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Idyllic country house, panoramic pool with sea views, quiet, WiFi, heating, 7 people

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Siracusa, SZ
  • Place, Fontane Bianche Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Eloro Beach
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Noto
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Idyllic country house, panoramic pool with sea views, quiet, WiFi, heating, 7 people

The 200 m² house has been restored recently and comfortable. It is set in an approximately 5 000 m² large land with meadows and pastures, about 330 m above sea level.

It is beautifully decorated and has a kitchen, dining room, living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a superstructure with double bed and two covered porches, one with spectacular views to Siracusa's entire environment and its coasts.
From here you can even see Mount Etna. You can enjoy fantastic sunrises and sunsets.

The accommodation is suitable for six people, extra bed available for a small surcharge.

Now there is a pool with magnificent views that invites to linger.

There is also a barbecue available for our guests.

In summer you need no air conditioning due to the high altitude and the thick walls. For the colder months the house is equipped with a heating system.

You can do a lot and relax at the same time.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property Registration Number IT089013C2Z9EXL97G
Property # 2117193
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Noto

Located in Noto, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Technopark Archimedes and Papyrus Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Winery Avola and Cantina Tenuta Palmeri. InfoPoint Avola e Val di Noto and Arkimedeion Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Siracusa, SZ

What's nearby

  • Fontane Bianche Beach - 31 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Eloro Beach - 41 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Porta Reale - 43 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Cathedral of Noto - 46 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Spiaggia di Lido di Noto - 51 min drive - 30.9 km

Getting around

  • Syracuse Station - 33 min drive
  • Comiso (CIY-Vincenzo Magliocco) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪991 Pub-Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Capannina - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Charleston Pub - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Fuori Binario - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪malafemmina - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Idyllic country house, panoramic pool with sea views, quiet, WiFi, heating, 7 people have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Idyllic country house, panoramic pool with sea views, quiet, WiFi, heating, 7 people pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Idyllic country house, panoramic pool with sea views, quiet, WiFi, heating, 7 people?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic country house, panoramic pool with sea views, quiet, WiFi, heating, 7 people?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic country house, panoramic pool with sea views, quiet, WiFi, heating, 7 people?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic country house, panoramic pool with sea views, quiet, WiFi, heating, 7 people located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Fontane Bianche Beach, Spiaggetta di Punta Gallina and Ionian Sea. Gallina Beach and E-crazy Cart are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 85 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

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10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was amazing, from the amenities (food essentials were provided to start our vacation) to the thoughtfulness and warm welcome of the host to the immaculate condition of the property and the unforgettable views! This was our first visit to Sicile and our stay at this incredible property made it the perfect beginning to our vacation. The host met with us to show us to the property and make it easy for us to find our way. Our hosts contributed to a perfect beginning to a memorable Sicilian adventure.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning property in a fabulous location with amazing views. We missed our flight to Sicily on the way out and so arrived at the airport at 1am instead of 3pm in the afternoon as originally planned and so could not collect our hire car. Our host Enzo arranged a taxi from the airport and ensured we were able to get to the villa with no issues. He also helped us to secure a hire car the following day, nothing was too much trouble and he was so friendly and helpful. The owner of the villa Georgio was also at the villa to greet us on arrival despite the 2am arrival time! We had a lovely 2 week stay and visited some beautiful towns. We wouldn’t hesitate to come back!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa Cava Grande is a beautifully restored traditional farmhouse set in a wonderful secluded location with views over the Siracusa plain as far as Etna. The swimming pool makes the most of the view. We were met at the autostrada exit by Enzo so finding the house was no problem. Giorgio, who looks after the fields, gave us fresh fruit, vegetables and eggs. A very warm welcome in a fantastic place. There are many tourist spots within reach including the Cava Grande nature reserve which is spectacular, though it's a strenuous path down - and up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional

The property is fantastic, nice and secluded, great value and with great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely week away

From an easy booking, to being met by the owner on arrival, great weather all week, the property and location were fantastic, we really did enjoy Scilly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

