Experience coastal delight in this breezy villa, nestled in the Santa Maria del Focallo and moments away from its powdery sands and shallow Mediterranean waters. This charming casa features a private pool with a luscious palm tree border and offers plenty of space for relaxed aperitivos with friends and starlit feasts with the family. Step inside and be instantly embraced by this home’s calm appeal. We love the neutral details – think contemporary furnishings, rattan artworks and coastal accents that make this home feel like a sea-grazing sanctuary. Spend afternoons swinging in the hammock above the pool or cooling off in the inviting water. Come sunset, you’ll want to be gathered around the outdoor dining table with your loved ones, sharing conversations and a grilled array of Italian delights. Your home is located in the perfect position to spend leisurely days on the beach – walk 300m to reach the Mediterranean’s sparkl...
Nested in the Modica countryside, this elegant terracotta-toned villa provides an idyllic base for families and friends seeking a rural Sicilian retreat. You'll find it just outside the beautiful Baroque city of Scicli – spend the afternoon admiring the impressive and ornate architecture and sampling the local cuisine in an authentic restaurant. During the long summer days, you can while away the hours stretched out on the poolside loungers with a book or make the most of the sparkling pool. We love its freeform shape and stoned border that slowly cascades into deeper depths – it's perfect if you’re visiting with young children. When the sun goes down, fire up the barbecue and enjoy an alfresco feast of aubergine caponata, grilled red prawns and artichokes – the outdoor dining table surrounded by palm trees creates the perfect setting. Inside, the home is modern and stylish with crisp white walls, soft blue accents and b...
Just outside Ragusa, this rustic villa features a private swimming pool and terrace and views the sea in the Mediterranean Sea in the distance. Offering an idyllic set-up for alfresco evenings, the terrace is equipped with a barbecue and dining area, meanwhile, it's more than likely you'll station yourselves on the poolside loungers during the daytime. Inside, there's air conditioning in every bedroom, ensuring a cool night's sleep during the warmer months. And with a range of experiences and excursions available through your host, you'll be covered on all bases here. *Due to this home's location, we recommend hiring a car to maximise your stay. There is private parking for four cars on the premises. *The home is spread across two floors without a lift, so it may not be suited to those with limited mobility. *The decor here might not be to everyone's taste. It feels a little traditional in parts. *While the home...
With stunning views overlooking the Mediterranean in the distance, this Sicilian villa is a delight. The infinity pool is the perfect spot to cool off in the sun, while the outdoor kitchen and shaded alfresco areas are ideal for rustic Italian fare and cocktails – you can even hire a private chef through your host. If you're planning on spending time indoors, the open-plan living space still lets you enjoy the view and offers plenty of space to stretch out. Nearby, you'll find picturesque seaside villages such as Marina di Ragusa – just a short drive away. *If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a cot and high chair for free. You'll need to request them in advance. *Your host will provide a welcome pack here. *This home has a ground floor bedroom and bathroom. The bed in this room can be turned into a twin on request. *The pool is open to guests from 5th April to 2nd November 2025. The swimming pool i...
Looking out at the Mediterranean from Sicily's southernmost shores, this comfortable penthouse apartment is perfect for travellers in search of sunshine and sea air. While the open plan living area features some unusual interior decoration – the sofa has a prime view of the oven – there's plenty of room for you to get comfortable. The sea view balcony is perfect for a moment of calm, while the building offers a glimmering shared pool of which you can make full use. While the resort town of Ispica has lots of bars and restaurants to explore, you'll also be able to explore the very south of Sicily, with baroque cities like Noto and Syracuse in easy reach by car. *There's no lift here. You'll need to be able to climb stairs to reach the entrance of the home, which is on the third floor. *At full occupancy, two guests will be sleeping on the sofa bed in the living area. *If you're travelling by plane, Catania is the nearest airpo...
