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Villa Mareneve, Villa with Private Pool, Etna Sea view. CIN EN087048C2PTJBZY2J

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A two-story house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a sofa and armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of a garden through large sliding glass doors.
A narrow alleyway with a building on one side and a wall covered in yellow flowers on the other.
A two-story house with a swimming pool in front.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast for a fee

Explore the area

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Santa Venerina, Catania, Sicilia
  • Place, Pista Santa Venera
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Timpa Natural Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Etna
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 6

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Santa Venerina

Located in Santa Venerina, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Via Etnea is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Etna and Giardini Naxos Beach. Adventure Park Etna and Butterfly House are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Santa Venerina, Catania, Sicilia

What's nearby

  • Pista Santa Venera - 3 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Timpa Natural Reserve - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Torre Rossa - 10 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Mount Etna - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Barone di Villagrande 1727 - 12 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Guardia Mangano Santa Venerina Station - 9 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Il Nuovo Portico - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Briciola - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪convivium bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Locanda Nerello - Ristorante, del Relais Monaci delle Terre Nere - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Mareneve, Villa with Private Pool, Etna Sea view. CIN EN087048C2PTJBZY2J have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Mareneve, Villa with Private Pool, Etna Sea view. CIN EN087048C2PTJBZY2J pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Mareneve, Villa with Private Pool, Etna Sea view. CIN EN087048C2PTJBZY2J?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Mareneve, Villa with Private Pool, Etna Sea view. CIN EN087048C2PTJBZY2J?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Mareneve, Villa with Private Pool, Etna Sea view. CIN EN087048C2PTJBZY2J?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Mareneve, Villa with Private Pool, Etna Sea view. CIN EN087048C2PTJBZY2J located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Mount Etna and within 6 miles (10 km) of Parco Comunale di Zafferana Etnea and Chiesa Madre di Santa Maria della Provvidenza. Pista Santa Venera and Timpa Natural Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property and host. Common space was limited vs other villas we have used.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was able to accommodate all of our needs and our hostess, Mara, was extremely helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice place to stay with the family English speaking host . Very helpful and nice
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Villa

Fantastic Villa where you can relax and really enjoy a peaceful..or a busy holiday…Hope to return one day soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Villa. Mara was an excellent host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday

Mara the host was fantastic as was the villa. It was very spacious and the outdoor space was amazing. Would recommend to everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Celebration 50 and 20 Year birthday

It was an overall great villa with place to hang around the pool and also room for games of boule etc. Were near atractions like Etna, Taormina just a short ride with the rentalcar. We had a wonderful stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and Mara was an excellent host. We had a couple of issues but these were dealt with straight away. Be aware that the location of the villa makes any local restaurants not within walkable distance. The views of Mount Etna from the villa are stunning, especially as we had an eruption going on during our stay!! The pool area and gardens are stunning but as a group of 5 we felt that there should have been more parasols available…I spent time around the pool chasing the shade all day, as there was only one parasol over the table…not sure how a larger party would manage? When we arrived there were only 3 sunbeds, but Mara quickly provided us with another 2 when we asked for them. On our arrival it would have been nice if there was a welcome pack for us, with essentials such as milk etc, which we have always had on our previous villa holidays. The villa is amazing, but could do with a bit of updating. Mara and her husband were always available with any issues and had them sorted straight away. We would highly recommend this villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super six day stay in Sicily

The property was as described, very clean spacious and well located. Ideal for small group or family group. Property manager Mara was friendly and very helpful. Recommend having a car to get about and ideally located to visit other places and towns within Sicily.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A brilliant holiday venue

Just back from a week in Villa Mareneve with our family of 5 adults and 3 children. The villa is exceptional with all that you need for a family holiday. The pool was used constantly during the week, particularly useful when we had very high temperatures and good to cool off. Mara was an excellent host, we had some minor issues which were speedily resolved. We have no hesitation in recommending this villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic vacation!

