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Pool
Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Augusta, Sicilia
  • Agnone Beach
    11 min drive
  • Pane Condito
    5 min drive
  • Agnone Di Siracusa Station
    14 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    28 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Enchanting Villa, with private pool and enchanting views of Etna Vulcano

Villa Stella is located in the prestigious Baia del Riccio, on the coast between Catania and Siracusa. Kissed by the blue Ionian sea, caressed by the sun of Sicily and protected by the 'giant' Mount Etna, this Bay, enjoys a privileged location on the east coast. Important historical, architectural and naturalistic sites, are very close to Baia del Riccio.
Villa Stella offers its guests unique emotions and offers itself as a dream villa for unforgettable holidays.
The landscape, one of the many strengths of the villa, is typically Sicilian, where Mount Etna, the sea and plants combine to give joy, wonder, color, lights to the guests of 'Stella'.
The tranquility and well being are components of the features of the villa, along with the sweet song of birds and the sound of the waves.
The external environment has a large well kept garden with trees, flowers and plants typical of the Mediterranean, several outdoor areas equipped and covered where to have dinner and a lovely terrace overlooking the sea, with a lovely pool.
The Mediterranean look of the villa, the proximity to the sea, the landscape, the lights of the sun or stars, offer guests a special atmosphere.
Villa Stella, with all the comforts, accommodates up to 14 people. The large interior is set over two floors. The living area comprises: kitchen, a large, comfortable living-room and three bathrooms. The night area comprises: 7 double bedrooms, carefully detailed, of refined taste and furnished in the style of the villa.
During your stay at this villa, you're just a quick walk from Ionian Sea. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub. The villa includes amenities such as a private pool and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned villa with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Steps from Ionian Sea and 11 minutes by car from Agnone Beach
Enchanting Villa, with private pool and enchanting views of Etna Vulcano offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Augusta villa.

Property manager

Michelangelo

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,229 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Enchanting Villa Enchanting Views Etna Vulcano Augusta
Enchanting Villa Enchanting Views Etna Vulcano
Enchanting Enchanting Views Etna Vulcano Augusta
Enchanting Villa Enchanting Views Etna Vulcano Augusta
Enchanting Villa Enchanting Views Etna Vulcano
Enchanting Enchanting Views Etna Vulcano Augusta
Enchanting Enchanting Views Etna Vulcano

Enchanting Villa, with private pool and enchanting views of Etna Vulcano Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe M., Sioux Lookout

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and very comfortable
Check in was a nightmare. Family was supposed to meet host at airport with a cot - but he was no where to be found. Directions to villa were very scattered but finally arrived met by housekeeper and shown around the villa. It was old and in need of some updating but very comfortable for our party of 10. Beds and bathroom were very clean and comfortable. Pool was lovely although it was still warm enough to swim in the sea. All in all a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Carter Family
The villa is in a beautiful spot with a view of Mt Etna. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating, not much English and our Italian was worse. Translation app helped a lot. There were 12 of us and the kids were in the pool most of the day. It’s in between Catalina and Syracuse so you definitely need a car. The villa itself is older and in a quiet area and large sitting areas outside and inside.. Kitchen is small and no toaster but we used the oven.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin d., Orchard Park,NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Idealic estate
My wife and I invited friends to join us for a week at Villa Stella. We all had a wonderful time enjoying the prime property on a cliff overlooking Mt Etna and Mediterranean Sea. The property and building is just amazing place to enjoy with friends. The stonework needs a lot of pointing and areas of rebuilding but am amazed at the work that was put into the building in its construction years past. I am a long distance swimmer and was in heaven having quiet waters to swim in. The only issue which is common in the Mediterranean now days are the jellyfish population. If I return I would bring a full body suit and gloves to better prevent possible stings on my long swims. On one stroke I punched down into the center of the bell and luckily did not get stung as the tentacles are on the underside. A car is a must to enjoy the exquisite restaurants in nearby brucoli which is a 15 min drive. recommended for high end dining is Straventa and Castello. The closest restaurant has great laidback fare across the bay on the beach is Il Triangolo. The only drawback is like I said needs a lot of work to make it perfect but if that happens I probably couldn’t afford to stay at it,so as long as you are fine with a few imperfect items you will love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F., Rockford, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
The best property I’ve ever stayed at on vacation
This place is amazing. The beach is a few steps away down the hill You can swim to a secluded rock beach The pool is a refreshing saltwater luxury The house is spacious well furnished The kitchen is amazingly stocked compared to properties we usually rent We cook at home for most of our trip because we like being together and Doing our own thing. The property managers who checked us were kind and helpful and available. You do need to follow the booking instructions in terms of directions and contacting the property managers prior to arrival There is plenty of parking the property managers handle the garbage for you, which is nice in Italy, which has this very complicated garbage sorting system I Would love to come back to this property with friends and family
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Huge, beautiful home with breathtaking views
This house was amazing for our family of six. There was more than enough room for all of us, and the outdoor space was so great we spent most of our time soaking up the sun and view from the beautiful pool and multiple sitting areas. The pictures don't do justice to the gorgeous blue sea and views of Etna. The property owner, Nando, was always quick to respond and extremely helpful when we had trouble finding the house on arrival. The host, Gianni and his wife, were so sweet and accommodating during our visit. We didn't want to leave. If you're coming to Catania, do yourself a favor and stay at this house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Alice H.

