Family-friendly vacation rentals in Gela

Wow! This was one of the best outfitted, beautiful properties we have ever stayed at. Dortea was a fantastic, responsive and helpful host. We were just in Amalphi and this location rivals the Italian riviera with wonderful views and Taromina just on it's doorstep. It was easy to walk to Isolabella and the bus and cable car were convenient for travelling to Taromina. The hot tub this time of year was wonderful. Thank you Dortea for the wonderful orientation that allowed us to make the most of our time in this beautiful part of Sicily.

We had a great week as a family in Sicily. Zuzana and Alessandro are great hosts. Welcoming, kind, and always ready to give us good tips for visits. The apartment is really very well located, clean, well-equipped and the garden is beautiful. Anyway, we recommend it!

Large and comfortable place, very clean. Very convenient to all neighboring beaches. Close to downtown and parking under the house is always available. I highly recommend it to all guests.

We had a wonderful 10-day stay at Casa Panoramica! The house sits on a hill with views to fields and olive groves below, all the way to the sea and gorgeous sunsets. It was such a luxury to heat up the jacuzzi and unwind at the end of each day of exploring western Sicily. We traveled with a baby, and the hosts were so kind to provide us with a travel crib, a high chair and quilts for playing on the floor. We also cooked most of our meals at the house, and the kitchen was well equipped, although the one thing that would have increased our comfort would have been a dishwasher. Margherita and Agostino were great hosts and made us feel very welcome!

Beautiful accommodation. The sea views are breathtaking, the back terrace is well-suited for barbecuing. There's even a pizza oven, but we didn't use it. The pool is small but well suited for cooling off and massage. The house was super clean and Chiara is very nice and helpful. We had a fantastic time and would be happy to come back.

Brilliant location in the heart of the old city. Beautiful space. We loved the terrace, especially. If you want a vibrant, spacious, attractive place then book this!

Hey Steven, Please copy and paste the following review for Alberto. I promised him and I still need him to set up a zoom interview for Courtney. Great trip!!! The villa was spacious and comfortable. It is situated high on a mountain for a spectacular million dollar view. You see the hilly town of Mascali and the beautiful ocean. The pool and hot tub were a great bonus. I rent Airbnb’s all the time and never had a host like Alberto. I now have a new appreciation for the term “super host”. Alberto was like a friendly concierge. He set us up with everything we needed from car rental to airport transfers and excursions, to a great in-home massage therapist, and even showed us how to make our own pizza in the outdoor pizza oven at the villa. Thank you Alberto for making our trip complete. We highly recommend Villa Bellavista Etna and Alberto. While staying there I recommend a trip to Siracusa and to Mount Etna.

Excellent place to stay. Sebastiano was excellent host, reacting very quickly on any question. Beautiful small beach Very close, apartment very comfortable and well equiped. Very good position to explore south east “corner” of Sicily.

We were happy to stay at Lorenzo's place. The place is really peaceful, quiet and restful. You can stroll quietly, choose the best place to settle in for an aperitif, having the pleasure of tasting the very good wine and sausage produced and offered by the owners. The house is also 15 minutes away from Comiso airport. Our only regret is that the weather didn't allow us to enjoy the beautiful pool which is a real invitation to swim! This is a very nice place that I would recommend!

Salvo has a great host, providing all necessary information and even offering us drive to the local train station, flexible with check in since we had a early flight. In general he was great as a host, only thing was location since you need 30 minutes walk to commute to the local train station so I wouldn’t recommend it if you do not have a car. Thank you Salvo and see you again!

Breathtaking view, calm countryside and yet right in the middle of all the places you’d want to see in north-east Sicily! 🤍 (e.g. 30 mins by car to Taormina, 30 mins to Alcantara, 50 mins to Etna-South) We got to spend five nights in Andreas lovely lava stone cottage and wished we had booked more :) The cottage is quite up the hill but definitely worth the ride. We had everything we need and more. Andrea is a wonderful host and provided us with great insider tips about the area. 10/10 would book again (but definitely prepare better against mosquitoes)

What a great experience - thanks so much!

We stayed for a week at 6 people on the upstairs part of the house. The apartment does not fully match the photos since a bedroom has been added to the living room … but the living room remains very spacious. There were no shutters ( and no opaque curtains in the living room) which is a shame when you sleep in the living room and the sun rises at 6 a.m. ... and especially to cut off the sun when it's very hot . The kitchen was not sufficiently equipped rather rustic Thankfully Sonia was responsive to our requests. The A/C was essential but not good enough to refresh the rooms. I would say that the apartment is worth it for the terrace and the view of Taormina and the tranquility if there are people on the ground floor ( this apartment must be more suitable for a long stay). The exteriors are really magical and very enjoyable during the heatwave they are also very well maintained .

Fantastic location at the foot of Mount Etna, with beautiful views over the surrounding area. The house has all the comforts and was delivered clean. Michela is a very friendly host and communicated quickly. An absolute no-brainer in terms of value for money.

