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

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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 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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Giardini Naxos Beach. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 11 minutes by car from Corso Umberto and 14 minutes from Taormina Cable Car
Historical country house near Taormina & the sea. Stunning view of Mt Etna offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

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 transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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
  • Up to 10 kg 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 centre
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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 to 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 that is added to those decla

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that 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 deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
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.
  • On-site 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

Historical Country Taormina Sea. Stunning View Mt Etna

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Villa, our group was very happy. Close to Giardini Naxos, a little further to Taormina but close enough. Older house, up a windy, gated road through an orchard. Very friendly arrival and wonderful neighbor. The deck is super, great view of Etna. Great space for a big group, my only complaint was the dove who thought he/she was a rooster and needed to wake me up early in the morning a few times.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sylvia r.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Olivia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely stay with Valeria on the property, stunning grounds.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Elena H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Susan E., North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexis N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house

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

6/10 Okay

Tom T.

Enjoyed the stay1 to 10 I give it a 7

Needs some tender lover care

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

A beautiful villa with the most amazing views and great swimmming pool

We were a group of family and friends, 7 in total with 4 of the group age 15-19, staying for a week in July. There was plenty of room for us all and the villa was well equipped for what we needed. There are shops and supermarkets quite nearby, but we ate out a lot as well. We booked the cooking service, available if you book with the owner in advance, which was amazing and very tasty (lots of it!). The owner was very helpful through the booking process and during our stay; thank you Valeria (and your mother). The pool is big and very clean with lots of space around it. The terrace was where we ate in the evening, with the most fantastic views of Mt Etna.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Vincenza A.

Wonderful experience.

We were a family of six adults and two children staying in this wonderful villa. A swim in the magnificent pool was the perfect way to cool down in the hot Sicilian summer. This villa was very clean, well equipped and Peppino was very generous and helpful. Thank you Valeria for everything.

4/10 Poor

Benjamin H.

Falsely advertised as a 5 bedroom

We loved Etna and Taormina. The weather was awesome But the house is not what you see in the pictures. There is 1 master bedroom, all others are rooms in the basement that do not have separate entrances and are directly connected. This created a lot of awkward situations for our group, as we expected a full 5 bedroom - however people had to walk through each other's bedrooms to get out. Mattresses are very old and uncomfortable. Bathrooms do not have shower curtains, so you basically have to shower sitting down. Both lower floor bathrooms have no windows. The kitchen was also very old and had extremely low quality appliances (the dishwasher didn't work half of the time), utensils were super low quality - and there were no wine glasses. No wine glasses in Italy! For the price that's being asked you simply have to expect modern appliances, modern & comfortable beds and a properly equipped kitchen. We loved the pool and spent most of our time there, but it really limited what we were able to do. We were very excited for this property & vacation, however can't recommend. Valeria is a nice & responsive host (Whatsapp!) - however no english speaking host was on property to help, the Nanny for our child arrived smoking a cigarette and we would've loved to have someone there to help/explain/show us around.

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Elegant traditional house, with lovely pool and magnificent view of Mount Etna and the sea.

The house is absolutely beautiful, with high ceilings and grand proportions, elegantly furnished. It is a charming historic country property, with all the quirks that entails, it's not the place if you are looking for 21st century contemporary luxury. We loved it, and would highly recommend it. The house was clean and tidy, the grounds well maintained.. There was plenty of hot water, and the swimming pool was beautiful. It's about a 10/20 minute drive from busy Taormina, so perfect for visiting, but lovely to come back to the peaceful oasis of the villa.

10/10 Excellent

Olivia C.

A stunning and characteristic villa

The villa is set in a stunning setting and provides a tranquil and very private space to relax in. Its charming and original features make this a very picturesque home away from home.. The spacious terrace looking towards mount Etna is stunning and was the perfect place to enjoy breakfast and evening meals. The pool area is lovely and we spent many hours sunbathing and having fun in the pool. We had a wonderful time and would warmly recommend it .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

fiona E.

Rhe Villa is situated in beautiful countryside. The views from the outside terrace are incredible.

We really enjoyed our week and found Valeria very helpful, she rectified a mix up with the bedding immediately and was very professional throughout. The Villa itself is a beautiful old home full of antiques a real taste of Sicily, very comfortable living area with a fabulous terrace. Everything you need is there the pool area is amazing, beautiful gardens, a real countryside feel to the whole thing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016