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Cosy house with rustic charm, big garden and sublime view on the Etna and sea

Casa Rosa offers a relaxing outdoor experience in a rustic environment.

The covered dining area offers a perfect spot for outdoor breakfast, lunch and dinners!

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Amenities
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Location
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8160 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Milo, Sicily

Barone di Villagrande 1727
‪2 min drive‬
Adventure Park Etna
‪4 min drive‬
Etna Park Visitor Center
‪4 min drive‬
Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Cosy house with rustic charm, big garden and sublime view on the Etna and sea

Casa Rosa is a renovated farmhouse amidst a beautiful natural environment: 2 hectares of vineyards, cherry trees and a wooded valley ideal for your summer picnic. On one side you can admire the Mount Etna and on the other side the coast: a landscape of 150 km that stretches until Taormina, the coast of Calabria in the far north and the province of Syracuse in the south.

The ground floor has a living room with fireplace, sofa and dining table, kitchen, bathroom with toilet, bidet and shower, and a living room with double sofa-bed. In the attic there is a bedroom with large double bed, a terrace and a large bedroom with large double bed and two single beds. There is also a bathroom with toilet, bidet and shower. The garden is equipped with garden furniture including parasol and beach chairs, barbecue and various toys for children. The fireplace also supplies the central heating which makes Casa Rosa also suitable for a winter holiday. There is wifi internet.

Casa Rosa is an excellent base from which to explore eastern Sicily. The village lies halfway between Catania and Taormina and just 15 kilometres from Acireale (a pretty little city, built on a plateau of lava, that is known for its Baroque churches). Giardini Naxos, a seaside resort with a sandy beach, is just 25 km from Casa Rosa (15 minutes with the highway).

Casa Rosa is also an excellent base from which to explore Mount Etna and its surroundings.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE

Please note the price includes one set of linen and bathroom towels per person.
In the case of winter stays, the price includes an initial supply of wood for the fireplace.

Property manager

Giulia Tiriticco / Victor van Veelen

Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue

Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You are financially liable for any damage to the accommodation.

Try to be on time for your check-in (which is usually set at 4 PM) and please send a text message to the keyholder in case of delay. Thank you!

In the case of winter stays, the price includes an initial supply of wood.

Important information

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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

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property Registration Number IT087017C2Z4QEW5BC

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

About the area

Giarre

Located in Giarre, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Etna and Giardini Naxos Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Adventure Park Etna and Hundred Horse Chestnut Tree. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

Milo, Sicily

What's nearby

Mount Etna - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
Barone di Villagrande 1727 - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Adventure Park Etna - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Etna Park Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
Hundred Horse Chestnut Tree - 8 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

Giarre-Riposto Station - 20 min drive
Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪Barone di Villagrande - ‬4 min drive
‪Trattoria N'da Calata - ‬3 min drive
‪Donna Peppina - ‬5 min drive
‪4 Archi - ‬5 min drive
‪I Pasticcieri dell'Etna - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy house with rustic charm, big garden and sublime view on the Etna and sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy house with rustic charm, big garden and sublime view on the Etna and sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy house with rustic charm, big garden and sublime view on the Etna and sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy house with rustic charm, big garden and sublime view on the Etna and sea located?

This family-friendly Giarre cottage is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Mount Etna and Barone di Villagrande 1727. Adventure Park Etna and Etna Park Visitor Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.0/10

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10/10

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9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

7 August 2025

Review for stay from 18 July 2025 to 21 July 2025

Ernesto’s place was super peaceful, the surroundings were beautiful with a great view to mount Etna and also the coastline. When we arrived we received wine from their winery, fresh local fruits and different cheese for our first meal. Ernesto was very attentive and showed us his place with clear pride and gave us advice where to go to and what to do. Seeing a full grown mountain smoke is a special sight to behold.

