Wir haben in dieser schicken Villa mit grandiosem Ausblick als Familie mit 10 Personen Urlaub gemacht. Wir wurden vom Vermieter ĂŒberaus freundlich mit Willkommensessen und Wein empfangen. Auch alles andere war sehr gut vorhanden: KĂŒchenausstattung, PoolhandtĂŒcher, Waschmaschine⊠Da es zu Ostern noch etwas kĂŒhl war, wurde fĂŒr uns sofort gegen Abend die Heizung angestellt, der Whirlpool schön warm temperiert⊠So nett wurden wir noch nie empfangen.
My family and I enjoyed a fantastic stay at George and Antonellaâs beautiful home. This is not a typical vacation home, but an experience. The pool, the hot tub, the playground, and the farm animals all provided hours of entertainment for our kids and adults. The view over the valley is breathtaking, and we wish we couldâve stayed longer. Weâd love to return someday.
We celebrated the New Year in this wonderful villa with friends and family (five families, including one couple in a separate room). The villa is spacious, perfect for a large group with kids aged (ours aged 9). Giorgio welcomed us with two delicious dishes, 10 liters of wine, and his own olive oil, which was fantastic! Weâre already excited about the promised delivery of more oil and pasta, planning to recreate the villaâs charm during the Berlin winter with treats from a local patisserie.The kids loved the animals, especially the pony and donkey, and spent hours exploring the vast 4-hectare property, playing hide-and-seek. The tennis court and table tennis setup kept everyone active. The orange trees were a highlight, providing fresh juice every morning. Modicaâs proximity made day trips easy, and the nearby beaches were also a treat.Although the pool wasnât heated due to cold nights, we turned it into an ice bath, making the hot tub even more enjoyable. A temporary heating issue in the villa was quickly addressed by Giorgio, whose communication was warm and efficient.This villa offers comfort, charm, and excellent activities. Itâs perfect for creating unforgettable memories. Highly recommended, and we look forward to returning!
We canât imagine a more wonderful villa in Sicily for our visiting family of two grandparents, married son, his wife, and two children ages 5 and 8. The nearby owner and his family were terrific. It exceeded the description and our expectatiobs.
Wir (2 GroĂeltern, 2 Eltern und 2 kleine Kinder mit 2 und 5 Jahren) waren Anfang Oktober 2021 bei Giorgio und seiner Frau zu Gast und waren sehr begeistert. Wir machen hĂ€ufig Ferienwohnung-Urlaube in den unterschiedlichsten LĂ€ndern und waren bist daher auch nie enttĂ€uscht, aber diese hier in Sizilien ist einzigartig.
Unser Auswahlkriterium war hauptsĂ€chlich der beheizte Pool wegen der Kinder. Und das war super. Das Wasser war hĂ€ufig wĂ€rmer (ca. 27 Grad) als drauĂen und wir haben ihn viel genutzt. Auch den Whirlpool mit seiner tollen Aussicht haben wir viel genutzt. Wir waren stĂ€ndig hin und her gerissen, ob wir denn nun einen Tagesausflug machen sollten, oder einfach nur die Villa geniessen sollten.
Die Villa selbst ist sehr gerĂ€umig, sauber und mit allem, wirklich allem ausgestattet was man brauchen könnte. Die Anlage ist sehr gepflegt, Pool, Whirlpool, Spielplatz, Tennisplatz (super fĂŒr die Kinder zum Fahrrad fahren, Fussball spielen, oder Laufrad fahren - alles ĂŒbrigens vorhanden) sind nur einige Dinge. Wir haben auch sehr die Bepflanzung genossen. ZitronenbĂ€ume, Granatapfel- und Kaki-Baum mit reifen FrĂŒchten, und und und... Die vieln groĂzĂŒgigen Balkone und Terassen liessen uns immer in der Sonne frĂŒhstĂŒcken, oder abends grillen.... (oder 2 mal auch eine Pizza bestellt und in der Sonne genossen)
Nun zum Vermieter: Der Buchungsprozess und die gesamte Betreuung war Ă€uĂerst unkompliziert und alles via WhatsApp möglich. Das war genial. Speziell im Vorfeld zur Planung der Packliste. Aber auch dann vor Ort, Giorgio schickt stĂ€ndig Restauranttipps, oder Tipps was man machen kann, wo man einkaufen kann, wo ein BĂ€cker ist... via WhatsApp. Genial. Seine Gastfreundschaft ist unĂŒbertroffen. StĂ€ndig stand er mit Rat und Tat zur Seite, oder lieĂ uns auf Wunsch auch reifes Obst und GemĂŒse in seinem Garten probieren (aber niemals aufdringlich, keine Sorge)...
