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Homey retreat with PRIVATE POOL and HUGE GARDEN just for you!

Homey retreat with PRIVATE POOL and HUGE GARDEN just for you!

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi
TV, fireplace, stereo
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Overview of Homey retreat with PRIVATE POOL and HUGE GARDEN just for you!

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Viagrande, Sicily
  • Popular LocationButterfly House4 min drive
  • Popular LocationVia Etnea13 min drive
  • Popular LocationCatania Cathedral16 min drive
  • AirportCatania (CTA-Fontanarossa)30 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 4
1184 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    2 single beds
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    No shower or bath
Bathroom 3
    No shower or bath

About this property

Entire place

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

Homey retreat with PRIVATE POOL and HUGE GARDEN just for you!

Homey retreat on the slope of Mt Etna with a PRIVATE SALT WATER POOL with diving board, a wonderful garden and plenty of spaces where to celebrate your glorious holiday inactivity: in the terrace enjoying the view on the beautiful surroundings, lying down next to the pool, or unwinding under the cool shades of a walnut tree, or in the presence of a romantic Camellia.

Casa delle Camelie is ideal for a couple or a small family who want to enjoy a huge garden and a swimming pool all to themselves without having to rent villas that are too large and over budget.

The house is part of an exclusive residential area of five villas and it is the one with the most privacy. It is at the end of a long path in lava stones where you can park your cars:
On the right side you can access the pool area using stairs or walking through the garden.
On the left side, following a cute little path in lava stones and fruit trees, you access the cottage and its veranda.

Casa delle Camelie consists of 2 bedrooms (one with a double bed and a pretty wood stove and the other with two single beds), a cozy living room with an open kitchen and a fireplace, 1 bathroom and 1 toilet. Thanks to its thick walls (80 cm), the house keeps itself pleasantly cool in summer and warm in winter.

The living has access to the terrace with a beautiful and very old Camellia tree which blooms into a pink cloud between February and April. From the terrace a stair (15 steps) leads to a veranda with a secondary kitchen ideal for outdoor eating.

If you are looking forward to enjoy the Sicilian weather and the slow outdoor life style that it allows, Casa delle Camelie is the place of your dreams. In winter, the fireplace, the wood stove and the rustic furniture will complete the picture of a cosy and authentic holiday.

The house is located just outside the village of Viscalori in Viagrande, a hilltop village of the Catania province, part of the Etna Park, characterised by a microclimate of cool summers and dry winters. The city of Catania with its superb fish-market is at only 10 km. The ski resort of the Etna (Rifugio Sapienza) is at 20 Km. Casa delle Camelie is strategically located at approximately 3 minutes from the Etna villages ring that facilitates traveling to the center of Catania and to all major highway connections leading, in turn, to all the fascinating Sicilian towns.

The salt water swimming pool is open all year round and is for the exclusive use of guests. Exposed to the sun all day, its water always maintains a pleasant temperature. The swimming pool measures 12x8 meters, ranges from 1.20 to 3 meters deep and boasts a diving board, a lava stone solarium and a 30m2 changing room with toilet, microwave oven and a refrigerator to store your drinks.

The following might be to be paid extra: Pool towels.

Property manager

Giulia Tiriticco / Victor van Veelen

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1184 sq ft (110 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots are available on request at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Homey Cottage Huge Tended Garden viagrande
Homey Cottage Huge Tended Garden
Homey Huge Tended Garden viagrande
Homey Huge Tended Garden
Homey Cottage With Private Pool Huge Tended Garden
Homey With Private Pool Huge Tended Garden Just for you
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About the area

Viagrande

Located in Viagrande, this holiday home is in a rural area. Via Etnea and Ursino Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Etna and Catania Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Etnaland, or check out an event or a game at Angelo Massimino Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Butterfly House - 4 min drive
  • Via Etnea - 13 min drive
  • Piazza del Duomo - 16 min drive
  • Catania Cathedral - 16 min drive
  • Ursino Castle - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Borgo Station - 13 min drive
  • Catania Ognina Station - 14 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gastronomia Pistorio - 3 min drive
  • Chiosco City Drink - 4 min drive
  • I Saponari - 4 min drive
  • Urna - 3 min drive
  • Antica Dolceria Dell'etna - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Homey retreat with PRIVATE POOL and HUGE GARDEN just for you! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Homey retreat with PRIVATE POOL and HUGE GARDEN just for you!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Homey retreat with PRIVATE POOL and HUGE GARDEN just for you!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Homey retreat with PRIVATE POOL and HUGE GARDEN just for you! located?

