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Cosy house with rustic charm, big garden and sublime view on the Etna and sea

Unwind in a charming Sicilian farmhouse with breathtaking views of Mount Etna or the coast.

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Interior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Cosy house with rustic charm, big garden and sublime view on the Etna and sea

Casa Rosa is a renovated farmhouse amidst a beautiful natural environment: 2 hectares of vineyards, cherry trees and a wooded valley ideal for your summer picnic. On one side you can admire the Mount Etna and on the other side the coast: a landscape of 150 km that stretches until Taormina, the coast of Calabria in the far north and the province of Syracuse in the south.

The ground floor has a living room with fireplace, sofa and dining table, kitchen, bathroom with toilet, bidet and shower, and a living room with double sofa-bed. In the attic there is a bedroom with large double bed, a terrace and a large bedroom with large double bed and two single beds. There is also a bathroom with toilet, bidet and shower. The garden is equipped with garden furniture including parasol and beach chairs, barbecue and various toys for children. The fireplace also supplies the central heating which makes Casa Rosa also suitable for a winter holiday. There is wifi internet.

Casa Rosa is an excellent base from which to explore eastern Sicily. The village lies halfway between Catania and Taormina and just 15 kilometres from Acireale (a pretty little city, built on a plateau of lava, that is known for its Baroque churches). Giardini Naxos, a seaside resort with a sandy beach, is just 25 km from Casa Rosa (15 minutes with the highway).

Casa Rosa is also an excellent base from which to explore Mount Etna and its surroundings.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE

Please note the price includes one set of linen and bathroom towels per person.
In the case of winter stays, the price includes an initial supply of wood for the fireplace.

Property manager

Giulia Tiriticco / Victor van Veelen

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Bidet
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1722 sq ft (160 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 not allowed

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
This property accepts cash
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT087017C2Z4QEW5BC

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

Property is also known as

Cosy House Rustic Charm big Garden Sublime View Etna sea Giarre
Cosy House Rustic Charm big Garden Sublime View Etna sea
Cosy Rustic Charm big Garden Sublime View Etna sea Giarre
Cosy Rustic Charm big Garden Sublime View Etna sea
Cosy House Rustic Charm big Garden Sublime View Etna sea Giarre
Cosy House Rustic Charm big Garden Sublime View Etna sea
Cosy Rustic Charm big Garden Sublime View Etna sea Giarre
Cosy House Rustic Charm big Garden Sublime View Etna sea Giarre
Cosy House Rustic Charm big Garden Sublime View Etna sea
Cosy Rustic Charm big Garden Sublime View Etna sea Giarre
Cosy Rustic Charm big Garden Sublime View Etna sea
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About the neighborhood

Map
Giarre, CT

What's nearby

  • Mount Etna - 3 min drive
  • Barone di Villagrande 1727 - 4 min drive
  • Adventure Park Etna - 6 min drive
  • Etna Park Visitor Center - 7 min drive
  • Etna Cable Car - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Giarre-Riposto Station - 20 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barone di Villagrande - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria N'da Calata - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Donna Peppina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪4 Archi - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪I Pasticcieri dell'Etna - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy house with rustic charm, big garden and sublime view on the Etna and sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy house with rustic charm, big garden and sublime view on the Etna and sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy house with rustic charm, big garden and sublime view on the Etna and sea?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy house with rustic charm, big garden and sublime view on the Etna and sea located?

This family-friendly Giarre cottage is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Mount Etna and Barone di Villagrande 1727. Adventure Park Etna and Etna Park Visitor Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Cosy house with rustic charm, big garden and sublime view on the Etna and sea Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

Svenja G.

Review for stay from 28 December 2021 to 05 January 2022
Beautiful place with a wonderful view . Relaxing and calming.
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8/10 Good

Serge G.

Review for stay from 12 August 2022 to 25 August 2022
Le calme et la vue
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10/10 Excellent

Gea H.

Review for stay from 30 April 2023 to 08 May 2023
The house is cosy and clean with a beautiful garden en view! Ernesto is such a kind man, gave us a very warm welcome and took time to tell us everything about the house en the area.
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10/10 Excellent

Michał L.

Review for stay from 29 October 2022 to 07 November 2022
Fantastic place with a very challanging access road - but as a reward, beautiful panorama of Etna and Giarre. Ernesto, which is the place owner greeted us with local food and warm hospitality. Strony recommend for family stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Review for stay from 16 March 2022 to 23 March 2022
Cozy old house, nice garden, comfy bedrooms. Ernesto, the owner/caretaker was super-nice and helpful. Recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann B.

