Seaside stay .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Ionian Sea and Fontane Bianche Beach. Spiaggetta di Punta Gallina and Gallina Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Pineta del Gelsomineto Beach - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
Spiaggetta di Punta Gallina - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
Fontane Bianche Beach - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
Gallina Beach - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
Getting around
Priolo Melilli Station - 25 min drive
Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) - 87 min drive
Restaurants
Pizzeria Porto Matto (pizza gluten free) - 13 min drive
Bar El Cubano - 13 min drive
La Capannina - 10 min drive
Cafe Bar Trattoria Riserva Cavagrande - 28 min drive
malafemmina - 10 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.
Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea.
15 km from Syracuse and Noto, in the heart of olive and almond trees, 9 hectare property, comprising a main house with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The house has all the modern conveniences, air conditioning, TV, wifi. The interior of the house is composed of two living rooms, a large dining room and a large kitchen equipped with a large fridge, an ice maker and a "Grand Château La Cornue" stove and from a wood-fired pizza oven. The decoration is simple and neat mixing contemporary and vintage furniture. The two shaded terraces and the flowered jasmine patio that surround the house allow you to have lunch while enjoying the exceptional panorama. 15x6 mirror pool surrounded by lawns, olive and orange trees. The pétanque court, the organic vegetable garden and the herb garden are available to tenants. For rest, the pool is equipped with 10 comfortable mattresses and the hammocks under the olive trees invite you to take a nap. For sports enthusiasts, the house is less than 5 km from very beautiful white sand beaches, a golf course, an equestrian center, the Cava Grande waterfalls. Many walks in and around the property are possible on foot or by mountain bike. On the cultural side, Noto and Syracuse are at the foot of the property. The other Baroque towns, Modica, Ragusa and Scicli are 1 hour by car. On the practical side, the house is 3 km from a village with many shops and 15 minutes from the sublime Syracuse market. Calm & change of scenery guaranteed.
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 3,767 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 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
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Pas d'évenement ni réception
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Pas fumer dans les chambres.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: pas d'évenement ni réception
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: pas d'évenement ni réception For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number IT089013C23GK6DH8B
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.
Property is also known as
Olive Trees sea 3 km Superb Charming House Swimming Pool Noto
Olive Trees sea 3 km Superb Charming House Swimming Pool
Olive Trees sea 3 km Superb Charming Swimming Pool Noto
Olive Trees sea 3 km Superb Charming House Swimming Pool Noto
Olive Trees sea 3 km Superb Charming House Swimming Pool
Olive Trees sea 3 km Superb Charming Swimming Pool Noto
Olive Trees sea 3 km Superb Charming Swimming Pool
Calm Serenity in the Heart of a Nature Reserve 5 km From the sea
Frequently asked questions
How close is Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea. to the airport?
This vacation home is 48.8 mi (87-min drive) away from the Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea. have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea. to the beach?
This vacation home is 14.4 mi (27-min drive) from Spiaggia di Lido di Noto and 5 mi (16-min drive) from Fontane Bianche Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea. offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea.?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea.?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea. have a pool?
Yes, there's a private pool.
Does Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea. have a spa?
This vacation home doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.
How close is Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea. to downtown Noto?
This vacation home is 8.1 mi away from Noto.
Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea. Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Van A T.
Sep 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Eight of us stayed for a week at this beautiful property. Yes, it’s a little remote and the approach roads can be a bit challenging, but it’s a great location to explore the entire area. The large home is comfortable and beautifully decorated, the kitchen is huge and well-stocked and the pool is just amazing. Benoit (our host) was easy to reach and very helpful. I recommend this whole-heartedly for any group that wants a great getaway.
Van A T.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth R.
Aug 10, 2025
Elizabeth R.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
debra K.
Oct 27, 2023
Beautiful property
La Mandarola is an oasis! We rented the villa with a group of friends as a home base to tour parts of Sicily. It is a half hour/hour drive to some of the most beautiful towns and beaches on the island so it was a great location. The drive up the switch back trail, when we first arrived, was a bit daunting but we got used to it.
The house is a sprawling villa with a beautiful pool and grounds and there is lots of space for places to gather indoors and outdoors. The kitchen was well equipped and the bedrooms had everything you could need.
We had a few issues when we arrived but Benoit and Alessandro were very responsive and things were remedied quickly.
