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Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna

Vacation home near Giardini Naxos Beach in Taormina

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A pool area with lounge chairs, a tree, and a building in the background.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, floral curtains, and a comfortable sofa set.
A villa with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and olive trees, overlooking a hilly landscape.
A room with a red patterned wall, a framed portrait, a wooden table with a vase, and a large window with blue shutters.
A courtyard with stone paving, a variety of potted plants, and tall trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Taormina, Sicilia
  • Place, Corso Umberto
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Porta di Catania
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the area

Taormina

Seaside stay .You'll find Giardini Naxos Beach and Ionian Sea within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Greek Ruins and Schisò Castle are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Porta di Catania - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Cathedral of Taormina - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Porta Messina - 3 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Alcantara Station - 9 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Area Servizio Calatabiano - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Spizzicannu - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Garden da Nino - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Il Baretto - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪makla bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna

The spacious sitting/dining room with its ornate fireplace and traditional furnishings lead onto the oval terrace. Pine trees surround the terrace on which there is a working stone font - the ideal setting for an evening aperitif watching the flaming Etna volcano as well as dinner on those balmy evenings. The bedrooms are all simply but comfortably and colourfully decorated with shutters leading out onto the front garden. Alternatively, when the Sicilian sun becomes too overbearing one can cool off in the large pool behind the house. Palm, avocado and olive trees around the pool provide some shade over parts of the terrace where again some stunning views to the sea and the Mount Etna can be appreciated. We believe lovers of Sicily and also those new to the many fascinations of this island will love the opportunity to stay in this traditional classic home within such easy access of so many popular destination. AC in 5 of 5 bedrooms and in the dining and living areas of the house.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed only outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,229 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Each additional guest added to those declared cannot be accepted except by the owner, who will assess whether the conditions are met.
It is strictly forbidden the use of the pool to children up to 16 years without the presence of at least 1 adult
All lights and air conditioning must be turned off every time you leave the house. If not respected there is an extra elettricity charge of €150,00

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: only smal size

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Pool available only in presence of the parents

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed only outside

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT083097C28HVSWBUR

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Historical Country House Sea. Stunning View Etna
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna to the airport?

This vacation home is 50.6 mi (142-min drive) away from the Strait of Messina Airport (REG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna to the beach?

This vacation home is 3 mi (14-min drive) from Giardini Naxos Beach and 6.6 mi (17-min drive) from Letojanni Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna to downtown Taormina?

This vacation home is 2 mi away from Taormina.

Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olivia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We had a lovely stay with Valeria on the property, stunning grounds.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a really great time staying in Valeria's villa, and Alessio helped with all the admin. Thanks
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elena H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a unique villa and lovely hosts!

The Villa is so unique, has lovely views and the hosts were great. Responsive and helped with anything we needer. 100% recommend this villa. The chefs were also so lovely and cooked us amazing food.Thank you so much Valeria and Alessio!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was enjoyable about this remarkable old Sicilian casina which was evocative of the Italy that is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Our property manager, Alessio, made sure that questions or special requests were immediately and cheerly answered. Despite chilly rainy weather we used the villa as a departure point for the wide variety of destinations, restaurants, and historical sites throughout the region, including Etna, which smiles down on it from on high. A very special and unexpected surprise was a visit to the Giardini Victoria which Valeria’s sister Victoria has created on the property to preserve and celebrate the region’s spectacular agricultural and natural flora. The orange, lemon and grapefruit orchards were just beginning to bloom. One can only imagine the perfume they will be creating in the next few weeks! This may not be the best choice for those who are not familiar with Italy’s quirks and customs, but for those who are a special experience awaits!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Sicilian Vacation

A beautiful property in a terrific location. The host Valeria was most helpful and responsive to our needs as was her representative Alessio. We had a wonderful time and would be happy to make many return trips!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place to visit

I’d fell in love with this place as soon as I saw it! It’s a beautiful place and authentic house with a beautiful atmosphere and breathtaking view! Kindness and hospitality of people who live there are very special ! I’d love to come back someday . Great experience and great memories from this place!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

Your Lovely home in Sicily

Valleria, We spent a wonderful week in September at your family home. I can say that I am typically a very picky traveler and only like authentic italian architecture; Your home has a wonderful feel and is filled with authentic family art and furniture which made us feel right at home. The gardens and the pool were very well kept. The pool was the perfect size for morning and evening laps. The olive groves leading to the house offer great privacy. Thanks again for all of your family's help. Best, Marc
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10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

A great place for a marvelous holiday

The villa is on a hillside with a secluded garden in a private estate and surrounded by fields and terraces of oranges. The pool area is great and we spent loads of time there. The house is spacious and delightful. Decorated tastefully in a shabby chic way. The bathrooms work but are functional rather than modern and having an evening barbecue on the spacious terrace with Mt Etna as backdrop is stunning. We used the cooking service twice and had good meals. I would definitely recommend this property. We were only 6 adults, if you were 10 it would be fine but the kitchen might be a bit busy and there would be some bathroom sharing but the sitting room and dining area and terrace are huge. As is the pool area. We had a marvelous time
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful time here at the Villa. Valeria was a wonderful host, responsive to queries and always on hand if needed. The property itself was excellent and we loved spending time on the terrace and by the pool. We had a BBQ one evening and it was great sitting in the twilight eating outdoors both there and on the terrace. The rooms were lovely with the upper bedroom having a balcony and the lower rooms onto the front drive. The beach at Giardini Naxos is a 45 minute walk or 10 minute drive away both of which we did. the Best supermarket near by was the Deco, less than 10 minute drive away. it was a great place with which to explore Taormina, Etna and Syracuse, all of which we did. We would love at some point in the future. Highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Stine B.

