Pet-friendly holiday rentals in Gioiosa Marea

My family and I loved our stay at Anita’s place! The apartment looks just like the pictures and is in a fantastic location, extremely close to restaurants, bars, shops and the cable car. Although you can hear people at the nearby restaurants in the evening, they didn’t disturb our sleep and I personally loved hearing people having fun. In addition, we couldn’t hear any noise at all when we were in the second bedroom. We had a rental car and parked in one of the garages outside the medieval gate and took the free shuttle back to the gate and walked to the apartment from there. It was quite easy and not troublesome at all. I’d stay here again in a heartbeat!

We had a wonderful stay at the appartement. We really enjoyed the beautiful balcony and the nature all around. We even got nice fresh fruits out of the garden!

Giuseppe is an exceptional host, very helpful and available. The village of Motta Camastra is very nice and the view is sublime. We were lucky to be there during the 2 days of the village festival so we could enjoy the concerts, fireworks, processions, illuminations and brass band. The apartment is very functional, well located in the village and allows you to enjoy the various visits to do in the vicinity including Etna. We regret not staying longer!

The accommodation is a marvel. Housed in a centuries-old structure, equipped with all comforts, the gem is the bathtub directly in the bedroom. We'll definitely be back! Highly recommended!

This is a luxury gem hidden away in a tranquil location. The only minus off season was that most restaurants <30 minutes away were closed (October) otherwise this place is magic, clean, newly refurbished, has all necessary amenities, incredibly private and has excellent hosts and goat farmer neighbors ;)

Alberto and his father Giorgio were the most gracious hosts! Giorgio took time to personally introduce me to the locals and showed me all the spots to visit in order to make the most out of my stay. I will most definitely be back!

Already miss this lovely place which became our dream Sicilian country home for three nights! Located in a peaceful gardens area, accompanied by lovely doggies, Mathilde's place gave us a feeling of coziness and freedom. I can only regret that our busy programme didn't allow us to meet with her in person but she was ver approachable and easy going. If you are looking for a quite place near to Naxos and Taormina, and a good starting point for Etna - don't hesitate to book this place :)

Andrea was a fantastic host , super friendly , helpful and proactive . We took a wrong turn and got a little lost trying to find it and Andrea came immediately to find us and guide us to the house and he had a helpful guide printed out and sent electronically which had useful suggestions and some good restaurant tips. He also offered some fresh vegetables from his garden . The house is cosy and comfortable with a beautiful garden full of herbs and flowers and a refreshing little pool. It is only a short drive from the main town but sufficient to be quiet, safe, secluded and in a more natural environment It suited us as we like disconnecting from our city lives and getting back to simple living and enjoying nature . The view of Etna and ocean views were wonderful to enjoy over a beer or wine. We thought it was a good location for our 3 day visit to see Etna and a day trip to Taormina . We were very happy and wish Andrea and his family all the best .

We had a friendly and warm welcome with Pina. The house is extremely clean, spacious, comfortable. The outdoor spaces are beautiful. Views of the sea on one side, Mount Etna on the other. Flowers in abundance. Calm and serenity guaranteed. Pina was very welcoming and gave us a lot of information. Even though the house is isolated, we had all the necessary directions to get there. It is a typical house, tastefully furnished and above all filled with attention to make you feel at home. We highly recommend this place!!!

My husband and I came for our honeymoon and found a house with a breathtaking view and an amazing pool. The house itself is also suitable for a couple with children. It had everything we needed, and we spent an incredible few days there. We highly recommend visiting for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Andreas house is like a home away from home. It is thoughtfully decorated, the lavastonehouse is charming and inside it has everything you need. The ourdoors is beautiful! The view is spectacular, the kids loved the pool and the sorroundings are unimaginable. You have to see it to understand, how wonderful it is. Andrea is the perfect helpful and informative host. The area is peaceful, a bit rural, but that makes it just better.

We had a wonderful time with our 2 little chileren at the beautiful house. The view at the pool is incredible and the garden is beautiful and well maintained. Anna Lucia and Sergio are superfriendly and made us feel at home. We recommand this place enough!

