Family-friendly vacation rentals in Balestrate

Alessandro was a great host. He met us on arrival and provided some very useful local information and helped out with questions during our stay. The property was very clean and comfortable. The development was great and the pool even better. Never stayed somewhere with such a large pool! As many of the properties appeared to be private holiday homes, it was very quiet but no worse for that. Being a bit out of town, a car is essential but there are plenty of options for beach and shopping within 15 minutes. A great place to unwind and relax.

Francesco and his wife were adorable, very welcoming and discreet. The accommodation is located in a perfect location on the beautiful Mondello beach. Everything is accessible on foot or by bus, with Palermo 15 minutes away. Francesco and his wife gave us a guided tour of the city. We warmly recommend this listing!

The villa location was stunning. Villa Livia felt very homely and Sicilian, the beds were comfortable, the pool and outside areas were really lovely and having the annex was brilliant for my eldest son who is a gamer. We loved making pizzas in the pizza oven. The Villa information booklet was really informative we tried bar Nettuna a restaurant in Scopello twice and it was excellent and the Market supermarket had fabulous ingredients. Castellammare del Golfo was a busy town nearby and the marina great for restaurants and the main square and main road really busy and fun on Friday night. We would definitely stay again.

We stayed a week in Davide's nice villa with magnificent views of the sea, mountains and valley. The villa was clean and fresh, big terrace and pool that was cleaned daily. With the villa as a starting point, we could with our rental car explore the nearby area which has a lot to offer. The beach in Alcamo is only 10 minutes away. The town is lovely genuine, few tourists and plenty of good restaurants. Possibility to visit winemakers can be found in the nearby area and excursions such as Segesta, Erice and San Vito are reached in under an hour. Davide was very helpful and provided recommendations and other help. Both check-in and checkout worked perfectly. We can give our all the warmest recommendations to this property!

What a special place! Historical, modern, spacious, very clean, well appointed, and just beautiful. We walked everywhere...to all the markets, restaurants, museums, and the botanical gardens. It was hard to leave. We hope to be back sometime soon. When we had a small problem with the lock (most likely user error), Angelo came over at nearly midnight to help us out. We can recommend this unit to everyone, including couples traveling together and families - truly spectacular!

We loved our stay here!! Caterina was so helpful and generous and made our stay extra special. We would recommend this place for anyone wanting to explore western sicily. Note that there are s lot of stairs in this house, however, it has everything you need!! Thank you for a fabulous stay xx

We had a spectacular stay at Alfonsos place. The views from the villa are amazing and it was perfect waking up to watch the sunrise every morning as well as showering outside everyday. The place is very homely and cozy and we enjoyed using the pool and spa robes everyday. Alfonso is a friendly and accommodating host and was responsive to questions and anything we needed help with. The area is quiet and it’s best to hire a car to get around to travel to the supermarket but there’s some restaurants in Scopello itself and the beach is about a 20min walk away. Overall we had a fantastic stay and would definitely come back.

Spacious apartment with great decor that really adds to your experience of the city!

Comfortable apartment and exquisite hospitality! The house has complete amenities, including a first aid kit in the bathroom. We enjoyed the fruit and sweets found on arrival and the almond pastries on departure. Above all, Antonella has always been responsive to small problems that we solved without any particular inconvenience. Only negative note: the apartment is on the second floor without an elevator and the particularly steep stairs made it tiring to carry luggage. In general we are very satisfied and recommend the property to those who want to visit Palermo and its surroundings on foot.

We stayed with Lucia for 7 nights in April. She welcomed us warmly and gave many tips. The apartment is on the 3rd floor and there is an elevator. The apartment occupies an entire floor, is very spacious and you have ample space for your luggage. It is completely renovated and is located in a quiet lane with two supermarkets directly in the adjacent streets. The bus, ferry, a beach and the old town can be reached on foot in 5 minutes. We were allowed to leave our luggage in the house on the day of departure. You can eat on the balcony and there is sun there from the morning. You may hear other guests from above or below. We felt very safe in and around the house at all times.

Fiorella warmly greeted us and showed us the space. The space itself was incredible - 3 private terraces! In a great location in downtown Palermo. It is a charming old building which means heat only in bed rooms and some quirky electrical things which was not a problem for us at all. We hope to come again!!!

This place is such a gem! It’s super convenient with plenty of space for two. The location is amazing and the unit having an quick access to the train was a huge plus. Thank you for everything, we will be back!

