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Villa Sara, an air-conditioned veranda overlooking the sea.

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Interior
South veranda, front sea.
South veranda, front sea.
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61076.4 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Marina di Modica
  • Sampieri Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Coast Wagon Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Port of Pozzallo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Ragusa (QRG)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Shower room 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Villa Sara, an air-conditioned veranda overlooking the sea.

A place of sea, sun and nature to 300 m from the town square and promenade views.
But the almost unique advantage of the house is the large and air-conditioned veranda (40 sqm) facing south with sea views and enclosed on three sides with large sliding windows, ideal for enjoying the sea and the sun all day in any weather and at any season, "shade in the summer, the winter sun."
It is not the usual roof open and exposed to the wind and the cold of winter: for this is also available in monthly rent to retired couples who want to escape the rigors of the northern regions, however, the whole house is air-conditioned for hot and cold.
Veranda of 40 square meters on the back (closed grate) with washing machine, sink, chest, wardrobe, mirror and barbecue: comfortable place for bikes and scooters.
Water system with water pressure and hot water immediately and without limits by gas water heater, there is also a cistern as a water reserve.
Outdoor shower with hot water.
Adults and children can swim in the sea in front of the house (low rocky beach) or in two sandy beaches are to the east and west, about 800 m.
Vineyard and fruit trees (lemons, mulberries, figs, etc.) create a simple and bucolic, but in contact with the sea.
The sum of money indicated in the price quotation includes everything ,except electricity: € 0.40 / Kw, to pay at the end of the stay.

Property manager

Giorgio
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Languages

English, Italian
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT088006C247N2BMFP

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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Modica

Located in Modica, this villa is on the beach. Museo Civico and Museo Casa natale Salvatore Quasimodo are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cabrera Tower and La Fornace Penna. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Marina di Modica

What's nearby

  • Sampieri Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Coast Wagon Beach - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Port of Pozzallo - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Spiaggia Maganuco - 10 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Pietre Nere Beach - 16 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Sampieri Station - 14 min drive
  • Comiso (CIY-Vincenzo Magliocco) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boscarino - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bottega Solidale - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Moak - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gran Menù - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pata Pata Sampieri - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Sara, an air-conditioned veranda overlooking the sea. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Sara, an air-conditioned veranda overlooking the sea. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Sara, an air-conditioned veranda overlooking the sea. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Sara, an air-conditioned veranda overlooking the sea. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Modica villa is within a 15-minute walk of Sampieri Beach and Porto Salvo. Coast Wagon Beach and Spiaggia Maganuco are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

charles w.

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An amazing property and host

The house is better than the photos portray. It is quiet, feels almost rural, and is within an easy walk to the town square. The garden looks out over the sea across a mini vineyard and beautiful tropical plants. We spent so much time in the southern 'conservatory' where we could enjoy the view and stay cool - even though it was early September when we were there. Giorgio, the host, was really friendly and responsive to any questions or needs whilst we were there. He left us an amazing welcome food pack including pasta, sauces, cheese, pastries, and bottled water. We were able to relax and soak up the sunshine, swim in the sea at the end of the garden, in addition to taking trips out across the South East of Sicily to see local towns and eat far too much fantastic food. We hope to be back again next year and would recommend Villa Sara to anyone who wants a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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A Sicilian Gem

Villa Sara is a wonderfully positioned holiday home - right by the stunning coasline of South East Sicily. The property is really clean and comfortable and Giorgio communicates really well.He is very proud of fresh Sicilian food and generously provided us with supplies and treats that lasted all week. There is a local store nearby and a supermarket 3km away. We made use of the cycles and Giorgio provided helmets for us. There are several cycle routes in the area. We spent 8 days at Villa Sara and another 4 days at a guest house in Noto. We explored the stunning baroque towns, nature reserves (lots of flamingos) and the wonderful gorges inland. The spring weather was excellent for walking. There is lots of helpful information in the accomodation and Giorgio lives nearby so is easily able to deal with any issues that arise. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H.

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The most idyllic seaside hideaway and the most brilliant host!

