Vacation rentals with a fireplace in Messina

Benny is an incredible host. We had a wonderful two days there. His place is in a great location and we loved everything about it! We also went to CutìLuDissi which is his and his business partner’s restaurant. It is located right where everything is happening and the entire meal was delicious. We can’t wait to go back!🇮🇹

The view from Laura's place is great. You can see the ocean but we had rain so didn't get to use it much. Bed and apartment were cozy and comfortable. lots of art on display and lots of history in the home. Great place in Taormina.

I can't recommend this location more highly. The pictures on line do not do it justification. Amazingly beautiful sunsets every evening. Comfortably, peaceful and restful house. My advice would be to cook there every evening as the views cant be bet. Read a book go for a walk, use jacuzzi, pool, sauna and return refreshed. Anoeta and her husband were amazing to us and went above and beyond in helping us when we got a puncture in our car. Lovely people. PS if you rent a car make sure you are properly insured as the roads on the island are narrow.

This place is absolutely amazing - my favourite town (and accommodation) in a week-long road trip around Sicily. The house itself has everything you need to be sufficient and feel at home, and the atmosphere and surroundings are second to none; peaceful, and aesthetically just stunning. We did a mix of walking round Montalbano Elicona and relaxing in the courtyard, and it was a lovely - if far too brief - stay. As for the hosts, Antonina and Frank were communicative and responsive, and a pleasure to deal with. You won’t regret booking this place!

The apartment was a great option for us to stay long-term in Sicilia outside the bigger cities but still close. We enjoyed our stay so much as it is calm with a beautiful view from the balcony, a fireplace inside and so many cozy corners. The flat has everything you need, is well equipped (really enjoyed the beamer for movies and the sound system for music) and Angelo was always so helpful. Acireale has very nice cafés and restaurants and after some days you get familiar with the surroundings and staff starts greeting you as it becomes a regular place. The station is a bit far but nontheless we enjoyed the walk there and so many other cities and places (including Etna, Catania…) are reachable within minutes or hours from there.

Great stay! Enjoyed the nautical theme of the house. Large space the great nearby access to Mt Etna and Catania. Thank you for hosting our family on this trip!!

Vincenzo's property is a really great and quiet place where you can base yoyrself to visit this part of Sicily. Taormina us really close as is Catania ! Vincenzo is super friendly and offered to help us as much as we wanted of the lemons and oranges that grow on his land. Nice shot of vitamin c in the morning.

We had a lovely experience in this Airbnb, Giovanna is really available to make your stay easier, the house is charming with tipical fourniture and decoration and the garden and swimming pool are really amazing! Via Grande is really praticable to go for an excursion of the Etna or to go to Catania (even by bus), and has nice little food shops, restaurant or pastry shops recommanded by Giovanna! The kids enjoyed the pool and the public park nearby, you can walk everywhere from the house.

We particularly liked Angela's on-site support. We were super briefed on everything. Chiara was always available and provided us with a parking space within 5 minutes' walking distance. Many tips helped us to quickly find our way around the village. Many thanks to Chiara and Angela. There were six of us in the accommodation and we also took care of ourselves. Everything was sufficiently available. Dishes, glasses, pots and pans. We say thank you and would be happy to come back.

We had a great vacation in Taormina at Sabrina’s rental property. Super clean and well equipped. Beautiful sunrise out of the sea every morning with mainland Italy in the distance. The community beach is very easy to walk to from here. Albeit a lotta steps but that’s great exercise after a week of pizza and pasta. Thanks Sabrina

We stayed for a week at 6 people on the upstairs part of the house. The apartment does not fully match the photos since a bedroom has been added to the living room … but the living room remains very spacious. There were no shutters ( and no opaque curtains in the living room) which is a shame when you sleep in the living room and the sun rises at 6 a.m. ... and especially to cut off the sun when it's very hot . The kitchen was not sufficiently equipped rather rustic Thankfully Sonia was responsive to our requests. The A/C was essential but not good enough to refresh the rooms. I would say that the apartment is worth it for the terrace and the view of Taormina and the tranquility if there are people on the ground floor ( this apartment must be more suitable for a long stay). The exteriors are really magical and very enjoyable during the heatwave they are also very well maintained .

We really enjoyed our stay at Alessandra's place. She was even waiting for us at 11.30 pm, we had a late flight, to show her apartment. Everything was within walking distance and the car could be parked at the house. Great! Alessandra had also brought the first necessities into the house. In short, definitely recommended to book this stay.

