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Beach
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Seaside villa in sheltered bay with spectacular views of Etna

A homely spacious and comfortable villa a few steps from the seashore, ideal for swimming as the bay is sheltered from the prevailing winds. Balcony with view of the Brucoli village, mount Etna and sunset. Large garden and patio at the side and back with lots of space for parking. In a private gated complex with caretaker very near.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property Registration Number IT089001C2IOQPMT6B
Property # 1082779
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Augusta

Located in Augusta, this villa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Augusta Airship Hangar and Santa Croce Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Saline di Priolo Nature Reserve and Ionian Sea. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkelling, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Brucoli, Sicily

What's nearby

  • beach near Pontile GLEM - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Brucoli - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Brucoli Bay - 8 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Catania Port - 46 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Catania Beach - 46 min drive - 50.5 km

Getting around

  • Augusta Station - 13 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Villa dei Cesari - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Perla Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar Brucoli Village **** - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lime - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizzicotto da Napoli - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaside villa in sheltered bay with spectacular views of Etna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Seaside villa in sheltered bay with spectacular views of Etna?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seaside villa in sheltered bay with spectacular views of Etna on 26 June 2026 start from AU$475, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Seaside villa in sheltered bay with spectacular views of Etna?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Seaside villa in sheltered bay with spectacular views of Etna?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside villa in sheltered bay with spectacular views of Etna?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seaside villa in sheltered bay with spectacular views of Etna located?

This family-friendly Augusta villa is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ionian Sea and Brucoli Bay. Sanctuary of the Madonna dell'Adonai is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely villa in the perfect location for the relaxing break that was wanted and everything that we needed was in the villa. Franco and Claudio really communicative and very informative of all the perks of the villa. Would definitely recommend and thank you to Franco and Claudio for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Just perfect - the house, surrounding, garden, ocean, view and people!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2025
It was a pleasure hosting you and your family
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Franco's villa was beautiful! We enjoyed our week long stay in this lovely setting! Franco and Claudio (caretaker) were very helpful and easy to contact. The villa was very clean and had everything we needed for the perfect stay. The kitchen is very well equipped for cooking. There are several outdoor areas sitting. We swam in the sea every afternoon. The beach is only a few steps down from the villa through a private gate. We were sorry to leave and would definitely rent this villa again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ellen p.

Perfectly relaxing

We had a wonderful and comfortable stay. The house is completely outfitted, from the kitchen to the hi-speed internet, with plenty of storage space and detailed instructions for all appliances, etc. The garden is lovely and perfect for meals, napping, and children who need to run! And the location...what can I say? It couldn't be better. The view of Mt Etna in one direction, quaint Brucoli in the other, and uninterrupted sea between. It is beautiful. We swam almost daily, and within an hour's drive were able to visit ancient ruins, vineyards, Baroque churches, caves, excellent restaurants and beaches. Oh, and there is also a friendly and capable caretaker across the street. My family and I loved staying here and we hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Ellen has captured perfectly what we love about our house. Thanks Ellen - come back soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Declan S.

Beautiful Villa, Peaceful & Quiet, Amazing views.

This was a lovely villa, positioned right next to the sea with views of Brucoli across the bay and Etna in the distance. Even though we went at Easter, I swam in the sea on a couple of the hotter days, in the Summer it would be even better. The Villa is very clean, well maintained and the garden and patio are wonderful, with plenty of garden furniture. Tables and chairs on the East side to have breakfast in the sun and the west side to watch the sunset and chill out. The kids loved the table tennis and all the games left in the villa and to be able to play by the sea on their own as we could see them from the villa. We arrived on a Sunday (so everything was closed) but the owner had kindly left some food (Pasta, etc) and a wonderful bottle of wine so we cooked tea before shopping the next day. All the facilities (kitchen, showers, etc) worked perfectly and the instructions left were detailed and informative. Even instructions on how to make an Espresso which meant I could be Sicilian every morning. Having the caretaker, Claudio, just across the road was also a bonus if you needed anything. As this was outside the main part of Brucoli is was very quiet in the evening and we felt very safe and secure. We visited Etna, Syracuse and lots of other sites which are less than an hour away. Plenty to see in this region, but the villa was so nice you might not want to go out! I can recommend a wonderful restaurent "La Cavalera", only a short drive, about 2km, from the villa. Have the signatory dish - Blissimo! The owner was really helpful and spoke good English. Look it up on TripAdvisor. The owner was very helpful before we went, easily contactable by email or phone. I would recommend this property, especially for a family that want a private piece of beach by the sea.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Many thanks for your kind words Declan. I will definitely visit that restaurant next time i go. Franco
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10/10 Excellent

