Private family villa between Trapani and Marsala

Villa Carusa

A spacious western Sicily villa for two families, multigenerational groups and friends, with five en-suite bedrooms, a substantial saltwater pool and an exceptional outdoor kitchen.

5 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 10Private 16 × 6 m pool£3,500–£4,200 per week

ExpertoItaly opinion

A large villa that works especially well for sharing

Villa Carusa’s strength is the way it combines privacy with generous shared space. Three bedrooms are in the main house and two en-suite doubles occupy separate annexes, allowing different generations or couples to have their own space without fragmenting the holiday.

The outdoor kitchen is a genuine second living area, with cooking facilities, oven, fridge, dishwasher, barbecue and covered dining. Together with the 16 × 6-metre saltwater pool, landscaped garden, Turkish bath and fitness area, it makes relaxed villa days feel properly equipped rather than improvised.

Best for: two families, multigenerational holidays and adult groups who want a practical touring base for Trapani, Marsala, Erice, Segesta and the Egadi Islands.

  • Setting: Marausa countryside
  • Garden: approximately 2,000 m²
  • Layout: main house and two annexes
  • Car: essential
Villa Carusa and its large saltwater pool

The substantial pool and garden give the villa a strong outdoor focus.

Covered outdoor living and dining at Villa Carusa

The outdoor kitchen and covered dining area are among Villa Carusa’s defining features.

Before you choose it

The principal planning decisions

Two families or several generations

The division between the main house and two annexes provides unusual privacy. It suits grandparents, adult children or couples particularly well.

Five en-suite bedrooms

Four double rooms and one twin each have a private shower room. Seven bathrooms in total make the villa notably comfortable for ten guests.

Allocate annex rooms carefully

The two annex bedrooms have entrances separate from the main house. This is excellent for adults but may not suit young children sleeping away from their parents.

A car is essential

There is a delicatessen and restaurant nearby, but this is a quiet residential setting rather than a walkable town. Beaches, sightseeing and most evening dining require a car.

Bedrooms and bathrooms

A flexible three-building arrangement

Double bedroom in the main house at Villa Carusa

Main house

Three en-suite bedrooms

The principal building contains two double bedrooms and one twin, each with its own shower room and direct access to the shared living spaces.

Independent en-suite bedroom at Villa Carusa

Two annexes

Private doubles for adults

Two further double bedrooms occupy independent annexes. The arrangement is ideal for couples, grandparents or adult children who value greater privacy.

Bathroom count: five private bedroom shower rooms plus two additional bathrooms. Accommodation is arranged on the ground floor.

Time at the villa

Villa days centred on the pool and outdoor kitchen

Villa Carusa has enough equipment and space for days at home to form a deliberate part of the holiday.

Saltwater swimming pool at Villa Carusa

Pool and garden

The 16 × 6-metre saltwater infinity pool has depths from one to 1.6 metres and sits within approximately 2,000 m² of landscaped grounds.

Outdoor kitchen at Villa Carusa

Outdoor cooking and dining

A covered kitchen with oven, fridge, dishwasher and barbecue supports long lunches and relaxed evening meals without repeatedly moving indoors.

Living space at Villa Carusa

Living spaces

Comfortable indoor rooms provide a cooler counterpoint to the terraces and garden, while the separate bedroom arrangement gives the group room to spread out.

Wellness facilities at Villa Carusa

Turkish bath and fitness

The Turkish bath and fitness area add useful options in spring and autumn. The pool is open year-round, though heating is not confirmed.

Villa amenities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Five en-suite bedrooms
  • Seven bathrooms
  • Midweek cleaning and towel change

Kitchen

  • Indoor fitted kitchen
  • Outdoor kitchen and oven
  • Dishwasher and large fridge
  • Barbecue
  • Welcome provisions

Outdoors and wellness

  • 16 × 6 m saltwater pool
  • Landscaped 2,000 m² garden
  • Covered dining terraces
  • Turkish bath
  • Fitness area and covered parking

Location

Between Trapani, Marsala and the Egadi Islands

Villa Carusa is set near Marausa and Misiliscemi, between Trapani and Marsala. Its position is highly practical for western Sicily: Trapani’s harbour opens the way to the Egadi Islands, Marsala combines wine and a handsome historic centre, and Erice and Segesta are straightforward day trips.

The location is about access rather than sea views or isolation. A sandy beach is approximately 3 km away, while Trapani Airport is around 10 km from the villa.

Villa Carusa in the countryside between Trapani and Marsala

A practical western Sicily base with a car essential for beaches, towns and evening dining.

Everyday essentials

  • Delicatessen300 m
  • Restaurant400 m
  • Sandy beach3 km

Coast and transport

  • Trapani Airport10 km
  • Trapani and harbour10 km
  • Marsala15 km

Days out

  • Erice20 km
  • Segesta35 km
  • Palermo Airportapprox. 90 km

From the villa

Four western Sicily days worth planning

Villa Carusa works best when pool days alternate with a small number of purposeful excursions.

Town and islands

Trapani and the Egadi Islands

Use Trapani for its historic centre, fish market and harbour, or make it the departure point for Favignana and Levanzo. Avoid trying to combine an island day with too much city sightseeing.

Plan western Sicily

Wine and salt pans

Marsala and the lagoon

Combine Marsala’s centre and a carefully chosen winery with the salt pans or a lagoon boat trip, keeping enough time for the landscape rather than treating it as a sequence of stops.

Explore Sicily

Hill town

Give Erice its own half-day

Erice is close enough for a measured visit. Its weather can differ markedly from the coast, so choose the clearest day and allow time for the lanes and views.

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Archaeology

Segesta without overloading the day

The temple and theatre make a rewarding cultural outing. Pair them with a relaxed lunch or return to the villa rather than forcing several distant sites into one drive.

Shape a Sicily route

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Weekly price guide: £3,500–£4,200, depending on the travel dates.

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