My husband and I recently stayed in Villa Sara for eight nights. It was like going to stay in the seaside holiday home of your favourite uncle, where everything had been thought of to ensure you had a wonderful stay. Giorgio, our host, is the most delightful and kind gentleman. As previous reviewers have noted, Giorgio stocked the house with home made goodies and local specialities, all of which were delicious and lasted our entire stay! He also met us in Modica and very kindly took us to a local food market and explained what everything was, followed by a whistle stop tour of Modica’s baroque highlights. He couldn’t have been more generous with his time. The house itself is situated right on a quiet rocky beach, which is fine for swimming from, but bring swimming shoes of some sort. ‘Holes’ have been made in the rocks to put beach umbrellas in, enabling quite day’s hanging out by the house. If you turn left or right out of the house, within 5 minutes in either direction you are at long, fine sand beaches. These were practically empty when we were there. Marina di Modica (the turn left five minutes walk option) has everything you need with a few restaurants, gelataria, coffee stops, a couple of bars and a small supermarket. A larger supermarket is a five minute drive away. The house is also the perfect base for exploring Sicily’s baroque heritage with Modica, Ragusa, Noto and Syracusa all within easy reach. We had a very comfortable and peaceful holiday and highly recommend both Giorgio and his lovely house by the sea.

10/10 Excellent

Edward W.

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Superb stay

Giorgio was a brilliant host. The welcome pack was out of this world and he went out of his way to make us feel welcome. The house is in a stunning location and just a short walk to beautiful sandy beaches, restaurants and local bars. We enjoyed the countryside on the bikes - the dedicated cycle paths make cycling so much safer and fun. We even discovered we were only 5mins from the brickwork featured in Montalbalno! Would thoroughly recommend. Thank you Giorgio 👍

10/10 Excellent

Bea M.

This was the perfect holiday home

We were here for 2 weeks, it was a lovely base for looking around the southeastern corner of Sicily. We loved the view and sound of the sea from the house and the swimming was fabulous Giorgio was an excellent host, he provided a lot of fresh, local foods for us, we didn’t need to shop for a couple of days, and he was on hand if there were any problems - there weren’t any. The house was immaculate, so comfortable and it had everything we needed, it really was better than the photos so you will not be disappointed We would definitely go back, we really had the best holiday in this home Thank you Giorgio
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David W., York

A very special experience.

The villa is ideally situated to relax by the sea and to explore SE Sicily. There is plenty of room for a couple or a family of four. Giorgio is the most exceptional host; he not only wants you to enjoy your stay by the sea but he is very keen for you to experience the best food that Sicily offers. I have never seen a 'welcome pack' like it! A vast array of fruit, vegetables, local delicacies, oil, vinegar, cheeses and wine - we really struggled to eat it all during our week. The highlights were Giorgio's home made orange jam and local Modica chocolate. The villa is set up with everything you could ask for and is 5 minutes walk from the beach in Marina di Modica and 15 minutes walk from the superb Sampieri beach. Bicycles are included in the let. Our days out included Modica, Ragusa Ilba, Noto and Siracusa - the roads are not perfect nor is the driving of the locals but these places are all worth a visit.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mel L.

Fabulous hospitality from Georgio

We had a truly fabulous holiday in Georgio's villa. His hospitality and generosity are boundless. The house is equipped with everything you could ever possibly need. He is a truly amazing host providing not only local produce but his own home grown lemons, olive oil and wine. The villa is in a very beatiful location. Right on the sea front yet a short stroll into the village along the promenade. The surrounding towns and village range from beatiful costal resorts to stunning architecture. All the locals are as hospitable as Georgio. We had an amazing holiday and it was so much more than we had expected. We have already booked to come back again next year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

A wonderful place to stay

We can only agree wholeheartedly with the previous visitors' comments. There was lots of food left for us - fresh and dried. The counter was covered with choice fruit, olives etc. Georgio was a very hospitable host. The house was well appointed and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. There was a lovely view of the sea and a cool comfortable verandah. We highly recommend this villa. Thank you Georgio for a wonderful stay
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brendan l.

Generous Giorgio, fantastic location!

Giorgio welcomed us with the best stocked house we have ever visited: his own wine and olive oil, pastries, fresh fruit and vegetables (the Sicilian tomatoes are delicious), pasta, chocolate ... Every kitchen press he opened held another surprise. Thank you, Giorgio. The house itself is equipped with everything you need, and, just as shown in the photos, there are beautiful views of the Giorgio's small vineyard overlooking the sea from the front sun room. Temperatures were in the low 30s when we visited, but the house was comfortably cool, with air conditioning in all of the bedrooms. Location is perfect: Marina di Modica about 10 mins walk away on one side and the exceptional beach of Sampieri about 20 mins by foot on the other. We travelled mostly on the bikes Giorgio had kindly provided for our family of 5 ... 2 bikes gratis, and the other 3 for a very nominal fee. All in all, a fantastic rental, and we would definitely visit again. Gracie, Giorgio! Brendan and family (Ireland)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

A great place to enjoy this delightful area.

