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Villa Etnamare with Infinity pool between Mt Etna and the Jonian sea - Geranio

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Outdoor pool
TV
Dining
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 690 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Etnamare with Infinity pool between Mt Etna and the Jonian sea - Geranio

Villa Etnamare is situated up on a hill overlooking the green East coast of Sicily, between Mount Etna and the Ionian sea. It is surrounded by a land of five hectares dotted with heavily laden citrus trees and flowers.
A huge 25 meter long swimming pool is set amongst orange and olive trees on a natural terrace offering spectacular views of the Volcano and of the whole coastline as far as Catania, Giardini Naxos and Taormina.
The villa is divided into four independent units, with private terraces. The choice to divide such a large property into a few units was made by its owners, who built it from the foundations, to preserve its exclusivity but at a more affordable cost.

The unit GERANIO is faced east, with amazing sea and Mt. Etna views either from inside and outside. In addition to the terrace it has a private garden.

The interiors consist of a double bedroom, a triple bedroom, bathroom and a large living room with a fully equipped kitchen.

Two large sliding doors access a private garden equipped with a gazebo, garden furniture and a barbecue.
It offers spectacular views of the Ionian coast, as far as Calabria on the east side, and the Catania bay on the south side.

GERANIO is equipped with hot/cold air conditioners, LCD TV, oven, refrigerator, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, washing machine, fully equipped kitchen, free wi-fi. The interiors are chosen with care, using high quality natural materials.


SURROUNDINGS
Villa EtnAmare lies only 500 metres away from Santa Venerina. This quiet, landscaped town of 8000 inhabitants is dedicated to gastronomic tourism and offers an impressive number of excellent cafes, restaurants and wineries, many of which are within walking distance.
Two supermarkets and a couple of groceries and bakeries are 5 minutes walk, while the nearest shopping mall, Conforama, which is open even on Sunday, is at 10 minutes driving distance.

Santa Venerina is an excellent base from which to explore eastern Sicily, thanks to its very strategic position halfway between Catania and Taormina.
The town is 5 minutes drive from the motorway A18 Catania-Messina from which, in an average time of 20 minutes, you can reach the highlights of Eastern Sicily, such as Taormina, Alcantara Gorge, Catania, Acicastello, Acireale, Mt Etna and Giardini Naxos. The nearest beaches can be found at 10 minutes drive.

The villa is also an excellent starting point from which to explore Mount Etna and its surroundings. Rifugio Sapienza, the main ski area, where you can take the Etna cableway up to Mount Etna is 10 km away from the villa.

The sun of Sicily holds the record in Europe and maintains a mild climate throughout the year. Spring is the ideal time to enjoy the culture and nature that this island has to offer. It’s well worth making a trip just to experience the Easter processions, bringing together folklore and tradition in an incredibly mystic way. The interior is spectacular, with the mountain slopes exploding in colour, while on the coast the first bathers start taking to the beaches. In autumn, throughout October and mid-November, the sea water is still warmed by the summer sun, and the daytime temperature still reaches 30°c during the warmest hours. Festivals dedicated to local products such as wine, mushrooms and sweets are organized in many towns on the slopes of Etna. Our apartments are suitable for winter, Christmas and New Year. The weather between December and March can often be mild and sunny, but each of the apartments have a cozy quality allied to good heating systems and plenty of indoor space just in case!

Property manager

Fabio Monaco/Nadia Monaco

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Bidet
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 969 sq ft (90 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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 information in the booking confirmation

About the neighborhood

Map
Santa Venerina, Città metropolitana di Catania

What's nearby

  • Barone di Villagrande 1727 - 7 min drive
  • Timpa Natural Reserve - 9 min drive
  • Etna Park Visitor Center - 10 min drive
  • Acireale Cathedral - 13 min drive
  • Piazza del Duomo - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Guardia Mangano Santa Venerina Station - 12 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria N'da Calata - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pasticceria Russo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Argentina - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪I Giardini di Villa Fago - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Elysium Bar Pasticceria - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Etnamare with Infinity pool between Mt Etna and the Jonian sea - Geranio have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Etnamare with Infinity pool between Mt Etna and the Jonian sea - Geranio pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Villa Etnamare with Infinity pool between Mt Etna and the Jonian sea - Geranio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Etnamare with Infinity pool between Mt Etna and the Jonian sea - Geranio?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Etnamare with Infinity pool between Mt Etna and the Jonian sea - Geranio located?