large but quirky property
Fabulous view and plenty of room as advertised. Vastly unequal options for bedrooms. Cannot state strongly enough how our stay was negatively affected by an absent UNREACHABLE and uninformative host. No actual address. No information on how to open the gate to the property. No guide to the winding streets within the gated community. No system for checkout - how to leave the house keys and gate opener AFTER using it to exit. I finally had to call VRBO support from a roadside gas station to get any useful assistance. It should be noted that communication is only possible by WhatsApp and then still unresponsive.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M., Calgary, AB Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for a Sicilian adventure!
We spent 3 weeks here in 2023 at the end of September through mid-October and had the best time.The yard and pool are worth everything! The house is well located if you want to hit the road, as we often did, but tricky to find initially (save Esso Costa Saracena in your GPS). Great sandwich shop just down the road and main grocery store 10 min away. Both the owner and the property managers were accessible on WhatsApp and always very helpful, but you'll need your translator app if you don't speak Italian. We miss Sicily and the house every day!
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The property was wonderful. We appreciated the charm and historic feel of the Villa. A rental car is a big advantage but we also found many reliable cab companies. Enjoyed an incredible Sicilian feast prepared by Francesca and her daughter, just wonderful. Patio dinning with the water view and waves was perfect. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big house - great outdoor space
We spent a week here in October and really lucked out with the weather. The inside of the house is definitely dated and could do with updating, particularly the bathrooms, but we spent the majority of our time outside by the pool which was perfect! Being able to walk down and get into the sea was a real bonus too. The property manager was very helpful. The house is incredibly difficult to find and took us quite a while with the property managers help. The house has no name written on it, there are no road names and Google maps doesn’t take you to the correct place. Could probably benefit with the hosts sharing more detailed directions from Catania before hand. We had a lovely stay in Sicily over all and the house suited us perfectly and was well located.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Joan C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
A bit deceiving
The property, while in a nice private neighborhood on the coast, needs a lot of updating. The location is very inconvenient and a little confusing to find. You WILL need a rental car. The house needs more toiletries: toilet paper, soap, towels, bath mats. Hot water was often an issue, clogged drains. The outside paint was crumbling and in poor condition. Communication with the host was extremely difficult. The property managers were very nice and met us with keys once we arrived. The language barrier was a bit of an issue.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Karl S., Basel, Switzerland

Idealer Ort zum entspannen
Das etwas in die Jahre gekommene Objekt hätte eine Auffrischung nötig, vor allem Küche und Badezimmer. Lage und Pool entschädigen dafür.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Mike L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
A very beautiful location, amazing view of the sea and Mt Etna, unfortunately the house is outdated.
The house is very spacious, the views are amazing and the pool is excellent! Aside from this the house is outdated, needs lots of work and the cleanliness was poor. The pictures you see online are from 2014- 8yrs old, so don’t be fooled. Our first night we had the air conditioners going in the bedrooms and the power went out, hence our first night was a little hot. We called Gianni and Francesca the next day who were accommodating and resolved the problem temporarily. We had to turn off a couple electrical breakers for the hot water tanks in order to operate the air conditioners, sacrificed hot water for cool nights. Make sure you bring essentials with you, like toilet paper, dish and laundry soap. The reminder of the week was uneventful and I sure hope that owners correct the pictures online as they were misleading. The value per price paid is not there….
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Rick M.

View
Fantastic view Inside of villa dated but outside makes up for it Property manager very helpful
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa with Beautiful Views
Party of seven stayed at the villa. Large and comfortable. Was very difficult to find. Google maps failed! We loved the place but could use some TLC. Would stay there again. Gated community. Need the gate opener to leave but then leave it in a mailbox at the gate when checking out.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Adam C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Fair price for an awesome stay.
We were 14 people staying in Villa Stella for one week. As described by other reviewers as well, the inside of the rooms could use some work, but trust me, during summer, you’d rather stay outside in the yard which is spectacular. Great pool, very clean and plenty of chairs & tables for 14+ people to sit. The biggest downside of our stay was the communication with the property manager. No response to our phone calls or texts only the day before our stay. I had to call support and insist on contacting the owner. Apart from that, I’d highly recommend this place and would come back anytime.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

John V.

Beautiful location, fantastic home, cannot wait to have the opportunity to go back.
The home has a wonderful layout with a central living space, satellite bedrooms and kitchen area. It is a very traditional Villa and is a wonderful place to stay. It was I little difficult to find at first but once we were there I never wanted to leave. The views are spectacular, the ocean waves crashing on the beach below was relaxing and the location made us feel as safe as if we were in our own home. I would recommend this to any family that is looking to have relaxing downtime with the convenience of a short drive to city life and tourist areas. We were there for the New Year so the pool always not open, but hopefully next time we can go in the summer. The home has everything you need to to start out and there are local stores not far off to get essentials afterwards.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angela N.