The only negative comment about the house was that we weren’t told that we would need bottled water until after we arrived which was late in the day. We would have had to drive back to the local town to pick up water for that evening if Alessandro hadn’t offered to bring some over. Otherwise, the holiday was perfect!
debra K.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
beth b.
Oct 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
BEST POOL EVER!
A group of 4 stayed here for 9 days. The layout is very spacious and all bedrooms have their own bath. Kitchen is huge and has everything...really...as we were all cooks and had everything. Gorgeous grounds! The owner put me in contact with Kirstn who cooked for us 2 nights and we should have had her more often! She was fantastic AND JUST BOUGHT A PROPERTY UP THE ROAD so she is easy to reach! One warning: this property is fairly remote and the road to it is narrow and curved but once you are there it is great! The town has a great Pasticceria and pizza and is only 20 minutes to Noto and about 30 to Siracusa. Look for the nature reserve beach! There was no trash there!
No screens which is typical so watch the mosquitos! But really, BEST POOL EVER!!!!!!!!!!!
It was really a great experience! Thank you Benoit!
beth b.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Angela L.
May 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifull house and gardens. The swimmingpool
Because it was not possible to pay the second payment via my creditcard. I was in the week via our arrival stressful because the second payment didn,t go through. The owner was very
Coöperatieve and helpful. The second payment was payed in cash on arrival. Please look into this problem as why the second payment did'nt work
Angela L.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan F.
Oct 9, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Villa
Where to begin? The villa itself is stunning and the photos don’t do it justice. Have stayed in many rentals homes before but this villa is by far the best equipped. You have everything you would need and the furniture, crockery etc is of the highest standard. There is ample space for a large group. The pool is huge and there are two outdoor eating areas plus two more indoor. The kitchen is one of the highlights and 3 of the four bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. You can tell that a lot of love and care has gone into this place to make sure that guests have the best time possible. The location is also excellent, nestled between many iconic landmarks in eastern Sicily. Benoit is an excellent host who went above and beyond to make sure we were well looked after whilst respecting our privacy. It is somewhere we will definitely be coming back to in the not too distant future.
Jonathan F.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen D.
Aug 4, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
High-end retreat provides an oasis of calm in charming Sicily
If you are looking for an authentic, high-quality property located near numerous attractive destinations in Sicily, this home is for you. Carefully restored with high-end material and stylishly decorated, this property provides a calm, comfortable oasis in sun-soaked Sicily. The home, its many terraces and the extended property provides numerous spaces to relax, play and gather with family and friends. The pool and surrounding deck with many lounge chairs is a pure pleasure. The well-equipped kitchen is designed for cooks -- with two sinks and lots of counter space.
Benoît was a gracious host and kindly provided many recommendations and advice during our visit. He also co-ordinated two meals with a local chef, who delighted us with her copious cooking of Sicilian dishes. Hugo, the property manager was kind and helpful.
The location allows for easy visits to Noto, Syracuse, Cavagrande and nearby beaches. Mt Etna and Taormina can be visited in a day trip.
Overall, we will fondly remember our visit and hope to return.
Kathleen D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Michelle M.
Oct 27, 2018
Fabulous House
A lovely house in a beautiful setting. Lots of room and well maintained. Really beautiful setting and large grounds. Pool was excellent - diving board and large pool area. We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend. Benoit was very helpful and responded straight away. Perfect holiday.
Michelle M.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Mike S.
Jul 11, 2018
A lovely property in a fabulous part of Sicily - perfect for relaxing and exploring
We absolutely loved La Mandarola and hope to return. It is a wonderful home, beautifully laid out, spacious and welcoming, and with a delightful variety of well-designed spaces inside and out. We spent a great deal of time sitting at the dining table in the courtyard or up in the shaded area by the pool. Its location makes it generally peaceful and you really do feel you are in an oasis, away from everyone and everything.
The wildlife around the property is wonderful – we have never before shared a swimming pool with goldfinches, swallows and a sparrowhawk! We were very happy to see so many lizards, geckos and beautiful butterflies. The gardens around the house are an ongoing project - as gardens always are - and the drive and area around the house are already beautiful. We would love to see how the garden changes with the seasons and matures over coming years.
It was wonderful to have the vegetable garden! The aubergines, peppers and tomatoes were flourishing and it was fantastic to be able to cook them fresh from the garden. So, too, the lemons – we’ve never before been able to pop out and pick a lemon from the tree for the evening gin and tonic!
The pool is fabulous – it is an excellent size for swimming and the quality of water is wonderful!
