Rustic 3BR/2BA Cottage in Giarre with Views of Etna and Sea, Sleeps 8

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8160 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Sea view

Check out the area

Giarre, CT

Mount Etna3 min drive
Barone di Villagrande 17274 min drive
Etna Park Visitor Center7 min drive
Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Giulia Tiriticco / Victor van Veelen

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Sea view

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You are financially liable for any damage to the accommodation.

Try to be on time for your check-in (which is usually set at 4 PM) and please send a text message to the keyholder in case of delay. Thank you!

In the case of winter stays, the price includes an initial supply of wood.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This property accepts cash

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

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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 the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Giarre

Located in Giarre, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Etna and Giardini Naxos Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Adventure Park Etna and Hundred Horse Chestnut Tree. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.

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

Carruba Station - 18 min drive
Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

Barone di Villagrande - 3 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?

Checkout 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 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dani A.

17 Jun 2022

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

Out of this world

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eugene C.

13 Mar 2018

!A wet February

This property is set up in the hills with spectacular views to the sea one way and mount etna the other. We were unfortunate to pick the wettest week of the year, but with the cosy stove in the lounge, which also heats the radiators around the house, this was not a problem. We were greeted with some fresh bread, local cheeses, olives and the owner's own olive oil. A delicious snack rounded off with a bottle of the owner's own wine. The villa is down an unmade track, but although this looked quite scary, our hired corsa coped very well with it. The air is slightly cooler up in the hills, so apparently this is ideal in the very hot summer months. There is a lovely garden with a barbecue - but unfortunately we did not have the weather to enable us to enjoy it.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

maureen d.

16 Oct 2017

Lovely house with rustic charm. Great outside space and amazing views.

Comfortable little house which was well equipped for a holiday stay. Excellent store cupboard and lovely fresh local provisions provided by the owner, Ernesto. There is plenty of local information available and Ernesto is keen to ensure that you have what you need. There is a Tourist Office in Zafferano which also has a range of supermarkets, small shops, restaurants and bars. The house provides an excellent base for touring the major sites. Taormina is very accessible as are many small coastal towns. Etna, above the house, is ever changing and there are many interesting walks in the area as well as to the busier Refugios. We had a lovely stay here and would recommend the house and the owner's kind attention. Wifi works well.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Urs A.

30 May 2017

Seht schöner Ort mit prima Aussicht

Sehr schöner Ort, gutes, symphatisches Haus, sehr hilfsbereiter, freundlicher Besitzer, gut eingerichtet und ausgerüstet: empfehlenswert!!! Weniger gefallen hat uns der schlechte Zustand der Zufahrtsstrasse und die vielen, vielen Hunde auf diesem Weg, als Fussweg darum nicht empfehlenswert! Wir haben darum immer das Auto benützt.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John D.

22 Apr 2017

Stunning, stunning stunning.....

Words cannot do Ernesto's farmhouse justice, idyllic, peaceful, charming. If you are going to this part of the island I doubt you will find a better place to stay. Ernesto is the perfect host, he left us his wine, homemade jams, bread and salami and gave us all the information needed to explore the area. I wish we were still there!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

About the host

Hosted by Giulia Tiriticco / Victor van Veelen

We have been with Homeaway since 2006, proposing houses that are able to unfold Sicily's colours and charm at best.
Houses with quality furnishing in unique locations, with incredible views or with a pool, always accurately selected in order to satisfy our main wish: to see you falling in love with Sicily just like we did.
We provide you with transparent information and true pictures. What you see is exactly what you get. We will advise you as much as we can about travel info, transfers and car rental.

Dinners in villas and other extra services can also be arranged. Finally, our prices are final rates! There are no hidden additional costs. We are flexible with your arrivals and departures and if you need a late check-in this is usually possible.