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TAORMINA VILLA IBISCUS ALCANTARA

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Pool
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 660 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

TAORMINA VILLA IBISCUS ALCANTARA

Located in the heart of the Alcantara River Park, it offers a privileged and panoramic position among the green of lemon and olive trees gardens. It is in fact only 4 minutes from the splendid Gole Alcantara, 10 minutes from the beaches of Giardini Naxos and Taormina, 35 'from Etna and 15 from the Picciolo Golf Club. Equipped with swimming pool with large garden and pond, gazebo and panoramic terraces. House of about 60 square meters plus mezzanine, has an air-conditioned kitchen, a double bedroom with air conditioning, a bedroom with two single beds with air conditioning, 2 bathrooms with shower. Air conditioned mezzanine with double bed or two single beds with attached bathroom. Since the house is not very large, it is recommended for 4 or 5 people.

Property manager

VECCHIO CLAUDIA

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Maltese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Consentito fumare solo negli ambienti esterni.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing
  • Unit size: 646 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: I bambini sono i benvenuti.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
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
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT087014C2UB5XE69A

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
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Taormina Villa Ibiscus Alcantara MITOGIO
Taormina Ibiscus Alcantara MITOGIO
Taormina Ibiscus Alcantara
Taormina Villa Ibiscus Alcantara Castiglione di Sicilia
Taormina Villa Ibiscus Alcantara Villa Castiglione di Sicilia
Taormina Villa Ibiscus Alcantara Villa
Taormina Ibiscus Alcantara
TAORMINA VILLA IBISCUS ALCANTARA
TAORMINA VILLA IBISCUS ALCANTARA Villa
TAORMINA VILLA IBISCUS ALCANTARA Castiglione di Sicilia
TAORMINA VILLA IBISCUS ALCANTARA Villa Castiglione di Sicilia

About the area

Map
MITOGIO (CT), Sicily

What's nearby

  • Il Picciolo Golf Club - 7 min drive
  • Corso Umberto - 18 min drive
  • Taormina Cable Car - 21 min drive
  • Spisone Beach - 24 min drive
  • Greek Theatre - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Calatabiano Station - 13 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Le Palme SRL - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Bar Nica Nuci - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Rifugio Ragabo - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Wunderbar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Antonio - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does TAORMINA VILLA IBISCUS ALCANTARA have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is TAORMINA VILLA IBISCUS ALCANTARA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at TAORMINA VILLA IBISCUS ALCANTARA?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at TAORMINA VILLA IBISCUS ALCANTARA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is TAORMINA VILLA IBISCUS ALCANTARA located?

This family-friendly Castiglione di Sicilia villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Spiaggia delle Gole and Gole Alcantara Botanical and Geological Park. Passopisciaro and San Marco Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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TAORMINA VILLA IBISCUS ALCANTARA Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vincent A.

Great and relaxing stay
Our stay at the villa was great. The garden and pool are amazing. The location of the villa is convenient, as there are many nice restaurants, bakeries and bars nearby. The house was very clean and we had everything we needed. Claudia was a great host and communication was very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hywel R.

Beautiful place in the Sicilian hills
We had a lovely stay. The property has the most beautiful garden, with a large pool and views right across lemon groves and countryside. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia J.

A fantastic tranquil place
The gardens and pool were the highlight of the trip! The Villa was exactly what was promised and very comfortable for the 3 of us. We really enjoyed having a base outside of the busy towns to retreat to and the pool was amazing. Very tranquil at night and lovely different areas to eat or just enjoy the evening. The local town doesn’t have much in way of shopping for food so a trip to Naxos to the supermarket to stock up is a must! I would caution on the cooking at home situation as the pots are very large and the hob quite little so you do want to stick to very basic food / use one pot if you can! Overall, a lovely lovely place to stay and would definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

A S.

A little piece of paradise
We spent a glorious week at Villa Imbesi. The grounds are spacious, well maintained and very beautiful. We spent many hours enjoying the large swimming pool - a fantastic feature of this property! We visited a few local sights (Alcantara gorge, Mount Etna, Boat trip from Naxos to Isola Bella and more personally the war cemetery in Catania where my husband’s grandfather was laid to rest) but we were also very content to stay at the house and relax around the pool. The house had everything we needed and we were permitted access to an additional room which had another shower/ toilet which was very useful. Claudia and her husband were excellent hosts - meeting us at the villa late in the evening following our arrival flight and even arranging a take-away pizza for us that night which was very kind and much appreciated! We also appreciated the fresh fruit and other items they had left for our arrival. They were unobtrusive hosts but were there if we needed any assistance. Thank you for our wonderful visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan P.

Spectacular!!
We had one of the most memorable stays ever! The property is even more impressive in person. The pool was so clean and perfect for a quick dip when hot. We enjoyed many meals outside surrounded by all the lemon trees and exquisite view. Claudia and her husband were waiting for us when we arrived late and showed us the wonderful grounds and property. The home is darling and we cooked a few times. Mitogio was a short drive (about 20-25) from the hustle and bustle of Taormina. A perfect escape. Do not miss the town bakery for fresh bread, daily pasta specials and procuitto! Claudia answered all of texts promptly and was an incredible host. Absolutely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dee A.

