We rented Villa Canto del Mare as a party of 6 adults, with the use of the main house and the bedrooms below. Our main reason for choosing the villa was for the amount of outdoor space and privacy, the villa is set in a large plot and not overlooked by any other properties. We liked that the villa had a “homely charm” and enjoyed the quirky layout over many levels. Most of our time was spent on the main veranda with beautiful panoramic views and glorious sunsets but it was easy to find a quiet spot in the extensive grounds for reading or an afternoon nap. The kitchen was well equipped with lots of serving dishes and pans along with another wonderful view across the gardens and to the sea beyond. The pool was just the right size for our party and ideal for cooling off during the very hot days and even as the sun set on a few evenings. We also spent more time in the sea than we have on any previous holiday. The convenience of just popping down the steps to take a dip when you felt like it was great and again we spent a few evenings in the sea as the sun set. As mentioned before the view is amazing and we didn’t get bored of watching the sun set over the hills in the distance, perfect. Check in was very straightforward and thorough, we were also very grateful for the welcome gifts left for us on our arrival. We would definitely recommend Villa Canto del Mare as a lovely place to unwind in peace and enjoy the simple pleasures of life, thank you once again 🙂

We had a wonderful stay in this gorgeous place. The house is very comfortable and perfect for 3 families. The garden and the terraces are great. And the view … amazing! We enjoyed a lot going to the beach down the house. Everything was tidy and in order (and when something broke, it’s been repaired a few hours later).We had a great welcome and it was very easy to get in touch with the person in charge of the property, who always quickly replied to us when needed. It was a week to remember!

Just returned from a fantastic stay at the beautiful Villa. We had a group of thirteen including children and found it to be the perfect location for this kind of holiday, with lots of separate areas so individual families could have their own space when needed. We were met by a very friendly and informative guide- Gigigiola- who greeted us warmly and introduced us to the very friendly and helpful maintenance staff who came out to resolve minor issues promptly. The kitchen was stocked with some Sicilian produce which was a lovely touch. The pool at the villa is perfect for kids and has incredible sea views, as have all the main terraces which have brilliant facilities for group meals. We made good use of the pizza oven and barbecue! It’s important to note that a car is essential for travel into nearby towns and supermarkets, but there is a an entrance to the sea at the bottom of the garden and sandy beaches at a walkable distance. Overall a near perfect stay and good value for a bit of luxury. Will definitely be returning, thank you very much.

Villa Canto del Mare is a very special property. Fabulous sea views, very comfortable and a large garden. We particularly loved watching the planes scooping water from the bay to tackle fires. The proximity of the sea was amazing. We could pop down to do snorkelling whenever we wanted. Swimming pool was small but a lovely temperature and the kids enjoyed it a lot. We had a couple of problems (no hot water for a couple of days downstairs but we were able to use the shower upstairs). The owners worked as hard as they could to resolve and it was sorted in a couple of days. The lights also went downstairs but an electrician was called to solve it the next morning. We didn’t use the private chef service at the villa as the price seemed quite high and as we had two fussy eaters, we didn’t think it would work out. Whilst the villa really was comfortable, clean and beautiful, the area around it is quite dirty with rubbish on the side of the road being a particular problem. If you drive 15 minutes, however, you are at Castellammare del Golfo which is a very pretty fisherman’s town and there are some absolutely beautiful coves to swim in. Crystal clear water. A boat trip is an absolute must. Castellammare also has the best restaurants we found. If you want a relaxing holiday where you barely need to leave the villa to enjoy Sicily, I would highly recommend Villa Canto del Mare.

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What an amazing bella casa! We have just spent 10 days here with friends to celebrate a birthday. The house is even berter than the photos online – it was so nice to be greeted by the owner & Gigliola & they left us with a lovely aperitivo hamper. The house was really clean & plenty of space to relax alone. Being able to swim off the rocks all day was just perfect. We bought fresh fish & barbequed a few times & one night we had Marina come & cook a 4 course Sicilian dinner – it was really delicious and I would recommend this to future guests. A trip to Zingaro, la Tonnara, Erice, Monreale for the Norman Cathedral is highly recommended. I hope I can return to this amazing paradise again. Grazie Mille! Brooke

We are sad to leave this little peace of paradise. We enjoyed our time here included a visit to Trapani, the ancient fortress of Erice , the beautiful beaches of San Vito del Capo , our beach bar in Trappeto, the market in Palermo. Our hosts were thoughtful generous with their time .We really enjoyed the wonderful welcome! If get a chance, make sure you have a sicilian meal cooked in the villa-delicious! We will return . Arrivederci Sicily!

We had a wonderful stay in this gorgeous place. The house is very comfortable and perfect for 3 families. The garden and the terraces are great. And the view … amazing! We enjoyed a lot going to the beach down the house. Everything was tidy and in order (and when something broke, it’s been repaired a few hours later).We had a great welcome and it was very easy to get in touch with the person in charge of the property, who always quickly replied to us when needed. It was a week to remember!

