A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13
Popular amenities
Balcony
Private pool
Barbecue
Air-conditioning
Pet-friendly
Refrigerator
Explore the area
Cefalu, Sicily
Sanctuary of Gibilmanna
Place, Sanctuary of Gibilmanna
7 min drive
Acqua Verde
Place, Acqua Verde
13 min drive
Cefalu Beach
Place, Cefalu Beach
15 min drive
Where you'll sleep
5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Crib
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
4 Single Beds
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Very nice villa with pool with stunning views in Cefalù
The villa has a private pool (5 meters large, 8 meters long, 1,63 meter deep). The villa was renovated in 2019: new pool decking, 2 new bathroom, a new exsternal kitchen, etc..The Villa consists of 5 rooms (each with a private entrance) that are all furnished with a distinctive elegant simplicity, ideal for a relaxing holiday. 3 out 5 of the rooms have private bathroom, 2 rooms have to share 1 bathroom. 4 out 5 bedrooms have air conditioning. The rooms are 4 doubles and 1 quadruple. In 2 of the doubles it is possible to insert an extra single bed so that maximum accomodation of thr villa is 14 people The villa has at his disposal, a completely furnished external kitchen an a gazebo (made of wood and wrought iron and glass completely closed) used as living room with kitchen corner from where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the garden. It’s present, also an enormous barbecue corner with a very large oven for pizzas.
Cefalu: Cefalù is set on the northern coast, 75 kilometres east of Palermo, from which it is about forty-five minutes by car, a bit longer by train. Cefalù is a picturesque medieval fishing village that enjoys a splendid position between the sea and a rocky promontory (Rocca of Cefalù). Cefalù is a built on the site of an ancient Sican an Greek settlement. The town saw its maximum development under the Norman king Roger II, The town nowadays is divided in two parts an old part that is mainly for pedestrians and has many nice little boutiques, shops and restaurants, and a new modern part.
The old town centre is dominated by the cathedral. According to tradition the cathedral and the adjoining abbey and cloister, the building was erected after a vow made to the Holy Saviour by the King of Sicily, Roger II, after he escaped from a storm to land on the city beach. The building was started in 1131. Imposing and attractive, the cathedral is a synthesis of several cultures. It was built by Norman
Around Cefalu: round Cefalù, places of interest include the Sanctuary of Gibilmanna - a hillside pilgrimage destination-, the ruins of Greek Himera, the Natural Park of Madonie mountains and Castelbuono - a mountain medieval town about 25 kilometres from Cefalù famous for the castle once owned by the Ventimiglia family, feudal lords of several towns in the area-. Finally, Cefalù is famous as touristic site also for its magnificent white sandy beaches. The main sandy beach is in front of Cefalù and it’s called “lungomare”. There, it’s possible to find many different lidos that offer sun beds and umbrellas, as well as public beaches where you can stay for free. Lungomare is mainly a tourist beach and is very safe and strongly recommended for families with children.
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Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Cefalù
Located in Cefalù, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Gal Hassin International Center for Astronomical Sciences and Kartodromo Lascari are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ceramiche Sireci and Acqua Verde. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
Does Very nice villa with pool with stunning views in Cefalù have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Very nice villa with pool with stunning views in Cefalù ?
As of 19 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Very nice villa with pool with stunning views in Cefalù on 18 November 2026 start from NZ$2,330, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Very nice villa with pool with stunning views in Cefalù pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Very nice villa with pool with stunning views in Cefalù ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Very nice villa with pool with stunning views in Cefalù ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Very nice villa with pool with stunning views in Cefalù ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Very nice villa with pool with stunning views in Cefalù located?
This family-friendly Cefalù villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ceramiche Sireci, Osteria Magno and Sanctuary of Gibilmanna. Church of Purgatory and Lavatoio Medievale are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.4
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great place to stay with larger groups. Due to distribution of areas (rooms, kitchen, terrace) it's easy to distribute and do not feel crowded. Nice chilling breeze with stunning valley/sea view on the terrace with comfy sofas is just great.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Archival
6/10 Okay
Mathias K.
19 July 2014
Spacious property with nice view
This property gave us and a fellow family lots of space to enjoy the Sicilian sun. The pool was great as was the view towards the surrounding hills and the sea. It was nice to experience a somewhat cooler climate than down the sea.
On the downside, it took us half an hour to drive up and down the hill to get fresh bread in the morning. The property is somewhat run-down with the odd gadget not working. The owner tried to fix everything though.