Situated in Santa Venerina, this apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of Mount Etna, Barone di Villagrande 1727, and Timpa Natural Reserve. Adventure Park Etna and Etna Park Visitor Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Villa Etnamare with Infinity pool between Mt Etna and the Jonian sea - Geranio Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe séjour
Propriété conforme aux photos et descriptif. Piscine exceptionnelle. Emplacement idéal pour visiter ETNA, TAORMINE et CATANE. Propriétaires aux petits soins. A refaire et à recommander à nos amis et famille !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellente semaine entre mer et Etna
Excellent accueil de nos hôtes Nadia et Fabio, qui toute la semaine ont été très disponibles et réactifs pour répondre à nos questions/demandes. La location en elle-même est très agréable, et la piscine est magnifique avec la vue sur la mer et l'Etna
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joanna P.

Beautiful Villa
We spent two weeks staying in Geranio apartment which is one of four in this beautiful villa. Nadia, Fabio and Dario were very welcoming and their villa is lovely with stunning views of Etna and out to the sea. The apartment was very well equipped and very comfortable for us as a family of four. The swimming pool is amazing and was a favourite with our children aged 13 and 10. It was a great place to stay to visit the surrounding areas. There is a restaurant next door where the food was superb. We had a wonderful holiday staying here and would definitely recommend staying at one of Etnamare’s apartments.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Allan B.

Skønne 9 dage ved foden af Etna
Da vi (familie med to børn) først ankom til Santa Venerina, gav den lille by os ikke det bedste førstehånds-indtryk. Mange huse trænger til at blive revet ned og vejene er i meget dårlig stand. Det billede ændrede sig dog hurtigt, da vi ankom til familien Monaco's hus, som ligger i udkanten af byen. Vi blev rigtig godt modtaget af familien Monaco og kunne hurtigt se, at de gør et stort arbejde for at holde stedet pænt og attraktivt. Lejligheden er pæn og fint indrettet med vaskemaskine etc., køkkenet har alt hvad man behøver, og der er air conditioning. Ca. 10 meter fra huset ligger poolen, som deles af husets 4 eller 5 lejemål. Poolen er børnevenlig og så stor, at der er god plads til flere familier på samme tid. For det meste havde vi dog poolen helt for os selv, da enten vi eller de andre var på ture i området, og på den måde skiftedes vi til at bruge den. Både fra huset og poolen er der en fantastisk udsigt til havet mod øst og til Etna mod vest. Blot 100 meter fra huset ligger der en helt speciel restaurant; "Le 5 Botti", som er meget autentisk, og serverer fremragende mad. Og så skal man blot gå lidt ned ad grusvejen for at nå dertil...dejlig nemt :-) Som nævnt til at starte med, blev vi ikke forelskede i Santa Venerina ved første øjekast. Folk kører vanvittig hurtigt, tilsyneladende uden nogen konsekvens fra politiet, og det gør det ret utrygt at gå rundt til fods, da fortorvene nærmest er ikke-eksisterende. Efter nogle dage voksede byen dog ved nærmere bekendtskab. Der er intet turist-agtigt ved byen, men i stedet virker den blot autentisk og ægte. Der er fremragende lokale restauranter og de butikker, man har brug for, og folk virker hjælpsomme. Efter en dags-tur til Taormina, som er propfyldt med turister, følte vi det var dejligt, at vende tilbage til stille og rolige Santa Venerina :-)
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dietrich M.

Seht gut
Wunderschöne Wohnung und Lage; nette Bermiter: Alles perfekt
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Clare B.

Lovely apartment in a beautiful setting
We had a great week in Santa Venerina, very relaxing and had lovely weather as a bonus. The apartment was spotlessly clean, very spacious and had everything we needed for our holiday including comfy beds! We also appreciated the black out blind in the main bedroom. The private garden and patio were lovely and just perfect for breakfast, lunch etc. The pool area is just stunning and again was spotlessly clean throughout our stay. We went on day trips to Mount Etna, Taomina and Syracuse and had several chilled out days by the pool. The patisserie in Santa Venerina is a must visit and there are local shops and restaurants within walking distance. The owners were there to meet us and were very friendly and helpful and although living next door, so handy if you need them, they were in no way intrusive - very professional. The undercover parking was nice and would be excellent in the summer heat. Would highly recommend this apartment for a relaxed couples or family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kelly S., Portland, OR

Great family vacation home
Very clean welcoming home. Plenty of space for everyone. Beautiful surrounding with enough dinning space to play cards in the evening too. The owners were friendly and described the home perfectly.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte T.

