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'The Vineyard' Alcantara Valley - Taormina - Etna) CIN - IT083029C23XT3MFQP

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor spa tub
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
TV, fireplace
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

'The Vineyard' Alcantara Valley - Taormina - Etna) CIN - IT083029C23XT3MFQP

The property is located within our small vineyard which in turn is located within a plot of land (owned by others), in the splendid Alcantara Valley. An ideal place to spend holidays in direct contact with nature and away from chaos and stress. The area is isolated and there are no houses nearby but it is located just 900 meters from the center of the town of Gaggi. Excellent starting point for excursions to the tourist locations in the area. (Taormina, Giardini Naxos, Aeolian Islands, Catania, Syracuse etc) or for beautiful walks (trekking) in the midst of nature (Rocche dell'Argimusco, Bosco di Malabotta, Etna Park, Alcantara River Park). Furthermore, less than an hour's drive away you can visit beautiful villages, one above all Montalbano Elicona elected the most beautiful village in Italy in 2015. If you are passionate about wine you can have tastings in the most prestigious Sicilian wineries located on the slopes of Etna along the road that leads to the medieval village of Randazzo with its numerous churches.
The structure consists of a small cottage (two-room) equipped with all the comforts to make your stay pleasant. The bedroom is air conditioned with a double bed and a bunk bed, the eat-in and equipped kitchen is equipped with electric paddle ventilation. The furnishings are simple but functional.
In the summer period you can use the above ground swimming pool and the solarium. (June-September)
Upon arrival you will be gifted with a bottle of my own wine.
FREE WI-FI
TV/Sat.
Since the access road to the cottage is unpaved, cars with very low trim (sports cars) are not recommended. With cars with normal trim it can be driven without problems.



Property manager

francesco D'angelo

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: E' consentito fumare solo all'esterno.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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: Si sotto costante tutela dei genitori.

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
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
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

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

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Tourist Rent 'the Vineyard' Alcantara Valley Taormina Etna House
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About the area

Map
Gaggi, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 18 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 19 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 21 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Piazza IX April - 24 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Greek Theatre - 24 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcantara Station - 19 min drive
  • Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante Paradise - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bar Del Corso - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shaker Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nuovo - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Pizzeria I Due Compari - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'The Vineyard' Alcantara Valley - Taormina - Etna) CIN - IT083029C23XT3MFQP pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'The Vineyard' Alcantara Valley - Taormina - Etna) CIN - IT083029C23XT3MFQP?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'The Vineyard' Alcantara Valley - Taormina - Etna) CIN - IT083029C23XT3MFQP?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'The Vineyard' Alcantara Valley - Taormina - Etna) CIN - IT083029C23XT3MFQP located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Gole Alcantara Botanical and Geological Park, Norman Castle of Calatabiano and Spiaggia delle Gole. Greek Ruins and Gurne dell'Alcantara. Francavilla di Sicilia are also within 6 miles (10 km).

'The Vineyard' Alcantara Valley - Taormina - Etna) CIN - IT083029C23XT3MFQP Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bonnie G.

lovely visit
We enjoyed our stay at this property. It's a convenient location, but away from the crowds. We really enjoyed the vineyards surrounding the home, and the kind treatment from our hosts, who offered us a bottle of their wine!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne H., London, UK

A rainy stay in a vineyard
This charming, simple house is set in the foothills of Etna surrounded by lush vineyards, olive & citrus groves. It's a great location for visiting Taormina and the coast as well as venturing up the Alcantara valley & villages beyond. Our hosts Francesco and Giovanna were welcoming and helpful, recommending places to visit. But it rained ... and rained. We didn't see Etna at all until our third day. So, be warned, late June in Sicily can feel much like England in April. We'd recommend this little house in Gaggi to anyone who likes to get away from it all for a while.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

peaceful house set among the vineyards
Lovely house set among vineyards and olive groves .If it's total peace and quiet and relaxation you are looking for then this is the place .It is set about 500metres along an unmade road so a car is essential .Giovanna and Francesco are excellent hosts and we were made to feel very welcome .SIcilian People are very warm and welcoming and we were invited to dinner with their Family and friends which was a very enjoyable evening .There are many activities near to the property and further afield including Mt Etna and various Coastal towns within easy reach via the motorway which is free except for a nominal toll to Cantania . We really enjoyed our stay in Sicily and look forward to returning in the future Thankyou for a really enjoyable break

10/10 Excellent

Zandré T.