Giorgio is a generous, welcoming and helpful host. The villa is the best stocked holiday accommodation we have ever stayed in. Giorgio not only provides food and drink but also kitchen supplies, cleaning supplies, bathroom supplies and even suntan lotion. The villa is also well equipped. It is conveniently located for visiting the lovely baroque towns in the area. At the same time it is a pleasure to sit in the verandah and enjoy the sights and sound of the sea. We will definitely return and would recommend the villa to anyone who wants to experience this delightful part of Sicily.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

Fabulous family holiday villa

We had a fabulous family holiday here at Giorgio's villa overlooking the sea. Giorgio made the stay even better by his amazing generosity, providing us with local food produce, his own homemade marmalade, ricotta, olive oil and wine! He gave us many helpful tips on where to eat and visit. He also provided, impromptu, our youngest son with a bike so that we could make the most of the beautiful bicycle path behind the sand dunes every day. We loved it! Thank you Giorgio, you truly have an amazingly clean, beautiful and well resourced villa.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Well positioned, well appointed property

Property ideally positioned to visit the Baroque towns of south east Sicily by car or for a gentle stroll to local shops and restaurants of Marina di Modica. A mere 50 yards from the sea the house is perfectly appointed to facilitate a comfortable stay and Giorgio really does his utmost to ensure you get the most from this fascinating area.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jane l.

Far from the madding crowd - just fabulous

A lovely house in a perfect location. Beauifully calm, but just a few minutes walk from the cafes and restaurants of the small friendly seaside town of Marina di Modica. The house is unassuming but well designed and spacious. Imagine everything you could possible need for your holiday and then add a few extras. Giorgio has thought of everything and the clever storage gives the house a clean and uncluttered feel. The utility space at the back of the house is really practical. There are beach chairs and a parasol and games as well as two bicycles. The outdoor shower is great on returning from a swim. The carport is shaded and overall we never felt overheated in this intelligently designed house. What a pleasure to be welcomed into this house which soon felt like home by Giorgio - who is a wonderful host. This fridge filled with local specialities (Ricotta the like of which I had never tasted before). Everything you might need to enable you to relax at the beginnning of your holiday. The verandah is a really lovely space and the view down the garden to the sea a daily surprise and pleasure. We swam every morning and evening from "our" rocky beach, 50m from the house at the bottom of the garden. No need to visit the other beaches if you prefer somewhere quiet. No need to take the car as walking distance to some of the best ice cream known to man. Just don't tell too many people about this lovely house as we would love to return and don't want to find it fully booked ......
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W., Dorset

Villa Sara on the seashore

Giorgio, the owner provided us with everything for our basic needs for more than our weeks vacation, plus many, many more items like homemade wine, eggs, vegatables, pasta and Modica chocolate. He even went as far as providing warm ricotta cheese and bread for our arrival. The closeness of the sea, restaurants amazing hilltop towns made this one of the best vacations we have had and thoroughly recommended. We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Jürgen F.

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Ruhiger Standort direkt am Meer

Sehr schöner Aufenthalt, sehr netter und hilfsbereiter Vermieter. Das Haus ist einfach, hat aber alles was man braucht. Schön ist vor allem die Veranda mit Blick auf das Meer. Auto unbedingt erforderlich.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamar L.

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Fantastic

My son and I had a fantastic week here. The house is perfectly equipped and the large veranda overlooking the waves was pleasantly warm during the day, even in February. Giorgio is the best host imaginable. If it were possible, I would instantly give him more than 10 when rating Villa Sara.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antje H.