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Wonderful!
The location was idyllic and the view stunning! Ernesto greeted us with olive oil, grapes from his vineyard, cheese, meats, bread, olives water and his delicious wine from his private stock. What a lovely eay to be introduced to the Etna area. Ernesto was very responsive to all our requests -a gracious host! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Friederike U.

Review for stay from 23 April 2018 to 04 May 2018
It is such a wonderfull spot with a great sorrounding, away of the narrow villages. We were welcomed very warm by the amiable Ernesto with some outstanding good cheese and hints for the house and the area. In the spacious house you find everything you need to feel comfortable. One shouldn´t come along with a Cadillac - car, verry verry narrow winding roads. We would love to come amnother time.
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10/10 Excellent

Andre N.

Review for stay from 25 August 2018 to 28 August 2018
Pics don’t do the place justice. Incredible views of both the sea and Mr Etna and comes equipped with everything you need. We enjoyed celebrating a birthday lunch by grilling fresh fish and local meats on the outdoor grill. Mt etna was active and we even enjoyed a nighttime lava show which special. Indeed the tiny stretch of road to access the place is v narrow even for a fiat 500 but Ernesto kindly guides you there (you would not be able to find it on your own otherwise). Ernesto accommodated a late check in and was very friendly and responsive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and could not recommend this enough to those looking for a great home base near Catania and Taormina!
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10/10 Excellent

Dani A.

Review for stay from 09 June 2022 to 16 June 2022
The photos don't do it justice, this place is INCREDIBLE. The views are totally out of this world - Mount Etna on one side, and you look out over what feels like the whole of Sicily on the other. I watched the sun rise one morning and couldn't believe my eyes. Truly stunning. Ernesto is the sweetest man, he left us fresh bread, local cheeses, fruit, his own olive oil (the best we tasted), beer, his own white wine (delicious) and lots of goodies for when we arrives which was so kind. He so showed us the cherry trees in the orchard and said we could help ourselves which was a particular highlight for the kids. Before we went I told him my son really wanted to come to Italy and pick lemons, he'd harvested his lemon trees before our trip but saved some on one tree for my children, they were over the moon and I was so touched. The house is incredibly well kitted out, had everything we needed and totally beautiful, I felt like I was in a movie the whole time. Don't hesitate to book this place, we had the trip of a lifetime and made such special memories in this house. Thank you Ernesto for everything you did for us.
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10/10 Excellent

susana S., UK, Manchester

The perfect italian experience!!
We are a family of 4, with a 5 and a 9 years old. We were looking for a place with plenty of space for the kids to play and run freely without bothering anyone, a place with a view and a place where we could just relax listening to just the sounds of nature. Ernesto's house had all that and more! It was just perfect! And beautiful since we got there in time to see all the cherry trees in full bloom. The house itself is very comfortable and my husband enjoyed very much getting in touch with his inner manhood via lightening the fire every night, thought the house was warm enough without it. We made barbecues and breakfasted looking at the sea.There is wi-fi, so the kids were also entertained in between our trips around the east side of Sicily (the west coast is too far away for day trips) and after exploring the different paths that run around the house itself. Mount Etna was practically just behind us and Ernesto gave us some tips to save up on expensive pre-arranged tours up there. He also provided a feast of locally produced tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, olives and wine on our first day, which was just great. We couldn't recommend the place enough. It truly is an Italian experience, far from other tourists and boring hotels with overcrowed pools. Even the (very) bumpy and narrow road that takes you to the house was quite an experience - just don't hire a big car!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016

8/10 Good

Sebastian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schönes Bauernhaus
Einige kleinere technische Schwierigkeiten mit dem Strom,sonst alles super
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjolein d.

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Enjoying the view
Loved the place. The view is amazing. The surroundings are very peaceful and quiet. There are enough nice places to visit relatively nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Review for stay from 14 August 2024 to 21 August 2024
Fab location, lots to see and beautiful area to visit. Place was great and we had a wonderful time.

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

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Great get away
Fab location, lots to see and beautiful area to visit. Place was great and we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valérie A.

