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Panoramic villa with private swimming pool

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Outdoor pool
Sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
At Panoramic villa with private swimming pool, you can look forward to a water park, a garden, and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Panoramic villa with private swimming pool

We live in the house when we do not receive reservations and this gives it an unfailing family warmth.
 Furnished with some furniture of our grandparents, but with 'modern' beds and in addition a comfortable garden set, (deck chairs, armchairs, dining tables, indoors and outdoors).
Casa MARE CELESTE is an ancient stone farmhouse completely renovated and equipped with a wooden porch.
It rises 350 m. high on the beautiful sea of ​​Cefalù and on a small beach (see attached photo) which is 2 km away with 10 minutes away and for this you need a car.
This beautiful seascape certainly induces you to take a swim in true relaxation around the sea stacks.
The house is located on a plateau of 1800 square meters, with SWIMMING POOL in the center of the garden, 360 ° view. Sea and mountain views.
In total tranquility, the villa is surrounded by olive trees, far from railways and highways (which can be seen on the map but with different heights) distributed on two levels with 3 bedrooms (2 double and 1 quadruple) (the quadruple consists of 2 single beds and 1 double bed) for a total of 8 places
It has 02 WC bathrooms with shower (one blue on the ground floor, the other green on the first floor)
A living room where there is a relaxation area with sofas and satellite TV, WiFi internet. A large typical brick kitchen with Santo Stefano ceramics and equipped with dishwasher.
On one side of the panoramic garden there is a rustic barbecue and on the back of the house a comfortable (outdoor) shower with hot water.
The peculiarity of the Mare Cielo house is its optimal geographical position to reach the nearby city of CEFALU '(3 km) with its majestic Arab-Norman cathedral described by UNESCO. HUMANITY HERITAGE, Monreale and its cathedral UNESCO HUMANITY HERITAGE, Aeolian Islands, BATTLE PLAN 1600 meters above sea level in the Madonne Natural Park (winter ski resort, with two-seater CHAIRLIFT chair open all year round, in summer mountain biking.
TINDARIS with its Greek Theater and BLACK MADONNA, Taormina, ETNA Volcano with the possibility of guided tours, Villa del Casale (ENNA), Agrigento Valley of the Temples,
Palermo: from the tourist port to the Royal Palace, passing through the historic Corso Vittorio Emanuele and the Cathedral.
Ability to accompany groups.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: i fumatori possono farlo nel portico con posacener

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: anche i proprietari sono amanti degli animali !

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: I bambini rappresentano la vita in crescita...

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
I fumatori possono farlo nel portico con posacener

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Stenhus med Pool og Panorama Have Mare Celeste Cefalù Cefalu
Stenhus med Pool og Panorama Have Mare Celeste Cefalù House
Stenhus med Pool og Panorama Have Mare Celeste Cefalù House
Casa Mare Celeste Cefalù 6258999
Panoramic Villa With Private Swimming Pool Cefalù
Stenhus med Basseng og Panoramautsikt Mare Celeste Cefalù
Panoramic Villa With Private Swimming Pool Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Sicily, Cefalú

What's nearby

  • Rocca of Cefalu - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Caldura Beach - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Cefalu Beach - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Temple of Diana - 8 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cefalu Cathedral - 8 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Cefalù Station - 16 min drive
  • Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Emme Cafè - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tivitti - Bottega Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Al Faro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Antica Porta Terra - ‬8 min drive
  • Jureka | Coctail Bar | Typical Food

Frequently asked questions

Does Panoramic villa with private swimming pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Panoramic villa with private swimming pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Panoramic villa with private swimming pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Panoramic villa with private swimming pool?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Panoramic villa with private swimming pool located?

This family-friendly Cefalù vacation home is located by the ocean, within 3 mi (5 km) of Salita Saraceno Staircase, Ceramiche Sireci and Osteria Magno. Church of Purgatory and Lavatoio Medievale are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Panoramic villa with private swimming pool Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JAmes M.