Amazing villa sandwiched between Mount Etna and the sea
We had a fabulous week. The views are just amazing and the pool is wonderful. There's an excellent restaurant next to the villa if you don't feel like driving or walking (it was very hot in August) but Santa Venerina is a lovely town within walking distance. Would love to return with family and friends and rent the whole villa. Thank you Nadia and family. We love your home and Sicily x
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Julie E.

Stunning views
We had a great time at Etnamare. The views of the sea and volcano are incredible. The infinity swimming pool is fantastic, set in the middle of orange and cherry trees. We received a very warm welcome by the landords. The garden flat is great for the view and access to the garden (for the kids) but not ideal if you're sensitive to noise. Next time we come, we'll book one of the first floor flats.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Femke B.

We had a very relaxing time. The pool is beautiful, the owners are very friendly and helpful.
The apartment was very clean and has all the basics (apart from a dish washer, but hey, who cares). The grounds are beautiful. The fruit trees and flowers, the smell of herbs and clover and jasmine, bees and butterflies all over. Truly a relaxing place. And a pool that is big enough for proper exercise and with a view to die for. The restaurant next door is very good and means a great dinner is only a stroll away. We had a truly relaxing holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Firat B.

- Paradise on Earth -
It was realy my best vacation in life. The Villa and the complex are awesome there is nothing to complain about!! The Villa was cleaned up and filled with stuff like water, coffee and teebags. The hole complex was clean too ( incl. Pool, the lawn, poolcouches). The view ist the paradise i talked about in the headline. Just take a chair sit down and enjoy life! In your back you got Etna the vulcano, glowing red at night and in your front you got the ocean. A nice place to take pictures to remember places like that in world. We were 7 guys arriving at 1 AM but it was no doubt for the owners. They gave us a warm welcome on arrival. We missed to rent a car but thanks to Nadia Monaco & Husband they have helped us early in the morning to get one. They also telled us everything about places to eat & shop with a little map. I've never seen such friendly landlords before. It was a pleasure to meet you and thanks a lot for nice conversations & services & vacations. I wish u all the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Béatrice S.

Super séjour, grand appartement très propre et grande piscine à débordement
Nous avons passé une super semaine à Etnamare. Nous avions l'appartement géranium au rez de chaussée. Il est grand. Une grande cuisine séjour et deux grandes chambres. L'équipement est complet. la piscine et la vue sont magnifiques. L'appartement est très propre. Il n'y a pas de vis à vis. La piscine est très grande, à débordement, digne d'un très bel hôtel et pour peu de monde. Il y avait beaucoup de transats, chacun avait le sien! Les descriptions sont exactes. Nous y retournerions avec plaisir. Le village est agréable avec poissons du pêcheur (demander à Mario), des boulangeries accessibles facilement à pieds, un boucher, un fromager, 2 supérettes... des restaus... et un accès très facile à l'Etna. Pour l'Etna nous sommes passés par une agence Lemon tour, 55 euros par personne pour la matinée. Nous avons été déçus car la ballade devait commencer vers 9 heures (on nous prend à Etnamare) et se finir à 15 heures (prospectus et site internet). Nous avons été pris en charge à 9h45 (15mn de retard à attendre au bd de route). Nous sommes arrivés au point de départ 35 mn plus tard. Le chemin est beau, la guide nous a expliqué bcp de choses en chemin et était très agréable. Elle parlait très correctement le français. Nous avons commencé le tour vers 10H50 car nous devions attendre qu'un groupe qui se joignait à nous finisse son café. Nous étions 4 adultes et le groupe était constitué de 3 adultes et 5 petits enfants. Je pense que cela à fait en sorte que la ballade soit raccourcie. Nous aurions aimé continuer sur les bords du 2e cratère comme on voyait d'autres groupes le faire. Visiter une grotte en bd de route est peu intéressant. Le panorama où on nous emmène à la fin est époustouflant. Le repas est composé d'une pizza typique, une boisson, un café. Retour Etnamare 14h30! Bref, beaucoup d'infos intéressantes grâce au guide mais un "trekking" un peu court et qui laisse sur sa faim et un groupe trop inhomogène même si nos co-touristes étaient souriants et agréables. Donc bien se renseigner sur le groupe, essayer une autre agence, et si on s'y connait en volcan faire la ballade seule car là, le rapport intérêt prix nous a semblé négatif.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

pascal n.