Our whole stay was outstanding. The house and grounds are beautiful, with everything we needed and a lovely view. Vincenzo and the owners were so friendly and went out of their way to welcome us. The bonus was fresh eggs and produce from their garden/farm. We would love to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was more than expected from the photos! Giorgio and Lucia the house managers were delightful and brought us fresh garden veggies and eggs from the chickens out back. The views from the house were breathtaking. It was spotless when we arrived and the beds were very comfortable. The wifi was good. It was about a 15 minute drive from major roads so very private and peaceful. I would recommend this property and would definitely stay there again when travelling in Sicily.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place, amazing people

The villa and views are even better than the pictures suggest. The owners are delightful people who want you to have a great holiday - they go the extra mile to make sure the villa and grounds have everything you might need. I cannot recommend this place highly enough!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house with panoramic view

We had a fantastic stay at Giorgio & Lucias wonderful house in the hills. Secluded in the hills and with short distance to many great attractions, we loved our stay here. This is a place that we would definitely love to come back to. Warm thanks to Giorgio, Lucia and Enzo for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the literally the best Villa location I have ever stayed in and I’ve done a few over the years! Amazing spec Villa incredible panoramic views and pool ! Incredible owners with daily eggs veg and fruit deliveries ! So friendly Just stunning setting ! Can see etna and Syracuse bay from Villa x surrounded by olive trees lemon trees so peaceful ! Definitely plus 5 star ! Will be coming again xx
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa cava is one of a kind

The villa is spatious and clean. The surroundings with a view on the Etna is superb. A perfect place to stay or to visit Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa and Villa Romana. Thank you Giorgio, Lucia and Enzo for your hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful location with stunning views over the countryside. Great communication with Enzo and team. The villa was very comfortable. Kitchen well stocked. Beautiful gardens. Great to watch the birds and butterflies. Warm welcome from Giorgio and his wife and lovely touch of leaving us food and other provisions for our first days there. Would highly recommend and hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We could not have been happier

What an amazing house! So idyllic and quiet with the loveliest of service by Lucia, Guiseppe and Enzo. Fresh produce, herbs and eggs from the hens on the property, exceptional! The pool has been the best one yet and we have rented quite a few houses before. AC in every room. We’ll be back!:-)
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful Private Villa

Fantastic from start to finish. Property is exactly as described and very private. Enzo and Giorgio were very welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. Would not hesitate to book again when we come back to Sicily
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 November 2020
Dear Chris, Thank you very much! We hope to see you again another time. Greets Enzo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

This is a beautiful property in a quiet location with lovely views. The house is very comfortable with every need met. The owners provided fresh vegetables and fruit upon our arrival. The pool is beautiful and clean. The beds are comfortable and we all slept well. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect stay in a beautiful house

Enzo was brilliant and met us off the motorway to lead us to the house. Georgia and his wife were so welcoming and friendly. They had provided food for us and even thought to provided equipment for our baby which was greatly appreciated. Our daughter loved Georgio!! They gave us loads of recommendations of places to visit. The villa itself was beautiful and the views were outstanding. We had a very relaxing week. We would love to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house in great environment

The property is located aside the main roads and towns. It is very quiet in the middle of the hills with a great view on the mediteranian sea and the Etna. As there are basically no neighbours one can realy enjoy very relaxed holidays here. On the property one can find herbs and spices enriching the prepared food. The house is very spacy and with air condition easy to cool or heat. The owners are very friendly and warm hearted and are always of help in case of questions on the property or on sicily in general.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A lovely house, incredible views and kind hosts.

This lovely villa, overlooking the Siracusa plains, makes a wonderful base to explore south eastern Sicily. The house is charming and well-equipped, in a beautiful rural location, and the pool a very welcome feature. Swimming with a view of Etna, the sparkling Ionian and Syracusa is a truly memorable experience. Giorgio and Lucia, the kind and generous owners, are helpful but unobtrusive, and are perfect hosts. The road up to the villa is narrow and winding, but the villa’s location is well worth it. There is much to see and do in the surrounding area, with Syracusa, Noto and the Cavagrande being very close at hand. We had a very enjoyable stay and would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Dear Catherine, Thank you very much for your review. We are very happy that you enjoyed the holiday and hope to see you soon. Best wishes Enzo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You wont be disappointed !