What an amazing bella casa! We have just spent 10 days here with friends to celebrate a birthday. The house is even berter than the photos online – it was so nice to be greeted by the owner & Gigliola & they left us with a lovely aperitivo hamper. The house was really clean & plenty of space to relax alone. Being able to swim off the rocks all day was just perfect. We bought fresh fish & barbequed a few times & one night we had Marina come & cook a 4 course Sicilian dinner – it was really delicious and I would recommend this to future guests. A trip to Zingaro, la Tonnara, Erice, Monreale for the Norman Cathedral is highly recommended. I hope I can return to this amazing paradise again. Grazie Mille! Brooke

It is a lovely place, starting from the beautiful and extensive garden, hidden terraces everywhere which allow private retreats but with enough large spaces to sit together to the magnificent views over the sea and the surrounding area to the house itself, which is large and comfortable. An additional goodie was the very warm welcome given by Ms Barbasso it was holiday starting from minute 1. She and the caretakers also provided prompt support for start of the season issues (the heating did not work immediately, but this was fixed on the day we noted that). A place to recommend!

Das Objekt ist sehr schön angelegt, der Ausblick auf Meer und Bucht von der Terrasse aus phantastisch! Marina, die Hauswirtschafterin, hat sich um alles gut gekümmert und einen Abend für uns gekocht und uns im Ferienhaus bewirtet. Es war typisch für die Gegend und vielfältig, hat sehr gut geschmeckt und es kamen auch die Kinder auf ihre Kosten. Die Menge reicht allerdings noch mindestens für einen weiteren Tag. Danke an Marina. Gerne können wir diesen Urlaub weiterempfehlen!

Everything was simply perfect, the house and garden are beautiful, we had an amazing, relaxing time there. Thank you for everything!

Wir verbrachten einen wunderschönen Urlaub in der Anlage, nur der Zugang ins Meer könnte mit einem Steg verbessert werden, weil wenn das Meer unruhig ist, kommt man schwer in das Wasser, das ist uns dreimal passiert. Sonst war alles perfekt und einfach ein schöner Urlaub, wir waren alle sehr zufrieden. Danke noch einmal für die gute Betreuung und für unsere Extrawünsche die uns sofort erfüllt wurden. DANKE.

Das Haus war so wie Sie es beschrieben haben: Landestypisch und sehr individuell, vielleicht ein bisschen älter. Das Bad zwar sehr einfach und recht alt, hier überwiegt aber der Charme und die liebevolle Gestaltung. Alle Elektrogeräte hochwertig. Die Matratzen wunderbar. Der Garten und die Lage des Hauses direkt am Meer ist wunderschön. Der Blick über das Meer, zur Westküste berauschend. Wir haben uns quasi nur draussen aufgehalten. Der Garten mit seinen vielen Sitzmmöglichkeiten ist sehr ursprünglich und mediterran liebevoll gepflegt. Der direkte Zugang zum Meer zwar steinig, aber badetauglich. Die Gegend ist eher weniger touristisch und fast ausschliesslich “in ital. Hand”.. Die Betreuung vor Ort war bestens. Die Hausbesitzerin war jederzeit erreichbar und sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Ebenso ihre Servicekräfte. Alle nötigen Telefonnummern vor Ort. Facit: Diese Unterkunft bietet eine vor allem gemütliche und gute Erholungsmöglichkeit auch für mehrere Leute. Ein Auto ist ein unbedingtes MUSS.

Also der standort vom haus ist der traum! In einem tropischen garten und direkt am meer gelegen, hat es unsere herzen jeden morgen aufs neue jauchzen lassen!! 100% zum weiter empfehlen!!

Die Villa war sehr grosszügig und wunderschön gelegen. Das Haus ist sehr liebevoll gestaltet. Wir waren rundum zufrieden und werden gerne wiederkommen.

I love the villa, it was everything it said it was Thank you! Barbara the owner is very nice!

Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt in Sizilien und Eurem Haus. Die Anlage ist wahnsinnig schön und vor allem riesig, das war uns vorab gar nicht bewusst, das schöne daran ist das sich jeder seinen Platz suchen und auch einnehmen kann und man die Tage problemlos auch in grösserer Runde auf dem Gelände verbringen kann. Anna war super nett und sehr hilfsbereit, also alles wunderbar und sehr weiterzuempfehlen! Vielen Dank nochmals für die Vermittlung, deine Beratung und den sehr netten Kontakt, wir freuen uns schon auf eine weitere Nachfrage.

Thank you very much for wonderfull vacations. Sicily is an amazing place. Villa Canto de mare is amazing too. It has very big, beautiful garden and gordeous view to the sea. The house is beautiful especially teracce with a view to the sea.