[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # House / Villa Gulliver's nest, scopello, Castellammare del GolfoBig house Waterfront villa with private pool and kitchen ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18773200/18773144/eecf566f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18773200/18773144/30f8b959.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18773200/18773144/26d0d199.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18773200/18773144/aa21558c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18773200/18773144/f8584a1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at House / Villa Gulliver's nest, scopello, Castellammare del GolfoBig house and take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and a hot tub. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### House / Villa Gulliver's nest, scopello, Castellammare del GolfoBig house Villa Gulliver's nest is located in the Fraginesi district in the Castellammare del Golfo area, where it is possible to find all the primary services such as banks, emergency rooms, supermarkets, etc. Palermo airport is only about 40 km away and Trapani airport 45 km away. Guidaloca beach is located about 3 km from the house and about 6 km from Scopello, 7 km from the Zingaro nature reserve and about 6 km from the beach of Mazzo di Sciacca. The villa is equipped with WI-FI internet and swimming pool. The villa has four double bedrooms. three of which are on the ground floor while the other below, adjacent to the villa Obviously all three rooms are air-conditioned, except the one below as it is cool in summer and warm in winter. Furthermore, the house includes a large living room with sofa bed, a large eat-in kitchen, an outdoor patio where you can very well have lunch, dinner and breakfast. three bathrooms inside, one of which has a shower with a bathtub, two of them with a shower only and another one outside near the swimming pool. The villa can accommodate from a minimum of people up to 6, 8, taking advantage of the three bedrooms with sofa attached to 10. beds, also taking advantage of the room below. In case there are babies or small children, always under request and approval, the house can accommodate up to a maximum of 12 people. Car parking is inside the villa. The entrance to the villa is contiguous to the welcoming garden decorated and cared for in a Mediterranean style, in the middle of which is the brand new state-of-the-art swimming pool in the field of water sterilization, with a salt water system. Furthermore, the jacuzzi can also be used up to a maximum of 8, where the traveler can enjoy relaxation with a fantastic hydromassage, chromotherapy and ozone therapy. The garden with swimming pool is equipped with bathroom and outdoor shower. The interior is very cool in summer thanks also to the presence of air conditioners, which provide relief when the days are rather hot. its interior is spacious, comfortable, furnished in a very simple and non-binding style, making your stay at Villa Gulliver's nest serene, easy, immediate. Furthermore, the area in which the house is located puts the holidaymaker in a position to have many alternatives, such as choosing to experience relaxation inside the villa but still in contact with nature, or choosing to reach some of the most beautiful beaches in the area and in Sicily in just a few minutes. Rates may be discounted in relation to the length of stay. The deposit and the tourist tax will be paid on site upon delivery of the keys. The deposit will be returned in accordance with the contractual regulations. cost of sheets, water gas Cleaning, towels costs already listed in the price. hot water (500 liters per day in summer) the rooms will be individually disinfected with ozone to deliver the aseptic rooms to the travellers. tourist tax with registration of the contract 2.50 euros per day per person. heating has an extra cost during the winter light consumption 40 cents KW (per click) plus VAT while the use of the jacuzzi 1 euro per click plus VAT. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bidet - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### 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 - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: solo all'esterno dell'abitazione ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 1,076 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33918600/33918517/91a4f72a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful beach with Private Pool Villa in Castellammare del Golfo Castellammare del Golfo - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=33918517&PinnedHotelID=33918517&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35380000/35377900/35377860/4462b08d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### DREAM VILLA FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. 