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

22 August 2024

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Great get away

Fab location, lots to see and beautiful area to visit. Place was great and we had a wonderful time.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

2 September 2024

Review for stay from 14 August 2024 to 21 August 2024

Fab location, lots to see and beautiful area to visit. Place was great and we had a wonderful time.

10/10 Excellent

Marjolein d.

14 September 2024

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Enjoying the view

Loved the place. The view is amazing. The surroundings are very peaceful and quiet. There are enough nice places to visit relatively nearby.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Gabriel B.

29 August 2018

Review for stay from 29 August 2018 to 08 September 2018

Great house with beautiful views! Nice place to relax and to explore the east Coast!

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10/10 Excellent

Svenja G.

27 January 2022

Review for stay from 28 December 2021 to 05 January 2022

Beautiful place with a wonderful view . Relaxing and calming.

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8/10 Good

Serge G.

11 September 2022

Review for stay from 12 August 2022 to 25 August 2022

Le calme et la vue

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10/10 Excellent

Michał L.

9 November 2022

Review for stay from 29 October 2022 to 07 November 2022

Fantastic place with a very challanging access road - but as a reward, beautiful panorama of Etna and Giarre. Ernesto, which is the place owner greeted us with local food and warm hospitality. Strony recommend for family stay!

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10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

25 March 2022

Review for stay from 16 March 2022 to 23 March 2022

Cozy old house, nice garden, comfy bedrooms. Ernesto, the owner/caretaker was super-nice and helpful. Recommended.

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10/10 Excellent

Friederike U.

11 November 2020

Review for stay from 23 April 2018 to 04 May 2018

It is such a wonderfull spot with a great sorrounding, away of the narrow villages. We were welcomed very warm by the amiable Ernesto with some outstanding good cheese and hints for the house and the area. In the spacious house you find everything you need to feel comfortable. One shouldn´t come along with a Cadillac - car, verry verry narrow winding roads. We would love to come amnother time.

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10/10 Excellent

Andre N.

11 November 2020

Review for stay from 25 August 2018 to 28 August 2018

Pics don’t do the place justice. Incredible views of both the sea and Mr Etna and comes equipped with everything you need. We enjoyed celebrating a birthday lunch by grilling fresh fish and local meats on the outdoor grill. Mt etna was active and we even enjoyed a nighttime lava show which special. Indeed the tiny stretch of road to access the place is v narrow even for a fiat 500 but Ernesto kindly guides you there (you would not be able to find it on your own otherwise). Ernesto accommodated a late check in and was very friendly and responsive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and could not recommend this enough to those looking for a great home base near Catania and Taormina!

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10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

16 April 2019

Review for stay from 16 April 2019 to 23 April 2019

We had a wonderful stay at the Pink Retreat. Ernesto welcomed us with fresh cheese and fruit and a bottle of wine, which was great after a late arrival... The kitchen is generously equipped and everything was working fine. The garden is lovely and the view stunning. The house is very charming and the kids loved it, too. Yes, the road to the house is bumpy and narrow, but that should not pose a problem to anyone with average driving skills and an average car. It is a remote place and getting to it requires a little effort, which is fair enough. We would not hesitate to book the place again!

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10/10 Excellent

Justine P.

8 October 2020

Review for stay from 08 October 2020 to 22 October 2020

We had an absolutely amazing time at Casa Rosa. If you are looking to unplug and be amongst nature and silence, this is the place to be. The house itself is beautifully restored, it looks just like the photos. It is equipped with everything you could possible need. We loved the yard and surrounding area of vineyard and fruit trees. Every morning waking up and watching the sunrise over the sea was bliss, a sight we will never forget. This was a perfect stay for us and our 2 young children, lots of room inside and out. The hosts Ernesto and Maria very kind and warm. They were quick to respond to any questions and even stocked the kitchen for our arrival. I cannot say enough about this unique accommodation- we hope to return!

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10/10 Excellent

Frederic P.