Embrace a slower pace of life and find new meanings to relaxation in this peaceful Sicilian villa. Nestled in the verdant countryside, you wouldn’t think you were just a few kilometres from the historic city of Modica, offering the very best of sun, sea, and culture for your getaway. Firstly, the grounds of this stone brick villa are special all on their own. Olive trees and luscious greenery encircle the home, with your lovely hosts, who love to share their biological landscape with their guests, and their land nearby. But of course, the shining jewel of the home is the aquamarine pool, where you’ll spend blissful hours soaking up the sun, admiring the landscape, and occasionally taking a dip. This home beautifully conquers indoor-outdoor living, with several tables at your disposal on the cobblestone piazza. With a sloped wooden vault roof and cream brick walls, the bucolic dining table is the perfect place for a contin...
Located just outside of Sicily, this three-storey villa is perfect for family getaways thanks to a range of impressive facilities. Featuring a private tennis court, swimming pool and a wellness area complete with a sauna and Turkish bath, there’s something to keep every member of your group entertained. You can even bring your canine companions along too, and with an extensive garden surrounded by olive groves, you won’t be stuck for picturesque dog walking routes. The centre of town is just two kilometres away, so we’d highly recommend renting a car and taking a tour of its historical sites. *There's free private parking available here. The nearest supermarket is two kilometres away, so we'd recommend renting a car to get the most out of your stay. \n *If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a cot and high chair for free. You'll need to request them in advance. \n *Well-behaved dogs are welcome to...
Nestled in the countryside surrounded by rolling olive groves and not far from the Mediterranean coast, it's no surprise that the views here are idyllic. This charming stone villa has every feature of contemporary comfort, but its atmosphere remains as authentic as you can get. Step inside this renovated farmhouse and you’ll find an airy, dynamic living space where the furnishings are contemporary, yet comfortable. Maintaining elements of the house’s original architecture, you’ll see local dry stone walls and authentic beamed ceilings alongside modern finishes, including minimal furnishings and modernised tiling. The house’s neutral colour palette reflects the surrounding area’s tranquil spirit, creating a calm haven that's a dream to unwind in. No matter the time of day, the impressive, carob tree-lined garden will compel you to spend most of your time here. Stretch out under the sun-dappled pergola with your new read, t...
This waterfront villa is ideal for large families or small groups of friends looking for a relaxing seaside getaway. There’s no swimming pool here, but with Palo Bianco Beach right on your doorstep, we don’t think you’ll mind too much. The home’s outdoor area includes a shaded veranda with comfortable seating and a dining area for suppers at sundown. Inside, the place is functional yet fully equipped, and while the bedrooms do have air conditioning, you’ll need to pay extra to use it. In the mood to explore? Donnalucata is nearby and the baroque town of Scicli is a short drive away. *Due to the location of this home, we recommend hiring a car for ease of getting around. Parking is available on the premises. *If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a cot and high chair for free. You'll need to request them in advance. *For those with reduced mobility, there are three ground floor bedrooms and bathrooms her...
This modern and stylish home offers the perfect backdrop for happy holidays exploring stunning Santa Maria del Focallo. Based just 80 metres from the Blue Flag awarded beach, you’ll be perfectly placed for beach days, and close to lots of other Italian beaches and seaside towns along the coast. The home has been recently renovated in a contemporary style, with lots of little touches and details that make it feel special, such as the nest swing, flowing white curtains and funky art pieces. You also have your own private pool – rare to find for smaller homes – which make it easy to cool off from the Italian heat. We recommend you start your morning with a coffee out in your peaceful sitting area, and wait for the sun to come up while you decide how to spend your day. Cook up an Italian breakfast of ricotta pancakes, and dine together around the dining set on your shaded terrace. As the sun rises, lay back on a lounger and enjoy the...
A serene Sicily stay awaits you at this wonderful home, nestled in the leafy countryside between Modica and Marina di Modica. Offering a tranquil countryside setting, contemporary interiors and fantastic amenities, this home provides all you need for a luxurious holiday with your loved ones. You’re well placed to explore Modica, as well as the towns of Scicli and Ispica, both just a short drive away – all locations offer stunning sightseeing, as well as vibrant bars and restaurants. This home makes the perfect retreat to come back to after lovely days spent exploring these historical Italian towns. You’ll also have access to the shared outdoor pool, the ideal place to cool off on hot days. Wake up on sunny mornings and head straight out onto your private pergola, to enjoy a freshly squeezed orange juice and a good book in the shade. As the heat rises, enjoy a refreshing dip in the shared pool. Come inside and cook up an Italian b...