Wow!
Our family of twelve celebrated a 50th birthday at Villa Stella. What an amazing experience! The highlights for us were: ample and liveable outdoor space, incredible views of Mt. Etna and the sea, and convenient access to the sea for swimming in clean and ideal temperature water. As mentioned by other guests, the villa could use some updates. However, after one day of the views and swimming in the sea, these things didn’t matter. We already want to go back! Thank you Nando, Gianni, and Franca for this magical week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Ferdinand V.

Fabulous views and spacious
We stayed June 20-27, 2018. There was 9 adults and 5 children in my family and the villa was spacious. The views of the Ionian Sea and Mt Etna were awesome. The outside grounds were nicely landscaped, plenty and large patios and a swimming pool. The hosts were very nice and made themselves available whenever needed and he would clean and maintain the pool every few days. Overall we enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emma t.

We had a great family holiday youngest 5 oldest 80 ! Views stunning we all loved it .
The house is in a gated community off the main road and only 40mins from Catania airport . Top tip get there on the S114 turn right out of Airport , much quieter road then getting on the motor way if you are a bit nervous driving on the other side of the road if coming from the UK. Luigi and Francesca were there to meet us and not far away if you need anything and very helpful . The house is light and spacious and very homley and clean . You will find umbrellas for the pool inside the house by the big fire if not already up and plenty of sun loungers chairs ect. Outside is stunning with great views of the sea and Etna, beautiful big pool, palm trees , BBQ area, we lived outside . You need your gate key to access the sea that is a 2 min walk from the villa . There is a old stone jetty you can dive off and a few days in some steel steps arrived that made it easier to get in the sea . Take diving shoes if you are a swimmer . Sea clear as crystal beautiful, you do need to be abel to swim here as there are no paddling areas. You can swim over to the small beach . For us it was perfect as we love swimming and also very quite . The 5 year old and 80 year Old both swum here . In fact we only visited the local beach once where there was a great beach bar/restaurant where we chose our fish for lunch . We shopped at the local supper market in Lentini has everything . We cooked every night . A great place for a family holiday very quite , pool sea sky and stars magic . Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

joanna j.

Beautiful huge villa with amazing views
We're a group of 5 ladies in our 40's and 50's and spent a thoroughly enjoyable 5 nights at Villa Stella in September 2017. The villa is huge and beautiful, but in need of some tlc and we found the family photos all over the house a bit off putting. The views are to die for and the pool fantastic. We enjoyed swimming in the sea just a minutes walk from the villa. Nando and Giovanni could not do enough for us. There is nothing within walking distance so a car is essential.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Phil G.

Very scruffy but you can't beat the view
If you want 5 star luxury don't come here. This villa needs a total refurbishment from the bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen to the outside that needs painting, I don't think it has seen any new paint since 1974! Apart from this the outside spaces and view are unbeatable, and the villa although scruffy does have a rustic charm. The housekeeper's cooked us a meal on the first night which was very good and lots of it although everyone said the food could have been hotter and it was a little rushed but they were nice people. There could have been a welcome pack I. e. milk etc and there was no information on local eateries, things to do etc. All in all a good time but if the weather had been bad I wouldn't fancy stoping in here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Tanya K.

Incredible location - very comfortable villa for large group
Villa Stella is a truly amazing place - a few steps down to the very clean sea - a pool to relax around with plenty of shade and sun loungers. Views of Etna on a clear day plus sun rise and sunsets make this a magical location. The owner was very helpful and accommodating with local recommendations and quick to respond when we had some minor power-outs. The practical stuff might be of help to some people: kitchen is quite small but there is an outside kitchen too with gas burners and a sort of BBQ grill which is quite tough to use even for the most hardened barbq-er. If you are a chef, take your own knives! Loads of space in general - even with 8 of us (inc 4 teenagers) we were all very comfortable. There is a/c in every bedroom which isn't advertised but very welcome. The villa would have got 5 stars but for the fact that it feels a little unloved - needs painting, needs a few loo seats, grass cutting, trees maintaining. But don't let this put you off - it is a fabulous place to spend some special Sicily time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

John H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Extérieurs magnifiques, intérieurs un peu vieillot, voire vétustes
L'extérieur de la villa est superbe, les espaces intérieurs sont un peu vieillots, voire vétustes et la propreté pas Top. La vue sur l'Etna et la baie de Catane est époustouflante et la piscine est parfaite. L'accueil de Giannini et Franca s'est fait au pas de course et en sicilien. Heureusement, ma femme parlait assez bien italien pour comprendre les explications débitées à toute allure. Le contact en amont par messagerie avec Nando de l'agence de location n'a pas été facile jusqu'au jour d'arrivée, mais il nous a bien guidé pour trouver la villa dans un domaine résidentiel privé pas facile à repérer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024