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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Immaculate villa in rural setting but close to Santa Teresa beach - a 5 min drive. Internally spacious with 3 large bedrooms and en-suites and a good quality kitchen. Good size Infinity pool wi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a wonderful stay at Villa Kentia/Di Stefano in Carini, just outside of Palermo. We went for a large family holiday, the first for many many years and the villa was the perfect venue for... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Villa Donna Grazia A memorable stay in a contemporary villa surrounded by the beautiful Sicilian countryside. We had the pleasure of spending a week at Villa Donna Grazia. The owners and the agenc... See more

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Villa Donna Grazia An unforgettable experience inside a modern and charming villa, immersed in the picturesque sicilian countryside. During our week-long stay, the agency and owners were always... See more

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  3. Holiday Apartment Rental
  4. Self-Catering Accommodation
  5. Vacation Home Rental Agency

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Living the experience of our lovely Sicily and its superb scenery, in the comfort of our villas, and feel at home. We love to offer our guests, in our hand picked villas, a unique and pleasant experience, a Sicilian way of life, the cultural and natural treasures of our island. Our villas share the typical Sicilian character, made of flavors and fragrances, sea breezes and sunlight flashes of brilliant colors and balmy evenings. We have carefully chosen (HAND PICKED) the properties in prestigious contexts, in the charm of nature or in the ancient meanderings of our cities.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I strongly recommend

Very professional and helpful stuff. Very good contact.

August 12, 2019
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Reply from Scent of Sicily

Thank you, Michael.
Your gentle words are the best reward for us; but more important is the fact you spent two splendid weeks in Sicily.
Warm regards and Arrivederci from Scent of Sicily Staff.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a wonderfull stay in a Villa…

We had a wonderfull stay in a Villa next to the sea. Everything was perfekt! Thanks a lot.

August 12, 2019
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Reply from Scent of Sicily

Thank you, Doris, for your kind words.
We are really pleased you enjoyed your holidays in Sicily. This is our best reward.

Warm regards from Scent of Sicily. Arrivederci.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great holiday at Jasper House in…

Great holiday at Jasper House in Sicily. Friendly owner and clean and well equipped with very clean and family friendly pool.

July 31, 2019
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Reply from Scent of Sicily

We are so pleased you loved your holidays in Jasper House.
The best award for us is you keeping a lovely memory of our sunny Sicily.

Ciao from all of us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good service!

Very good service overall
Good communication before the trip, clear instructions, quick response at any questions raised during the stay, such as which doctor to contact for otitis, how to deal with the garbage, recommendations for restaurants etc

July 30, 2019
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Reply from Scent of Sicily

Thank you for the kind words you used.
We are happy you appreciated spending your holidays in Sicily and our efforts to run the experience smoothly.
Ciao from all of us. From a sunny ☀️🏖 Sicily.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Villa

Scent of Sicily arranged for my family and I to spend 10 days at a really superb villa with a really great and friendly owner. We could not ask for any more. The quality of the Villa was second to none.

We would definitely use Scent of Sicily again :-)

July 29, 2019
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Reply from Scent of Sicily

Thank you for the lovely words.
We are very pleased you enjoyed the stay in the villa and in our beloved Sicily.

Warm regards from a sunny Sicily.

Ciao ☀️🏖

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We stayed at Villa Air in Favara