Say ciao to this charming home-from-home. With shallow waves and sandy beaches just steps away, this villa is an idyllic Sicilian sanctuary. With a minimal and bright interior, modern amenities and plenty of space to socialise, this villa has everything you need to live the laidback Sicilian lifestyle. Start your day with a walk along the pristine sands of Oasi Maganuco Beach before tucking into a fresh breakfast on the terrace. If you’re seeking an active start, get your blood pumping with a few strokes in the pool before stretching out on the lounge chairs to soak up the Mediterranean rays. After a sun-kissed afternoon poolside, head to your outdoor dining room for an Italian feast – for special evenings, have your host arrange a private chef. And as the stars descend, settle under the moon-illuminated sky for late-night conversations and a glass of Nero d’Avola. With the beach just moments away, we imagine you’ll want t...
We've fallen hard for this newly-built, and oh-so-luxurious Sicilian retreat set just a flip-flop from the shores of Santa Maria del Focallo. But with such an unbeatable location and exquisite interiors to boot, can you blame us? Designed for inside-outside living at its best, kickstart your day with morning laps of the stylish pool. Then dip dry beneath the Sicilian sun from the many lounging spots surrounded by olive trees. When thoughts turn to food, there's a gold-standard outdoor kitchen to rustle up brunch and a stylish covered terrace to spill out with mimosas (the welcome Prosecco can help with those). If you fancy beating the heat inside, this high-style and inviting home is a joy to spend time in, with rustic handmade pieces, soft-as-butter leather sofas, and sun-bleached wooden tones adding bohemian flair. Groups of extended family or friends sharing will love how spaced apart the bedrooms feel, each with en-sui...
Located on a gated plot of land with gardens, a pool and a terrace area, this villa provides the perfect space for tranquillity, privacy and peace. Offering stunning views of the countryside as it stretches out to the sea, we would love nothing more than to spend a relaxing holiday here admiring the fantastic vistas. Why not start each morning with breakfast and an espresso coffee on the terrace overlooking the pool and garden? Then, lounge in the Mediterranean sunshine before diving into the cool waters of your swimming pool. Or, journey to the nearby ancient fishing village of Donnalucata where you can browse an array of shops. From this home, it is also easy to reach the baroque towns in the Dubrovnik area, including, Scicli – the “pearl of the Sicilian Baroque” which can be reached in just seven minutes by car, Modica – which is a short nineteen-minute drive away, and Noto – which can be reached by car in just under a...
Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and only 100 metres from the beach, this villa guarantees a memorable getaway in the south of Sicily. Outside, there’s a private pool, a seating area for alfresco refreshments and enough sun loungers for the whole group. Inside, the place is simple yet well-appointed, with a kitchen for rustling up your favourite suppers. You’ll need a car if you fancy exploring the island – Sampieri is close by, and Sicili is around a twenty-five-minute drive away. *Due to the location of this home, we recommend hiring a car for ease of getting around. *The swimming pool (open from the 1st of April to the 30th of November) isn't fenced. If you're bringing little ones, they'll need to be supervised at all times. Your host can provide a cot and a high chair upon request. *Towels are changed twice per week and bed linen is changed once per week. Air Conditioning Barbeque Central Heating Child Fr...
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Modica countryside at this oh-so-chic villa with a hefty dose of culture on the side. With some of the region's most beautiful historic sites (we're talking Unesco heritage standards, folks) just a short drive away, it won't take long to get up close and personal with Sicilian life. Get off to a flying start in the Baroque hillside jewel of Ragusa Ibla (a short drive away) with its stone streets and postcard-perfect views. And even closer you'll find Modica, the authentically Sicilian town with hilly avenues of Baroque palaces and churches leading up to its castle. Back home, after days of exploring, that hydromassage pool has rest and reset written all over it – as does that expansive veranda for sundowner cocktails and balmy night barbecues. On cooler evenings, take things inside beneath the vaulted ceilings of the stylish living space. That crackling fire is beckoning you to hunker down wit...