Lovely clean apartment in the historical centre of beautiful Noto. A roof terrace to enjoy the sunshine and relax and two comfortable bedrooms. Kitchen and dining area also perfect. TV's in the bedrooms, not the lounge area. Noto is a great base location to visit the surrounding area. Will definitely be back, I would recommend this apartment and Giuseppe is a good host!

We stayed 4 night in April and had the best time ever. Adele met us when we arrived and showed us around, the location is very quiet and Adele was very helpful with tips and responded quickly to all questions we had. We loved to cook, all basics were already there. The pool was ice-cold (just filled) , but worth the short morning swim, followed by a coffee in the sun. We will be back !

Lovely Airbnb in a private compound. Walkable to the little village of Santa Tecla and to a Hotel with a nice Lido. Paolo was a great host and very responsive throughout the stay.

The villa was spacious, clean with great views, a pool which we didn’t use, because it was unheated and the water was quite cold, a lovely garden with pomegranate, lemon and sweet lime trees and most importantly, a friendly and extremely helpful property manager, Giorgio! He was a gem, ordered lunch for us and even went and picked it up, soon after we arrived at the villa. That evening he brought us a packet of pasta and a bottle of olive oil that they made themselves. He helped organize a lovely multi-course chef’s dinner at the villa which was delicious and reasonable. We wanted a weighing scale to weigh our luggage after all the shopping and Giorgio was right over with it! We spent 5 days there and had a wonderful time. We could drive to Modica’s town centre in 10 minutes. It is definitely not walkable as there is no sidewalk and rather steep roads. Ragusa, Scicli, Noto, the beach were all easily accessible by car, not more than a 30-45 minute drive. Thanks Giorgio and Jenny!

The location is incredible and only a 5 minute walk to the Main Street and the views from the terraces are stunning. Laura was also super helpful and able to give us restaurant recommendations and make reservations. Also have access to a shared pool/hot tub weather permitting as well as a washer. Only thing that could make be improved is the shower as it’s pretty small, but overall would love to stay here again and would strongly recommend for anyone traveling on the Sicilian coast!

We had a very enjoyable stay at Jochen & Katia's place. The location is excellent, with several beautiful beaches & a supermarket all within a 15-minute drive. The nearby town of Pachino offers fantastic fish markets, cafes, and bakeries, & a 30-minute drive to Noto made for a wonderful day trip, even on a rainy day. The property is well-maintained, & the pool is a great feature. However, there were a couple of small issues that could improve the experience. The security lights in the rooms were quite sensitive, & any movement at night caused red and green flashing lights to disturb the darkness. It would be helpful if these could be covered or adjusted. Additionally, while the kitchen was generally well-equipped, a sharp knife would have been a useful addition. Lastly, our host Carla was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout our stay, ensuring we had everything we needed. Overall, we had a comfortable and convenient stay, but with these minor tweaks, it could be even better.

Eduardo has been one of the kindest hosts we have met so far. He was there when we arrived and took his time to walk us through the home and give some recommendations. He was very kind to our 4 year old son and even gave him some toys to play with. The house itself was very clean, spacious and with a large bathroom. Kitchen was small, but workable. The patio was very nice as well, with acces to a clean pool. Location wise it was really close to a supermarket and the valley of the tempels was around the corner as well. All in all a great place to stay and visit the many sights this beautiful island has to offer.

The castle in Mascalucia is absolutely beautiful, very comfortable, and close to a bus stop that takes you straight to Via Etna in the heart of Catania. Claudia is an amazing host and was very responsive and friendly, and kept up to date with us for our check in. We hope to be able to return to Sicily and stay here again in the future!

Guilia's place is spectacular! It's better than the photos with gorgeous views of the sea, mountains, city and even Calabria in the distance. The grounds are immaculate with a huge private terrace for meals and drinks and a massive pool that feels like your own private resort. Giulia's family lives in the other units and were always friendly and helpful but not intrusive in the least. Even Papaya the dog knew when to leave us to ourselves lol! The interior is pristine and spacious. As many have pointed out the town center is about a 10-15 minute walk away. So you are very close to all the restaurants and shops but away from the tourist hordes. Taormina is hilly but most of the walk is relatively flat. Traffic is not a worry, we did not encounter much of it on our walks. Also, Italian drivers, although speedy, are careful and well aware of pedestrians. Giulia is a fantastic host, always quick to provide recommendations and respond to our questions. Wish we could have stayed forever!

The cooking class introduced by Antonio was very good. I highly recommend it to others. The house was beautiful. The room feels a bit old. It was still cold, so I had to keep the heater on, but it got better since I left it on all day. Cooking utensils were also well stocked. However, at first, there was no shampoo in the bathroom and only one toilet paper, but as soon as I requested it, he brought it right away. I had a good time during my stay, and I really liked the rural environment with cats, dogs, and horses.