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

Casa Mare Stella

Warm and welcoming hosts. Beautiful property with incredible views above the town of Cefalu. Property has everything you might need for a wonderful weeks stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin E.

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

A Gem in Cefalù: Our Stay at Francesco’s Haven

Our stay at Francesco's house in Cefalù was a highlight of our travels. As a host, Francesco was phenomenal, striking the perfect balance between attentiveness and allowing us our privacy. His house offered a quaint and cozy retreat, complete with the comforts of home yet a distinctly Sicilian charm.What made our experience unforgettable was the house's stunning view—unparalleled vistas of the sea that framed our mornings and evenings with natural splendor. The house, a perfect embodiment of coziness and beauty, paired with Francesco's hospitality, made our visit to Cefalù truly magnificent. This is not just a place to stay; it's a venue to experience the best of Sicily.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron V., Stephens City, VA

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

Beautiful Hilltop Villa With Amazing Views

We were a party of 6 including my wife and I, our three adult kids, and my mother. We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful stone house perched over the town and coast of Cefalu. Francesco could not have been more gracious and responsive. He arranged for a chef who cooked us a lovely seafood dinner, he made recommendations and responded immediately to any questions. The property and gardens are amazing. But we were also quite content to stay in the house during a heavy rain day. The road that approaches the house is quite steep and a little tricky. We highly recommend this location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Far from the madding crowd

An absolute gem of a place. Well equipped property, inside and out. Owners (Francesco and Marianna) are deservedly proud of this quaint property and gardens. Swimming pool and patio immaculate. Indoor and outdoor shower rooms. Car needed as location is 3.6 miles from Cefalu town centre. Highly recommended and Francesco, provided the warmest welcome, a fabulous bottle of local wine, and took us on a personal tour of Palermo. His hospitality was beyond our expectation. Would also recommend the supermarket Gourmet Deco Cefalu - Waitrose on steroids!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristina D., Fort Worth, Texas

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

Amazing

Stop looking and just book this. Beautiful, comfortable Italian farmhouse. Wonderful stone walls and beams inside. Comfortable, quality furnishings. Many beautiful antiques. Waist-deep pool. Amazing outdoor spaces & living with plenty of shade or sun to enjoy the beautiful view. Beautiful landscape and gardens. Everything you could possibly need. So peaceful and quiet yet only 10 minutes to town, good restaurants, lots of activities. Owner is amazing, kind, so helpful. Stocked us with groceries for our first evening and morning since we were getting in late. He would have done more had we asked. Like having our own Italian home. We absolutely loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nadine S.

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

Haus mit Charme zum Wohlfühlen

Wir waren als Familie mit Kindern und Großeltern 5 Tage dort und wollten gar nicht abreisen. Toller Ausblick, Nähe zu Cefalu, ein sehr herzlicher Gastgeber. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Cefalu stay

We could not have had a nicer time. Francesco and his family were wonderful hosts. The accommodations were wonderful. The view was spectacular. We hope to come again in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Les hôtes sont sympathiques les et avenants, tout à été parfait. Un bémol sur le lit de la chambre principale, le matelas est une pierre. Nous vous le recommandons, belle vue Voilà

10/10 Excellent

elodie r.

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

Vacances en famille

Très belle maison avec vue magnifique. Cefalu est une très jolie cité médicale et balnéaire. Nombreux commerces. La route d’accès est impressionnante et nécessite une voiture haute mais on s’y habitue. Piscine très agréable. Pas de lave vaisselle. Très bon accueil de Marianna et Francesco. On recommande !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Peter T.

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

Mooi huis op schitterende locatie

Ruim sfeervol ingericht huis met ruime overkapping en terras en zwembad. Fantastisch uitzicht op zee vanaf 350 m hoogte. Rustige plek ongeveer 4 km van Cefalu vandaan. De laatste 800 m zijn erg stijl imhoog en vormen telkens weer een uitdaging om er te komen. De eigenaar, Franceso, is een hartelijke man die je graag wil helpen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

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

Fabulous!

