Villa vacation rentals in Metropolitan city of Catania

There is hardly anything to add to the positive reviews of our predecessors, except: it was even nicer than expected. We felt very comfortable in this beautiful accommodation with a lot of love for detail, especially the garden with pool. Silvia was very quick to respond to all our queries and yet made us feel like we were living there alone. Grazie Mille, Silvia, and we'll be back!

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.

One of the loveliest places we have ever stayed; Casa Riva al Mare exceeded our expectations- it was a fantastic location, overlooking the Sicilian East coast, a great base to explore Eastern & Southern Sicily. The sea view, with Etna also in the distance, is beautiful. The villa was very clean & well cared for with our every need thought of by Marianna the host. It has a large private patio area & lovely pool. It's clearly a well loved & cared for place with such arrention to detail. Marianna & her family made us so welcome; a bottle of wine greeted us on arrival, Nespresso & fresh coffee, pool towels - all so thoughtful. Marianna's parents, who live on site, even brought us some delicious gelato one morning. Marianna gave us lots of fabulous suggestions for places to visit, restaurants, even where best to park - invaluable tips that really made our holiday fantastic. We were sad to leave & plan to go back - we would love to stay here again.

Our whole experience with Villa Clara has been perfect! This stunning villa really gave us everything and more than we expected. Prior to reaching the villa, we had some delays whilst travelling. Everything was more than accommodated for, nothing was trouble and they wanted to make sure we arrived safely. On arriving, our host met with us so we could be guided to the villa. We were met by three family members who were very friendly. They gave us a tour and showed us around the land and told us of everything that grows there. The landscaping is immaculate and the olive trees are just wonderful. It was a truly welcoming and homely experience! We were given Clara’s number should we need anything whilst we stayed. We messaged a couple of times and got very fast response s which we were grateful for. Olive oil from the olive trees that had been harvested was gifted to us. It really was a nice touch and olive oil was the best I’ve ever tasted. Thank you for making us feel at home x

Really great place and Vincenzo gave great recommendations for the area.

This space is amazing and right on the water that you can swim in. Not much to do in the town but a nice space that’s in between some of the bigger coastal cities. For comfort I recommend using the mosquito netting and night and opening some windows for colder air. Overall would stay again.

The villa is located in an exclusive gated community, i.e. access with roller shutter door. The surroundings are exclusive and quiet. Very large living area with the perfect views of Catania and Etna. You are super happy to come to this dream location after the excursions "home". The counter with high chairs on the deck is perfect! Kitchen is complete and we liked to cook something. Hosts are personally on site and take great care of the guests.

The villa was simply stunning! We had the best, most relaxing time. The view was so pretty and special! Sandra was a great host, who made us feel welcome and safe. She replied quickly, and made sure the trip was comfortable for us. The perfect location to explore both Catania, Taormina and other cities nearby. We would 100% recommend. The hairdryer was a big plus! Also all the windows and doors had mosquito netting! Every bedroom had its own bathroom, which was much appreciated (we were 3 married couples). All in all a great experience! Again, 100% recommend❤️

What a lovely property to fit a large family. About 20 mins to Taormina, you find yourself removed from the tourists and able to enjoy this beautiful house and outdoor space. We arranged for a chef to come and cook at the house for us and was a very memorable experience. Thanks so much and will stay again!

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!!!!

Maria was an excellent host. The place was cozy and spotless clean. Everything was exactly like the photos. They waited for us on a local gas station so that they can welcome us in and show us the best way to the villa which is in a private resort. The villa is in perfect location between Siracuse and Catania. The view is amazing - the Catania bay and Etna at the palm of your hand. Maria and her husband even gave us some local pasta, wine and fruits as a welcome gift. I recommend the villa with both hands.

Amazing villa, beautiful view and exceptionally clean.

Excellent stay in a peaceful village close to Mount Etna and wine country

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.

This house was one of the most amazing places I've ever stayed. We went for a week and a half on a family trip, and it could not have been more incredible. Somehow, the grounds are even more lush and beautiful and spacious than the photos make them look. Incredible views of Mt. Etna and innumerable spots for morning coffee or an evening cocktail. Our manager of the property was more like a concierge. Gianluca was more welcoming and helpful than anyone I've encountered in years renting Airbnb places. We will surely be back and can't recommend it highly enough for anyone checking it out!

Oh where do I start...IF you are a large group this is a perfect stay. We were a group of 8 (4 couples). The house is comfortable and clean. 5 min walk to the subway gets you right downtown, super easy. The pool is a bonus and clean. I can't say enough about the owners. Giovanni and his daughter where there to greet us and handle any questions we had ( I had none!) Now for the BEST part outside of the best hosts ever...Claudia and Carlotta. ;) The dinner is out of this world and is rated #1 with our entire group. Pretty sure Giovanni knows what he is doing when it comes to the word "chef." Communication was responsive and they arranged transportation. Thank you G...C...C you are welcomed in Kansas anytime! xo

Lovely Airbnb in a private compound. Walkable to the little village of Santa Tecla and to a Hotel with a nice Lido. Paolo was a great host and very responsive throughout the stay.

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

Had 2 nights at the house and really enjoyed it. Ticks all the boxes if you’re looking for some countryside peace but not too far from towns/cities for a daytripping.

Probably one of my favorite Airbnb experiences so far. The place is beautiful, even more beautiful than the photos, super spacious, has everything we needed and more, and had stunning views of Etna. We felt right at home and did not even want to leave the place to explore. Daniella was a superstar, she was very friendly, proactive, responsive and made sure we had everything we needed. Thank you for accommodating us, we had a wonderful time.

Amazing house and super kind owner! You can feel it’s very relaxing, clean and great place to rest. Indeed, you probably cannot get here without a car, and the road is quite challenging. But the house is rewarding you as soon as you open the gate :) I recommend 100%

Giovanni built the place from scratch with a lot of careful details and with guests in mind. Gardens, plants and trees are spectacular. The pool and pool area is wonderful, we swam whenever we were at home. Home is what it felt like. Location is closed to Taormina, the gorge, Etna is only one hour away as is the airport. I would thoroughly recommend Giovanni's villa to anyone considering a trip to Sicily. You will love it here. Thanks Giovanni for taking such great care of us and for your recommendations for restaurants and places to visit.

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!!

This place was a dream! Sebastian greeted us with some yummy warm pizza when we arrived as we came in quite late. The apartment was newly renovated, functional and great for our family of 5 (3+2). I would highly recommend this place to anyone who needs to get away from the busy city life.