Super Royal Villa!

The Villa is one og a kind. It is almost as a small Castle, filled with old paitings of Counts. The Villa is very, very big and very nice decorated. It is very easy to be 2 families. The Villa has a very big terrasse, where we had breakfast and dinner and another terrasse next to the pool area where we had lunch. The poolarea is opposit the house and has great chair and a shade area. The pool is enormous. I can easily recommend this amazing and beautifull Villa. It is by far, the most fantastic place we have ever stayed in. The Villa is situated outside a small town, where you can by fresh bread at the american bakery. Taormina is very close, it takes about 15 min to drive there and you will enjoy the peace and quiet in the Mountains, once you have visited Taormina. We are totally pleased and satisfied with everything.
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10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

Unique Sicilian Experience

We were a family travelling with 3 kids and another family with kids and we found that the villa was perfect for our needs. We wanted a beautiful place to spend 2 weeks with our family and the villa was gorgeous and provided the best place for us to spend some amazing time together: the pool was big enough for everybody, the gorgeous orange and olive tree orchared provided the best place for walks, one of the terraces was built for a family barbeque and the other terrace provided us with an impressive view over Mount Etna as well as a spacious place to enjoy evenings with the family. The house is beautiful, full of a rich history and really elegant. Moreover, the host is very discrete, however close enough to be there whenever we needed her. Also, she is a very pleasant person, with amazing stories, who truly provided us with an amazing experience. Overall, the villa gave us a real feel of a true Sicilian experience, something we will always remember and we already planned to come back and discover more of Sicily's treasures.
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Everything as advertised.

Just want to say that the villa was beautiful. Very clean, very old and very good views from the patio. We watched mini eruptions of Mt Etna on two nights. The grounds have lots of beautiful flowers making it a pleasure to stroll around. We had three younger people with us so the pool was used on a daily basis. It was clean and very refreshing. Chef Maria was recommended to us by Valeria, she was amazing. We asked her to cook for us on two nights and the food was beyond good. She does not speak English, but we communicated through the wonders of Iphones. We would strongly recommend her. Also on the recommendation of Valeria, was the taxi service of Andrea and his father. There was nine of us staying at the villa and they never disappointed us. To and from the airport and every where else in between, even shopping for food and the great Sicilian wines. Andrea even helped bag the groceries. The only thing that was a little different at the villa was the downstairs bedrooms, you had to go through one to get to your bedroom, but we managed because we were all up early so as not to miss the day. Everyone was more perfect than the day before. We only had one week in Sicily, being there for our son's wedding in Taormina and the Villa Sant Andrea on the beach, so we did not get to see enough of Sicily. If we did return, we would definitely stay at the villa again. Thank you Valeria for everything. Ken, Jessica and family
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sylvia r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
L’attenzione d’Alessio è stata meravigliosa, e stato molto accomodante e gentile ci a anche fatto la spesa il primo giorno e era sempre presto a rispondere alle nostre domande. Ci ha organizzato una bella passegiata in barca. La casa ha uno stile classico elegante e il giardino e piscina sono molto piacevole. La cucina è piccola ma non manca niente. Non è facile arrivare alla casa ne trovarla neanche col Waze e sarebbe buono avere una doccia in ogni bagno. Grazie per tutto Alessio!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annkatrin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Einzigartige Villa in wunderschöner Lage

Das Haus ist liebevoll und detailreich renoviert, die Lage in der Obstplantage mit Blick auf den Ätna sicher einzigartig. Wir hatten genug Platz für alle 9 Personen. Es war etwas schwierig, das Haus warm zu bekommen, aber mit steigenden Außentemperaturen wurde es wärmer. Die Lage ist für Besichtigungen perfekt
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dejligt sted

Eneste kritikpunkt er opvaskemaskine, der var af ældre dato med gaffatape.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A unique and elegant property

This villa is old, authentic, and charming, decorated with lovely furnishings and family oil portraits, set on a large citrus farm about a mile from Trappitello, with spectacular views of Mt Etna from the large patio. A few steps from the house is a sparkling swimming pool, clean and well cared for like everything else on this property. The owner Valeria was welcoming, made sure we were comfortable, and gave us vegetables and fruit from the farm. She also recommended the services of Andrea and Natale Pagano, who reliably provided all the transportation we needed during our 11 day stay. It was such a pleasure to return the the cool and quiet of the villa after long days of touring Mt Etna, Syracusa, Taormina, and Naxos. I'm very happy that we chose this lovely villa for our stay in Sicily.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexis N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house

What an amazing property!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tom T.