We stayed in this Villa for a month. Absolutely an awesome time! Mara our caretaker was extremely helpful and always willing to guide us or translate for us when we didn’t understand. The Villa is beautiful! The pictures are very accurate. Mara’s parents made us feel very welcome too! We would definitely stay again if we visit Sicily.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Villa Sicily Christmas

Very Beautiful location, helpful rental contact with excellent communication.Not high season so some maintenance on spa ( disappointing) needed and touchy entry door key lock. Single bed a little too hard. Overall the family were thrilled with the premises and security for the Villa
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect villa

We had a dream week in this beautiful Sicilian villa. We were a family of 6 adults and 4 children and we were very comfortable. The gardens, swimming pool and terraces were perfect for us. The photos and descriptions are identical to reality. We were even able to observe an eruption of the Etna, visible from the villa. Thank you to our host Mara for her welcome and advice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Angharad

Stunning property and pool. The hostess, Mara was so lovely and easy to get hold of. She happily answered all our questions and gave us wonderful recommendations for restaurants. Also helped my mum organise a birthday cake from a local baker. Could not have asked for more. Thank you Mara!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay at Villa Mareneve

We had a fantastic stay at this villa. The villa had everything we needed and was perfect for six adults. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking our meals and the patio was great for al fresco dining. The pool was a fabulous way to cool off during hot, sunny afternoons. The views of Mt Etna and the Mediterranean are amazing. Mara was an excellent host! She was responsive to all our questions and requests. There are pets (a dog and cats) on the property; Mara will restrict their visiting if you wish. We highly recommend this villa and will certainly look to stay with Mara again when we are next visiting eastern Sicily.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place To Stay

We loved Villa Mareneve, and it was the perfect place to stay if you're visiting Sicily. The villa itself is spacious, clean and comfortable, and had everything we needed for a perfect vacation. The bedrooms were all comfortable, the kitchen was fully outfitted, we had plenty of living space, and the pool and grounds were beautiful. Not only that, but we had a beautiful view of Mt. Etna from our patio and the villa is centrally located to great spots like Taormina, Siracusa, Etna, beaches, and other sites. Mara, the caretaker/owner, was terrific and was always available if we needed restaurant or touring suggestions or if we had any requests or questions. It was perfect for our group of 6 adults, and could have comfortably fit more. Our only complaints: the front door is a bit tricky to open (but fine once you learn the trick) and only 7 hours per day of air conditioning is included, though you can purchase additional hours for a reasonable fee. Highly recommended, and many thanks to Mara for helping us experience a truly wonderful vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Month in Santa Venerina

Exactly as advertised, beautiful property hidden away behind two electronic gates. The villa was as advertised and was an oasis. Mara, our host, was perfect. She was quick to respond to our needs and went far above what would be expected. One of our guest got sick and Mara arranged medical treatment for her. The living conditions were more than adequate although we would have liked a few swiffers at a couple of points of our stay!! There was a washer (which we used every day but no dryer) clothes were hung out to dry and came in with an amazing smell. The stove and oven were small but they were seldom used by us. Plenty of restaurants in the town and all throughout Sicily. Bottom line, Mara and the Villa were a "Once in a Lifetime" experience!!! We would highly recommend Villa Mareneve to everyone!!
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pour une famille de 12 personnes la villa répondait parfaitement à nos besoins Compte tenu de notre itinéraire de voyage elle était très bien situé Mara a été une hôtesse facilement accessible Cette villa a été un excellent choix pour nous Nous la recommandons
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Toller Familienurlaub

Ein sehr schöner Urlaub, die Villa ist gut ausgestattet, die Vermieterin ist sehr zuvorkommend und freundlich.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Tolle Lage, aber innen nur begrenzt gut.