Aline Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La maison de Franco est idealement située, les pieds dans l’eau et vu sur l’Etna et très bien équipée. Nous avons adore notre séjour. L’accueil de Claudio tellement sympathique!Merci
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fany S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cette maison avec accès à la plage directement depuis le jardin est située dans un cadre magnifique, dans une baie avec vue sur le volcan et le coucher de soleil! Nous avons passé de superbes vacances! Le propriétaire de la maison et le gardien ont été d’une grande gentillesses et en une grande réactivité à chacune de nos questions! Nous reviendrons…..! Merci!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

claudine c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

vue exceptionnelle et tranquillité

nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans cette maison au bord de la mer, avec un superbe jardin correspondant parfaitement au descriptif, avec la vue féérique!, tant le jour que le soir sur la baie et l'Etna - maison très bien équipée- accueil par le gardien Claudio aux petits soins,
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Merci Claudine, I am happy you had a pleasant time. All the best. Franco
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10/10 Excellent

Béatrice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Maison à l'extérieur magique

Extérieur magique. Les pieds dans la mer. Tennis et terrain de foot...idéal en famille. Intérieur ok à rafraîchir et un peu loin de tout ...ms le bord de mer rattrape tout
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

Claire D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Endroit fabuleux

Le cadre de cette maison est exceptionnel, on peut dérouté par le nombre de bateaux qui passent la journée en face dans cette petite crique (bruit et musique)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Italian Ferragosto (15 August and the week before and after) is very busy everywhere in Italy. Too many boats anchor in our bay during the day in that period - it's the calmest sea and best spot for swimming in the area. Hopefully the number of boats at anchor will decrease in future now the area has been designated Protected Marine Area.
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10/10 Excellent

robert l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour au top

Excellent séjour villa très agréable.la mer au pied de la maison avec une mer très agréable pour les adultes et les enfants.je recommande cet reservations
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10/10 Excellent

Jonas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Villa by the sea

We searched for a calm and nice place close to the seaside for our family vacation and we found it in Francos house in Brucoli. The property is within a well-kept gated community and the caretaker Claudio is always available to help. All bedrooms and the living room are equipped with individual air-conditioning. WiFi is included and working well. Kitchen has got all you need to cook any meal. Most of the time we spent outside on the new patio or on the lawn which has got stairs to a semi-private sandbeach with a view of Etna. After the swim there is a convenient outdoor shower. There are plenty of chairs and even tabletennis equipment. There is also a tennis court on the premises that you can use. Beds were decent but maybe a bit outdated although all six of us slept well. From the house you can walk to the village of Brucoli in 15-20 minutes and here you can find a handful of nice restaurants . There are plenty of sights to see in less than one hours drive and we went to Taormina, Isola Bella, Alcantara, Noto, Siracusa and Etna. All in all we had a perfect and relaxing week in this nice house thanks to Franco and Claudio.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

Grazie! Siamo stati benissimo!

Accoglienza perfetta. Casa molto carina. Speriamo di tornarci presto!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Moira M.

Fabulous property

The house is exceptionally well equipped. The situation is fabulous with stunning views over the bay and easy access to Bruccoli for shopping and restaurants. Everyone we dealt with for the property was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thankyou Moira. I am so glad you liked our place. It’s our second home and we are delighted when our guests enjoy their stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Yannis S.

Great holidays!

We spent 8 great days with our 3 boys end of July and we really enjoyed everything! The only recommendation is to repair the double bed. Mattress is fine but the support planks under it need change. We should tell Claudio the caretaker who was so kind and helpful but since we had so great time we forgot it... If in Sicily we'll stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Hi Yannis. I am happy you had a great holiday. I'll let Claudio know to fix the bed planks. He is a great asset to us - al our guests love him. Best wishes to you and your family. Franco
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8/10 Good

Thomas B.

Nice and spacious House on the Beach

Great and clean House. Only Four Stars, since Kitchen and bathrooms could use a refresh.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks Thomas. Glad you enjoyed the stay. Regards Franco
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10/10 Excellent

Boek C.

Erholung pur?

Eigentlich darf man dieses Objekt nicht empfehlen, damit es ein Geheimtipp und somit zu unseren Wunschterminen verfügbar bleibt … :D Wir waren im Oktober zum zweiten Mal in diesem sehr schön gelegenen Haus mit dem phänomenalen Ausblick auf den Ätna. Wer Ruhe und Erholung sucht und komplett abschalten will, für den ist dieses Objekt perfekt. Stylisches Ambiente wird nicht geboten, die Einrichtung ist einfach aber sehr funktionell und die Aufteilung der Zimmer ist für mehrere Leute gut geeignet – es gibt zwei Bäder und ausreichend Platz auf der Terrasse. Außerdem ist das Sportangebot ansprechend – Tennis, Fußball, Tischtennis und Schwimmen am (hauseigenen) Strand. Die Supermärkte sind mit dem Auto innerhalb weniger Minuten zu erreichen und daher ist die Selbstverpflegung unproblematisch. Für Ausflüge nach Syrakusa, Augusta oder zu Ätna benötigt man einen Mietwagen, ohne den es sowieso nicht geht. Besonderes Lob und ein herzliches Dankeschön möchte in an den Housekeeper Claudio senden, der immer für die Beantwortung einer Frage zur Verfügung steht, ansonsten aber als guter Geist im Hintergrund bleibt und die Privatsphäre beachtet. Er und seine Frau sind herzliche Menschen, die gern lachen und wir freuen uns darauf, sie bald wieder in Brucoli zu treffen.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Bengt C.