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In case of cold temperatures , the cost of heating is 15 euros per day. tax city and registration of the contract 2 euros per day electricity 45 cents for a kw hour. for the jacuzzi is 90 cents kw Water, linen, towels, hot water, gas 100,00 euro ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Solo all'esterno dell'abitazione ## 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 This property accepts cash 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 and a deadbolt lock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 Property Registration Number IT081005C2R3HWDFU9 ### 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as House Villa Gulliver's Nest Scopello Golfobig House House Gulliver's Nest Scopello Castellammare Golfobig House House Gulliver's Nest Scopello Golfobig House House Villa Gulliver's Nest Scopello Golfobig House House Gulliver's Nest Scopello Castellammare Golfobig House House Villa Gulliver's Nest Scopello Golfobig House House Gulliver's Nest Scopello Castellammare Golfobig House House Gulliver's Nest Scopello Golfobig House ## About the area Located in Castellammare del Golfo, this villa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tonnara of Scopello is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Zingaro Nature Reserve and San Vito Lo Capo Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Castellammare del Golfo travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Castellammare-Del-Golfo.dx6023878) [View more Villas in Castellammare del Golfo](https://www.expedia.ca/Castellammare-Del-Golfo-Villas.d6023878-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.02954%2C12.84667&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gdlCzBdwQxYMEsdpZnSzPQt36U4=) Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily ### What's nearby - Guidaloca Beach - 7 min drive - 4.1 km - Porto di Castellammare del Golfo - 9 min drive - 5.2 km - Spiaggia Playa - 10 min drive - 6.3 km - Tonnara of Scopello - 14 min drive - 7.8 km - Thermal Baths of Segesta - 20 min drive - 13.3 km ### Getting around - Castellammare del Golfo Station - 17 min drive - Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) - 39 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪La Tonnara - ‬11 min drive - ‪Luxor - ‬11 min drive - ‪Galaxy - ‬9 min drive - ‪Bahía Da Mimi - ‬9 min drive - ‪La cambusa - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does House / Villa Gulliver's nest, scopello, Castellammare del GolfoBig house have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is House / Villa Gulliver's nest, scopello, Castellammare del GolfoBig house pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at House / Villa Gulliver's nest, scopello, Castellammare del GolfoBig house? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at House / Villa Gulliver's nest, scopello, Castellammare del GolfoBig house? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is House / Villa Gulliver's nest, scopello, Castellammare del GolfoBig house located? > Situated on the waterfront, this villa is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Cala Bianca and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Guidaloca Beach. Piazza Petrolo and Cala Petrolo are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## House / Villa Gulliver's nest, scopello, Castellammare del GolfoBig house Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 45 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Salih A. Sep 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful vacation We all slept fantastic on a very good matters and it's not so common to sleep so well on a vacation holiday, the house was very clean and the owner welcomed us with a fantastic dinner, the owner gave us important tips how to enjoy our holiday at the best, the house is located in a very strategic place where we could reach in a few minutes all the main beaches such as.. Guida Loca, la tunnara, mazzo di Sciacca and the natural reserve lo zingaro...... I do really recommend for any tourists who wants to spend a great vacation in this beautiful place. It's just a hint ask the owner to cook for you a fantastic sicilian dinner, for sure you will be very surprised and happy...... Thank you Giovanni for having taking into consideration all our requests... Kind regards from all us..... Salih Alahwal ##### Salih A. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Line M. Aug 3, 2022 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Nice house but too many extra expenses The pool and outdoor area is as described and the area with mountainview is very beautiful. We a had a great week in Gullivers nest, but we were not happy about all the ekstra money we had to pay for ekstra cleaning and for power. We also had to pay ekstra for filling water in the spa even though we didnt use it. The kitchen lacks equipment for cooking and the power went on and off all the time. All in all we had a good holiday, but the price didn´t match the house. ##### Line M. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Garrett H. Jul 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house and location in Castellammare We greatly enjoyed staying at this property. The house is spacious, well-appointed and comfortable but we especially enjoyed the pool and the shaded outdoor dining area where we would have breakfast and lunch and enjoy the magnificent views of the surrounding area and mountains. It is truly a beautiful property. The host Giovanni was very friendly and helpful with regard to both the house and things to do in the area. On top of that, he provided us with a delicious lunch (with local wine) on the day of our arrival. I had mentioned one of our daughters is on a gluten-free diet, so he made the pasta GF. Much appreciated. During the stay he also delivered a very tasty local style of pizza. The property is very convenient to the city, which we enjoyed even more than we anticipated, as well as to the beaches in San Vito Lo Capo and other local attractions. I would highly recommend this property and would stay here again if we have the good fortune to get back to Sicily. ##### Garrett H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### josie u. Aug 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful villa in gorgeous settings We stayed in villa Raffa with our family whilst we toured Sicily in mid August 2024. From the moment we checked in our host Giovanni made us feel very welcome and went through all logistics and attractions nearby. The villa itself was beautiful and in a great location only a few minutes drive from the beach. The pool was the highlight of our kid’s break especially it being salt water and without chlorine was a massive bonus for the little ones. The hot tub was not hot but the coldness of it was refreshing as it was so hot that it was a welcome treat. Again no chlorine was used which was great. However, what made our stay extra special was Giovanni’s hosting. He was always available, attentive and went out of his way to make us all feel welcome. Going as far as to bring us his homemade pesto and baking a lasagna with organic aubergines for the 8 of us. So yummy! I cannot thank him enough as he really did make our holiday extra special. Always laughing and joking around, what a great character. He really was a fantastic host with such a beautiful villa which allowed us all to relax and enjoy our much needed Sicilian holiday! Many thanks Giuseppina Urso ##### josie u. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Clare M. Jun 2, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved our stay and great host The villa is in need of some modernisation and decluttering. It was not clean in a number of rooms and smelled musty. It is also very dark Inside the property. However there was a modern sofa , good mattresses and a smart TV, so it was very comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped, with great coffee machine options. Could do with a knife sharpener or sharp knives. However the outside space with the pool and jacuzzi is really great. We loved eating outside. The host is lovely. He made us food on arrival. We also had a fantastic meal cooked by him for our friends birthday. which we paid for. The host is quite a personality as well as a trained chef! He was very kind to us and made it a special occasion. Food beautiful. I would say that the pricing needs to be more upfront in the booking information as there are additional costs in the house rules section such as 200euros for cleaning and additional electricity use cost. Overall I think it is value for money, but it would aid transparency to simplify the costings in the up front booking. Our electricity costs were 50 euro for 4 nights stay with only one night use in the jacuzzi for a hour. This was a discounted rate and we were only around the property at night. Go prepared to Cook at night because you would need to drive to restaurants. It is however a lovely place to spend time relaxing in the evening. The Accomodation was fantastically located to enjoy the beaches and boat trip around Zingaro Nature Reserve ##### Clare M. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Oct 23, 2016 #### A magical villa, a magical vacation... Our time at Gulliver’s Nest was magical, and all of the credit goes to the wizard behind the scenes, the proprietor, Giovanni Rappa. The magic began the moment we stepped into the villa; Giovanni met us at the door with a Rappa specialty--homemade lasagna and a salad fresh from his garden. His homemade wine mellowed us into Sicilians within moments.  What a great start to our vacation! Gulliver’s Nest is a spotless, spacious villa, beautifully furnished with contemporary furniture and ‘found’ architectural elements from Giovanni’s travels around the world. We especially loved the kitchen with its 100-year-old windows, beautiful carved wooden cabinets and marble-topped double-island. The kitchen is huge and well equipped—the perfect space for any level of culinary expertise. A plus for us is the long wooden table, large enough to fit our whole party and several dinner guests. We had many opportunities to entertain guests and Giovanni made each event special by surprising us again and again with gifts from his kitchen. One day it was a jar of sun-dried tomato pesto to be eaten with fresh pasta and tuna. Another day was an extravaganza of sausage, pork, meatballs, potatoes and peppers prepared on site just for us on two large lava rock cooking surfaces. Incredible! Giovanni makes sure that all of his guests’ needs are met. The furniture in the villa is lovely and well maintained. The beds are comfortable. Plenty of linens are provided. The villa is very airy and well laid out, there is ample room for everyone to gather in the main rooms and plenty of nooks if you want to get some privacy. Gulliver’s Nest is in the quiet neighborhood of Fraginesi. Fraginese is just off of the main roads, so we could choose between staying at the villa for lazy, sunny afternoons on the chaise lounges by the pool; or hopping over to the crystal clear Guida Loca beach nearby; or day trips exploring the many foreign influences that have created the unique Sicilian culture - ancient Greeks at Segesta, Elymians at Erice, the Arab markets in Palermo, the Byzantine beauty of the Cathedral of Monreale. We had an amazing, fun filled vacation and can’t wait to come back to both Giovanni and the lovely Gulliver’s Nest. We’re already planning our next trip. I’m ready for Christmas in Sicily! ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leon R. Sep 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Herr Der Aufenthalt bei Giovanni war fabelhaft ##### Leon R. Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ines G. Nov 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bewertung Gullivers Nest Trotz Verspätung ein toller Urlaub in einem sehr schönen Haus mit einem tollen Gastgeber Giovanni. Wir werden definitiv wiederkommen ##### Ines G. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony & Becky S., Port St Lucie, Florida USA Oct 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gulliver’s Travel Beautiful Villa with an amazing host (Giovanni) who prepared 2 delicious Sicilian meals for us. ##### Tony & Becky S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah T. Aug 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacanza relax Abbiamo trascorso quattro giorni in giro da Castellammare e Trapani e non potevamo trovare posto migliore per allogiare. Casa pulita, piscina pulita, letti comodi e comoda per ogni comfort. L’host gentile ci ha preparato un primo da accoglienza, molto gentile e disponibile. La struttura è situata in un luogo comodo per raggiungere tutti i paesini limitrofi. Grazie ancora per tutto, alla prossima. ##### Deborah T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David V., Argenteuil Jul 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Un très bon séjour ! Très belle maison très bien équipée avec piscine sécurisée. Nous avons été très bien accueilli par Giovanni qui nous a fait profiter de petits plats locaux et des légumes de son jardin. Seul bémol au moment de la réservation car des frais supplémentaires (changement de l’eau de la piscine et consommation électrique) sont à régler à l’arrivée. Ces frais sont bien signalés par le propriétaire dans le règlement de la propriété mais ne sont pas affichés par Abritel au moment de la réservation alors que la taxe de séjour est bien mentionnée en paiement à l’arrivée. Il faut absolument que ces frais soient affichés au moment de la confirmation car le montant est non négligeable. ##### David V. Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Rosaria A. Jul 12, 2023 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Familie Welz Arrigo Der Empfang war Nett und Freundlich ,sogar mit einem Essen als Begrüssung.Allerdings wurden wir mit einigen zusätzlichen kosten überrascht,welche für uns nicht vertraglich nachvollziebar waren.Das Anwesen war auf unsere Ankunft noch nicht vorbereitet.Der Pool war noch nicht gereinigt,die Spühlmaschiene nicht betriebsbereit,der Fernseher hat nie Funktioniert und das Gesamte Anwesen sehr unaufgeräumt und nicht wirklich sauber.Der Eigentümer erwies sich aber eigentlich sehr Nett und bekamen auch gute Tipps zum Ort. ##### Rosaria A. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noa M. Oct 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay in Sicily with 5 star host Giovanni is a very generous and naturally gifted host who has lived a fascinating life. He met us late at night when we checked in with a wonderful homemade Sicilian meal. He showed us where to buy local food introduced us to local people and even secured my family fresh fish at the harbour and cooked it for us. The villa is traditional Sicilian and was very spacious for 5 people complete with comfortable beds, a pool and hot tub. The villa is in a quiet area and was in a perfect location for day trips to wonderful beaches and scenery. If your looking for the best Sicilian hospitality I highly recommend! ##### Noa M. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennie T. Aug 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### highly recommend this well equipped, spacious, authentic villa in a stunning location We have just returned from a wonderful holiday at Gulliver’s Nest. The villa is very well equipped and spacious and we loved the authentic Sicilian style. It was very clean and comfortable - very comfortable mattresses too which is important for a holiday. Giovanni is a very friendly host who did everything he could to make our holiday special. He provided an amazing lasagne and home made wine for when we arrived from the airport. Over the week he treated us to various Sicilian meals including homemade ravioli with stew and a superb sfincione - we felt we were getting a real slice of Sicily. He also took the time to teach us how to make carbonara one evening - it was a really fun evening and we are looking forward to recreating carbonara ourselves. The villa is in a wonderful location- very near to castellmare del golfo but also in easy reach of many beautiful places. We enjoyed a lovely boat trip to explore the coast, beautiful beaches, trip to Erice and Segesta. Giovanni was full of information about the area and helped us with our boat and car rental - he really tried to make our holiday easy for us. We highly recommend this place and hope to return one day to create more Sicilian memories. ##### Jennie T. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ylenia L. Aug 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Soggiorno rilassante È stata una settimana fantastica! Io e il mio gruppo di 10 ragazzi abbiamo passato del bel tempo insieme nella splendida località di Castellammare del Golfo in una casa che a portata di meno di 5 minuti d’auto aveva tutto: dai servizi alla spiaggia. Ci siamo convinti di affittare questa casa un po’ nell’ indecisione data da qualche critica che il proprietario, Giovanni, aveva avuto sotto quest’annuncio. Eppure ci sentiamo con forza di rimandarle tutte ai mittenti. Prima fra tutto l’ospitalità che ci ha riservato Giovanni, senza mai sfociare nell’invadenza: d’altronde con lui i patti sono chiari se non lo si disturba per sciocchezze lui non ha motivo di fare altrettanto e non ha mai disatteso a queste premesse, in più ci ha offerto degli sfincioni e un pesto particolarmente buoni che andrebbero sicuramente riprovati. L’acqua della piscina e della Jacuzzi al nostro arrivo erano cristalline, e anche se nei giorni successivi abbiamo avuto bisogno di un intervento per pulirle, Giovanni è sempre stato a disposizione per ristabilire le condizioni ottimali. In generale, comunque, c’è da dire che la pulizia della casa era impeccabile, non abbiamo trovato traccia di sporco in nessuna parte di essa. Anche il deposito cauzionale è stato restituito in tempi quasi record, dopo un giorno abbiamo già ricevuto la notifica del bonifico. Unica nota dolente per la casa, ma non per il proprietario è quella del frigorifero: al nostro arrivo Giovanni ci ha mostrato con estrema onestà come fosse stato danneggiato da inquilini precedenti e come non raffreddasse in maniera ottimale, e quindi ci siamo un po’ dovuti arrangiare, senza particolari problemi. Insomma 5 stelle ci sembrano anche poche, ma purtroppo, non possiamo darne 6! 😁 ##### Ylenia L. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tiffany W. Jul 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Holiday Villa Gulliver's Nest was one of the best villas we've stayed at because it was accommodating for 9 people and Giovanni was very willing to help. When we arrived, Giovanni provided dinner and fresh homemade wine. Not only was it delicious, but we felt like family. Giovanni went through everything in detail to ensure our trip was amazing. The views were beautiful and the pool and jacuzzi were refreshing amenities that promoted relaxation. The area is safe so there is no worry of theft and Giovanni was eager to answer any questions we had. The villa is close enough to the city for visiting, but far enough away that it's quiet. Giovanni was a gracious host and even provided dinner again on the last night of our stay. We had an amazing vacation that wouldn't have been possible without Gulliver's Nest. - Tiffany Wilkerson, Ben, Tally, Mario, Abigail, Audrey, Sudie, Alex, and Rowley P.S. Deposit has been given back ##### Tiffany W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corinne F. Jul 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Un soggiorno perfetto La proprietà è perfetta per il soggiorno di famiglie e piccoli gruppi di amici. È accogliente, perfettamente pulita, spaziosa e si trova in un'ottima posizione per visitare la zona nord occidentale della Sicilia. È dotata anche di comfort extra e davvero apprezzatissimi, come vasca idromassaggio e piscina. Inoltre l'accoglienza impeccabile del sig. Giovanni e le prelibatezze cucinate da lui sono la ciliegina sulla torta di un soggiorno perfetto. ##### Corinne F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### lorena c. Jul 15, 2021 Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Abbastanza confortevole Tutto sommato la casa è confortevole, pur avendo alcune pecche, l’unica cosa che ha ammorbato la vacanza è stata l’ingerenza continua del proprietario: non passava giorno senza che entrasse o chiamasse per i più svariati motivi: sistemare i gradini, installare zanzariere, innaffiare le piante,… tutto ciò a discapito della nostra privacy e tranquillità. Dulcis in fundo, l’ultimo giorno ha chiamato alle 11 per avvisare che dovevamo lasciare la casa alle 13 anziché alle 15 (come ci eravamo accordati con un contratto scritto). Questo per effettuare delle riparazioni elettriche che negli ultimi tre giorni della vacanza ci avevano impedito di utilizzare uno dei bagni, la lavatrice e la lavastoviglie. Cose che capitano, per carità, ma sbatterci fuori in quel modo, entrando in casa mentre stavamo pranzando e chiedendoci per di più di raccogliere asciugamani e lenzuola in sacchi (cosa che ci siamo rifiutati di fare, avendo pagato 200 euro per le pulizie)…. Detto questo, analizziamo quelli che per noi sono gli aspetti positivi e negativi della struttura Aspetti positivi: - i materassi sono molto comodi e il circondario è estremamente silenzioso, per cui il riposo è assicurato. - Il bagno esterno con doccia, accanto alla piscina, è pratico e funzionale. - l’acqua, grazie ai serbatoi esterni, non è mai mancata Aspetti negativi: - una delle quattro camere si trova sotto alla casa, in una specie di cantina buia e piuttosto umida e per raggiungerla bisogna uscire dalla casa. Sarebbe il caso di specificare questo aspetto, per non creare aspettative fasulle che verranno poi disattese. - le immagini pubblicate rappresentano gli ambienti molto più grandi di quanto non siano in realtà ##### lorena c. Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Massimo C. Jul 12, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### un tuffo nella cultura siciliana La casa è in punto strategico per visitare le località della zona occidentale della Sicilia. È dotata di molti confort quali parcheggio interno ombreggiato, Jacuzzi e piscina nonché un comodo tavolo e barbecue per poter gustare la cena all’aria aperta. Giovanni si è dimostrato un ospite premuroso e attento alle nostre esigenze e ci ha accolti in maniera impeccabile. La casa l’abbiamo trovata pulita e igienizzata e i letti profumavano… Giovanni ci ha portato cibi locali da lui stesso preparati che ci hanno deliziato e fatto apprezzare appieno la cultura culinaria sicula. La Sicilia si presta a vacanze che permettono di immergersi nella culla della cultura italiana e permette escursioni marittime ineguagliabili. Per la qualità del servizio e della struttura consiglio GULLIVER’S NEST a chi vuole fare un tuffo nella cultura e nei paesaggi siculi. Fam Casarotto Massimo ##### Massimo C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### riccardo m., italia Oct 16, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacanza breve ma intensa con amici Nel breve lasso di tempo di una settimana dedicata alla visita della parte occidentale della splendida Sicilia, abbiamo avuto modo di apprezzare