Welcome Home

A peaceful home surrounded by ancient olive trees,

birdsong and the slower rhythm of the Sicilian countryside

Experience Ananda

A house with a patio, outdoor garden, various potted plants, an outdoor dining table, chairs, shutters on windows, a couch, and hanging decorations.

More than a place to stay

We create Ananda Vila as a place where people can
slow down, reconnect with nature and experience
the authentic beauty of Sicily, without filter

This is how we live and how we love to share our space

Here you’ll find peaceful mornings, shared meals,
meaningful conversations and genuine hospitality.
Come as a guest, leave feeling at home

Our story

Discover Ananda

Choose the experience that suits you best

A bedroom with two beds, white pillows, and a colorful patterned textile on the headboard. There is a wooden ladder-style shelf on the wall to the right, with a framed photo of a person swimming in a body of water and a lamp underneath it. A small red table with a glass lamp is below the shelf.

Rooms
comfortable rooms
designed to make you
feel at home

A landscape of green hills with scattered houses, trees, and shrubs under a blue sky with some clouds. In the foreground, a tan tent is partially visible among the plants and trees.

Glamping

Sleep beneath
the Sicilian stars

A cozy kitchen with a glass plate filled with watermelon on a table, a green display cabinet with dishes, a large woven hanging lamp, a sliding glass door leading to a garden with lush green foliage and hanging chairs outside.

Ananda Kitchen

Seasonal breakfasts
and slow dinners

Group of people sitting in a circle on a porch, participating in a meditation or spiritual gathering, with a colorful floral mandala on the ground.

Experiences

Discover Authentic Sicily through unique experiences

A backyard garden scene at sunset with a stone and brick patio, potted plants, a green stool, and various trees and plants, including a cactus in the foreground and a leafless tree against a colorful sky with orange and gray clouds.

A Glimpse of Ananda

A person is harvesting greens in a garden, with a yellow bowl of broccoli nearby, surrounded by various leafy vegetables.
A knitting workspace with a large wooden loom and various yarns. There are spools of yarn on the floor and shelves filled with yarn. A small table with knitting supplies, a woven ottoman with a folded blanket, and a white chair with a blue scarf are also visible. The space has a cozy, craft-room atmosphere with light wood flooring and ceiling.
People dining at a long table outdoors under a canopy during sunset, with a scenic landscape of trees and hills in the background. The table is decorated with colorful lanterns.
A person with long gray hair in a swimming pool, holding onto the edge of a wooden deck, with lush green trees and distant hills in the background under a clear blue sky.
A sunset sky with orange, pink, and purple hues, with silhouetted trees and bushes in the foreground.

Why stay with us

A person holding a pet dog outdoors with trees in the background.

Peaceful countryside

A close-up of a colorful rocket-shaped cake with sprinkles and decorative elements.

Homemade food

A group of puppies lying on a blanket inside a cozy home.

Palazzolo Acreide, Unesco Heritage
and Iblei villages
far from the bitten track
Close to Siracusa, Noto, Ragusa
& beautiful natural park

A person sitting on a couch, reading a book with a cup nearby in a cozy, well-lit room.
A person holding a smartphone, with a blue background.

Authentic experience

Genuine Hospitality

Guest Love

It’s easy to provide great accommodation, but hard to make guests feel at home. Luckily, Valentina and Steve were able to do both. Their villa is beautiful - inside and outside - with a lovely garden that has many places to relax. The amenities were great and the place was clean. Valentina and Steve were very kind and helpful. They would make breakfast of choice, gave recommendations and were always open for a chat. It’s what made the stay feel truly special. Would definitely recommend this place!🌟

Folke- July 2026

Perfect nature escape! We completely got to relax and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings of Valentina’s and Steve’s bit of paradise. Extremely welcoming and friendly hosts who made us feel right at home. Outdoor kitchen and bathroom were great and the pool with panoramic view was amazing! Couldn’t recommend this place more!! Thanks Steve and Valentina 💚

Eva, June 2026

Da Valentina e Steve ci si sente come a casa. La loro ospitalità è assolutamente il linea con la bellezza del luogo, immerso nella natura delle colline siciliane. È bello vivere con loro un tempo lento fatto di chiacchierate, nuotate in piscina, colazioni golose e sane. La casa è ricca di storia e colorata, ha un’anima che lascia il segno. Ci torneremo sicuramente!

Serena, May 2026