Liked: Communication

Enjoyed the stay1 to 10 I give it a 7

Needs some tender lover care
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Fabuous villa - we didn't want to leave!

An incredible villa and a hugely helpful host! The villa is even more amazing than it looks on the pictures! Such a beautiful setting - incredibly peaceful and near to the beach and Etna! Amazing view of Etna too. We did not tire of sitting on the many verandas admiring the view. The bedrooms and bathrooms were all of a very high standard and the living area too. Would thoroughly recommend and would love to come back every year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronny P.

Sizilien von seiner besten Seite

Wir waren mit 3 Paaren und 3 fast erwachsenen Kindern im Juli 2018 in diesem schönen Haus. Die Anfahrt war dank guter Beschreibung einfach, wir wurden herzlich empfangen. Das Haus ist wunderschön, die Zimmer verteilen sich auf 2 Etagen, so dass auch für die jenigen, die Ruhe möchten genügend Rüchzugsorte vorhanden sind. Die Zimmer und Bäder sind sauber und wurden innerhalb des Zeitraumes 2 mal gereinigt. Die Terrasse mit Blick auf den Ätna ist ein Highlight, der Pool sehr gut zum schwimmen und entspannen geeignet und sehr sauber. Wir waren bisher schon 5 mal in der Region in den Sommerferien - die Unterkunft hat uns am besten gefallen. Valeria (die Gastgeberin) spricht sehr gut Englisch und ist sehr hilfsbereit und zuverlässig. Weiteres Highlight: die Möglichkeit im Haus kochen zu lassen, die gebuchten Menüs waren überragend, besser als in allen Restaurants vor Ort. Kurzum: Traumurlaub - wir kommen gerne wieder!. PS: ein paar scharfe Messer für den Tomatensalat zwischendurch fehlen in der Küche - ansonsten fehlt es an nichts, vielen Dank.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018
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8/10 Good

Marian W.

Living like an Italian

Valeria, the owner could not have been more wonderful. The property was enchanting. I was traveling with my son, 2 grandchildren and my best friend and her husband, so the layout of bedrooms was perfect. If your group was all couples it might be chalanging because the first floor bedrooms consisted of 2 private rooms and 2 rooms which had to be walked through to get to the stairs. The Commen areas were wonderful, we imagined how wonderful it would have been to grow up there. We all rallied for coffee and breakfast in the well equipped kitchen, threw open the shutters to hear birds and look at an amazing vista. We would take our breakfast on the terrace with Mount Etna views (very relaxing). Sightseeing all day, and having one of the many incredible Italian dinners we retunied to gather in the salon for reviewing our days activities and an after dinner drink. On request Valeria arranged a home made meal for us one evening, which was lovely, very inexpensive, and an abundance of courses. It was wonderful coming home to the smells of pasta Norma cooking, one our favorite memories. I would suggest doing this early in your trip because of the amount of food for left overs. Both of my grandchildren were into photography, the house and property gave them an amazing canvas. I think the only negative were the linens, the towels and sheets needed to be kicked up a notch. Saying that we were not looking for anything too Americanized so we were ok with it. All in all we loved it! Thanks Valeria....
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Marni C.

Lovely property, nicest host

The property is lovely and we really enjoyed the pool. While it is old, it is not run down. Valeria is lovely and a pleasure to deal with. She was responsive and quick to deal with minor issues. The location is wonderful and easy to get to Taormina or Catania or Siracusa or Noto. The terrazzo with views of Etna was great. Well equippedkitchen and modern reno on the bathrooms. Trapatello has all the amenities for buying food etc. Great restaurants within thirty minutes, usually fifteen. Highly recommend. Five bedrooms w large common areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
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8/10 Good

Hindi murat N.

Beautifull secret spot

Beautifull spot, we loved the pool and the terrace with view on the etna. the villa is big and cosy. Perfect location , quiet and et the same time only 15 min from taormina nicest beach and night life . Perfect for family . We really recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Harriet H.

charming traditional Sicily experience

We loved our stay here. The house is very traditional which was exactly what we wanted and as described. The terrace in particular was a delightful place to sit in the evenings especially as it was very very hot during our stay. Valeria was very helpful and sorted out small problems with air conditioning etc. We booked the cook on two nights and can't recommend enough - they produced two wonderful meals - well worth it and much better than eating out which was very pricey in August for 9 of us. If I was to suggest one improvement it would be better pillows. Not sure if my family is very fussy but all found them pretty uncomfortable! Lovely location - would have liked to walk more if it hadn't been so hot. Very convenient for beaches and Taormina. Thank you for great holiday!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

Gorgeous villa and friendly people

We spent two weeks in this gorgeous villa during the July heat. Although we spent some time visiting Etna, Taormina and the surrounding area, our favourite days were simple enjoying the beauty, peace and tranquillity of the villa. stunning