Amazing property. It had everything, and more, in it that you needed. Clean, comfortable, perfect!
We have had a fantastic stay at this property. Claudia and Nino were extremely welcoming and so helpful. The house has everything in it that you need, very well equipped. All the essentials and plenty of towels. Washing machine, iron, ironing board, hairdryer all provided, so minimal luggage needed. The pool is beautiful, and perfect for relaxing around. Sun doesn't start going down till after 7, so plenty of time in the evening if you've been out for the day. There is a bakers 2 minutes down the road where you can buy fresh bread every morning, delicious. We used the outside eating area every day for all our meals. Very peaceful and relaxing. If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful escape, then this is the perfect property for you. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would have no hesitation in recommending it. Ideal places to visit from here are Mount Etna, Etna land water park, Syracuse, Gole Alcantara and Giardini Naxos. We had a fantastic time and were sorry when our trip came to an end.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dominic B.

A wonderful property in a lovely place
Fantastic villa with room for our family of 5. We spent our first week here - the second week, further south in Sicily, has a lot to live up to! Quiet rural location but with a panificio nearby, selling local food and wine. Very large private pool in the pretty gardens. Pretty much everything you could need for a pool/villa break -clean and well-equipped. We rented a car from Catania Airport but the terminal fire meant we landed in Comiso and were quite late and tired. Claudia was very understanding. Claudia was very welcoming - there was a little selection of food when we arrived. She accompanied us to the local store to get a few more provisions. She also recommended a truly special local restaurant - Paradise Alcantara, only 5 minutes from the villa. We went twice. Gole Alcantara is worth a visit and is very busy in August. You will need water shoes. Taormina is about 30 mins away but also very busy. Overall, highly recommended villa with a great pool and lovely host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

Beautiful outdoor living
Claudia is a lovely host and couldn’t be more helpful or easy to communicate with. The garden, pool and outdoor kitchen surpassed our expectations. Great location for access to the many sights and attractions in this part of Sicily.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mark T.

Lovely stay
In a lovely setting mountains/hills on both sides. Beautiful gardens and swimming pool attached to the villa. Villa is quite small with the storage being a bit tight but we managed ok as the owners gave us sole use of the building next to it. We were mainly outside anyway so it didn’t really matter so much. Very helpful owners would go back
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

Lovely stay
We enjoyed a week at this beautiful property. The views are stunning and it’s easy to take a trip into Taormina if you want to. The Golle Alcantara, a few minutes up the road, is also worth a visit - but go early in the morning. Claudia was a lovely host, helpful at all times.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Our most enjoyable holiday ever......
This is a fantastic property. The photographs on the website do not do the property justice. The gardens, pool and house are all beautiful. Claudia, the owner, is very easy to deal with. She responds to any communication very quickly. She takes great pride in her beautiful villa. Mitogio, the village in which the villa is set, is 15 minutes from the coast. There is a superb bakery and a petrol station in the village which sell water, a beer, coffee, granita, a lighter for your barbecue, lunch, charcoal etc etc The pool is the best we have had in 10 property rentals and the gardens around it are spectacular. They are also cooled by a breeze which makes sitting out a pleasure. The outdoor kitchen and terrace have fantastic views over the stunning countryside. All of the rooms are air conditioned and everything provided by Claudia is of the highest quality. Nearby are superb restaurants and the Alcantara Gorge which was brilliant to go swimming in. We hope to visit Villa Ibiscus again soon and see Claudia and her lovely husband Nono again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Mads L., Hillerød

Fred og ro nær Taormina og Giardina Naxos
Smukt beliggende hus med en kæmpe have og super lækker pool. Holder man af ro, er huset så fint at gæste, haven har små kroge og smukke blomster, her finder man læ og sol. Værtinden så venlig og hjælpsom på alle mulige måder. Maser af håndklæder og viskestykker. Eneste minus er, at der er lidt lavt til loftet på 1.sal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sven W.

Diese Villa und Gastgeberin Claudia verdienen eigentlich “10 Sterne” und nicht nur 5!
Der Kontakt mit Claudia war von Anfang an sehr positiv und extremst freundlich! Die Beschreibung der Villa mit Allem entsprach absolut den Tatsachen, waren sogar noch besser als erwartet! Claudia wartete schon bei der Ankunft auf uns. Ein wunderbarer Empfang. Sie zeigte uns das Haus und Einrichtungen, Pool, Garten und alles andere. Als perfekte Gastgeberin hatte sie sogar schon Getränke, Obst, Joghurt, Brot und andere Lebensmittel bereitgestellt! Ein wunderbar! Alles war sehr sehr sauber und gepflegt! Internetempfang auf dem ganzen Gelände, genug Parkplatz für 2 und mehr Autos! Pool und Garten sind sehr groß, BBQ-Ecke toll (und überdacht), schöner großer Holzkohlengrill! Das Anwesen liegt zwar etwas abseits, aber man ist schnell mit dem Auto in Taormina, am Strand in Naxos oder einfach nur beim Supermarkt oder dem Bäcker. Sehenswürdigkeiten wie Alcantara Schlucht, Taormina etc. gar nicht weit weg! Wir waren 5 Erwachsene und ein Kleinkind und haben uns super wohl gefühlt, und würden jederzeit und gerne wiederkommen!!! Bei Fragen oder Anliegen war Claudia immer zur Verfügung und hat geholfen wieves nur ging! Bei E-Mail-Anfragen hat sie stets sehr schnell geantwortet! Villa Imbesi und Claudia verdienen das Prädikat wertvoll und ist eine super top Gastgeberin! Immer wieder gerne!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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10/10 Excellent

maud h.

