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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Exterior
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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Augusta, Sicilia
  • Place, Agnone Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Brucoli Bay
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Catania Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About this property

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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. A hot tub and laundry facilities are available. The villa includes amenities such as a private pool and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned villa with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Ionian Sea and 13 minutes by car from Le Saie Golf Club
This villa 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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • 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
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

danny g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lorenzo C., Bra

Posizione della villa incantevole.Esterno con piscina molto bello.Purtroppo la villa ha assoluta necessità di una ristrutturazione importante in particolare internamente.Accoglienza da Gianni e signora impeccabile.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle H.

Stunning views and outdoor spaces. Indoors was adequate but in significant need for an upgrade and cleaning.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronika Protas R.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jo Ann Augeri S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Villa Stella is not for everyone, but for those who can overlook and/or deal with its quirks and flaws, the location, spaciousness, and above all the pool with a fantastic view offers a relatively reasonable place for a large family to gather. Finding the house the first time is a challenge, so be sure to get the GPS coordinates from Nando, the absentee property manager. The lovely caretakers, Gianni and Francesca, do not speak English but are expert in the use of Google Translate, so with our smattering of Italian we were able to communicate well. Gianni is a handyman and was always willing and ready to help whenever we called him. Francesca is a great cook, and we benefited from that with a wonderful family pasta lunch in the outdoor dining room. One great aspect of the house is the many outdoor gathering places, including a shady patio, dining area, pool deck with shade hut, huge tile patio and outdoor kitchen. Beds are comfortable. The two suites have updated bathrooms with showers, and there are three other full bathrooms and two half baths. The washer works well, but be prepared to hang laundry to dry. The kitchen is small but adequate, with an old fridge, decent range and excellent new dishwasher. The best thing about the house is the view-looking out over the Ionian sea with smoking Etna in the distance is extraordinary. The main issue with the house is poor maintenance- the owners seem content to do the least possible work to keep the house functioning.
There are views from every corner
Laundry in the sun
View of rocky beach
Misty bite of Etna
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L., Dallas TX

Liked: Cleanliness

What a Beautiful Space & Gracious Hosts

My husband, my friends and I had a beautiful stay at this charming villa overlooking the sea! We even got to see Mt. Etna erupting one morning from the patios and gardens! Everything went very smoothly from check-in to check-out. We even opted in to a beautiful dinner prepared for our group after a long day trip up Mt. Etna and the several-course meal was divine, ending with a magnificent homemade tiramisu! I will be recommending this place to friends and family who have already started asking where I found it!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning views, great accommodations.

The villa was perfect for our trip, the weather was lovely, accommodations were comfortable and spacious. Would return in a heart beat.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

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