Wunderbare Lage. Spülmaschine funktionierte nicht richtig. Vorgefundenes Geschirr nicht sauber. Herd nur begrenzt brauchbar. Nachttischlampen ohne stromabschluss. Wohnzimmer zugleich Eingang. Aber bei gutem Wetter ist das Haus wunderbar und es liegt traumhaft. Pool sehr schön. Vermieter sehr hilfsbereit.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

angenehmer Familienurlaub

Das Haus bietet genügend Platz für eine (Gross) Familie mit 14 Personen. Bei den Küchenutensilien wird es eng. Gläser , Tassen und auch Töpfe / Pfannen mussten wir nachordern. Das ist doch alles ein bisschen in die Jahre gekommen......und " near end of live". Das Ambiente ist schön, störend waren Arbeitsgeräusche von den Nachbargrundstücken und auch ein Familienfest grad im Nachbarhaus ( der Vermieter!). Der Ort biete sich als Basis für Ausflüge sehr an. Der Garten und der Pool konnten von den uns gut und gerne genutzt werden. Auch wenn es den einen oder anderen Abstrich gab, es waren gelungene Familienferien.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2024
Salve , Devo chiarire il fatto che la villa non ha nulla di vecchio . È una villa di nuova costruzione con mobili e bagni nuovissimi . Quast’anno cambieremo il forno e aggiungeremo degli utensili da cucina . Ma tutto il resto è nuovissimo . Per quanto riguarda la festa del Proprietario è stata un unica volta perché faceva 60 anni . E abbiamo staccato la Musica alle 11.30 pm non credo sia una cosa così disturbante. Comunque ci dispiace non capiterà più
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Gruppenreise

Das Haus ist sehr schön. Es liegt versteckt und erlaubt einen schönen Blick auf das Meer. Die Einrichtung ist geschmackvoll. Die Gastgeber sind sehr nett auch wenn Sie ankündigen dass die Müllentsorgung gefilmt wird. Eine Anfrage von uns wurde umgehend geklärt. Das gefiel uns sehr. Das Dorf ist sehr unscheinbar bzw. einfach nicht schön. Auch das naheliegende Riposto hat wenig Charme. Der Blick auf den Ätna ist hinreißend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wunderschöne Villa mit atemberaubender Aussicht

Die Unterkunft war großartig! Wir waren mit unserer gesamten Familie mit 11 Personen angereist und haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Die Küche war ausreichend ausgestattet, die Zimmer hatten alle einen tollen Ausblick, die Badezimmer völlig ausreichend! Alles in allem haben wir den Aufenthalt sehr genossen und können die Villa nur weiterempfehlen! Nächstes Mal gerne wieder hier!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Beautiful Property but needs TLC

Villa Mareneve has the potential to be a really good rental property. It has lush, well maintained gardens with a splendid pool and views to both the sea and to Mount Etna. Mara, the host who lives in an adjoining part of the property, responded quickly to our questions and requirements both before and during our visit. The interior of the villa however needs some TLC. Various things were broken or didn’t function well, for example the cooker light, a blocked washbasin and plugs that didn’t allow water to stay in basins. Additional blankets were provided on our request after a very cool night, whereas in most properties these are immediately to hand. The lighting was old fashioned and inadequate, making the whole place seem rather dark. Solar energy is used for heating the hot water so there was never enough in the evening for showers, even on sunny days. Mara had to arrange a top up via the boiler on several occasions. The shower doors upstairs were difficult to close and caused leakage. The bed mattresses were too worn and not comfortable. Likewise the pillows were too small and uncomfortable. Better signage is required in order to find the villa. A small “151” on the wall, partially hidden by foliage, was the only indication but a prominent villa name would be of assistance. However, it is a safe location with electronically controlled entry gates, giving a feeling of security. Several reviews from previous years mentioned that the front door lock needs attention. It still does as it takes a lot of fiddling to get it to open! The owners are quite rightly concerned with recycling and we were diligent in putting waste in the correct bins. For visitors staying more than a few days additional bags should be provided for rubbish since separate bins were needed for 4 categories of trash. Villa Mareneve is in a quiet location and is conveniently situated for visits by car to Taormina, Mount Etna, Syracusa, local supermarkets and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Large property, great location

Perfect for 8 adults (3 couples & 2 singles). Large rooms, ensuites for all bedrooms. Huge swimming pool. Any problem fixed immediately by our friendly host, Mara. Great location for Mt Etna, historic villages and beaches. Front door lock hard to operate.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
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