This family-friendly Viagrande holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Le Zagare Shopping Center, Butterfly House and I Portali Shopping Centre. Mother Church of San Nicola and Cantina Benanti are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 44 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rhys N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in sicily
Lovely relaxing holiday in Sicily. Lovely house and grounds. Nice big pool with plenty of privacy.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic B.

Beautiful
Lovely villa which is well equipped. The pool is a real asset and the children really liked it. I think it made their holiday! The hosts were very helpful and responded quickly and clearly to our emails. You do need a car to get around but there are shops and restaurants only a short drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Barry C.

This is a rustic typical Italian cottage with everything you need and more. Very homely .
Our stay was fantastic. The outside kitchen and dining area, great. The gardens just lovely, The pool and pool house, wonderful. The cottage is set in a quiet residential area with good views, lemon trees and fresh vegetables growing all around. When we managed to pull ourselves away from this little piece of heaven we found everyone we came into contact with helpful and friendly. The local villages are well worth the effort, great food and atmosphere. A car is a must, advice is to book it with insurance and satnav befor you arrive, it will save you money. We had an amazing holiday and we cannot thank Mari and her friends enough, they we're so helpful and kind, such sincere friendly people. We so hope to return, what a wonderful experience. Thankyou Mari
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ekkehard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderful quiet oasis
We enjoyed the house with its wunderful garden round the pool.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yves B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöner Aufenthalt, wie beim letzten mal :)
Es war, wie schon beim letzen Mal, sehr schön. Das Anwesen ist groß und gut gepflegt und Mary kümmert sich gut um die Gäste. Gerne wieder. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Tuin zwembad echt prachtig mooi en groot
Bedden slecht, 1 slaapkamer vieze lucht, huis erg gedateerd, douche klein en moet opgeknapt worden
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrida M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great holiday
We enjoyed our holiday in Casa Delle Camelie very much! The house is in a private residential area, fenced in with an automatic gate and with maximum privacy from neighbours. Decorated in rustic style it has all the necessary modern amenities. Beds are comfortable, and there is plenty of wardrobe and shelf space for the clothes. A baby bed and chair is available for those who travel with a toddler. Kitchen is very well equipped with things you need to prepare meals at home (crockery, cutlery, grilling equipment, cleaning and washing up articles, dishwasher). We had our breakfasts on the porch, in the shade of the tree, and with some view over the distant neighbourhood areas. It was a nice way to start the day! The air conditioning in the house is a blessing, since in the start of our 2-week holiday we experienced heat soaring up to 47 grades Celsius. The 10 m long swimming pool, the big lawn around it and the pool house was a huge hit with the kids. The pool was cleaned daily without us noticing anybody doing it. The communication with the hosts was easy and efficient. They were very friendly and helpful! Our journey started with the flight cancelation, new booking and a landing in an airport wich was 3-4 hour drive from Catania. Mary met us finally at the house at 3:40 a.m. to let us in! The hosts were available on WhatsApp during the entire stay to answer our questions and to help out in case of any problem. They answered promptly and always in a friendly manner.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard l.

Liked: Cleanliness
charme de la campagne et confort
Cuisine bien équipée, beau jardin, endroit calme et piscine. Permet de rayonner dans la région de l’Etna
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yves B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Unterkunft, gute Betreuung :)
Das Objekt liegt am Rand von Catania, mit Nähe zum Etna (Auffahrt auf 1900m ~30mins). Es bietet gut Platz für eine 4 köpfige Familie. Die Austattung ist prima, es ist fehlt an nichts. Die Terasse am Haus bietet eine Außenküche inkl. Grillmöglichkeit, was gerade im Sommer schon grandios ist. Ebenso gibt es einen sehr großen Pool mit umfangreicher Liegefläche und einem Poolhaus. Auch hier bietet sich die Möglichkeit zum Kochen und Grillen. Der Garten ist insgesamt schön groß, man muss zum Faulenzen nicht mal das Grundstück verlassen :) Die Lage ist gut zum Etna und Catania, sehenswerte Strände sind etwas entfernt. Zu Sizilien: man benötigt für alles ein Auto, der Verkehr und die Straßen sind nicht für Menschen mit Herzinfarkt-Risiko ;) Wenn sie mehr von der Insel sehen wollen, planen sehr viel Kilometer mit dem Auto. Palermo liegt 3-4h entfernt.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Unterkunft
Tolle Gastgeber, jederzeit erreichbar! Pool u Garten überragend!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Location
Viagrande
Structure Type
Private vacation home