Ăbrigens hat Giorgio bereits den KĂŒhlschrank zumindest mit Bier, Wein, Grundnahrungsmitteln (Butter, Toastbrot, Salat, KĂ€se, Wasser, Tomaten, Obst....) gefĂŒllt.... das war genial, dass man nicht direkt am ersten Tag in den Supermarkt musst....
Was bleibt zu sagen? Ehrlich 5 Sterne plus.... und wenn es irgendwie geht, kommen wir sehr sehr sehr sehr gerne wieder
This villa is probably one of the best value properties you are likely to find anywhere in Italy! It has something for all ages from infants right up to grandparents. The outside space is amazing with a great size pool(the best weâve ever had), wonderful hot tub and a terrace with fabulous views to Modica. We loved popping down to see the animals each day and the hearing the occasional bray of the donkey!
The rooms inside are spacious and cool and are kitted out with everything you could possibly need. We cooked on the terrace, where there is a choice of gas or charcoal BBQ, and in the kitchen where there is enough crockery, cutlery, cookware for everyone including some durable for infants and young children. They really have thought of everything!!!
And of course, as previous reviewers have said, there is Georgio!!! He really is a gem- the most helpful guy and also very informative, especially about all the requirements for Covid. It was very reassuring knowing he was on hand if we needed him.
We had a fantastic holiday and would thoroughly recommend this villa to anyone who wants a homely villa with amazing outside amenities. We would love to return!
Thanks for everything!
Judy, Steve, Jo , Richard, Jon and the âlittle angelâ xxx
I am going to find it difficult to actually give George's house the justice it deserves - it is extremely special. My family and I have stayed in many houses in Portugal, Greece and Italy and this was the most impressive for sure. There are just so many great things about it.. Here are some highlights: The swimming pool - perfect size with lots of space for lounging, the gardens - beautiful plants and trees with wonderful fruits and vegetables to eat, the tennis court - very well kept and rackets and balls available, the farmyard - lots of cute animals for the kids and the beds - all very comfortable and rooms very nice. My personal favourite part of the house is the outdoor area for eating, equipped with a BBQ and a wonderful view of Modica - we had some great and late nights there! This house is fabulous for kids and adults alike.
Now a word on Modica itself, because it is a fantastic town. This was our second trip there and I was shocked when I opened the Sicily Lonely Planet and saw Modica wasn't one of their '14 highlights of Sicily'. Big mistake guys. But you know what maybe that's a good thing because Modica may stay off the tourist trail! Modica is a foodie's dream. I have had the best pasta, pizza, ice cream and chocolate of my life there. The chocolate is incomparable to anything you will taste in Europe. We went to some wonderful restaurants and bars. We did the train tour of the town which was a big hit with the kids. We wandered the incredibly narrow streets of Modica Allta which is like somewhere stuck in time - in a very charming way. I highly recommend checking out Goccia cocktail bar where we had an amazing night!
Finally a word for our hosts, George and Antonella. We have never felt so looked after. From the first moment to the last, they did everything they could to help us enjoy our stay. We arrived to a home cooked meal, they were always there for any questions we had and they gave us some great recommendations for things to do. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I feel like we were living a dream of some kind.
The property was amazingly clean and actually much more than we expected. There was more than enough space for 3 families and the heated pool and tenniscourt was used everyday of our stay at the end of October. The farmyard blew the kids away and they loved collecting fresh eggs in the morning and helping feed Zeus (the donkey), Snuggles the miniature goat and all the rabbits and birds. George was the best host we have ever had and was always available to sort anything out, give us advice and even took the time to be our personal Tourguide. His English is perfect, communication instant and love of Modica and Sicily infectious.
Our stay was perfect. Whether the property itself, the amenities the closeness and access to all the beautiful towns around it or the seaside and best of all was our host, George. We cannot recommended Villa Modica enough and we will be back soon!
We booked a last minute trip to Sicily during the covid pandemic and the ever changing 'air bridge' quarantine advice from the UK government. I don't think anyone believed we would actually make it, but thankfully we did and it was exactly what we needed. Our entire experience was faultless, from George's very generous 100% refund policy if we has to cancel due to the pandemic, to the incredible welcome meal, drinks and grocery shop. The villa and grounds were stunning and the kids (aged 1-8) were all catered for superbly. From collecting eggs in the morning to an array of toddler friendly toys and cutlery - everything you could imagine needing has already been thought of and provided. I can't imagine we will ever have a holiday like this again, and it couldn't have come at a better time.