Well equipped and well decorated apartment. Ideally located for visiting Palermo and its surroundings. Parking in the yard is a plus! The terrace is a plus even if access is not easy. Great rental and a great host!

The place is absolutely stunning, beautifully decorated and feels like a palace. A wonderful home base for exploring the west coast of Sicily.

Beautiful, comfortable modern accomodation

Vincenzo's place has a good location just out of the centre of Palermo. It is clean, well furnished and has everything you will need for an extended stay. I was there for a month and found that I had everything that I needed. The kitchen is well equipped and the internet is fast and reliable. Although the apartment is small, the space is very well utilized. A great option for a comfortable stay in Palermo.

The stay at Evanthe Garden was amazing!! The apartment, the garden & the pool area are a dream. The owners live in the apartment on the opposite side what we highly appreciated since they helped and supported us with everything we needed. Giovanni and Paula are absolutely lovely hosts. We will definitely come back!

We had the most amazing time at this wonderful house in Alcamo. The property was excellent for our family of four (two adults, two children). it was spacious, clean, and with beautiful views of the ocean from both levels. You’ll need a car, which will give you access to the wonderful surrounding area. I must give our compliments to the wonderful hosts who did everything to make our stay special, including a birthday cake for a family member :) We highly recommend it!

We really enjoyed our stay. Perfect for a family of 4. We enjoyed the view and the swimming pool. Giuseppe was very helpful and made local recommendations. Especially the bakery, ice cream shop and restaurant nearby we were happy with (S.Nicola), but also a lovely trip to Cefalú - where the restaurant A Paranza made delicious pizzas. Giuseppe also recommended good restaurants in Palermo. We would definitely recommend the place to others and would love to come back.

Rosanna’s house and location was incredible. The photos actually do not do the house and setting justice. The outdoors spaces and pool are gorgeous and just what we had hoped for, for a relaxing vacation with children and extended family. The pool was amazing, the gardens beautiful and the a/c ran cold in the downstairs living area and upstairs hallway. The location is amazing- walking distance to a beautiful beach and a short drive from both Castellammare del golfo and Scopello. The only issues we had were with the heat at night in the upstairs bedrooms (the downstairs one had a ceiling fan which made the room really comfortable). I mentioned this to Rosanna and she was very open to feedback. The hosts were incredibly friendly and responsive to everything. There was a blackout when we were there at 3 am and we had to call them to help open the gate so that my brother could catch his early morning flight out of Palermo. Fulvio was at the house within 20 minutes to help us at 3:30 am!

Super kind and nice people. We arrived with public transportation, and they were so kind to pick us up at the train station, and leave us there again on the day of departure. The pool area was super. We only shared it with one other apartment, so plenty of room for all. We are a family of 5, kids aged 7, 11 and 13, and with a nice fishing village, lots of restaurants and beaches within 30 minutes walk, it was an ideal stay for us.

Our stay at Lilli's house was just perfect....Lilli organized everything well...Directions... reception by Giovanni ....small provisions....communication also great with her....responds immediately....the house is a small gem and the garden with the many exotic trees, the view of the mountains, the great pool, the tranquility, just wonderful. Giovanni is the good soul of the estate and always has a tip in stock...the surroundings are great, especially we liked the ornate Parrini. Thanks Lilli for the super hospitality! We had a wonderful time, and loved your pool. Hope to come back sometime....

This is a gem of a place located just in between Santa Flavia and Bagheria, just 20km from Palermo. It is an ideal place to stay on a quiet and large nature-filled property. Everything matches the description and my wife and I had a great and relaxing time. During the day we would drive around and sights in the area or take the train which is 20 mins away from downtown Palermo. But at night we could retreat to peace and quiet and be surrounded by nature -- cactuses, trees, etc. Marida, the host, was incredibly friendly and incredibly helpful -- she greeted us during check-in and spoke to us at length about many things to do in the area and was incredibly warm and wonderful. She was so kind, I felt like I had family nearby (she and her husband also live in a separate house on the property). The dog, BonBon who is a St. Bernard was always there too to greet us with enthusiastic love, and the 2 cats also were always vigilant and kept watc. We loved our this place and want to come back!

Spacious vila with great outdoor space and good privacy. We stayed with our family with young kids and besides the pool there was plenty of entertainment for them. We loved the involvement of host Rosario. Very involved during our visit and made sure we had everything we needed. Thanks Rosario for our nice holiday stay at your vila as well as for the nice treats.