Villa holiday rentals in Gioiosa Marea

This is the most beautiful villa: well maintained, wonderful hosts, fully stocked with most everything you would need. The location is very good for exploring this part of the island and the views of the sea on one side, and Etna on the other is really remarkable. The hot tub and pool are amazing and the space is very well organized with large rooms and plenty of common areas.

A beautiful villa with old-world charm yet modern feeling. Amazing views of both the ocean and Etna. Well maintained gardens and grounds, with a lovely pool and sitting area. Pino and Viviana were always quick to respond and helpful. Truly a special place

The house is really charming, the decor is really very nice and the view from the terrace is superb. The sunsets are sublime at aperitif time. We highly recommend this villa for the view and beauty of the place.

The villa is beautiful and even more beautiful than the pictures. Very large, spaces for everyone's privacy (we were 3 couples and 1 solo adult + 4 teens), a beautiful pool, well equipped. Maria Louisa and Carlo are very proactive, always attentive and available. The villa is quiet, a 10-minute walk to the black sand beach and 20 minutes to the port. Carlo picked us up and helped us with the luggage. Vulcano is very pleasant and preserved.

We had a wonderful stay with friends in Mariagrazia's villa. The views are indescribable. Mariagrazia is very available, welcoming and gives countless contacts! We enjoyed the common area with the pizza oven. It was an unforgettable evening. Thanks also to Aaron for his help. Access is not difficult but is very steep and you still have to be in shape to access the villa as well as the beach.

Martina was great to deal with, extremely helpful and responsive. The apartment is in a peaceful and scenic location with fabulous views. The beds are very comfortable but the bunks are rather narrow and the top one is high. The kitchen is decently equipped although we struggled a bit with the stove top coffee maker. The living room has plenty of seating. The terrace is lovely and spacious with good seating to admire the view. The stairs: Yes, long-ish and steep-ish but I’m 78 and had no problem. Martina provides a very honest and comprehensive description of the location and local interests. Definitely would recommend to friends.

This home just outside Cefalù was just amazing- many things to do at the property at the beach nearby and also a short drive from the Cefalu town center / beach

We have been very satisfied with our stay in the house. The host gave us a warm welcome and was very informative. From the pool area, we could see and enjoy the top of Mount Etna erupting. The house has 3 floors with stairs and plenty of space both inside and outside. With a car, it is easy to get around to both the beach and shopping areas. There was a slight power shortage when the air conditioning was running, but other than that, everything was perfect.

This villa is not a modern hotel but a grand estate reminiscent of the aristocracy of Italy; private, but living within the culture of the surrounding area. The grounds are lush and gated with a very large swimming pool. A car is necessary to get to other cities and/or bus stops/train stations. The GPS on our personal phones was excellent and useful in traveling around Sicily. Our hosts, Francesco and Maria, were warm and genteel. They live on the premises next to the villa so access to their assistance and advice was always available via phone, AirBNB and What's App. The beds are antique and amazingly comfortable - a recommendation would be to have additional pillows available for those who may not be back sleepers. We had 7 women from our bookclub back home and it sleeps 13 so there is plenty of space for a larger group. We would stay at the villa again if we do go back to Sicily. We had a great time!!!!

Everything was perfect. Emanuele is very responsive and accommodating. The villa is amazing, great location, great view, very well equipped (swimming pool, barbecue, parking space etc.). We were a group of 14 and had a great time. I highly recommend it!

A+++ perfect location very peaceful stay

We spent a 10 day vacation here as a group of friends. Already upon arrival we were overwhelmed by the beauty of property and surroundings: located in the beautiful lemon grove overlooking the slopes of Mount Etna and the sea. It couldn't get any better! Boredom never arose, the area offers a lot! However, a car is important. There was also always something to do on the property: beautiful pool, ping pong table, foosball, football or cooking in the great kitchen... and always fresh lemons. Maria Gulia and Angelo are super friendly and often helped us with tips and quick answers. The villa is an absolute recommendation!!

Great host, very attentive. Place was a paradise!

Beautiful villa located with a wonderful view over the valley and Castelbouno town. The house was great with bedrooms on three different floors and the garden was very nice with many different lounge and dining areas. The pool area has amazing view and a really nice pool, though no fence so small kids must be watched. This is a perfect location for day trips to Céfalu with surroundings and we also really enjoyed Castelbouno town. Rosanna and her husband (and the dog Amica) took great care of us and were always available if we needed anything. The only minor issue was that we had a few power outages, but that was quickly fixed. We had a great time and would love to come again!

My family and friends had a simply wonderful stay in this beautiful villa. We chose it because it was a little further off the beaten path and more “authentic old Italian villa” feeling than other places in Sicily. And it delivered exactly the experience we were looking for and more. The villa itself was spacious and yet adorable. Huge old and beautiful windows and doors to bring the outside in. Had everything we needed. The views and outdoor space around the villa were also so lovely and enjoyable. Beautiful little olive orchard. Terraces and outdoor entertaining spaces galore. The game room and pool were awesome for our kids. The pool is unheated, but warm enough to use mid April. But the best part about this villa was the experiences Rosario coordinated for us. We had 2 nights where a chef came over to cook us dinner. The chef turned out to be the neighbor, who cooked the most delicious Sicilian meals we’ve had. She also arranged a visit to a farm and limoncello maker. Amazing!