We stayed at Villa Air in Favara, Sicily for our recent vacation in mid-July. The owners met us at preplanned location as instructed and we followed them to what would turn out to be the most breathtaking property we have ever seen. As advertised on the web page on Scent of Sicily, this property was absolutely stunning. We had entered a world of dreams from which we never wanted to wake up from. The owners, were most gracious and showed us the property before leaving us in this enchanting villa up on a hilltop overlooking the beautiful Mediterranean sea. Nearby we could also see the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. The Villa itself was super clean, you could tell impeccable detail had gone into the design and every corner of the house had a view that would overwhelm your senses. What an imagination the designer had and a sense of style and art that would please the most demanding client. The location itself is spectacular and from a logistic standpoint, is the most perfect point in western Sicily from which to reach nearby towns. You have privacy, location and top quality amenities all first-class. The Villa is strategically located so that you can reach the town of Favara, do sight-seeing in Agrigento including the Valley of the Temples, go to the beaches of San Leone or Porto Empedocle and also reach the beautiful Scala dei Turchi all within an amazing 15 minutes or less!!!! There is absolutely no reason to book a hotel when you have the freedom, privacy and luxury of staying at this breathtaking property. I would recommend this to anyone. We stayed, with my wife and two daughters for about 10 days and we all enjoyed the pool, dining in the kitchen looking out through the sliding doors onto the valley and overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean and just relaxing in this Villa which was nothing short of paradise. Compliments to the owners for the graciousness, the designer for the masterpiece they created in this property and to Scent of Sicily who helped us book this wonderful Villa. I highly recommend Villa Air, you will enjoy the experience of a lifetime at this property.

July 28, 2019
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Reply from Scent of Sicily

Thank you, Tony, for your generous words; these are the best award for our work.
We are pleased you appreciated the property and, mainly, you enjoyed your stay, relaxing and appreciated the stunning view.
I hope these pleasant memories be the occasion for a smile in the routine day.

Warm regards from all of us at Scent of Sicily

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very beautiful experience!!

A very beautiful experience from the beginning to the end. First the Booking and all indications were easy and clear. Then the house is just amazing comfort with all the proper equipment. The pool is very nice and well maintained as well as the garden. The neighborhood is very quiet and a supermarket is nearby. I highly recommend.

July 19, 2019
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Reply from Scent of Sicily

We are very pleased you have so good memories of your holidays in Sicily and that we supplied a Service you have appreciated.
Your words are the best reward for our job.

Thanks and kind regards

Scent of Sicily.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful villa with an astonishing…

Wonderful villa with an astonishing view. Made for a perfect stay.

July 18, 2019
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Reply from Scent of Sicily

Thank you for the kind words.
We are so pleased you have so good memories of your holidays in Sicily.
Warm regards from Scent of Sicily staff

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Through each step of the process all…

Through each step of the process all the staff were great

July 17, 2019
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Reply from Scent of Sicily

Hi Joe,
we are so pleased you appreciated our service and
we are happy you keep good memories of your holidays in Sicily.
Thank you and warm regards from a sunny Sicily.
Ciao

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and reliable from start to finish.

Came across Scent of Sicily at the London Travel Fair and had never tried them before. Must say that from the first contact to our arrival in Sicily I was very impressed with their professionalism and devotion towards ensuring everything was in order for our holiday. The villa we rented was everything we had expected and more and the owner an extremely pleasant and considerate individual. I would not hesitate to recommend Scent of Sicily or to book with them again in the future.

July 11, 2019
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Reply from Scent of Sicily

Dear Stephene, thank you for your kind and beautiful words, which are the best reward for our work.
We are very pleased that you have such a nice memory of your holidays in our beautiful Sicily.

Warmest regards

Scent of Sicily Staff

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service - they kept in touch right up to us getting into the villa and made sure everything went smoothly. Great villa too and a wonderful host. All in all a great experience

October 9, 2018
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Reply from Scent of Sicily

Thank you, Richard, for the nice words. They are the best reward for us.
Warm regards from the whole Scent of Sicily's staff.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Villa Dorotea

The holiday was excellent. A lovely well-equipped villa with glorious views! Owner very helpful. Western Sicily is very beautiful, with plenty to see and do in the area.

September 19, 2018
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Reply from Scent of Sicily

We are so pleased that you keep such beautiful memories of the holidays in Sicily: it is our greatest gratification.
Kindest regards from Scent of Sicily.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic customer service

The ease of booking, the personal touch and the care that was applied, were fantastic!