FORMIDABLE !
N'hésitez pas si vous rechercher une location très confortable et spacieuse avec une vue magnifique sur l'Etna et la mer. Très bien située pour visiter l'Est de cette merveilleuse île. Et le plus, est la gigantesque piscine avec sa magnifique vue. Les propriétaires sont très accueillants et serviables. Les photos sont jolies mais la réalité est encore plus belle. Nous y reviendrons c'est sûr en famille ou avec des amis.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pascal S.

Fantastic Holidays & Great Service
We had very nice holidays at Vila EntnaMare! Fantastic view on Etna and the sea, great and very relaxing Pool Area, and very friendly and helpful host family in any respect. The host family organized a very good Etna Tour for us and was always at our disposal for any questions we had. The residence was very clean, the environment very beatiful and quiete. Very good and authentic restaurants are just a few minutes walk nearby. So, if you wish to have a relaxing and culinary exiting holiday in a very beautiful and authentic environment, this is definitively the right place :-)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Angelica W.

Flott ferie hus med herlig basseng
Fint feriehus for familie. Vi var 2 voksne og 2 barn. Delte huset med 2 andre familier. Leilighetene på overetasjen har terrasse med bedre utsikt en leiligheten nede som vi hadde. Stort og rent basseng med herlig utsikt over havet og mot Etna. Kort avstand til Taormina, Etna, Catania for dagsutflukter. Vår vaskemaskin virket ikke men vertskapet var serviceminded og vasket våre klær til den var reparert. Fabio og Nadia snakker god engelsk. Litt vanskelig å finne frem til huset. Vi kommer gjerne tilbake!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Per P.

Nice house, nice pool, nice location and nice host
A nice stay, nicely located a little uphill to avoid the heat. Good views to the sea and to Mt. Etna from the pool. All in all, it is recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Georges D.

Un magnifique pied-à-terre entre l'Etna et la mer
La situation de l'appartement est excellente, qui permet d'accéder rapidement à l'Etna ou de rejoindre la côte. L'équipement est parfait et les hôtes disponibles et discrets. Et que dire de la magnifique piscine ! Les commerces sont à proximité. Il ne reste plus qu'à se détendre et profiter de l'ambiance sicilienne...
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang S., Wiesbaden

Zauberhafte ruhige Lage, großer Pool mit 25m-Bahn
Wer eine ruhige zauberhafte Lage abseits dem Touri-Tubel Taorminas sucht, der ist hier genau richtig. Auf der einen Seite geht der Blick über die Küstenlandschaft und die umliegende Orte,auf der anderen Seite hinauf bis zum Ätna. Großes gutsartiges Grundstück, eine freundliche Familie mit der man jederzeit kontakten kann, die sich aber auch nicht aufdrängt. Von Santa Veneria aus ist man in 30 min in Taormina oder auch Catania, in gut einer std in Syrakrus. Eine Anmietung eines Autos ist hier geboten. Wir hatten einen richtig guten Aufenthalt in einer fast meditativen Umgebung. Man kann auch mal - mit oder ohne Kindern - am Schwimmbecken entspannen und sogar - falls gewollt - seinen sportlichen Fitnessambitionen dank des Schwimmbeckens mit 25 m - Bahn nachgehen. Die Appartements haben Stil ohne luxuriös zu sein. Der Blick von der großzügigen Terasse ist fabelhaft ! Alles in Allem: Das Preis/Leitungsverhältnis ist in Ordnung, wir hatten einen erinnerungswüdigen tollen Aufenthalt.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Udo A.

geruhsamer Urlaub
Schöne ruhige Anlage, sehr zu empfehlen für entspannte Urlaubstage am Fuß vom Etna. Die Vermieter sind sehr bemüht alles zur Zurfriedenheit der Gäste zu gestalten. Sehr zu empfehlen für Katzenliebhaber. Lieben Gruß an Gandy!!! Udo A.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ULRIC A.

