Städtchen und Stadt-Ausflüge gut machbar und auch ein schöner Strand ist gut erreichbar mit dem Auto.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Ellen L.

Toller Blick, toller Garten und schöne Zimmer
Toller Blick, toller Garten und schöne Zimmer
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Regula E.

Erholsame Ferien
Tolle Aussicht, gut für 3 Familien
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

marlene b.

Relaxing & confortable stay
Tiziana & her husband were welcoming & caring about our stay un the house ! Gave us tips for visiting Sicily. House is gorgeous & perfect for family or friends holiday with independant entrance for each room ! Pool and garden really beautiful & well maintained ! High standing ! I syrongly recommand the location quiet & nice view on Etna&sea !!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid L.

Perfekt för den stora familjen
Bra utrustat hus med bra ytor för umgänge och perfekta egna rum som man kan dra sig tillbaka i. Utsikten mot Etna var det lätt att vila ögonen på. I var 10 personer i tre generationer som trivdes i 10 dagar. Stort tack till Santos och Tiziana!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Reinier A.

Appartement met uitzicht op de Etna in citroenboomgaard
Mooie plek, leuk appartement met een prachtig uitzicht op de Etna. Aardige eigenaresse, die er alles aan doet om het verblijf comfortabel te maken. helaas was het iets te koud voor het zwembad
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

francoise d.

Vacances super
maison idéale pour passer des vacances en famille, à la fois ensemble tout en gardant notre chez nous idéalement située l'Etna d'un coté la mer ionienne de l'autre et tout cela au milieu de citronnier la piscine , la cerise sur le gateau(meme s'il ya quelques moustiques..) la maison de manque de rien, correspond tout à fait au descriptif et Tiziana qui nous accueille est charmante je recommande
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016

8/10 Good

Fredrik K., Viken, Sweden

Rekommenderat
Det var över förväntan mycket bra. Fin utsikt o bra pool allt perfekt som på bilderna. Bra planering av rummen. Vi satt ute hela tiden så det bygger på bra väder, vilket det är på Sicily. Tyst och lugnt, barn vänligt. Trevliga ägare. Trafiken är tuff på Sicilien så ta självrisk eliminering så slipper ni tjafset med biluthyrarna. Fredrik K
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2016