Merveilleuse semaine
Nous avons passé huit jours merveilleux dans cette villa avec nos 3 enfants . Elle est très bien située dans la vallée de l alcantara avec une belle vue et au calme Nous avons été accueillis très chaleureusement par Claudia et son mari Le jardin est très soigné et la piscine très grande. Nous avons pris tous nos repas dans la cuisine extérieure avec une très belle vue sur la vallée au milieu des citronniers et des orangers! Nous y reviendrons lors de notre futur voyage en Sicile
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jurgen B.

Perfect
Supertoffe eigenaars en een heel mooi domein
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Constanze H.

Sehr gepflegtes, stilvolles Anwesen
Wir waren mit einer Familie mit vier Kindern dort an Pfingsten. Die Unterkunft ist sehr schön gelegen und gut angeschlossen, 12km von der Autobahn. Pool und Haus sind sehr sauber, ein überdachter Essplatz außen. Klimaanlage ist vorhanden, wir haben sie aber nicht gebraucht.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

andrew m., British

Very good. Lovely and quiet.
Mitogio is a lovely quiet safe area. The villa is very well equipment and comfortable (especially the beds). The owners are lovely and we had a lovely warm welcome. We were warm on the colder days in the villa ( due to the heating) and on the other warmer days enjoyed the vast outdoor space. The photos do not do it justice how much outdoor space there is to enjoy. We used the villa as the base to go up Enta, go over the mountains to the Venus Pool on the other coast, spend time down on the beaches at Lido Di Naxos and Isola Bella, visit the greek Teatro Antico di Taormina and walk the streets of Taormina. We also enjoy a evening visit to Taormina to watch the Easter parade. Taormina is easy to visit there is a cable car with good parking at the bottom and also car parks on the route up with a free bus service to the town and back. But the best part about the staying at the villa in Mitogio is the local bakery google artepanealcantara. We walked every morning to get fresh bread. The location and the villa made sure we really enjoyed our first trip to Sicily. Two of the days we didn’t leave the villa expect to get bread.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

christelle l., Tournai

Merveilleuses vacances
Comme l'année passée, nous avons passé de merveilleuses vacances dans la villa. Merci à Claudia et Nino pour le formidable accueil malgré notre arrivée tardive.La piscine et la vue sont magnifiques! Christelle L.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Corinne M.

Belle propriété de vacances
Accueil chaleureux de Claudia. Maison fonctionnelle, très beau jardin bien entretenu. Agréable de s'y retrouver au calme après une journée d'excursion. Magnifique piscine (mais malheureusement l'eau était encore froide début avril). Merci pour ce beau séjour.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien B.

Excellentes prestations
Lieu paradisiaque, accueil très chaleureux, villa toute équipée. Tout est parfait !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

christelle l., Tournai

Magnifique séjour en Sicile
Magnifique villa avec une vue imprenable sur les collines siciliennes. Les propriétaires sont très attentifs et veillent au bien être des locataires. Très belle piscine. Merci pour ce magnifique séjour. Christelle L.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

christelle l., Tournai

Magnifique séjour
Magnifique site et vue imprenable sur les collines siciliennes et contre-fort de l'Etna. Très bon accueil de Claudia et propriété très bien entretenue. Des propriétaires attentifs, ce fut de superbes vacances.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A.D. S., München

Ideal zum Entspannen
Die Villa Imbesi ist ein ausgezeichneter Ort zum Entspannen. Der wunderschöne Garten mit dem riesigen Schwimmbad zur Alleinbenutzung ist ein Traum. Die Vermieterin Claudia und ihr Mann haben uns sehr freundlich empfangen, Obst und Getränke waren schon da, und während unseres Aufenthalts waren Sie zwar für Fragen da, aber ansonsten hatten wir das ganze Anwesen für uns. Das Haus ist - wie beschrieben - mit 60qm für eine Familie mit 4 Personen nicht riesig, aber ausreichend, und das Haus haben wir eh nur zum Schlafen genutzt, ansonsten gibt es diverse Sitzgelegenheiten im Aussenbereich. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und können das Objekt auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

christine B.

Maison et cadre très attrayants!
Bonjour, Nous y avons passé de super vacances! Très jolie maison, un petit peu petite pour 5 s'il ne fait pas beau, mais le cadre est magnifique! Calme, repos et détente assurés. Les propriétaires sont extrêmement gentils, souriants et attentionnés. Et la piscine...un pur bonheur! Christine B.