This is not a luxury property but I would recommend it to families looking for a good value vacation, if you are not looking for service in the immediate neighbourhood.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
The villa is at 5,5 km from Cefalù. You reach the village driving very slowly in 10 minutes. The problem that Cefalù is a small of village full of people with car. So if you have to buy something you could spend 30 miutes because of the traffic and the difficulties to find a place where to park. The place is so crowded because it is beatiful and so a lot of people come to visit it. It is the only handikap of Cefalù: too many people wishing to visit it. Regards
Travelling as two families with 4 adults and 5 children (ages 11 to 17), we enjoyed our holiday at this property, which has great view overlooking the sea from its location in the hills above Cefalu. The villa is about 400 metres above sea level, on the winding mountain road up to the sanctuary at Gibilmanna. This made for a very pleasant climate (noticeably less humid than in Cefalu itself), great views and a calming location, although it does mean that a car is absolutely essential as there are no shops or restaurants closer than a 15 minute drive away. The property itself is made of three separate buildings - a row of 4 bedrooms, with a detached kitchen / living room opposite that, and a separate annex with further beds down some steps, next to the table tennis. There is a nice covered outdoor eating area, an outdoor kitchen, barbecue and wood fired pizza oven on on the same level as the main bedroom suite. The property is on a steep hill, with an off-road parking area above it which is much easier than the tricky access to the front entrance, but is quite a bit of effort when carrying shopping etc. Giovanni was a very helpful and responsive host, assisted by Adzim (apologies for any misspelling!) who emptied bins daily and was generally on hand for any issues. There are a few maintenance issues with the property which will continue to require attention, but this is a rustic property in a rural location and Giovanni & Adzim do their best to address any problems
Rigtig dejligt hus, flot udsigt og nemt at komme til stranden. Værten var sød og hjælpsom, svarede hurtigt på beskeder på whatsapp.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2026
Dear Signe. It is difficult to find so nice, kind and polite like yo7. It was a pleasure for us renting the villa to you. Looking forward seeing you again. Kindest Regards Giovanni
This part of the property is very nice. For awareness, the common area is in a separate structure from the rooms, but that’s not an issue, just something to be aware of. The bedrooms across from the pool area are lovely and give good privacy. Giovanni was able to quickly sort out a plumbing issue that arose and was very responsive. The pool was very nice and there’s a lovely view from the covered pool deck. Indoor and outdoor kitchens are also very nice.
Tres bel emplacement. Pratique convivial pour un groupe ou famille. Le gérant GianMaria tres a l écoute et serviable. Villa tres bien équipée avec divers espaces bien agencer. Parfait
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2025
Dear François. Thank you very much for your beautiful review. Grazie mille. A presto
Toller Ausblick, großer Außenbereich mit Tischtennisplatte, Außenküche mit toller Ausstattung inkl. 3 Kühlschränken, Pool wird jeden Tag diskret gereinigt und Müll abgeholt - tutto perfetto
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
sylvie j.
15 June 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Villa avec un emplacement magnifique et une vue exceptionnelle! Petit bémol sur la propreté en général et sur l'état des appareils électro-ménagers (l'hôte à promis de tout revoir!).Il faut accepter les aboiements réguliers des chiens des voisins.Voiture obligatoire, maison non compatible avec des personnes à mobilité réduite.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Bozena L.
20 October 2024
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Sehr verwahrlost
Wir haben diese Unterkunft mit 9 Personen bewohnt.
Jedes Alter war dabei.
Leider ist hier nichts wie auf den Fotos…
Alles ist gruselig dreckig und nicht instand gehalten
Eigentlich wirklich schöne Räumlichkeiten sind einfach nicht geflegt und durch und durch und dreckig!!
Tout a été parfait, location, propriétaire extra, gestion du quotidien
Seul point à noter, un peu éloigné du centre et de la mer 5km, voiture obligatoire pour sortir le soir et stationnement cher à Cefalu
Très bon séjour et le cadre est magnifique
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cette villa.
Très accueillante et très bien accueilli, les photo ont une dizaine d'années, les installation ont changé plutôt positivement dans l'ensemble.
Un chien est venu passé la plupart de ses soirées avec nous, nous en déplaise !
Très bon séjours dans l'ensemble qui nécessite un véhicule.
Rustikal mit Charme, für unseren Kurzurlaub im Herbst ausreichend
Positiv: Direkte Kontaktaufnahme mit Vermieter via Email/Mobil möglich; tägliche Reinigung des Pools und Leerung der Müllbehälter; Zitrusfrüchte, Kaki, Quitten und Kräuter zur freien Verwendung;
Verbesserungsfähig: Temperaturwahl der Waschmaschine defekt; Lüftung der Zimmer zwischen Mieterwechseln; Wegbeleuchtung zum oberen Parkplatz defekt
Giovanni est un hôte hors catégorie. Il se rend disponible à tout moment pour répondre à nos demandes.
Encore un grand merci à lui.
La maison est spacieuse, très agréable. La terrasse et la vue sont juste exceptionnelles. Enfin, nous n'avons manqué de rien, la maison est très bien équipée!
Pour terminer, nous avons pris plaisir à visiter Cefalù et ses environs (notamment en bateau, loué au port)... De super coins!
Bref, une super semaine de vacances!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
Dear Charles. Thank you very much for your nice review. Kindest Regards Giovanni
Un séjour agréable pendant 15 jours à 12 personnes
La vue sur la terrasse est magnifique, et la maison est bien agencée afin de vivre à 12 sans être les uns sur les autres.
Le parking pour 3 voitures est un peu serrés mais une fois habitué c'est facile de se garer.
Des escaliers vous mène du parking à la villa, attention avec des petits en bas âge c'est vite fatigant.
