Villa Gaia, Scopello

Situated in the city center, this welcoming villa brings all of Castellammare del Golfo within your reach. Spiaggia Calamazzo is an easy 8-minute walk away, so you can leave your car at the property, which offers onsite parking, or jump in your vehicle to make short work of the 2-minute drive to Zingaro Nature Reserve.

Relax by the private pool or sip a drink in the hot tub of this 861-sq-ft villa, which also features a BBQ grill. When you come inside, connect to the WiFi or get cozy in front of the cable/satellite TV (video library available). There's also a DVD player and a stereo for your enjoyment.

As you settle into this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental, you'll find a living room and air conditioning. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer and towels. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and a dishwasher, as well as a coffee maker, a microwave, and cookware. And because there's access to laundry facilities, you can go a bit lighter on your packing.