Without doubt the villa is the most family-friendly villa we have ever rented. There's many things which impressed us about our holiday. The villa was spotlessly clean when we arrived. The owners had done a shop for groceries which were ready for our arrival. They prepared a lovely Sicilian meal for us as some of our party were arriving late and also left us plenty of wine from their vineyard for our meal. The villa has plenty of toys and games and is equipped with everything you need for your stay. Unusually in my experience there's a large fridge freezer in the kitchen which was more than capable of chilling all our food. The pool is fenced which makes for a more relaxing time when you have little children with you. The pool is kept lovely and warm even in September which meant we spent lots of time in it. Our hosts live next door and were always on hand to help if we needed pizzas ordered or we wanted advice of where to eat. George was also kind enough to come and find us when our sat navs failed to get us to the villa. All in all we had a wonderful time and this was in no small part down to the owners and their lovely villa. Thanks from all of us
Villa Modica was an absolute treat from the moment we arrived. From all the goodies left for us by George and Nina to our last day when the children helped collect fresh eggs from the chickens. We had a wonderful week and thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Sicily. Our hosts couldn't have been more welcoming, while respecting our privacy at the same time. The space itself is a great size, especially with the pool, tennis courts and Zeus the donkey! I would highly recommend. Thanks George and Nina.
We had a brilliant time at the villa which we stayed in with our two children, another family and their baby and our nanny and her boyfriend. The villa and its external facilities were more than big enough to absorb us all without ever feeling cramped. The pictures show the villa as it is; certainly not slick and modern but very comfortable and with everything you might expect and need to make your holiday run smoothly (plus extras) . Externally the grounds, landscaping and facilities are fabulous. The pool is delightful and the tennis court is fantastic. The situation is rural and requires a car but is the shortest of drives from Modica with all its charm and amenities. Perhaps the greatest asset of the property is the owner George who could not possibly have been more helpful and welcoming, from the moment of booking. He always managed to achieve this without being intrusive or overbearing. He helped us in arranging outings, taxis and take aways and a chef to come and cook several delicious evening meals for us. His assistance really was invaluable. We would highly recommend this villa.
Ett hus med möjligheter till mycket aktiviteter för alla. Stor pool, tennisbana och flera djur som fascinerar de mindre barnen. Trevlig vÀrd som gjorde vistelsen angenÀm. UtmÀrkta möjligheter att laga mat inklusive att grilla. Vi rekommenderar varmt Villa Modica!!
Great property, well maintained and all facilities you could possibly need. It was lovely to arrive to a welcoming and delicious home cooked lasagne - how nice not to have to cook on our first night. Some basic provisions were provided which also meant there was no need to shop on the way.
George was always on hand to help if needed, but without being intrusive, introducing us to the family at the local supermarket, showing us the best place for breakfast and even ordering pizzas!
The villa is well placed to explore the many towns in the south east of the island, but also not too far away to explore Mount Etna and the also the larger towns in the north east such as Taormina (well worth the drive).
The fresh pomegranates, picked directly from the tree by the pool were delicious!
We would highly recommend this villa.
Martin
The whole family absolutely loved our one week stay in October at villa modica.
Using the co-ordinates we drove from Catania airport direct to villa modica avoiding modica centre - an easy drive - making a mandatory stop at lidl on the way (at Rossini)- for the all important wine etc.
On arrival we were met by Georgiou who gave us a tour of the property and grounds. We were so surprised to note that there was an extremely generous grocery pack including wine - and that Nina had cooked a fabulous lasagne (who could ask for more! - we have never experienced such generosity in any villa stay before- and we have sampled many over the years).
The weather was excellent and although the pool was a little chilly the children (and not forgetting mother!) enjoyed the pool every day.
Georgiou was so helpful and assisted us with a wine tour/tasting and also olive pressing - both a great experience.
There was also a restaurant recommendation for "maria fidoni" at frigintini so we gave it a try and were so pleased we did. Although there was no English spoken (who needs! its more fun!). The evening meal took the form of a fixed time/fixed price menu - several courses- with carafe of red wine (20 euro each). The food was all home made and was wonderful. Whilst there are many places to eat in modica, do give this a try - you wont' be disappointed.
Villa modica is a lovely family villa - very well equipped - so if you have forgotten anything you will be sure to find it here). There are lots of animals for the children to see - donkey - goats - chickens, ducks, peafowl etc and with the super zip wire/children's playground - plenty to keep children occupied.
Villa Modica was a superb base for enjoying all the Sicily has to offer. Georgio, Antonella and their son Gabe were superb hosts who went far above expectations to make sure that we enjoyed our stay. The Villa was spacious, well-maintained, and extremely well-supplied with all of the necessities. The kitchen provided everything needed for a quick meal or a banquet. Our children especially enjoyed the playground, pool, zip-line, playhouse, and farm. They witnessed the births of two baby goats as well as the hatching of chickens and geese. What could be better! Tennis courts are nearly ready for use.
There is no doubt that we would recommend Villa Modica with confidence and enthusiasm.