Short-term rental management · Sicily
Updated November 2026 · Written by the Vesta team
Vesta provides property management in Sicily for owners of holiday homes and second homes in Marzamemi, on the south-east coast, and in Palermo and its coastline. We take care of the listing, pricing, guests, cleaning, administrative compliance and tax, with your revenue paid out every month. More revenue, zero hassle.
Why Sicily
Demand is growing and spreading beyond the summer. According to the Sicilian Regional Government's 2025 tourism figures, arrivals rose by 2.8% on 2024 and overnight stays by 0.24%, with positive signs in the mid and low season.
Seasonality also varies across the island: the same figures place Palermo among the provinces where it is least pronounced. International traffic is growing too, with flows to and from EU and non-EU markets reaching 36% of air passengers, up from 32% in 2023. That is why a holiday home in Marzamemi and a flat in Palermo need different management strategies.
Where we operate
We currently operate in two areas: Marzamemi and the south-east, and Palermo with its coastline. Each has its own page, with services, tax and seasons in detail. If your home is elsewhere on the island, get in touch and we will tell you how we can help.
Marzamemi
In Marzamemi we manage seaside holiday homes across the village, Contrada Calafarina, the coast and the Pachino countryside, as far as Portopalo and the Vendicari nature reserve. The season is strong from June to September, so the work is to make the most of the peak weeks and to fill May and October.
Two of the homes we manage show what a well-positioned property here looks like: Hidden Gem, a sea-view duplex, and Sea Nest, both in Contrada Calafarina with two shared pools and private parking. Discover property management in Marzamemi →
Palermo
Palermo has demand all year and a few local rules of its own, on top of the regional ones. The two that surprise owners most are the CIN plaque, which has a set material in the historic centre, and the city's tourist tax.
We cover the historic centre, Mondello, Addaura and Sferracavallo. Discover property management in Palermo →
Pricing and seasonality
By the sea the high season runs from June to September, peaking in July and August, with shoulder months in May and October. In the city there is demand all year round, and April to October adds a boost rather than making up the whole season.
The right price at the right time: with a dynamic pricing strategy and a dedicated revenue management team, we work both curves.
| Marzamemi and the south-east | Palermo and coast | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of market | Seaside, seasonal | City, year-round |
| Strongest months | June–September, peaking in July and August | April–October, with demand in winter too |
| Shoulder months | May and October | Demand holds through the winter |
| Rental types | Short-term rentals | Short-term and mid-term rentals (1–18 months) |
| Local rules to know | Regional CIR and national CIN | Regional CIR and national CIN, brass CIN plaque in the historic centre, city tourist tax |
| Pricing goal | Make the most of the peak weeks | Keep occupancy high all year |
Compliance
In Italy every short-term rental needs a national code, the CIN, displayed outside the building and in every listing, plus safety devices and police registration of guests. Sicily adds a regional code, the CIR, which must come first, and daily reporting of arrivals and departures to the regional Tourism Observatory.
We handle all of it: the CIN and CIR are registered in Vesta's name, and any penalty falls on Vesta, not on the owner.
Two thresholds dropped to two homes. Nationally, the 2026 Budget Law limits the short-let tax regime to two apartments per tax year: from the third, letting is presumed to be a business and the cedolare secca no longer applies.
In Sicily, regional decree no. 1920 of 24 June 2026 implements regional law no. 12 of 27 May 2026: tourist letting stays a non-business activity only up to two units, down from four. Anyone who filed the required form (Allegato B) by 30 June 2026 without the full technical documentation must complete it by 30 December 2026, otherwise the activity is closed and the CIR and CIN are revoked. The rules may change again: we follow every update and adapt your home and your filings accordingly.
Tax management
We act as your tax withholding agent: we pay the cedolare secca, Italy's flat tax on rental income, ourselves, calculated on your net share rather than on the gross amount paid by guests. Where permitted, we treat part of the expenses as a reimbursement of costs, so they are not counted as income and are not taxed. How this works by the sea and in the city is set out on the Marzamemi and Palermo pages.
About us
Vesta, a short-term rental management company active in several Italian regions, with over 80 properties managed in Italy and 6,100 guests hosted from January to October 2026. A team of 9 people looks after every property remotely, supported in Sicily by local staff for guest welcome, housekeeping and maintenance.
FAQ
In Marzamemi, together with Pachino, Portopalo, Noto and Vendicari, and in Palermo, covering the historic centre and the coast at Mondello, Addaura and Sferracavallo. If your home is in another part of the island, get in touch anyway.
Yes, on your own from the owner portal: you block in the calendar the periods you want to keep for yourself, your family or friends. For the rest of the year we look after guests, cleaning, maintenance and compliance.
We do: the CIN and CIR are registered in Vesta's name, and we handle daily reporting to the regional Tourism Observatory, ISTAT statistics and guest registration with the police. Any penalty for a missed or incorrect filing falls on Vesta, not on the owner.
From 2026, two: nationally, the short-let tax regime applies to no more than two apartments per tax year, and in Sicily tourist letting stays a non-business activity up to two units. If you own more homes, we will work out together how to set up the management.
Yes. Non-resident owners can let their Sicilian home and opt for the cedolare secca; you will need an Italian tax code and you declare the income in Italy. We handle the management and act as your tax withholding agent, paying the cedolare secca on your behalf.
Yes. We act as your tax withholding agent: we pay the cedolare secca ourselves, calculated on your net share after commission and costs. Where permitted, we treat part of the expenses as a reimbursement of costs, so they are not added to your taxable income. The details are on the Marzamemi and Palermo pages.
Yes, in Palermo, with contracts of 1 to 18 months for students, healthcare staff and professionals on assignment. In Marzamemi we work with short-term rentals.
From the owner portal, with web access: bookings, revenue, available dates and your home's performance, in real time. Your revenue is paid out monthly.
Our commission is not published on the website: we share it after the first contact, based on your home. The assessment is free and with no obligation.
Free assessment
It depends on the area, type and condition of the property and on the periods when it is available: that is why we prepare a personalised estimate. Request a free, no-obligation assessment and we will reply within 48 hours, or write to us on WhatsApp at +39 351 740 7898.
Where we operate
Besides Sicily, we manage homes by the sea, in the mountains, in the city and on Lake Como. Each location has its own page with its local rules and seasons.
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