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Wunderbarer Urlaub

Es ist schon so viel Gutes über das Objekt und Giorgio geschrieben worden. Wir können dies alles nur bestätigen. Es ist ein Objekt in traumhafter Lage, ruhig und doch nahe an allen notwendigen Einrichtungen. Absolute Ruhe, nur das Meer... Traumhafte Sonnenuntergänge mit Sundowner am Strand... Urlaub, wie er besser nicht geht! Das Haus selbst ist perfekt, sehr sauber, mit allem Notwendigen und noch ein bisschen mehr ausgestattet.Die Küche lässt auch für den ambitionierten Hobbykoch keine Wünsche offen. Giorgio ist ein sehr gastfreundlicher Vermieter, dem das Wohlergehen seiner Gäste am Herzen liegt. Schon im Vorfeld bekamen wir Informationen zur Anreise, am Anreisetag wurden wir sehr nett empfangen und bekamen eine umfassende Erklärung des Hauses. Sizilianische Spezialitäten und eine gute Auswahl an Lebensmitteln machten diesen Urlaubsstart zu etwas Besonderem! Wir waren zwar zum ersten Mal ,aber ganz sicher nicht zum letzten Mal da! Giorgio, mille grazie per tutto e il bel tempo!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric R.

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Une maison de bord de mer parfaite

Une semaine idéale pour décompresser dans une maison les pieds dans l'eau. De l'accueil avec les spécialités locales, à la grande véranda en passant par les vélos, nous avons passé une super semaine. Merci Giorgio!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur M.

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Perfekter Urlaub

Girgio hat uns eine sehr suveräne Übergabe zu seinem Ferienhaus gemacht, so dass wir uns sehr schnell eingewöhnen und den Urlaub von Anfang an genießen konnten. So ein perfekt ausgestattetes Ferienhaus mit einem traumhaften Blick aufs Meer hatten wir noch nie und wir machen seit Jahren Urlaub in Ferienwohnungen. Giorgio hat uns zusätzlich mit seinem reichhaltigen Angebot an Lebenmitteln und frischem selbstgeernteten Obst sehr verwöhhnt. Sollten wir wieder in dieser Gegend Urlaub machen, ist unsere erste Anlaufstelle die Villa Sara. Vielen Dank Giorgio und eine schnelle Genesung nach Deiner Operation.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armin D.

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Toller Aufenthalt direkt am einsamen Strand

Ein Weinberg im Garten, Wintergarten mit Meeresblick, ein wirklich netter Vermieter, dieser Urlaub war gelungen! Im März hatten wir bereits bis zu 20° C, den Vulkanstein-Strand direkt vor der Tür und reichlich interessante Destinationen in der Umgebung. Das Highlight des Hauses ist uneingeschränkt der Wintergarten mit Meeresblick. Das Haus ist außerdem Tiptop ausgerüstet, mit allem was man brauchen könnte. Giorgio ist ein aufmerksamer Gastgeber, der uns einige gute Tipps gegeben hat. Vom italienischen Supermarkt in der Nähe, über den Bäcker im Hinterhof bis hin zu einem Fischgeschäft mit Fang frischem Fisch.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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Very pleasant stay at a great location

The apartment is spacious, quiet and fully equipped with comfortable furniture, kitchen supplies and good bedding. It is perfectly located by the sea with two beautiful beaches in the immediate neighborhood. The host Giorgio was very accomodating and attentive. He provided us with important information (where to shop for groceries/where to eat). He even prepared some local delicacies for us to eat. Yummy! The nine days my wife and me spent in Marina di Monica just flew by. We highly recommend this location.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

lovely stay in winter time

We had a great time in Sicily. Giorgio already provided local foods (loved the orange marmelade!) and was helpful during the stay. The view is awesome and the small village very close even on foot. Guests should be aware though, that the price and expenses are not as mentioned (at least on fewo-direkt.de), so we had to pay more than indicated. Not much, but would be great to know before. Still we highly recommend the place
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrin Z.

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Super

Wir haben es sehr genossen. Alles war ganz wunderbar, vielen Dank, Giorgio!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
è stato un soggiorno magnifico sotto ogni punto di vista. location incantevole ed accogliente. tutto perfetto. Giorgio molto disponibile sempre attento a dare consigli e ci ha fatto trovare delle biciclette per tutti e 4 ed addirittura in casa delle prelibatezze uniche del posto. da consigliare e certamente ci ritorneremo. provare per credere!

8/10 Good

Harald S.

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Schöner Aufenthalt

Der Aufenthalt und Kontakt mit dem Eigentümer war in jeder Hinsicht angenehm. Wenn es überhaupt etwas gibt, was uns Sorgen machte, dann war es der Einbruch im Nachbarhaus kurz vor unserer Abreise, da sich viele der Verandafenster unseres Hauses nicht verschließen ließen. Aber wir warens ehr zufrieden, danke.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

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