What a beautiful trip to Sicily. The people were warm, welcoming and always ready to help us. On our arrival in Messina, this was Francesco, John’s uncle, was kind enough to pick us up and subsequently lead us to Letojanni. We spent 9 days in the home of John and Rosa. We mingled with family and friends. They are wonderful... More

One of the best vacations of my life. My wife and I were welcomed with open arms by one of the kindest hosts on earth. Our private apartment made it feel a home away from home. Fully furnished, super clean and superb location. It was nothing short of a perfect getaway. Close to the beach and walking distance from one... More

My wife and I have just returned from 3 months in Italy celebrating our retirement, our marriage and our reaching of 65 years of age in good health. During that visit, we spent 8 days in Letojanni with John, Rosa, their own family, neighbours and friends and cannot say enough about their hospitality, generosity and guidance. When our plans changed... More

Fabulous place fabulous people John and rosa could not do enough for us would highly recommend. The location is excellent the beach is very close. We got to see the real Sicily with the friendly locals waving every morning making us feel so welcome. John very kindly organised a cook who made us a Sicilian feast one night and it... More

Rosa and John's villa was very appealing; comfortable and in a beautiful setting. The town is on the sea and close to other towns. John and Rosa were wonderful hosts, accessible and showed us special places while we were there. Molto grazie John and Rosa! Nancy Vermont

For once the great words about this accommodation were not a bit exaggerated - the apartment met all the expectations we had and provided many happy surprises! Thank you John and Rosa, staying with you gave us a great insight on Sicily, we learnt many things about your country that I would think most tourists don't. The beach was just... More

The apartments and John and Rosa are as amazing as the other reviewers say they are!! John and Rosa are extremely generous, helpful and kind hosts and go out of their way to make sure your stay is one to remember. Their apartments are clean, spacious and equipped with everything you could possibly need and more. It was a perfect... More

We just came back from our 9-day-long Sicilian holiday that was as unfortunate as it can get EXCEPT for this apartment. We had terrible weather and many other problems, but there really is nothing negative we can write about our accomodation. We had read all these reviews before we chose Casa Vacanza Donna Carmela and they convinced us it would... More

Recently, 3 friends and I visited Sicily for the first time and it won't be the last ! It all began with owner, John Garufi of 'Casa Vacanza Donna Carmela' collecting us from Catania airport and bringing us to the apartment. John is an incredibly friendly man who went out of his way to make us feel welcome while describing... More