Rekommenderas varmt

Stort hus med god standard fullutrustat kök med micro, diskmaskin och tvättmaskin. Ligger perfekt vid en liten sandstrand 6-7 steg från tomtgränsen. Stor terass mot havet varifrån Etna syns och med helt underbar kvällssol. Fantastisk service både av ägaren och lokalt. Tennisbana finns att låna gratis. Vi är supernöjda!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Many thanks for your review. I hope you will be able to visit us again. Franco
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10/10 Excellent

Kari A.

Stunning location - with your own "private" beach and the best view of Mount Etna

The house is wonderful, keeps cool even on the warmest days, excellent equiped, clean, aircontiditoned - and the location ... stunning. Absolutely stunning. The feeling of having your own private beach only a few steps from your house makes you not want to leave this place. A big garden surrounds the house and makes you get the feeling of your own private area. The always helpful Carlos met us at the gate when we arrived, showed us the house and told us about the area. The charming town Brucoli looks during daytime as a sleepy place, but when the sun goes down people arrive from long distances and turns it to a lively cool place. With a rented car you can easily reach the best cultural sites as i.e Siracusa, Noto, Mt Etna, Villa Romana.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Howard P.

Our holiday was amazing!

The location could not be better.The villa is wonderfully equipped and secluded in it's own grounds.It catered for our every need and we wanted for nothing.Franco and Claudio were extremely helpful with our arrangements,enquiries etc.We will definitely consider going back in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Eduard S.

Perfekt ! Perfect !

Perfekter Urlaub. Das Haus hält was es verspricht. Guter Kontakt zum Vermieter und zum Hausbetreuer. Alles vorhanden was man braucht. Lage, Haus und Garten sensationell. Sehr empfehlenswert. Perfect Holiday. Friendly and good contact with the owner and the housekeeper. All what you need is available. The house,the garden and the place is amazing. I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Eduard S.

Perfect !

It was a perfect week. The house, the garden, the sea, the weather, the view, the food. There was nothing missing. Friendly contact with the owner and the housekeeper. We can really recommend this location. It's a perfect place. Thanks to Franco and Claudio. Es war eine perfekte Woche. Das Haus, der Garten, das Meer, das Wetter, die Aussicht, das Essen. Es hat an nichts gefehlt. Freundlicher Kontakt mit dem Eigentümer und dem Hausbetreuern. Wirklich sehr empfehlenswert. Einfach perfekt. Danke Franco und Claudio.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Many thanks for the fantastic feedback. I will pass your comments to Claudio the caretaker.
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10/10 Excellent

Guy W.

A lovely villa

We had a lovely stay at Villa Civello. From making the booking to the return of the deposit everything was extremely well organised. The villa is well appointed and clean and the location truly spectacular. The villa is also well placed for trips around the Eastern side of Sicily, including Etna, Siracusa, Noto, Cava Grande and more. Would recommend highly.
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10/10 Excellent

Judi D.

Fantastic villa in Brucoli

We arrived quite late and so didn't get the full impression of the villa or the view until the morning, and what a sight, it was such a beautiful view across the bay, and the sunsets were marvellous. Etna was often hidden from view because of the heat mist but it was a lovely sight when it came into view and we had a good trip around the whole of Etna one day. The villa is perfection, we had a fantastic time here, all the facilities were as mentioned in the description and we wanted for nothing. This was one of the only villas we have stayed at with full mosquito nets at every window, and the first time we have never got bitten during our many trips to Italy, as we took the advice of Franco and closed the doors to the bedroom corridor. We used the outside shower everyday and it was lovely in the July heat. We bought a cheap snorkel set from the local supermarket, and it was lovely to see the fish in the bay just below our balcony. The owner Franco was always quick to reply to my questions and to give advice, and the caretaker lived just behind the villa in case of any problems (which we didn't have). I would definitely recommend the villa to friends and relations, we were sad to leave. We visited all the major historical sites, if you have children/student age I would recommend taking your passport/ID so that you can get cheap rates for entry. thanks again Franco for the use of your lovely villa, we hope to return very soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Judi many thanks for your kind words. I am really happy you enjoyed our house and Sicily. All the best Franco
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10/10 Excellent

stephane m.

Un super sejour

Tout est parfait : la maison, tres grande, magnifique, tres bien entretenue, idéalement située, magnifique jardin. Et Claudio tres disponnible des que l'on a besoin. A recommander sans hésiter !

About the host

Hosted by Franco

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I used to spend my summer holidays in this house. Now my family and I can only stay here a few weeks each year. The house is available otherwise.

Why they chose this property

It's easier to manage a house that is open and used rather than closed for most of the year.

What makes this property unique

The special feature of the house is its close proximity to a very calm sea, in a sheltered bay, and therefore ideal for swimming. It also boasts a large patio and a large garden with olive and pine trees. The view from the house is spectacular and the house is part of a private compound , full of trees and vegetation, next to a nature reserve,

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