August 12, 2018
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Reply from Scent of Sicily

Thank you for the nice words: our best reward.
We are so pleased you keep so good memories of your stay.
Warm regards from a sunny Sicily.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dear Alessandra and Patrizia

Dear Alessandra and Patrizia - thank you for all your help making our holiday in your beautiful Sicily so wonderful. Everything was just as described and your meticulous planning enabled us to relax and enjoy ourselves. We will come back! Thank you again. Alli and family

August 9, 2018
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Reply from Scent of Sicily

Dear Alli,

thank you for the gentle words you had for us, they help a lot our daily job and are our best reward.

We are so pleased you keep so good memories of our beloved Sicily.
Warm (35 C° today) regards from Sicily. Ciao

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service from the first…

Fantastic service from the first contact onwards. Alessandra was a real ambassador for the Company and works hard to ensure things are as easy as possible for visitors.

Best service ever from an agency

July 31, 2018
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Beautiful property, small issues

This summer, my husband and I and another couple stayed in Villa Purple in Taormina, managed by Scent of Sicily. The property was beyond gorgeous, and the welcome package that Scent of Sicily's facilitator, Loredana, put together for us was overwhelming: a champagne welcome, fresh, local fruit and tiramisu from a local restaurant.

The location and the space was very comfortable: plenty of intriguing outdoor space within the property's walls, it was a short walk to the town, there was a protected parking space, and indoors the air conditioning was reliable, the wifi worked, the TV got the stations we wanted to watch the world cup, and the place was absolutely quiet at night, to get a good night's rest. And the infinity pool made for heartbreakingly good photos.

Of course, there were small flaws to do with the property that caused some discomfort, such as the hot water being unreliable. When we reported the problem, Loredana had workers come to fix the problem that very day, but they seemed stumped by the issue and weren't able to fully address it, so that a few times one or all of us went without hot showers, though, as it was quite hot outside, we were usually able to at least quickly rinse off in the shower's cold water. For the very high price that we paid for this rental, I think this should not have been an issue.

I want to mention that Loredana was a sweetheart and incredibly available for anything we needed via whatsapp. She answered her texts even on the weekend, when I lost my passport, and she was able to advise me to go immediately to the police station (long story short, in doing so, I was reunited with my passport when a person found it and gave it to the police! Without her help that certainly wouldn't have happened).

In terms of Scent of Sicily, when I was setting up the booking, they were very communicative, though I found that sometimes the information that one agent would give me would vary slightly from what another agent had said, and this caused some confusion, but ultimately we were all able to get on the same page regarding the cost, the security deposit, and the cleaning fee.

For what it's worth, I think Scent of Sicily should consider waiving the cleaning fee. It is insanely expensive (300 EUR?!), and it was also frustrating that we were asked to hand over this enormous sum when we were also simultaneously required (in Scent of Sicily's welcome documents) to leave the place as we found it, including taking out the garbage, cleaning any utensils we'd used, and if I recall correctly, cleaning the linens as well. Because we were uncertain whether we'd get the security deposit back if we didn't do all those tasks, we spent the last afternoon of our vacation cleaning. I was left feeling like the 300EUR cleaning fee was money thrown away, since we had essentially left the place spotless and done the job for a cleaning person. If Scent of Sicily won't waive the fee, then they should absolutely allow renters to leave the house without taking out the garbage or doing the dishes. One or the other, not both.

Overall, however, this was a beautiful property, Scent of Sicily was trustworthy and available, and we had an incredible vacation, so I would recommend them.

July 30, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service! Were always in touch with us before and during our stay to ensure everything is perfect! Thank you!!!

June 27, 2018
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Reply from Scent of Sicily

Thank you for the kind words, they are the best reward for us.


A warm arrivederci from a sunny Sicily.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent, would highly recommend this company. We had an wonderful holiday.

June 27, 2018
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Reply from Scent of Sicily

Thank you for the kind words, we are so pleased you enjoyed the holidays and you appreciated our customer service.

A warm ciao from Sicily

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