18 June 2018

Review for stay from 18 June 2018 to 24 June 2018

We had a lovely week at the pink retreat. The host/key keeper Ernesto is very friendly and takes great care to show you everything you need to know about it. The view from the lawn is stunning, and the surrounding area gives you a very calm and positive feeling. Big plus: During our stay the cherries were waiting to be picked and we were told to take as many as we would like (which we did - delicious!). Since it was a bit rainy during our stay, we used the fireplace and cozied up inside instead of outside. The kitchen (and house in general) is well equipped, we did not miss any day-to-day household items. Be prepared, the drive to the house gets a bit adventurous on the last 300 meters, smaller cars are actually an advantage here. But under no conditions was it dangerous to drive there.

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10/10 Excellent

Dani A.

20 June 2022

Review for stay from 09 June 2022 to 16 June 2022

The photos don't do it justice, this place is INCREDIBLE. The views are totally out of this world - Mount Etna on one side, and you look out over what feels like the whole of Sicily on the other. I watched the sun rise one morning and couldn't believe my eyes. Truly stunning. Ernesto is the sweetest man, he left us fresh bread, local cheeses, fruit, his own olive oil (the best we tasted), beer, his own white wine (delicious) and lots of goodies for when we arrives which was so kind. He so showed us the cherry trees in the orchard and said we could help ourselves which was a particular highlight for the kids. Before we went I told him my son really wanted to come to Italy and pick lemons, he'd harvested his lemon trees before our trip but saved some on one tree for my children, they were over the moon and I was so touched. The house is incredibly well kitted out, had everything we needed and totally beautiful, I felt like I was in a movie the whole time. Don't hesitate to book this place, we had the trip of a lifetime and made such special memories in this house. Thank you Ernesto for everything you did for us.

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10/10 Excellent

susana S., UK, Manchester

30 April 2016

The perfect italian experience!!

We are a family of 4, with a 5 and a 9 years old. We were looking for a place with plenty of space for the kids to play and run freely without bothering anyone, a place with a view and a place where we could just relax listening to just the sounds of nature. Ernesto's house had all that and more! It was just perfect! And beautiful since we got there in time to see all the cherry trees in full bloom. The house itself is very comfortable and my husband enjoyed very much getting in touch with his inner manhood via lightening the fire every night, thought the house was warm enough without it. We made barbecues and breakfasted looking at the sea.There is wi-fi, so the kids were also entertained in between our trips around the east side of Sicily (the west coast is too far away for day trips) and after exploring the different paths that run around the house itself. Mount Etna was practically just behind us and Ernesto gave us some tips to save up on expensive pre-arranged tours up there. He also provided a feast of locally produced tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, olives and wine on our first day, which was just great. We couldn't recommend the place enough. It truly is an Italian experience, far from other tourists and boring hotels with overcrowed pools. Even the (very) bumpy and narrow road that takes you to the house was quite an experience - just don't hire a big car!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016

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10/10 Excellent

robin l.

22 January 2016

A wonderful house in a wonderful location

For us the house lived up to all the other 5 star reviews. In winter, when the clouds lift to reveal it, the summit of Etna looming behind the house is an imposing sight whilst the Ionian sea in front of the house is constantly changing colour as the light shifts. The house has been renovated to the highest standard. It has lovely artisan terracotta tiles and cherry wood beams and floors. All the furniture and fittings have been chosen and fitted with great skill and care. Everything is totally in keeping with a Sicilian farmhouse. The only sounds floating up from the plain below the house are those of church bells from the nearest villages. Nearer to the house, dogs, cockerels and the tinkling of sheep bells; lovely country sounds against a back drop of peace and tranquility. Tending the fire in winter is something of a hobby. In winter you can be nice and warm in front of the fire but the heating only takes the chill off the rest of the house. As long as you're prepared to wear a few layers it's fine. The welcome from Ernesto was as others have described. He is extremely helpful and nice. The fire was lit to welcome us when we arrived, along with wine, olive oil and other essentials. Nervous drivers should note that the road to the house is narrow and made of rough stones. If you're heading to destinations along the coast use the A18 toll road to go North / south and then drop down to your destination. Much of the coast road is busy and built up and driving along it is slow and stressful. Any one who who enjoys peace, beautiful surroundings and views will love this house. It is also very well placed for getting to see the Etna national park and the coast. The two nearest settlements Zafferana and Milo are both charming places and Zafferna has very good supermarkets. Robin and Teresa Lipsey (visited Dec/ Jan 2015/16.)

