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by A traveller
Wonderful stay with great views and great property
Posted Sep. 24, 2023 on HomeAwayThe home and grounds are beautiful and filled with fun. Anna met us at the property, was so helpful with our stay at the home as well as providing us with places to visit during day trips. The view is incredible and can be seen from the top deck, as well as the entire back of the property. The pool w/ pool house was so much fun, also gorgeous, plenty of places to sit , lounge and a full size fridge for easy access to beverages. On the side of the pool area there is a lovely covered trellis area to dine and admire the view. There is a well equipped sport court near the pool. As you look out at the view you see a lovely orchard of olive and other trees. The property has two well equipped indoor kitchens and one outdoor kitchen. It was as if we were staying in a 5 star hotel. The home and grounds are something very special and will hold many memories for us
by A traveller
Fantastic villa with great a great view and incredible pool
Posted Aug. 28, 2023 on HomeAwayWe arrived late to meet Giuseppe our host but he was still there to help us settle in. The villa is a wonderful space to inhabit as a family. It’s lacking in air on but it’s a naturally cool structure. The balcony and view are extremely nice. There’s a fantastic outside area for bbq and pizza making. The most incredible thing about the place is the size and cleanliness of the swimming pool. It’s extraordinary and all the family made use of it. The extensive grounds of which the villa is situated are luscious and private, the pictures online really don’t do it justice. Our host , Giuseppe, is very accommodating and helped us out with a number of issues we had but great communication throughout. I would highly recommend this as a place to stay if you plan to visit Sicily with a large group ( we were 9 and all had our own space).
by A traveller
Lovely stay - beautiful pool
Posted Aug. 14, 2023 on HomeAwayWe had a lovely stay at Giuseppe’s villa. Anna was able to meet us very late for check in following some flight issues which we appreciated. The inside of the Villa is somewhat rustic/dated but that was expected from the photos and it is the various outdoor areas that are the real attraction. We loved spending evenings by the pizza oven and outdoor cooking area after days spent by the huge pool with glorious view. A/C being absent from bedrooms would probably have been an issue had we have visited during the recent heatwave but as it was we were fine. The host was on hand to assist with any issues and to arrange pizza dough which we picked up from the sea front and to recommend restaurants and butchers etc. for which a car is a must. All in all a cracking stay and we may well be back one day.
by A traveller
Your own private resort
Posted May 31, 2023 on HomeAwayWe really enjiyed our stay at this house. The outdoor pictures were what sold us on the rental and it didnt dissapoint. It was fabtastic. We had everything we needed in the rental. The hosts were very helpful and we cant fault this stay. Thanks
by A traveller
Beautiful villa overlooking the water from near top of a mountain
Posted May 24, 2023 on HomeAwayWe loved this property! The owner Giuseppe and his daughter met us and were very helpful. Anna speaks English. The villa has a beautiful pool, patio, showers, lounge chairs and a separate bbq area. You can dine on the upper deck or below. The house is well equipped and very comfortable. We highly recommend this property!
by A traveller
Great views, fruit trees on property, and kids loved the pool
Posted May 2, 2022 on HomeAwayWe had a really nice stay!! The home was as pictured and perfect/big space for our family of 5. We stayed a bit early in season (April) but the kids used the pool even though a bit chilly (and convinced my husband and I to take a refreshing swim one day too!). Guiseppe and his daughter were super helpful in terms of flexible check in/out, making suggestions for local grocery store and ordering fresh pizza dough for us! We took a day trip to Milazzo and “hiked” down to the pool of Venus; we also stopped in Cephalu on the way to the house from the airport. Would definitely recommend for a relaxing family holiday…
by A traveller
Delightful family house well equipped with lots of thoughtful details
Posted Nov. 10, 2020 on HomeAwayThis house surpassed our expectations. It is much better than the photos. The gardens are beautifully laid out, the outdoor kitchen is fantastic and the inside of the property is spacious and well designed. We hope to return to meet the helpful owners another year.
by A traveller
Excellent villa for the family. Well equipped and good attention to detail
Posted Sep. 21, 2020 on HomeAwayThis villa is exceptional overall. It's quite rustic inside ( apart from the new kitchen downstairs) and there is no air con in the rooms. But that didn't bother us at all. You don't spend any time inside. The outside of the property is spectacular. The views, cooking area, pool bar (with beer fridge, shower and poolside toilet) are all brilliant. The pool itself is spotless and huge.
The host even provides pizza dough, so you can use the pizza oven.
We'd definitely stay again.
You have to drive to town for amenities and restaurants, though we didn't leave often.
Overall, a safe, quiet place to spend a beautiful holiday.
by A traveller
Beautiful Villa
Posted Aug. 11, 2020 on HomeAwayOur family really enjoyed our time at Villa Contura! The property is beautiful, and we enjoyed exploring the grounds and all the fruit trees growing there, let alone the incredible view. The pool was the main draw and did not disappoint! We spent several full days in it! The pool is gigantic, and it became a morning routine to swim laps in it for exercise, which I enjoyed thoroughly, and the views in every direction were peaceful and beautiful. The diving board was a hit with the kids. The wet bar and bathroom by the pool were very convenient to save us trips up and down to/from the house. The basketball court was yet another added bonus! We also really enjoyed trying out the pizza oven, and Guiseppe was very kind to order us pizza dough bases from a local restaurant. Guiseppe and his daughter Anna were very helpful and always available via whatsapp to answer any questions we had, or make recommendations for local restaurants, shopping, or activities.
If we ever make it to sicily again we wouldn't hesitate to stay at Villa Contura! The biggest problem is you don't want to leave it to go sightseeing. ;)
by A traveller
best villa we have stayed in superb
Posted Aug. 30, 2019 on HomeAwayperfect holiday villa and pool
Comment from Hotel Management
Mar. 28, 2020 by VrboOwner, Hotel Management
Tim and his family were perfect guests