Peaceful, tranquil and great hospitality
Giovanna and Francesco were the perfect They patiently attended to us after our flight was delayed. We received home grown tomatoes and a bottle of wine (A product of the vineyard that flanks the house). They also invited us for dinner, where we experienced great Sicilian food and hospitality. The house is well equipped and very clean. It's perfectly located, away from the hussle and bussle but still close enough to access it easily. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Ciao

10/10 Excellent

Anna G., Chicago, IL, USA

very good
We've stayed at this villa in March 2016 for three days and were very happy about the experience. The house was equipped with everything you need. Jovanna and Francesco were really helpful and answered all the questions about the area. They gave us a bottle of the wine made from their own grapes and that was really pleasant. Can gladly recommend this rental to the couples. As for the families I found that the bedroom though it has bunk bed for two kids would be too crowded for 4 people. Overall the farm was really nice and we would rent it again. Anna

10/10 Excellent

Sabine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un petit trésor
Petit gîte au cœur des vignobles…avec l Etna en toile de fond. Tout y est parfait : l environnement calme, la propreté impeccable des lieux mais aussi et surtout la gentillesse des hôtes Francesco et sa femme, plein de bons conseils et de touchantes attentions. Une très belle adresse qu on ne peut que recommander. Merci pour votre accueil! Sabine, Aymeric et Etienne
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carsten P., Danmark

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful relaxing stay!
A small and simple house with the most beautiful location in the middle of the vineyard. The house contains everything you need and appeared very clean. The host Francesco is a very friendly and helpful person, with tips and information about the area, and supplier of fresh eggs, tomatoes, wine etc. The house also includes Rocky and Giacomina, an older dog and a cheeky but sweet cat, they live on the grounds , but suits itself. The area is located with a breathtaking view of the mountains, close to Etna, and close to the coast and the beautiful city of Taormina. The weather was beautiful and the pool was frequently used and regularly cleaned by Francesco. Summary, a fantastic stay that we can highly recommend and to which we would like to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

karine e., Nantes

Liked: Cleanliness
Merveilleux!
Une charmante maison au milieu des vignes où l'on s'est tout de suite senti comme à la maison. Si vous recherchez un endroit tranquille pour vous détendre et vous retrouver, il vigneto est ce qu'il vous faut. Merci à Francesco pour ses précieux conseils de visites, de plages et de restaurants.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Stéphanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bel endroit
Tout était parfait, propreté, équipement, localisation et surtout le calme de l’endroit. Avoir la piscine était très agréable compte tenu de la chaleur. Les propriétaires étaient attentifs et prévenants et nous ont donné de bons conseils pour visiter la région.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllisch gelegen - pure Entspannung!
Das Ferienhaus befindet sich am Ortsrand von Gaggi, inmitten eines Weinbergs. Wir wurden bei unserer Ankunft freundlich und warmherzig begrüßt und erhielten sogleich eine Schüssel Tomaten/ Zwiebeln und Knoblauch aus dem Heimischen Garten und 3 Flaschen selbstgemachten Wein. Die Unterkunft teilte sich in zwei baulich getrennte Ferienwohnungen. Der Pool war ausreichend, mit Blick auf den Ätna. Die Außenanlage ist idyllisch angelegt, mit einer schönen Grillecke und gemütlicher Sitzecke unter Weinranken. Von Gaggi aus erreicht man die üblichen Ausflugsziele wie Taormina und den Ätna zeitnah und problemlos. Wir waren alles in allem begeistert und kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

philippe b.

Liked: Cleanliness
La Sicile au milieu des vignes
Nous avons passé un délicieux séjours chez des propriétaires attentionnés dans une maison agréable où rien ne manque. Super point de départ pour visiter l’est de la Sicile de l’etna à Syracuse et de taormina à la cote Tyrrhénienne . Grosse bise à Giovanna et Francesco pour leur accueil et leur gentillesse.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

POFILET S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tres bon séjour
Tres bon accueil. Maison propre bien situé très agréable au calme avec une vue magnifique sur l Etna. Pour les courses on trouve tout à Gaggi et les plages ne sont pas loin. Je recommande fortement.

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oase auf Sizilien
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Ein wunderbares Grundstück auf dem Land. Olivenbäume, Obstbäume und Weinreben umgeben ein sehr gepflegtes kleines Anwesen. Ruhe und Entspannung warten dort auf unseren nächsten Besuch. Auch freuen wir uns, die netten Vermieter Francesco und Giovanna wieder zu sehen.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jens S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal zum Erholen
Das Haus ist wunderbar ruhig gelegen, mit schöner Aussicht über Weinfelder und Olivenhaine zum Ätna. Trotzdem ist man zu Fuß innerhalb weniger Minuten im Ort, der alle notwendigen Geschäfte und auch verschiedenen Gastronomiebetriebe bietet. Die Vermieter sind äußerst zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit und versorgten uns immer wieder mit frischem Obst und Gemüse aus ihrem angrenzenden Garten. Fazit: Ohne jede Einschränkung zu empfehlen!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen M.

