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Luxury Historic Villa near Taormina/Catania/Mount Etna by SicilianRelaxingHomes

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Relax on the beach with ocean views, sun loungers, and easy access to the water.
Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a balcony offering a view of the surrounding landscape.
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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 142422 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxury Historic Villa near Taormina/Catania/Mount Etna by SicilianRelaxingHomes

This spacious house, recently renovated, is located on the first floor of an elegant historic building, on the main shopping street in the historic center, close to the main square. It also offers a convenient and highly appreciated private parking space in the building's inner courtyard, where an electric car charging station is available.
For groups of friends, you can book my homes in the building: “Luxury Panoramic Loft...” and “Delightful Luxury Home….”.
Our guests from all over the world always return with enthusiasm—read their reviews!
On the ground floor, the shared garden features:
A heated swimming pool (closed in winter),
A relaxation area with large sun loungers and deck chairs, either in the sun or under the trees,
A dining area for enjoying lunch or dinner by candlelight,
A spacious living/dining room with sofas, a large TV, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, dining tables, and showers..
All the rooms in the house, some with frescoed ceilings and a magnificent antique oak parquet floor, are bright, air-conditioned, and soundproofed.
The bedrooms feature extra-large beds, a TV, and extremely comfortable mattresses. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances and an extensive collection of elegant and functional tableware.
The house also includes:
Two spacious bathrooms with showers
A washing machine and dryer
A furnished terrace with a table, chairs, an umbrella, and a charcoal barbecue
Upon request, children's accessories are available, including a playpen, strollers, cribs, a small table with chairs, a high chair, a Stokke Tripp Trapp chair, and a baby bathtub.
Although the house is located in a peaceful and safe city neighborhood, for added security, surveillance cameras are installed in the building's external areas (but not in the garden, pool, or relaxation areas). Additionally, the house is equipped with an alarm system.
On holiday it is essential to feel safe, pampered and surrounded by every comfort.
I want my guests to be sure to find everything they need in my home for an unforgettable, relaxing and regenerating stay, without worries.
I will always be at your disposal for every need: whether it is to organise your excursions, book the best non-tourist restaurants where you can discover Sicilian gastronomic specialities, or visit the famous wine cellars of Etna for a tasting, I will be happy to give you suggestions and advice.
I will make sure your experience in my home is unique and unforgettable. A stay that will remain in your heart...
I look forward to welcoming my guests and making them enjoy a stay of comfort, beauty and discovery.
Read the reviews of guests from all over the world to see how my commitment will make a difference: I am convinced that when the time comes to leave, you will be very sorry to leave this oasis of tranquillity, although you will know that you will always be welcome in the future.
The house is in a very strategic location, an ideal starting point for exploring the wonders of Sicily, just a few minutes' walk from the Giarre-Riposto railway station and only 3.5 km from the A18 motorway exit, making it easily accessible.
Catania airport can be reached in just 40 minutes via the motorway.
Situated in the most elegant and commercial street in the historic centre of Giarre, the house is surrounded by everything you need to make your stay comfortable and pleasant: supermarkets, bakeries, restaurants, pizzerias, wine bars, pubs and shops of all kinds are just a few steps away, and then the Port of Etna and the famous fish market of Riposto are only a 20-minute walk away.
Despite being in the heart of the city, the area is quiet and safe, far from the hustle and bustle of the nearby city of Catania, which is nevertheless easily reachable in only 25 minutes by motorway.
Only a 5-minute drive away are numerous beaches, some equipped with seasonal facilities.
Nature lovers will enjoy unique scenery due to the proximity of the majestic volcano Etna, which is only 30 minutes away, and the Alcantara Gorges, only 35 minutes away; the splendid Taormina, with its Greek Theatre and Isola Bella, are only a 25-minute drive away by motorway; Syracuse, with its Greek Theatre and Ortigia, can be reached in just over an hour; the hydrofoil for a visit to the wonderful Aeolian Islands is 75 minutes away.
For lovers of art, history and nature, Noto and the Vendicari Nature Reserve are about 75 minutes away by car, via the motorway, while Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples are just over two hours away..

Property manager

Francesco

Languages

English, Italian

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Cooking classes
  • Heated pool
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,422 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Map
Giarre, Città metropolitana di Catania

What's nearby

  • Porto dell' Etna
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Riposto Beach
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Spiaggia di Fondachello
    4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Marina di Cottone Beach
    9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Giardini Naxos Beach
    16 min drive - 13.4 miles

Getting around

  • Giarre-Riposto Station
    10 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ferro di Cavallo
    6 min walk
  • Jenny Bar
    6 min walk
  • Risto Pizzeria Grano
    3 min walk
  • Avalon Caffè Bellia
    4 min walk
  • Rebetiko Farmacia Alcolica
    5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Historic Villa near Taormina/Catania/Mount Etna by SicilianRelaxingHomes have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Luxury Historic Villa near Taormina/Catania/Mount Etna by SicilianRelaxingHomes pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Historic Villa near Taormina/Catania/Mount Etna by SicilianRelaxingHomes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Historic Villa near Taormina/Catania/Mount Etna by SicilianRelaxingHomes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Historic Villa near Taormina/Catania/Mount Etna by SicilianRelaxingHomes located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 2 mi (3 km) of Porto dell' Etna, Riposto Beach and Ionian Sea. Torre Archirafi Beach and Spiaggia di Fondachello are also within 3 miles (5 km). Giarre-Riposto Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Luxury Historic Villa near Taormina/Catania/Mount Etna by SicilianRelaxingHomes Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

D V.

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

Amazing rental!

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. Francesco and Francesca have put a lot of effort into this rental, and it shows. Check in was super easy, the place was conveniently located and accessible to different areas in Giarre and Catania. The place was spacious, gorgeous, and very clean. The queen and single beds had memory foam mattresses and were extremely comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking items for any family meals you want to eat on the patio or at the long dining table. Having the washing machine and dryer was a significant plus for us! Francesco was very kind and informative and readily available to answer any questions. He also had a ton of recommendations for restaurants, cafés, nearby amenities (like groceries), and things to do. He is quite a lovely host and it was a pleasure to stay at this rental. The two full bathrooms are in their own area of the apartment so there are no ensuites, if that's what people are looking for. The apartment is so cool and so spacious! The pool and lounge area are beautiful. There is private parking in the courtyard. Although the apartment is only accessible by stairs, this was not a problem for us. This place was absolutely amazing and would definitely stay again. Thank you again to Francesco and Francesca, we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Amazing property and hosts

This is an amazing property. It is a beautiful palazzo that has been modernised in a stunning way. The photos do not do it justice at all. No detail has been spared - from floors to ceiling art. The furniture is lovely. There is beautiful art on every wall. The quality of the beds, linen and crockery is all superb. The kitchen is brand new. The proportions of the rooms are vast. The hosts were the most helpful we have had - there to help with arrival, offering goodies and assistance and many recommendations, and always accommodating. There is also an outside area with a shared common space and pool shared between 3 apartments. It is very tastefully done and a lovely area in which to relax. This is the most comfortable and well appointed property that we have ever rented. It was also spotlessly clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith S.

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

Stay with the hole family in a historian villa

Francesco is a very nice amnd helpfull host.We enjoed the stay in his wunderfull house and he fulfilled all of our wishes. He had great recommendationes for restaurants an excusions.Giarre is a good place to a of destination by train and by car.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025