A recommander
Nous avons passé un agréable séjour ; l'endroit est magnifique. Un + pour les familles : l'accès à la piscine est sécurisé. L'emplacement est idéal pour découvrir l’Etna et l'est de l’île (Taormine, Syracuse...) Merci à Nadia et sa famille pour l'accueil.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin L.

Wonderful Place, just a true Paradise in Sicily
What can we say. We came as tourists and left as friends. That's the best thing, what can happen in a holiday. The Villa Etnamare has an amazing view. It is quired, sorrounded by a wonderful garden whith lots of fruits, vegetables and herbs. We cooked a lot with ingriedents from the garden. The four appartments are well equiped and have all a fantastic view. The pool is just great. Our daughter loved to dive for hours:-). Nadia, Angelo and Dario are so nice hosts - we just want to say thank you - we will definitly come back!!! Grazie mille e a presto! Lili, Alex and Kathrin from Germany
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Etnamare review
Séjour agréable dans cet endroit calme avec deux magnifiques vues (une sur l'Etna et une autre sur la mer). La location est conforme aux descriptions faites sur le site. Les lits sont confortables, les douches très propres et l'accès à internet est bon (Wifi). La résidence est très récente et très bien entretenue. Les propriétaires (Nadia, Angelo et "secretario") sont chaleureux et très discrets. Nous avons apprécié la piscine à débordement semi-olympique. Le logement se situe à deux pas de Taormina et Catane (env. 0:20 en voiture). Nous avons visité une partie de la Sicile (Syracuse, Taormina, Etna, Isola Bella, Spoleto, Aci Trezza, Santa Maria La Scala, Noto, La Scala dei Turchi, Agrigento, etc.). Cette région est vraiment magnifique. Nous recommandons cette location. Pleasant stay in this quiet place with two magnificent views (one of Etna and another on the sea). The lease conforms to the descriptions on the site. The beds are comfortable, very clean showers and internet access is good (WiFi). The residence is very recent and very well maintained. The owners (Nadia, Angelo and "secretario") are warm and very discreet. We enjoyed the semi olympic pool. The property is situated close to Taormina and Catania (approx. 0:20 drive). We visited a part of Sicily (Syracusa, Taormina, Etna, Isola Bella, Spoleto, Aci Trezza, Santa Maria La Scala, Noto, La Scala dei Turchi, Agrigento, etc..). This area is really beautiful. We recommend this rental.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tanja S., Basel, Switzerland

We did it again - We came back to Etnamare
The short story is: we did something that we've never done before, we visited the same place a second time ... and we do not exclude to do it again, maybe to investigate Sicily also once in a different season. The longer story: Etnamare belongs to the most perfect places I've ever been to. We are travelling as a family with 2 kids (4 and7). Etnamare is a great place for many different tours, e.g. within 20 minutes you are on top of Etna or down at the sea, you have the sandy beaches of Catania and places to snorkel like Acitrezza, Taormina or the valley of Alcantara are close. The house itself is very spacious and comfortably equipped. There is a huge (really huge) garden attached to the house and the pool is the center of it. Angelo and Nadia are perfect hosts and they belong to the good reasons why one wants to visit this place again. The pool is even nicer than you can see from the pictures. From some perspectives the sea and the pool truely seem to melt together and turning around gives you full view on Etna's activity. This year we "only" had smoke but last year we saw it twice in real action, something that we will never forget for sure. Also important to mention that there has both times been very good contacts between guests from the different appartments, especially important for the kids. The terrace and the opportunity for having a barbecue makes it also a great place for a superb italian feast. Angelo and Nadia, thanks for having us as your guests. Ci vediamo.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lena W.

Wirklich schöne Ferienwohnung mit tollem Ambiente
Wir waren für zwei Wochen in der Ferienwohnung "Gardenia" / Etnamare und haben jede Minute genossen. Nicht zuletzt auch wegen der freundlichen und familiären Atmosphäre. Eine sehr saubere und gepflegte "Anlage" mit insgesamt 5 Appartements, ein toller Pool mit Blick aufs Meer und den Ätna und einem schönen Garten mit Orangen-, Oliven- und Kirschbäumen. Das Örtchen Santa Venerina bietet alles, was man im Alltag benötigt und ist guter Ausgangspunkt für viele Aktivitäten in Sizilien. Selbst weiter entfernte Ziele wie Agrigento sind über die gute Autobahnanbindung gut zu erreichen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und überlegen, wann wir das nächste Mal hinfahren :-)