This villa is located in the town of Porto Ulisse on the southeast coast of Sicily, just a few steps away from a sandy beach. With large suntrap terraces, a swimming pool and a summer kitchen, we imagine you’ll spend most of your time outside here. But when you do head indoors, you’ll find all the comforts of home, including an all-important wine fridge. You’ll need a car if you intend to explore – Pozzallo and Pachino are less than a thirty-minute drive away. *Due to this home's location, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay. *The swimming pool isn't fenced. If you're bringing little ones, they'll need to be supervised at all times. Your host can also provide a cot and high chair upon request. *There are two ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms here. *Bath towels are changed twice per week and pool towels and bed linen are changed once per week. Air Conditioning Barbeque Central Heating<br...
Miles of golden sands and the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea are just steps from your door at this smart residential complex, perched just a thirty-metre flip-flop from Santa Maria del Focallo. One of Ragusa province's most beloved beaches, fill your day's dune jumping, sandcastle-making, and soaking up the Sicilian rays before toasting the day's end with sundowners at one of the beachfront bars – the sunsets are magnificent. Back home, this newly-built villa dazzles in crisp white from top to toe with contemporary, sleek interiors. Downstairs is all about socialising with an open-plan living space leading out onto a private veranda with a barbecue for dining alfresco on balmy nights. While upstairs, you'll find an expansive third bedroom sleeping three with a private terrace. It's the perfect spot for morning coffees in the sunshine before that shared pool proves too tempting to resist. *There is a reserved p...
Located on the southeast coast of Sicily, this villa offers a perfect location for exploring this beautiful part of Italy, with popular towns like Pozzalo and Noto within easy distance. When you aren’t out on exciting day trips, this home has everything you need for a relaxing family getaway, with a spacious garden and saltwater swimming pool to enjoy. The covered terrace and wood barbecue are ideal for cooking alfresco feasts followed by a cocktail or two in the evening. *There's free private parking available here. The nearest supermarket is 6.5 kilometres away, so we'd recommend renting car to get the most out of your stay. \n *If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a cot and high chair for free. You'll need to request them in advance. \n *For those with reduced mobility, there are two ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms here. \n *The swimming pool isn't fenced. If you're bringing li...
Situated in southern Sicily, this villa suits a family or a group of friends wanting to spend their days in the sunshine. There is a private saltwater pool for splashing about when the temperature rises and a covered terrace for dining on Sicilian delicacies. While there is a no-nonsense approach to the interiors, you have everything you need to feel right at home. We recommend hiring a car if you’d like to explore – Sampieri Beach is only a short drive away. *Due to the location of this home, we recommend hiring a car for ease of getting around. Parking is available on the premises. *The swimming pool isn't fenced. If you're bringing little ones, they'll need to be supervised at all times. Your host can provide a cot and a high chair upon request. *Just so you know, bed linen is changed once per week and towels are changed twice per week. Air Conditioning Barbeque Central Heating Child Friendly Coffee ...
Surrounded by olive groves, ancient trees and stone walls, the Sicilian estate on which this home sits is as idyllic as you could imagine, but it's not a completely back-to-basics affair – the swimming pool shared with other apartments on the site adds a real splash of luxury and is a gorgeous spot for cooling off during the height of summer. The home itself is similar to the outside space, in that it mixes together rustic aspects with contemporary features. High ceilings and stark white walls lend an immediate sense of brightness, while the sleek kitchen lies on the modern side of things. There are a few nods to heritage, though – the wooden ceiling beams and ceramic collections. To top it all off, guests are treated to a private terrace on which to lounge, dine or simply gaze out at the surrounding countryside. As you'll quickly find out for yourself, the home's immediate surroundings – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, no ...
With direct access to Mannera Beach, this home is all about outdoor living. The private terrace, complete with a dining table and a seating area, provides unobstructed views of the Mediterranean Sea. Inside, you’ll find everything you need for a comfortable stay, and if you’d like to take the relaxation to the next level, your host provides spa services and a private chef as optional add-ons. Keen to explore? We recommend driving into the charming town of Scicli. *Due to this home's location, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay. Parking is available on the premises. *If you’ll be staying with a little one, your host can provide a cot and high chair upon request. *Your host provides a welcome pack with breakfast items to get you started. *This home has two kitchens and two living areas – one on each level. Air Conditioning Barbeque Child Friendly Coffee Maker Cot / Crib Dishwasher...