Cefalù est à 12 MN en voiture, et la maison est un endroit très agréable et calme où nous n'avons pas souffert de la chaleur grâce à la hauteur de la montagne.
Giovanni est toujours disponible, un petit SMS et les demandes sont toujours prises en compte rapidement.
Verified review
6/10 Okay
MAGUY L.
30 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Agréable séjour
Une semaine sympathique cependant plusieurs remarques. Maison compliqué à trouver, accès parking par une autre entrée avec une forte pente et loin de la maison. De nombreux escaliers et un fort dénivelé pour accéder à la maison après s s’être garé. La maison est en 3 blocs. Un bloc de 3 chambres avec salle de bains un bloc cuisine et séjour intérieur et un bloc composé d une belle cuisine d été avec un espace barbecue et four à pizza immense. Cependant électroménager fonctionnant moyennement. Les deux dernières chambres sont sous la terrasse avec peu d ouvertures donc très sombres. Le coin piscine et terrasse est agréable avec une vue magnifique. Un autre bémol les chiens du quartier sont restés avec nous toute la semaine même si ils sont très gentils cela peut être problématique. Malgré ces remarques la semaine s est bien passé et on a pu profiter au maximum
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review
8/10 Good
Daniela M.
16 October 2018
Rustikal gemütlich mit schöner Aussicht
gemütliche Unterkunft mit allem was man braucht. Super Aussicht, schöner Pool, toll mit Schul-Kindern. Die Küche war teilweise etwas schmutzig (ungewaschenes Geschirr im Schrank), was wohl an den Vormietern lag.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
Archival
2/10 Terrible
Salvator E.
24 November 2017
many issues
dirty, many cooking stuff not clean, dishwasher enable to do a complete cycle, air conditionning able to cool from 3 or 4 in the morning when cool enough outside, dogs barking all night, one night and day, swimming pool not as the picture as surounding has been redone with wood and give a strong sens of poor DIY results.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
Dear Mattihieu. We are very sorry that you did not like your staying at our villa. A short reply:
1) you did not mention that your staying was in one of the hottest august of the last 10 years in sicily. 40 deegres during day 25/30 in the night for 12 nights (almost all the 2 weeks that you stayed in the villa). The electrical system of the area collapsed and many appliances did not work properly. I t was an hot august for everybody. We manage several villas even more beautiful than the one of this review. We had not nice reviews also in other the villas during that period. It was hot everywhere: unbearable for everyone tourist and not tourist, A nightmare. Too hot and electricla sicilian system was not able to arrange a good quality of energy.
3) Regarding the pool: we rent 30 weeks for years. You were the only that complained about pool decking.
4) A barkling dog it is considered by you also a fault of us. Unfortunely in some rare circustances scattered dogs barkl.YOU MENTIONED 1 DAY AND 1 NIGHT. You also informed me. We will not kill them to permit a confortable stay to you.
5) Concerning cleaning. You did not mention that it is a staffed assist villa. As soon as we receive a complaint the staff arrive and and solve the problem. You request help of our staff at least 3 times. It would have been sufficient inform the staff. You pretended to enter at 12 instead at 3. We permitted it to you. It was a big mistake, probably the cleaning was not perfect as usual. It would have been sufficient ask me an extra cleaning. We are not able to say no (even if they are wrong) to our guest. We mantain staff (very expenisve for us) for this reason, just totry to arrange a good quality of service.
Kindest Regards Giovanni
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Brigitte B.
28 October 2017
La maison était conforme à la prescription de l'annonce.
Très bonne accueil du propriétaire et des agents responsables de l'entretien de la maison. Excellente semaine.
Je vous conseille cette location en famille.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Giovanni B.
2 February 2015
Very peaceful property:beatiful sea view.
A very nice country house well equipped and confortable. The villa has 5 bed rooms. In 3 out of 5 bathroom is ensuite. We had most of our meals on the terrace. Great barbecue. In the larger one you can cook for 20 people: enormous. We involved us also as pizza maker in the external large oven set outdoor. The result was pretty good thanks to the help o Gianni (the manager of thr villa always avaible on our request to give us assistance). Cefalu is not far: 6 km. It is a bit overrcrowded but it's worthwhile going to the beach or walking in this pituresque small village in the eveing. Our children enjoyed very much the pool. The villa has several shaded area where you can repair from the sicilian sun. Sometimes . Thanks to God ac worked very well. I hope to come back again.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tom H.
29 November 2012
A very relaxing holiday
Five of us stayed at Villa Giovanni for a week. The views from the terrace and the pool were the things we most appreciated. The living & dining areas are open and spacious. We ate most dinners in and found the kitchen to be just what we needed. Villa Gioavnni is located perfectly for day trips to Madonie Park and Palermo. We shopped for our dinner supplies in Cefalù, finding delightful produce, meat & fish markets. Gianni, the owner, was very helpful in giving us suggestions for site seeing. We are definitely recommending Villa Giovanni to friends for their travels next year!
Hello Gianni!! Many greetings from Tom.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
Thank you very much Tom. I hope to see you again. Looking forward seeing you. Gianni