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Maison avec vue sur l'Etna
Ernesto a été un hôte formidable et trés attentionné. Lors de notre arrivée de nombreux mets nous attendaient dans le frigo et Ernesto a pris le temps de nous conseiller sur les sites à visiter. Sa maison est trés agréable et le jardin avec vue sur l'Etna a été pour nous l'occasion d'observer de magnifiqueséruptions. Ma
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Review for stay from 02 April 2024 to 14 April 2024
Das Haus ist wunderschön und wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. IntoSicily war sehr hilfreich. Ernesto ist super, er hat bei allen Fragen geholfen. Wir waren jetzt zum zweiten Mal in diesem besonderen Haus ubd kommen gern wieder. Dankeschön!
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10/10 Excellent

Henrik L.

Review for stay from 03 September 2023 to 10 September 2023
Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit in dem Haus direkt am Hang vom Ätna. In die eine Richtung sieht man den rauchenden Vulkan und in die andere Richtung die wunderschöne Bucht von Catania! Das Haus war sehr schön und extrem ruhig gelegen. Wir wurden sogar mit etwas Käse und anderen lokalen Leckereien begrüßt und haben uns gleich wohl gefühlt. Alle wichtigen Ausstattungen waren da, nur die Matratzen waren ziemlich hart. Aber wir kommen gerne wieder!
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10/10 Excellent

Léo R.

Review for stay from 07 August 2023 to 14 August 2023
Super séjour à la Casa Rosa, merci à Ernesto pour son hospitalité. Tout était parfait. La maison est paisible, la vue magnifique entre la mer et l'Etna. Merci
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10/10 Excellent

Livia P.

Review for stay from 16 June 2023 to 25 June 2023
Maison tres rustique avec une magnifique vue. Un point de depart parfait pour la visite d'Etna, Taormina, et les environs. La proprietaire, Ernesto est extremement accueillant et aidant, il nous a recu avec plein de produits frais de sa region.
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10/10 Excellent

Bram B.

Review for stay from 21 April 2023 to 28 April 2023
Prachtige locatie! Zeer rustig en privé, omringt door wijngaarden en met uitzicht op de Etna en de zee echt een prachtige plek. Ontvangst en communicatie met Ernesto was top en we kregen allemaal goeie tips en leuke lokale producten van hem. De weg naar het huisje toe is niet de makkelijkste maar het is het allemaal waard. Een aanrader.
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8/10 Good

Dofien H.

Review for stay from 20 May 2023 to 28 May 2023
Het werd een spannende rit naar de locatie vanwege zware mist. Gelukkig werden we door onze gastheer Ernesto opgevangen en kwamen we veilig aan. We hebben een vriendelijk en warm welkom ervaren. Parkeerplek bij het huis is erg stijl en vraagt beslist goede stuurmanskunst. Locatie ligt op een idyllische, landelijke plek! Uitzicht op vulkaan Edna en aan de andere kant op de Ionische zee. Een prachtige plek om tot rust te komen en als uitvalsbasis te dienen om dit deel van Sicilië te verkennen. Sfeervolle woning met voldoende voorzieningen maar waar helaas de slaapbank en 1 tweepersoonsbed niet prettig liggen. Niet aan te raden voor mensen met rug Ons verblijf van een week eindigde met een aardschok vlak voor vertrek. Een week er voor was er een eruptie vd vulkaan Edna geweest. Dat was wel even schrikken. We hebben een geweldige week gehad. Het verlangen terug te komen is er zeker; alleen zijn betere matrassen voor ons dan wel van belang
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8/10 Good

Catherine L.

Review for stay from 12 May 2023 to 20 May 2023
Cette location est presque au pied de l'Etna visible depuis le jardin ainsi que la mer. Coin tout à fait paisible loin de l'agitation de la côte, des lieux fréquentés. Parfait pour se reposer, être au calme en famille, entre amis. Merci Ernesto des délicates attentions préparées à notre arrivée : huile d'olive, confiture, gâteaux, vin de sa production ! Et de nous avoir apporté le pain, les fraises, pour notre 1er repas sur place. Ernesto conseille parfaitement sur les visites à faire aux alentours : Etna, les villages, les sites remarquables. A suivre...
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10/10 Excellent

Frederike B.

Review for stay from 03 April 2023 to 10 April 2023
Sehr empfehlenswert. Ein schönes Haus in toller Lage und Blick auf Meer und Etna. Gerne wieder!

10/10 Excellent

Frederike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schönes Haus in den Weinbergen
Sehr empfehlenswert. Ein schönes Haus in toller Lage und Blick auf Meer und Etna. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amelie B.

Review for stay from 17 October 2022 to 23 October 2022
Das Haus ist wunderschön, gut ausgestattet, eine tolle Umgebung und sehr nette und hilfsbereite Gastgeber.