We throughly enjoyed our stay in Sicily and would highly recommend staying here. The villa itself is wonderfully rustic and authentic and is equipped with everything you could possibly need and more! A real home from home. Francesco is a fantastic host who greeted us with a warm welcome and was attentive and helpful throughout our stay. Cefalu was beautiful and we also spent a lovely evening in nearby pituresque Castelbuono (an excellent recommendation by Francesco). We also enjoyed exploring other parts of the island (a car is a must) and the fantastic nearby beaches and the villa was always a welcome sight to return to. We fell in love with Sicily and wouldn't hesitate to stay again! Karl, Mel and family.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Axel N.

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

Highly recommended!

We had a lovely stay at Francesco’s house. The location is perfect, calm and quiet with an amazing view, but still close to the main attractions in Cefalu. The house was clean and practical with loads of nice seating areas outside to enjoy the view and the pool. Francesco was a fantastic host, a great communicator, and overall lovely person - always available for questions and assistance.

10/10 Excellent

Stefan T., STOCKHOLM Sweden

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

Fantastic view and cosy house

We had a wonderful week at this splendid place. Children loves it too!

10/10 Excellent

Jakob L.

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

Fantastiskt!

Otroligt vackert hus! Supermysig uteplats. Francesco har varit helt fantastiskt både innan och under tiden vi var på plats. Rekommenderar verkligen detta paradis!

10/10 Excellent

Pär W., Sweden

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

Lovely House and host!

wonderful house and garden with a magnificent view. Rent a small car with a 4w for the transportation up the hill. Francesco is a lovely host and very helpful!

10/10 Excellent

Guy M.

Super

Maison extraordinaire, chaleureuse, belle vue sur la mer, très propre et fonctionnelle. Les propriétaires sont à l'écoute et très sympathiques. Merci à eux Le seul inconvénient est l'accès. Chemin étroit, très pentu avec des trous. Prévoyez une voiture un peu haute et de préférence avec une boîte automatique. Jova, Gisèle, Freddy, Patie, Guy et Sandra
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

Lovely place!

We were two families with children, ages from 5 to 12, who enjoyed a wonderful week in Francesco's lovely house. It was well equipped, clean and comfortable. We enjoyed being able to sit outside in the shade at all times of the day, and playing and cooling off in the pool. Francesco was a friendly, funny and helpful host. He gave us good tips about restaurants and beaches to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katrin W.

gemütliches Ferienhaus mit Traumblick

Francesco ist ein supernetter Vermieter. Wir haben uns sofort wohlgefühlt und unsere Kinder genauso. Der Blick von oben auf die Küste ist einfach traumhaft - allein das ist schon Urlaub.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

dominique c.

magnifique en tous points

conformes aux descriptions un endroit merveilleux ;nous avons vecu une semaine superbe . si le site et la maison sont magnifiques ;nos hotes ne le furent pas moins. nous reviendrons !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

A taste of real Sicily.

Francesco and his family were very welcoming and helpful from the moment we arrived in Sicily. We communicated via WhatsApp mostly. Francesco uses google translate as his English is not fluent. We were directed to a supermarket and met in the car park even though our flight had been delayed. A bottle of wine on the table to greet us helped us feel at home. The view is, as stated truly outstanding. The house was beautifully rustic with a very relaxing feel. It was clean and comfortable. The house was a bit cool in the April evenings but there were plenty of heaters and bed covers. We cooked most days in a very well equipped kitchen. We were well placed to visit the national parks and enjoyed a day trip to Agrigento and the south coast. Francesco personally arranged an excellent tour of Palermo and Monreale for us on our last day which we greatly appreciated. This was our first trip to Sicily and we are looking forward to visiting again. We loved the villa and we recommend it for a holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid E.

