Title: INDEPENDENT HOUSE BY THE SEA Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # INDEPENDENT HOUSE BY THE SEA ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34270000/34262400/34262356/51d31ad1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34270000/34262400/34262356/62cadaee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34270000/34262400/34262356/c91641b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34270000/34262400/34262356/b9e1f5e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34270000/34262400/34262356/71719c29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location INDEPENDENT HOUSE BY THE SEA provides a garden and more. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### INDEPENDENT HOUSE BY THE SEA Independent villa surrounded by garden and olive grove. On an area of about 100 square meters, fully air conditioned, there are two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, large living room with kitchen, attic. Outside there is a large dining veranda and in the back there is an oven and barbeque area. Surrounded by greenery, for a holiday in full tranquility and relaxation. Close to important tourist sites (e.g. Noto, Siracusa, Modica, Scicli, Ragusa Ibla) and to beautiful beaches awarded with a blue flag. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transport - Car required ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Dressing gowns - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 This property accepts cash On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit 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 ### 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 the information in the booking confirmation A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Villa AL Mare Independent House Santa Maria del Focallo Villa AL Mare Independent House Villa AL Mare Independent Santa Maria del Focallo Villa AL Mare Independent Al Mare, Independent Ispica Villa AL Mare, Independent Ispica Villa AL Mare Independent Villa AL Mare, Independent Private vacation home Villa AL Mare, Independent Private vacation home Ispica Villa AL Mare Independent Independent House BY THE SEA Ispica Independent House BY THE SEA Private vacation home Independent House BY THE SEA Private vacation home Ispica ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.712765,14.955737&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Bib_Fk%60hzA%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FS%40Q%3FS%40S%40SBQ%40S%40SBQBSBQ%40SBQDSBQDQBQDSDQDQDQDQFQDOFQDQFOFQFOHOFOFOHOHOFOHOHMHOHMJMHMJMHMJMJKJMJKJKJMJKJILKJKLILIJILILILIJGLINGLGLGLGNELGLENELENELCNELCNCNCLCNCNANANALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40P%40L%40NBN%40LBNBNBLBNDNBLDLDNDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLHLFJHLHLHLHJHLJJHLJJHLJJLHJJJLLHJJLHLJLHLJLHNHLHLHNHNFNHNFNFNHNFPFNFPDNFPFPDNDPDPFPBPDRDPBPBPDRBPBRBP%40RBP%40RBR%40P%40R%40R%3FR%40P%40R%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FRAPAR%3FRARAPARCRAPCRARCPCPCREPCRCPEPEPCPGPEPEPEPGPGPENGPGNGPINGNGNINGNINILINILINKLILKLILKJILMJKLIJKJMJKJMJKHMJKHMHMHMHKFMHMFMHOFMDMFMFODMDOFMDMBODOBMDOBOBMBO%40OBM%40Q%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOAOCOAMCOCOCMEOCMEOCMEOEMGMEOGMEMGMGOIMGKIMGMIMIKIMIMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKKKMKMKKIMKMIMKMIOIMIOIMGOIOIOGOGOIOGQGOGQEOGQEQGQEQEQEQEQEQCQEQCSEQCSAQCQCSCSAQASCSAQAS%3FSAS%3FQAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RktRGOyIN9jZVL7eNW5Mi1Zqoqs=) Santa Maria del Focallo, Sicilia #### What's nearby - Santa Maria del Focallo Beach - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile - Marza - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles - Pietre Nere Beach - 21 min drive - 7.2 miles - Port of Pozzallo - 22 min drive - 9.1 miles - San Lorenzo Beach - 27 min drive - 14.2 miles #### Getting around - Ispica Station - 14 min drive - Comiso (CIY-Vincenzo Magliocco) - 71 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Il velieri - ‬9 min drive - ‪Gusto - ‬17 min drive - ‪Mattioli Cafe - ‬17 min drive - ‪Ristorante Cianciuolo - ‬12 min drive - ‪Zuma Beach - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is INDEPENDENT HOUSE BY THE SEA pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at INDEPENDENT HOUSE BY THE SEA? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at INDEPENDENT HOUSE BY THE SEA? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is INDEPENDENT HOUSE BY THE SEA located? > Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Santa Maria del Focallo Beach and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Marza. Vini di Olindo Giuseppe and Buonivini Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## INDEPENDENT HOUSE BY THE SEA Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stanislav D. 26 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sehr schön. Genau passend für uns. ##### Stanislav D. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Enrico L. 4 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacanza rilassante Immersa nel verde di una campagna silenziosa e colorata da fiori spontanei, questa villetta ci ha offerto una vacanza molto tranquilla e rilassante. Siamo rimasti sodisfatti dall'esperienza che ci auguriamo di ripetere. ##### Enrico L. Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Johanne B. 16 Jul 2019 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Ci tornerei ! Casa accogliente , proprietario e collaboratori molto gentile ! Necessario del auto per andare al mare , ma facile a parcheggiare . Terreno ampio perfetto per un amico a 4 zampe . Consiglio per una vacanza tranquilla e piacevole ! Grazie 👍🏼 ##### Johanne B. 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