la squisita ospitalità del Sig. Giovanni. Il villino messoci a disposizione è costituito da una parte interna con camere arredate con gusto e originalità che ripropongono accenni su epoche diverse sulla storia del posto e garantiscono buona fruibilità sopratutto per le eccellenti qualità dei materassi. la parte esterna dispone di una piscina, una jacuzzi e uno spazio dedicato a parcheggio. La posizione del villino è strategicamente favorevole ad un turismo itinerante che ci ha permesso, nei diversi giorni di vacanza, di raggiungere agevolmente le varie località di interesse culturale, storico, etnico e archeologico. IL posto si presta anche ad un tranquillo soggiorno; da consigliare. ##### riccardo m. ### 8/10 Good #### Antonius F. Oct 5, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Our stay in Gullivers Nest We have enjoyed our stay in Gullivers Nest, located in a quiet environment close to Castellamare. The house is spacious and we liked very much the big garden with the swimming pool. Gullivers Nest is an excellent starting point to explore north west Sicily. At arrival we needed to pay cash a deposit to owner which was refunded with deduction of the electricity consumption during our stay a few days after we returned home. The owner Giovanni Rappa is friendly and helpfull. ##### Antonius F. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Capo Sep 17, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### La bella Sicilia Uno splendido soggiorno in una meravigliosa terra. La casa è situata in una posizione strategica per visitare questa parte di Sicilia. Abbiamo avuto una bella accoglienza dal signor Giovanni che ci ha deliziato con prodotti tipici locali. La casa è molto grande e dotata di tutti gli elettrodomestici oltre alla piscina esterna e la jacuzzi. Torneremo sicuramente in Sicilia ##### Capo Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Solveig G. Nov 5, 2019 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Location #### Sizilien 2019 Wir kamen spät abends am Hafen von Palermo an und hatten kein Mietauto organisiert. Giovanni hat sich freundlicher Weise bereit erklärt uns abzuholen. Bei unserer Ankunft in Gullivers Nest wurden wir mit Sekt empfangen und bekocht, was nach der langen Reise ein angenehmes Ankommen ermöglichte. Nach dem Essen bekamen wir eine Führung durch das Anwesen. Die Zimmer entsprechen den Bildern und den Angaben, riechen jedoch nach Feuchtigkeit. Auf Nachrichten und Fragen bekamen wir eine sofortige Antwort . Giovanni ist zuverlässig und hilfsbereit. Es gab ein Missverständnis beim Unterschreiben des Vertrages. Denn auf der Website war angegeben, dass die Kaution schon im Preis mitinbegriffen ist. Jedoch mussten wir vor Ort die Kaution bar bezahlen, die fehlte also noch. Schlussendlich haben wir die Kaution nach unserem Aufenthalt überwiesen bekommen. Somit war das unproblematisch. Das Haus hat unseren Ansprüchen entsprochen. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt auf Sizilien genossen. Grazie!!!! ##### Solveig G. Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marco C. Oct 17, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ottima vacanza presso Villa Gulliver, dotata di tutti i confort ,la casa al nostro arrivo era perfe Ottima vacanza presso Villa Gulliver, dotata di tutti i confort ,la casa al nostro arrivo era perfettamente pulita. Il signor Giovanni ci ha accolto con una splendida cena di benvenuto. Localizzata in un punto strategico ci ha permesso di visitare le meraviglie della Sicilia. Un ringraziamento speciale al nostro amico Manuel ##### Marco C. Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert G. Oct 2, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Trip of a Lifetime Our stay at the Gulliver’s Nest Villa was one of the best experiences in our lives. We travel extensively and we wanted to try a Villa rather than a Hotel. This Villa is in one of the most beautiful areas in the world, surrounded by mountains and a spectacular view. Everything in our stay exceeded our expectations. The place is simply immaculate, secure and very comfortable. Everything you could possibly need is provided, full kitchen, comfortable beds, cable TV, swimming pool, Hot Tub and much more. We were welcomed by the owner, Giovanni Rappa with a spectacular home cooked meal that compared to the best of restaurants anywhere. The Villa is located near some of the most beautiful countryside that you can imagine. Your visit to Castellammare del Golfo will be treasured for a lifetime. Needless to say, I look forward to my return to this paradise. Thank you Giovanni for making our stay Perfect. John Gagliardi ##### Robert G. 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