traumhaus mit meerblick und charme

Wir haben eine wunderschöne woche in diesem ganz individuell gestalteten ferienhaus verbracht. Bei ankunft war der kühlschrank gefüllt!! Herr de lisi war ein sehr warmherziger und überaus hilfsbereiter gastgeber, bei dem wir uns herzlich bedanken. Auch die terrasse und die gartenanlage übertraf unsere erwartungen. Die steile anfahrt zum haus ist nichts für ungeübte fahrer!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Remi G., BRUNOY, FRANCE

Séjour très agréable dans une maison de caractère

Cette maison perchée à 300 m de hauteur offre une vue magnifique sur la mer et la région dont on ne se lasse pas. L'accueil de Francesco était royal avec un excellent déjeuner sicilien préparé pour nous à notre arrivée, il vous considère comme un ami et fait tout son possible pour rendre votre séjour agréable, il fait l'effort de parler français qu'il maitrise très bien. La maison est pleine de charme, confortable avec toutes les commodités (sauf le lave-vaisselle mais on s'en est très bien passé), bien arrangée et le cadre est superbe. On peut manger à l'ombre et à l'abri sur un belle terrasse avec vue sur la mer. L'accès à la villa est un peu surprenant au début avec une côte impressionnante sur une route en mauvais état mais on s'y habitue vite et sans problème. Un conseil , n'oubliez pas les produit anti-moustiques car ils sont bien présents. En tout cas notre séjour a été extraordinaire dans cette maison et on avait le cafard de repartir, de laisser un si beau paysage et un accueil exceptionnel.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle C.

un paradis, une vue aérienne, sublime.

Nous venons de passer une semaine idyllique dans cet havre de paix. Le propriétaire, devenu notre ami ;-) Francesco !!! C'est une personne d'une générosité incroyable, d'une gaieté sans faille... Merci Francesco pour ton accueil si amical. La villa n'a pas de "vis à vis". Nous étions seuls au monde. La villa est à 10 mn de Cefalu, et allions sans problème dîner le soir (même avec 3 bambins !!). La maison est parfaitement équipée... De bon goût. Avec une petite piscine parfaite pour se relaxer en rentrant de la plage ! Juste une remarque... la route qui mène à la maison est surprenante la première fois. Un pente quasi verticale !!!... qui semble insurmontable !! En réalité très facile dès la deuxième montée. Nous avons laissé notre "pink flamingo"... mieux dans la piscine de Francesco qu'à Paris !!! Bref, ne pas hésiter... nous avons adoré !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

François P.

Très belle maison avec vue superbe, accueil très amical et chaleureux

Nous avons passé 3 semaines chez Francesco à Cefalu. La maison est très belle, très fonctionnelle et surtout la vue est à couper le souffle. Francesco est très sympathique, il vous indiquera les bons plans, notamment pour les plages. De Cefalu, nous avons pu visiter l'ensemble de la Sicile. Réservez ! vous ne serez pas déçus !
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sara Å., Bjärred, SWEDEN

Makalöst hus och utsikt!

Vi stortrivdes under vår vistelse, huset var helt fantastiskt, vackert italienskt, rymligt och med alla tillbehör! Vi var två familjer och det passade oss perfekt. Poolen var barnvänlig och alldeles lagom stor och passade barnen i åldrarna 6-13. Utsikten var verkligen något extra, helt magnifik!! Francesco var en fantastisk host med sin glädje och vänlighet men också hjälpsamhet med att besvara alla våra frågor. Francesco bidrog mycket till vår positiva upplevelse av resan. Boendet ligger uppe på ett berg så sista biten dit var lite ansträngande och det krävs lite mod av föraren. Man vande sig efter ett par gånger, men ändå bra att känna till. Vi rekommenderar gärna detta fantastiska hus och Francesco som host, toppen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017