From shaded lawns to a jetty

6 Guests

3 Bedrooms

3 Bathrooms

Picture yourself in the plunge pool... glass of chilled Sicilian wine in hand... the fire-orange sun setting into the sea... Mount Etna carving out a volcanic silhouette in the evening skies... Life at Estiva is good indeed!

Key Highlights

  • Garden gate beach/sea access
  • Views of Etna
  • Sea views
  • Heatable plunge pool
  • Short walk to shop(s) / restaurant(s)
  • Jetty/dock
  • Outdoor kitchen
  • Tennis court

Gallery

The sea or the Jacuzzi? Just one of the many good dilemmas at Estiva.

The sea or the Jacuzzi? Just one of the many good dilemmas at Estiva.

Dusk over Mount Etna, seen from the Jacuzzi at Estiva!

Dusk over Mount Etna, seen from the Jacuzzi at Estiva!

Estiva's wonderful lawn.

Estiva's wonderful lawn.

Approaching Estiva via its large furnished terrace.

Approaching Estiva via its large furnished terrace.

Estiva (the second house from the right) and its fabulous waterfront position. (please note that there is no longer a pergola on the bathing platform)

Estiva (the second house from the right) and its fabulous waterfront position. (please note that there is no longer a pergola on the bathing platform)

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Overview

  • GuestsUp to 6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Double beds2
  • Double bed or Twin beds1
  • Bathrooms3

Features and Amenities

The property

  • Views of Etna
  • Sea views
  • Outdoor kitchen

Geography

  • Garden gate beach/sea access
  • Short walk to shop(s) / restaurant(s)
  • Jetty/dock

Pool & Wellness

  • Heatable plunge pool
    3.5x2.7m

Services

  • Local knowledge and recommendations
  • On-the-ground support
  • Wine delivery service

Kitchen & Dining

  • Barbecue
  • Kitchen essentials
  • Dishwasher

Entertainment & Tech

  • Tennis court
  • Bicycles
  • Table tennis

Includes

  • IncludedThe Thinking Traveller's expertise to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and access to exclusive experiences
  • IncludedExclusive use of your private villa and grounds
  • IncludedEffortless trip sharing with your guests on our online platform
  • IncludedAward-winning local expertise throughout your stay

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedMeals (unless otherwise specified)

Getting to and around

Catania airport49km-26miles-40mins
Palermo airport268km-167miles-2hr40
Trapani airport346km-215miles-3hr50
Nearest shops, bars and restaurantsIn Brucoli, a few minutes' drive or about 15 minutes' walk
Nearest sea accessRight by the house
Syracuse33km-21miles-30mins
Noto60km-38miles-50mins
Mount Etna80km-50miles-1hr20
Taormina100km-62miles-1hr15

Bedroom details

  • Bedroom 1: master double bed (160x200cm), adjacent bathroom with shower
  • Bedroom 2: double bed (160x200cm), adjacent shower room
  • Bedroom 3: double-twin bed (180/90x200cm), adjacent shower room

There are three full bathrooms in total at Estiva. Whilst none of them are en-suite, each bedroom can have its own dedicated, adjacent bathroom.

NB: A double-twin bedroom has two single beds that can either be joined together to create a double bed or left separate as two single beds.

Reduced Occupancy

During the shoulder seasons, Estiva has a reduced price for a group of up to 2 that only need 1 bedroom. The bedrooms not required will be closed, but the rest of the villa, its amenities and its grounds will remain at the complete disposal of guests. If unspecified, the best bedroom will be prepared for you.
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About the property

Inside

the main entrance of Estiva is from the large garden terrace and takes one into the spacious, comfortably furnished living room. Your eyes will immediately be drawn to the wide glass doors that give onto a covered terrace and offer beguiling sea views.

The living area flows into a panoramic dining area, also with access to the covered sea terrace, and then on to the superbly equipped kitchen that looks over the terraced gardens.

To the left of the living area a couple of steps lead up to a short passageway and the sleeping quarters, comprising: the main double with sea views, a second double, a double-twin with garden views, and three bathrooms, two with showers, one with a shower and a perfectly positioned tub looking out to sea.

Outside

on the "landside" of Estiva, accessed from the main entrance, is a large paved terrace surrounded by luxuriant vegetation and furnished for sitting, lounging and dining al fresco.

It is on the "seaside" of the house, however, where you will probably spend most of your time. Here, accessed from the living and dining areas, is a superb shaded sea-view terrace, equipped with comfortable furnishings, a dining table and a well-equipped outdoor kitchen.

A step leads down from here to a small lawn and on to the inviting plunge pool, whose views take in a large expanse of the sea, the Gulf of Catania and Mount Etna. More steps lead down to a bathing platform and jetty, lapped by the transparent waters of the Ionian Sea.

There is tennis court/a communal multi-sport area with artificial grass, shared with the nearby villas, just a few minutes away.

CIN No. IT089001C22IMGIG63, CIR No. 19089001C249339

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About the Area

Here are our Top Tips for excursions, sightseeing daytrips and recreation in the area of Estiva.

1. Syracuse, once the mightiest and most important city in Magna Graecia, now home to a fabulous archaeological site and an island centre, Ortigia, whose piazza ranks as one of the loveliest anywhere in Italy!

2. magical baroque Noto, with its sublime architecture and myriad bars and restaurants spilling out on to the pedestrianized streets

3. the coastal nature reserve of Vendicari, home to a host of unspoilt sandy beaches, transparent waters and an abundance of flora and fauna

4. beaches galore: south of Syracuse, the coast is lined with beach after sandy beach!

5. mighty Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano and a fascinating world unto itself

6. horse-trekking in the Cassibile gorge, just south of Syracuse

7. hill-top Taormina, with its stunning views of the sea and Mount Etna, a picture-perfect old town centre and a renowned Graeco-Roman theatre

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Considerations

Boats moor in the bay, especially in the high season, and the seafront area is public and may be used by other people. While this can create a lively atmosphere, their presence may create some noise during the day. The sunloungers and other equipment provided are for the exclusive use of guests staying at Estiva, however.

Due to the nature of the property including terraces low walls and several drops around the grounds, children must be supervised at all times.

Stray cats may be seen in the villa grounds, where the housekeeping staff leave food and water for them. The cats are not encouraged to roam the grounds or enter the house, however we cannot guarantee that they will stay away from outside furniture.

Read more about our Health and Safety Policy here

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Guest Reviews

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Harrison, visited September 2025

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Harrison, visited October 2024

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Johansson, visited October 2024

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Harrison, visited August 2024

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Harrison, visited July 2024

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Harrison, visited June 2024

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Harrison, visited June 2024

Beautiful property, made us truly feel at home.

Ross, visited June 2023

Approaching Estiva via its large furnished terrace.

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