Casa Grande lives up to its photos in real life - not always true these days - it is a beautiful old home. A caretaker is nearby for questions.The property is lovely and full of olive, lemon and orange trees, delightful co-habitants of chickens, turkeys and mules that are maybe half a mile away from the house. The view of Torrenova and the sea is beautiful. The swimming pool is well-maintained. The air temperature was barely in the 70s F but the hardiest of us did swim. There are many verandas and patios-we were hard-pressed to enjoy them all in 2 weeks! It is conveniently located about the same distance from both Palermo or Catania - some of us came and went from each. We were a group of 8 family members and it worked well for us. Any questions were addressed quickly. Daily housekeeping (not Sundays or holidays) was nice - breakfast provided and minimal cleaning. Staff was friendly. We spoke Italian so not sure how English or other languages would be handled.

Antonino’s house is the perfect base from which to explore this exceptionally beautiful part of Sicily. Taormina, Mount Etna and Savoca are all a short drive away. You can escape back from the tourist spots to this Oasis with picture postcard views and every amenity you could ask for. Antonino is a gracious host with a love for growing fruit and vegetables in his garden under the villa and sharing this produce with his guests. We were treated to home made limoncello, olive oil, passion fruit and mandarins, as well as one of his renowned barbecues which included some of the most delicious swordfish and mussels I have eaten. Santa Teresa de Riva is a pretty Sicilian seaside town with multiple cafes and restaurants where you can rub shoulders with the locals and try the specialties of the region. You will experience a far more authentic Sicily here than in the neighbouring tourist Mecca of Taormina. I highly recommend a stay at Antonino’s house. It was everything we could have hoped for

Piccolo casale is a beautiful historic farmhouse with all modern amenities. The scenery is spectacular. Kitchen is large and well equipped. A delicious traditional Sicilian meal was prepared for our arrival. Thank you Maria and Rosita!! A wonderful stay was enjoyed by all!!

We had a lovely stay at Villa Ambra. As others have mentioned in previous reviews, the place looks better than in the pictures. It was clean and had a very nice outdoor area with a pool, sunbeds, dining area, grill and table tennis. We had to check in very late, but that was no problem which was very nice. We would also like to recommend the taxi driver Carmelo and his son Luca, recommended by the host of the villa (his card is in the villa). Carmelo was like our private guide every time we needed to go somewhere and told us a lot about the history of Naxos, Taormina and Castelmola. On the final day he took us to Siracusa for a day trip, which we highly recommend!

A great home away from home for the Christmas Holiday. The kitchen was amazing and allowed for us to make all our traditional Christmas dishes. Furthermore, the living room was cozy. The couch was perfect and allowed multiple people to curl up and watch Christmas movies. Additionally, the gaming room provided much needed space for board games, karaoke, puzzles, and reading. The house was immaculate, and our host was absolutely wonderful. We showed up late the first evening and our host made traditional Sicilian delicacies for us to eat. The arancini were delicious. I would 100% come back, especially in the summer so I can enjoy their beautiful pool. 100% recommend.

Wow, what a place! Terre di Bea is really a super nice location with a fantastic view from the various terraces around the house and by the pool. The plung pool was perfect for cooling off after a walk, and the outdoor kitchen made it extra fun to prepare the tastiest breakfasts, lunches and dinners together. We are a family of 5 (with children aged 4, 7 and 9) and had a great time here. Lazy mornings by the pool we alternated with active trips to Cefalù and the area – with nice beaches, cozy restaurants and cozy medieval streets to stroll through. Our stay at Terre di Bea was really the highlight of the holiday. Thank you Antonio for everything!

We stayed in this beautiful home between late October and early November. The weather was wonderful, we were able to take advantage of all the outdoor spaces warmed by the sun. The village of Acquadolce has everything you need, small shops, supermarkets, coffee, etc. You can also reach it on foot only 600 meters away, on the way back uphill but you can do it without problems. The house is exactly as it appears in the photo, maybe better, the view is spectacular and the peace you feel is incredibly. A special thank you to Mrs. Gabriella for the warm welcome was really kind. Thank you again for everything 🙏🤗

We loved staying here—in fact, I originally booked for 4 nights and asked to stay two extra nights. What a beautiful setting. The only small thing that didn’t work was the dishwasher, but that wasn’t a big deal.

Incredible! One of, if not the best, Airbnb we've stayed at -- and we've been to a few! The house is well represented in the photos but the outdoor space was amazing. A giant covered outdoor kitchen, with plenty of seating, BBQ and pizza oven was the hub our stay, looking out over the hills. The pool was heated to 30C even in April, the kids swam multiple times a day. The outdoor area was also great for exploring with the kids. The kitchen is well equipped, the house has everything you need for a peaceful stay. The Wi-Fi covers the house and gardens and is fast enough for streaming. Getting to the house is easier than we thought it would be given the location, the road is wide enough for cars in both directions, not too twisty and well maintained (we stayed somewhere similar in Spain that was dramatic to get to). The town of Mistretta has a selection of supermarkets, bakeries and restaurants. Best of all, Enzo (Martina's father) and his wife were such lovely hosts.