And Sicily is fabulous. The people are so friendly and welcoming. We made use of our host's kind suggestions for meals out and thoroughly enjoyed it. The landscapes and towns are stunning and there is great food and wine to be enjoyed. We did a fair amount of exploring but were always happy to return home to recharge our batteries at La Mandarola. It is in a great location for exploring the south-east of Sicily – though you do, of course, need a car. (Make sure you visit Modica and eat at Accursio Ristorante if you can - the staff are fabulous and the food is amazing and a joy!)
We had to drive from the UK to Sicily and our host gave us invaluable advice on planning our journey down (it made a huge difference for us), and he was on the end of the phone if we had any problems. We were greeted on our arrival by Enzo, who gave us a warm and friendly welcome and was always ready to pop in if needed - it is always reassuring to know you have someone around just in case!
We are very grateful to our host for sharing his lovely home in Sicily with us! Thank you!
Mike S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
8/10 Good
Marjorie M.
Jul 6, 2018
Wonderful serene vacation in Southern Sicily
We were 3 couples that shared the villa for a week. We all wished we had more time here. All accommodations were as stated -- clean, great beds, delightful pool, expansive garden. The kitchen was fabulous -- top of the line equipment and more than enough service for 30 people! Quiet beyond compare in the early AM. Could sometimes hear cowbells from neighboring herd. Eating outside together was lovely. Hired terrific chef late in the week for one night-- wished we hired her earlier in the week for more nights. Meals were delicious. Benoit was responsive to all requests and all his suggested recommendations for restaurants were superb. Thank you.
Marjorie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Kath R., Aberdeen
Oct 14, 2017
Wonderful rural Sicily in luxurious quiet villa with beautiful garden .
We had a wonderful stay in Benoit's villa, a fantastic place to relax and enjoy real Sicily , away from crowds. I wish I had spent more time learning Italian ! On a morning walk around the villa and large garden we would find lizards , butterflies , unusual birds ( hoopoe ) It was late season but I managed to find wild cyclamen ! I loved the garden and the pool is great , large enough to swim lengths . The villa is a fantastic place to stay close to Syracuse and beaches in the SE of Sicily ? Everything went to plan and The owner was easily contactable .
Kath R.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017
10/10 Excellent
Sharon K.
Sep 26, 2017
Beautiful villa and setting
We had a wonderful 2 weeks with family and friends in this amazingly peaceful rural setting. We made good use of the facilities and equipment provided, including the tennis court, pizza oven ( with Enzo's help !) and the private chef service for a special birthday dinner. The large pool and atmospheric outdoor dining really made the holiday.
Slight negative only was the lack of consistent WiFi compounding the need for more information on local facilities..
Thanks Benoit for being such a helpful and responsive host.
Sharon K.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017
10/10 Excellent
jean michel l.
Jun 11, 2018
Sublime
Vacances reussies en famille dans un endroit de reve !
Rien ne manque , on a apprecie tous les moments dans ce tres bel endroit
Merci a Benoit
jean michel l.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Tobias E.
Jun 18, 2017
Next to paradies
Wonderful place with a great combination of old and traditional building and modern design.
Tobias E.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2017
10/10 Excellent
Christiane K.
Apr 21, 2017
Traumhaftes Haus mitten in der Natur
Uns hat der Aufenthalt mit der Familie in dem überaus großzügigen Haus und Garten sehr gut gefallen. Die Küche lässt keine Wünsche offen und begeistert selbst Profiköche mit 2 Spülen, 2 Spülmaschinen, einem überdimensionierten Kühlschrank und einem LaCranche Profiherd (Gas mit 2 Backöfen) sowie einem Holzofen für Pizza. Alle Schlafzimmer haben ein EnSuite- Bad. Es gibt 3 Wohnzimmer. Der Pool ist größer als in manchem Hotel. Die Lage des Anwesens ist einzigartig in der Natur gelegen. Keine Geräusche von Autos oder anderem Lärm. Ein Platz zum Entschleunigen. Ein rundum gelungener Urlaub!
Christiane K.
10/10 Excellent
Tia V.
Oct 29, 2016
Amazing beautiful house in the perfect location
We really enjoyed our stay in the beautiful villa, finding new places in the garden every day, swimming in the big swimming pool and cooking in the well equipped kitchen. The house was much bigger than we expected, decorated with a good arty and personal style, located in a beautiful countryside and close to the next town and beach.
It was so quite and and peaceful and we felt so well in the house that we nearly didn't want to leave!
I am sure we will come back.