Superb property and superb hosts. Photos really don't do the property and pool justice. Most of all the view - A snow capped Etna is magnetic to see and look at. Some tips - not obligatory, but worth hiring a car with good ground clearance. We found Noto the best place to eat locally (30min drive) with a wide variety of nice restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets, a really nice place too. Don't miss the walks to Cava grande and especially Pantalica Necropolis. Taormina is a picture post card place, definately worth the trip together with Savoca. Needless to say Etna is a must, but be careful about the trip on offer at the cable car kiosk. Given the time again, I would have paid a little extra for a small group to go higher. The hosts - just really nice people. Enjoy !
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect rural getaway

My family and I recently spent a week at this amazing property. Its in a beautiful rural landscape at the end of a narrow track off a windy road (nothing to be concerned about if you're used to driving in Europe). There are magnificent views from the front of the house and pool over the hills to Ortigia with sea and Mt Etna in the distance. At the back, you can see then high cliffs which descend down to natural river gorge. We spent hours sitting outside taking in the scenery, listening to the sounds of nature and watching birds of prey soaring overhead. Theres a lovely beach a 20min drive away, and Syracuse and Noto are about half an hour. Its only 15 mins from the entrance to the Cavagrande Canyon which is an incredible place to explore. The property has everying you could need and is very comfortable - we never felt we needed to switch on the air-con the whole time we were there. Oh and the fruit from the trees grown around the property is out of this world!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mike from London

A wonderful stay. Amazing location with clear views to the sea and Syracuse, which is only a 35min drive away. On a clear morning you can see Etna too. The local town of Cassibile is about 15 mins drive down the twisty road. Whilst not the most pretty the people are very welcoming, there is an excellent small super market, and numerous food stores. The cafes are superb, selling also incredibly good and cheap midday lunches. We recommend the ragu arancini. The house is superbly appointed. Excellent kitchen, and loads of space both inside and out. Air con in every room if it gets hot! The twisty road up is not a big deal if you are used to European roads, and has a high safety wall, so don't let that put you off. The owners are so welcoming and helpful. A very generous care package is left at your arrival, including olive oil from their own orchard. Quite excellent.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity and beauty

Exceptional experience all around. The house is as depicted in the VRBO photos--better. What can't be captured is the gracious reception, hospitality and practical accessibility of Enzo (property manager) and Georgio and Lucia (owners). We have rented many houses and apartments in Europe and this is our favorite. The kitchen and dining room(s) are remarkably well-equipped: we shopped at the wonderful market in Ortygia and cooked every night; what a joy to have all the cooking and dining utensils needed (weak link in other places we have stayed). Wi-fi worked great, especially considering how remote the house is. The only drawback is the ride up the mountain to get to this uniquely beautiful home: slow, blind switchback ascent may not be for everyone. Once we got used to it ("beep beep" warning around the curves) it got easier--and adventurous drivers (I'm an old far), may actually like it. Thank you, Enzo, Luana, Georgio and Lucia for an extraordinary week. We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views and tranquility

The property was clean, well-equipped and even better than the photographs. Enzo, the house agent, met us and led us up to the villa. There was torrential rain the day we arrived so we were very glad he was there. The road is very windy in parts, but we soon got used to it, using the horn as needed. Georgio and Lucia were there to greet us, they were so kind and friendly, despite our very limited Italian. They gave us home grown fruit and vegetables and their own olive oil, and there were enough basics to start us off plus a welcome bottle of wine! Georgio was sometimes tending the land very early in the morning but was never intrusive at all, just giving a cheery wave and checking we were ok. We had a wonderful stay, relaxing in the pool, enjoying the views and the wildlife, and having evening BBQs. The weather was fabulous after the first day. There are lots of lovely places to visit within easy reach, we especially enjoyed a boat trip from Ortigia, Syracuse archeology park, Noto and Ragusa. We did a day trip to Agrigento to see the Valley of the Temples but it was close to a three hour drive each way so with hindsight probably a bit too far. It was our first trip to Sicily and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