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2015

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10/10 Excellent

Christophe D.

11 August 2025

Review for stay from 31 July 2025 to 10 August 2025

Maison charmante au calme avec une vue à couper le souffle : mer d’un côté et Etna de l’autre. L’hôte est parfait et d’une incroyable gentillesse. À recommander

10/10 Excellent

Magali L.

10 August 2025

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Maison charmante au calme avec une vue à couper le souffle : mer d’un côté et Etna de l’autre. L’hôte est parfait et d’une incroyable gentillesse. À recommander

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Emanuela A.

7 August 2025

Review for stay from 21 July 2025 to 28 July 2025

Excellent sejour !! Acceuil très chaleureux et proporietaire tres disponible en tout point. Endroit très calme et bien placé pour visiter l'est de la Sicile.

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10/10 Excellent

Tobias L.

20 July 2025

Review for stay from 19 June 2025 to 26 June 2025

Great house in a fantastic location

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelmine T.

24 May 2025

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Subliem!

Prachtig uitzicht, comfortabel huis en heel vriendelijke en behulpzame eigenaar.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Isabelle C.

7 January 2025

Review for stay from 26 December 2024 to 02 January 2025

Charmante maison rustique, propre et bien équipée pour 8 personnes. Comme déjà mentionné dans plusieurs commentaires, la vue est à couper le souffle avec la mer d’un côté et l’Etna de l’autre. Ernesto est un hôte extraordinaire, très attentionné et de très bon conseil.

8/10 Good

Sebastian T.

8 November 2024

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

Sehr schönes Bauernhaus

Einige kleinere technische Schwierigkeiten mit dem Strom,sonst alles super

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valérie A.

6 August 2024

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

Maison avec vue sur l'Etna

Ernesto a été un hôte formidable et trés attentionné. Lors de notre arrivée de nombreux mets nous attendaient dans le frigo et Ernesto a pris le temps de nous conseiller sur les sites à visiter. Sa maison est trés agréable et le jardin avec vue sur l'Etna a été pour nous l'occasion d'observer de magnifiqueséruptions. Ma

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Giulia Tiriticco / Victor van Veelen

We have been with Homeaway since 2006, proposing houses that are able to unfold Sicily's colours and charm at best.
Houses with quality furnishing in unique locations, with incredible views or with a pool, always accurately selected in order to satisfy our main wish: to see you falling in love with Sicily just like we did.
We provide you with transparent information and true pictures. What you see is exactly what you get. We will advise you as much as we can about travel info, transfers and car rental.

Dinners in villas and other extra services can also be arranged. Finally, our prices are final rates! There are no hidden additional costs. We are flexible with your arrivals and departures and if you need a late check-in this is usually possible.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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2 bathrooms

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About the area

Giarre

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Getting around

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10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Review for stay from 18 July 2025 to 21 July 2025

Mark N.

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Great get away

Chris T.

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Review for stay from 14 August 2024 to 21 August 2024

Chris T.

10/10 Excellent

Marjolein d.

Enjoying the view

Marjolein d.

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel B.

Review for stay from 29 August 2018 to 08 September 2018

Gabriel B.

10/10 Excellent

Svenja G.

Review for stay from 28 December 2021 to 05 January 2022

Svenja G.

8/10 Good

Serge G.

Review for stay from 12 August 2022 to 25 August 2022

Serge G.

10/10 Excellent

Michał L.

Review for stay from 29 October 2022 to 07 November 2022

Michał L.

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.