Roberto’s place is wonderful. Everything was very well cared for, the pool was perfect and there were plenty of areas to relax and enjoy the scenery. We would definitely come back. Thank you

My family and friends had a simply wonderful stay in this beautiful villa. We chose it because it was a little further off the beaten path and more “authentic old Italian villa” feeling than other places in Sicily. And it delivered exactly the experience we were looking for and more. The villa itself was spacious and yet adorable. Huge old and beautiful windows and doors to bring the outside in. Had everything we needed. The views and outdoor space around the villa were also so lovely and enjoyable. Beautiful little olive orchard. Terraces and outdoor entertaining spaces galore. The game room and pool were awesome for our kids. The pool is unheated, but warm enough to use mid April. But the best part about this villa was the experiences Rosario coordinated for us. We had 2 nights where a chef came over to cook us dinner. The chef turned out to be the neighbor, who cooked the most delicious Sicilian meals we’ve had. She also arranged a visit to a farm and limoncello maker. Amazing!

Thank you Salvo for your warm welcome! The place is charming in the middle of the fruit trees and very quiet with a beautiful view of Etna. We loved the freshly squeezed orange juice every morning and the croissants! We highly recommend it.

As is often the case, the pictures of the view don't come close to the actual view we enjoyed during our stay. Absolutely breathtaking! The apartment was nicely appointed and around a 15 minute walk to the core town activities of Taormina. The owners of the apartment live upstairs and were a joy to get to know. If you love dogs, their sweet Papaya will become your new best friend. Our hosts were very responsive and even brought us some sweet lemon mousse (and shared the recipe!) for us to enjoy. I am quite certain we will be visiting Taormina again, as it is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and I will definitely look to stay here again.

Concetta is an incredible host! The apartment is located right in the heart of Naxos, just a minute’s walk from the sea and close to all the restaurants and bars. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking, and there’s even a washing machine. We stayed as a couple with a baby, and everything was perfect. Concetta helped us with everything we needed – she went above and beyond. The place was cleaned every two days, and even the sheets were replaced regularly. Highly recommended! We’ll definitely be back!

Elisa and Nino were wonderful hosts. They made us feel right at home and went above and beyond… We loved the animals (dogs, cats, donkeys, pigs, sheep, goats, cows, chickens) and the scenery was beautiful. They cooked us dinner the first night with wine (for a small fee). Would recommend for a quiet peaceful stay on Sicily :-) thank you

Amazing stay in Taormina. A short walk and you’re in the heart of Taormina. Apartment itself was beautiful, clean, plenty spacious for two. The balcony offers a stunning view of the Ionian Sea. Easy check in. Angelo was very responsive. Would definitely recommend staying here.

Giovanni is a kind host and really very helpful. He started to worry about my trip and my stay in Lipari already a week before, providing me with all the necessary directions to reach the island, to book the ferry, the shuttle, the car rental. He took care every day to ask me if I needed directions and information to get to places to visit, or simply to recommend a restaurant or supermarket near the house. The apartment is very modern, clean and really very nice. The terrace, as you can see from the photos, offers a unique view, both at sunset and early in the morning. You'll only hear the noise of the birds and the wind. To get to the house you have to rent a car or scooter, but it's definitely worth it. I hope to return to Lipari soon, and to be hosted again by Giovanni.

It was amazing to stay at Fabrizio’s home. It was my 2nd time now, and I have to say it always takes the breath away. The house was clean, well organised, it has anything you need, really. Was a delight. Thank you again for a wonderful stay!

This was a fantastic airbnb!!! The property was beautiful- many windows overlooking the sweet little town and the vast Mediterranean Sea. It was very new inside with everything we needed to be comfortable and cook several meals. The interior is nice and larger than appears in the photos. The bed and bedding was wonderful. And screens on the bedroom window- rare in Italy. The host was responsive and the person who checked us in was lovely. Parking spot was spacious. (I advise you call or message the host for driving directions-Google maps sent us on a tiny road that was not the correct way). It’s a fun 10 minute walk to town. It smells like jasmine and is so peaceful. We ate our meals on the terrace overlooking the sea. Spectacular all around!

Great place to stay with wonderfull view. Still small Things that can be improved but as is it is already a great place to stay. Lovely to be able to pick your own fruits, maybe Vincenzo can consider chickens for fresh eggs in the morning :), that would make the experience complete.

This home is beautiful! The pictures do not reflect how adorable this space truly is. In addition, this was the cleanest Airbnb I’ve ever stayed in. I was very impressed! I had a welcome bottle of wine, a beach bag provided packed with all beach necessities, toiletries galore, decor on point… truly a gem. The view from the apartment balcony is gorgeous. You can also go up 2 flights of stairs to the rooftop. This is the perfect location for restaurants and shops. For the beach, you can take a cable car down (€10 round trip), taxi, or most of the Lido/beach clubs have complimentary shuttles. Would highly recommend staying here!