Helga's place was very conveniently located to the historic center of Taormina - less than a 5-minute walk to the Porta Messina. There are some stairs and grade changes to get there, but it's not a big deal unless you are mobility impaired. The apartment is located in a condominium building with a fantasic view north up the coast. There's a spacious patio (which we would've used a lot had it not rained every day!!) to take advantage of the view. The communal infinity pool also looked amazing but, again, the weather didn't cooperate. In the summer, it must be great! The place is well-furnished and the rooms were spacious. The bathroom was well-equipped (though a few more bath/shower amenities would have been nice) and also spacious. On-site garage parking meant we didn't have to deal with any parking hassles and there was an elevator to get us and our luggage up to the apartment. Directions were very clear and Helga sent her housekeeper to meet us personally. Highly recommended

The accommodation is large, lovingly decorated and equipped with everything you could ever need. A bit cool in winter, but there are heaters everywhere. We particularly enjoyed the roof terrace and appreciated the fast and uncomplicated communication with the hostess. Highly recommended!

Great location, great place, great host. I highly recommend!

Only stayed for one night while travelling which was a shame as I would have liked to stay longer. very good location and a really good apartment, better than the photos. Friendly host as well

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!!!!

We stayed for a week during New Year. With a two families, in total 9 people. Great place and great host. The surroundings and views are beautiful. The property has everything including a lot of fruit trees. You are close to the beach and there is a nice family style bakery and restaurant right around the corner. The house is next to a highway. You do notice at first, but after a couple of hours it’s not a big deal. There was a problem with the electricity but Mauricio handled it well and quickly. He is a great host.

This villa is pure magic. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the beauty, light, and flow of the space. It’s full of natural light, with a spacious layout and thoughtful interior touches that make it feel both luxurious and homey. Every room felt intentional and serene, and having plenty of bathrooms made our stay super comfortable. The yard was a dream in itself with plenty of space for yoga, breakfast on the patio, swimming, and more. Truly, we all felt like princesses in a fairytale. Paul was an exceptional host — responsive, kind, and full of local recommendations that made our trip even better. He even let us store our bikes in the garage, which was so appreciated. We’re already dreaming about coming back. Highly, highly recommended.

Outside the city, this location is gorgeous with magnificent views, but it would be hard to travel without our rental car. The hosts were uniquely attentive, communicative, considerate, and generous. I wish I could say the location was quiet and peaceful, but the neighbor's honking geese and relentlessly barking dogs forced us inside in the mornings. That is one of few things we would wish different, in addition to the steep front walkway and stairwell, and complex garbage rules. However, we enjoyed the luxurious pool and panoramic terraces daily. The large overhang by the pizza oven allowed us to even appreciate the rainy days. The spacious kitchen and Sicilian-styled open layout allowed for family dinners and comfortable hang-outs. Brief maintenance visits by Giuseppe and Giulia occurred at 7:00 daily, but they kindly did not enter the house. Any questions were immediately answered, and requests carefully met. Overall, we felt welcomed, cared-for, appreciated, and unfettered.

Nunzio is a very friendly and caring host who gave us many valuable tips for activities and imparted a lot of knowledge about local specialties. The accommodation is lovingly furnished and we immediately felt comfortable. The view from the property to Mount Etna is priceless. So beautiful! A big thank you to Nunzio and we will be happy to come back!

Here’s an enhanced version of the message, suitable for feedback: Villa Olivia is a wonderful place, full of history, perfect for a city break in Catania. The atmosphere is charming, and the location is ideal for exploring the city. Isabella is an amazing host who ensured our stay was exceptional, with attention to every detail. We felt truly welcomed and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and memorable experience.

Very quiet area, two minutes from the village, very helpful owner and comes to meet any need you have, I recommend it, we rented it close to Epiphany and finding stockings for the children was a real surprise, I highly recommend it ps: barbecue area and children's games really a treat

I, my wife and our 10-11 month baby had a fantastic one month stay at Villa Britannia. The beautiful villa had everything we looked for: great location, a lovely garden (in which "The Snake" by DH Lawrence was written), a big kitchen (great for perfecting Pasta alla Norma), seaview and parking (the large garage could easily fit our quite long estate car). Louisa and her husband Marco are lovely people and provided service on a far higher level than most Airbnb-hosts. Any minor issues were quickly sorted out. Louisa would bring us wines to try and proactively let us know about events in town or traffic challenges, as well as giving great recommendations and help with any problem. We were provided with a baby cot, a baby bath, several (!) baby chairs and lots of toys. Could not ask for more. We really hope to be back one day!