I stayed in this wonderful home for 3 weeks. I have stayed in many villas over the years in various countries, and this is among the best. The house is a true home from home, exceptionally well equipped and comfortable. The communication beforehand was great and I was met by Enzo whom I followed up to the house. Yes, it's a narrow and very windy road but after the first couple of times was absolutely fine. The house is very secluded and private with spectacular views. Due to the altitude, there was always a very pleasant breeze which made lying by the pool bearable as there are no parasols (due to the windiness of the setting). Giorgio and Lucia (the owners) were at the house to greet me and gave me a very warm welcome. The welcome package was by far the best I've ever had - including wine, olive oil (made from the olives in the house grounds), eggs (from their own hens), fresh fruits and vegetables (from their own garden), water, coffee, bread. I had actually been to the supermarket in Avola to stock up before I went to the villa - and pretty much everything I had bought was provided, so my advice would be not to do that before you arrive! The house itself is spotlessly clean and superbly equipped - there was nothing I needed that wasn't provided. It is about a 15-20 minute drive to the nearest town (Cassibile) and about 25-30 minutes to Avola / Noto, so a car is most definitely required. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed my stay here and I will definitely be back!
Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fabulous villa in a glorious setting.

We have just returned from a fantastic holiday in the villa. Its location is utterly glorious with great views of Siracusa, the sea beyond and even Mount Etna on a clear day. The villa enjoys splendid isolation and is truly in an idyllic location. Some reviews have mentioned the road, but we really did not find any difficulty with it. Enzo met us and guided us to the villa. He could not have been nicer or more helpful throughout our stay and responded immediately to a couple of queries we had. We were met at the villa by Girogio and Lucia who were just lovely. Although we do not speak Italian and they don't speak English we managed to communicate. They had very kindly left huge bowls of fresh fruit and vegetables in the house along with ingredients for dinner and breakfast, so we did not need to think about shopping until the day after we arrived. They had thought of everything which might be needed for a self-catering holiday including shower gel! The villa was exceptionally well equipped and in fact I can think of nothing we needed which had not provided. Due to the thick walls the villa was cool, but fans were provided for the bedrooms. The villa was spotless clean and very comfortably furnished. Outside the villa had plenty of furniture and different places to sit to enjoy all the views afforded by the location of the house. The pool was just lovely and was very welcomed on a hot day. Girgio looks after the property and was always a pleasure to talk with, even if it involved a lot of gesturing and pointing. Gorgio and Lucia’s son is trying to reintroduce the Sicilian hare to the island and has an enclosure next to the villa for them and if we were lucky we would occasionally catch a glimpse of one. Gorgio also very kindly brought a baby hare for us to see which was very cute. In addition to the hares the villa comes with a cat (we called him Archimedes) who was very friendly and very purry. Food is provided for him buy Gorgio and Lucia, but we discovered he was rather partial to chicken! Other regular visitors included a hedgehog, a raven and some mountain goats. We even saw a couple of owls! We really had a great holiday in Sicily which was made all the better by our enjoyment of the villa, Enzo, Giorgio and Lucia ( Archimedes also helped !).
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Wow! I'm speechless. And of course really happy that you enjoyed your stay here in Sicily. Thank you so so much for your kind words. Maybe we can welcome you again some day. Grazie mille! Best wishes Enzo

About the host

Hosted by Vincenzo Arcuri

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Since 2007 we mediate holiday homes in Sicily.

Every house has been chosen by us personally.

We are any time available to our guests and can be on site personally if desired.

Why they chose this property

Panoramic, very quiet location, but only 10 min drive to the highway, village (Cassibile) and beach.

What makes this property unique

Very kind owners that will welcome you personally.

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