Ferienhaus Graniti
Das kleine und ruhige Ferienhaus liegt idyllisch zwischen Orangenbäumen und Weinreben. Auch eine große Terrasse mit Sitzgelegenheiten, Grill und Pool (nur im Sommer) ist vorhanden. Perfekt geeignet, um viel Zeit draußen zu verbringen. Die freundlichen Vermieter haben uns mit vielen Tips und mit sehr leckeren Orangen versorgt. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Sehr guter Ausgangspunkt, um die schöne Landschaft der Umgebung zu erkunden bzw. um ein paar Tage abzuschalten. Ein eigenes Auto ist empfehlenswert.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Audrey M.

La Sicile entre oranges et citrons
La maison était très agréable à vivre. Nous avons passé un très beau séjour dans «  Le Vignoble ». Le calme du lieu, son paysage environnant et sa terrasse nous font sentir très vite en vacances. Séjournant en avril, nous étions entourés d’oranges que nous avons eus le plaisir de déguster grâce à la générosité de Francesco et sa femme, un couple très accueillant et très sympathique.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

dominique b.

ttrès agréable séjour au Vignoble
nous avons séjourné au Vignoble à 4 adultes une semaine en Juillet 2018. la location est très très agréable, entourée de champs d'oliviers, de citronniers, de vignes tout en étant à 5 mn du village de Gaggi ou l'on trouve tout pour se ravitailler. Par cette chaleur, nous avons pu profiter de la piscine avec vue sur l'Etna bercés par le champ des cigales. En fait la locations est composée des deux corps de bâtiments . Pour l'un pièce à vivre avec cuisine aménagée, une chambre (pouvant accueillir deux adultes et deux enfants et salle d'eau , et l'autre un studio super bien équipé et joliment décoré.. avec cusine aménagée et salle d'eau, ce qui permet lorsque l'on est à deux couples d'avoir un peu son indépendance. Quant à Giovanna et Francesco, ils sont adorables. très attentionnés envers leurs locataires.Francesco nous a fait profiter des fruits de son jardin et du vin de sa production. Ils ont été de bons conseils pour notre séjour dans cette région de Sicile Nous gardons un très agréable souvenir de notre passage à Gaggi. merci encore à Giovanna et Francesco pour leur super accueil. Dominique et M Christine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heike T., Berlin

Sehr schönes ruhig gelegenes Haus mit Blick auf den Ätna
Schön gelegenes Haus, für unsere Ansprüche super. Francesco und Giovanna sind sehr nette Gastgeber, die auch ein paar Tipps für Unternehmungen und Ziele in der Umgebung geben. Im Haus war alles vorhanden, was man benötigt. Und großer Pluspunkt war der Pool, auf die Erfrischung haben wir uns immer gefreut, wenn wir zurück kamen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helene C.

parenthèse enchantée...
Nous avons passé un excellent moment au milieu des oliviers, des vignes, des orangers, des citronniers… L'accueil de Francesco et de sa femme fut très chaleureux, agrémenté de plusieurs attentions tout au long de notre séjour. Nous avons apprécié le calme du site et nous avons pu rayonner sur toute la partie nord est de la Sicile. Le lendemain de notre arrivée, l'Etna est entré en éruption: ce fut un moment magique, inoubliable…
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

nicolas b.

perfetto!!!!!!!!!
superbe séjour dans des conditions idéales. Maison charmante et très fonctionnelle, tout l'équipement nécessaire a disposition. Accueil chaleureux de nos hôtes. Le séjour fut largement a la hauteur de nos attentes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heribert K.

Sehr ruhig, naturverbunden und erholsam
Für alle, die Ruhe suchen und völlig entspannt den Tag auf einer schattigen Terasse oder im Pool verbringen möchten, können wir dieses Haus sehr empfehlen. Die freundlichen und aufmerksamen Vermieter haben bei der Einrichtung des Hauses an alles gedacht. Die Lage des Hauses macht ein Auto erforderlich, ermöglicht es aber auch, die Sehenswürdigkeiten der Insel auf unproblematische und schnelle Weise zu erreichen. Wir waren drei Wochen hier zu Gast. Und: wir würden es wieder tun.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

Un coin de paradi en Sicile avec des propriétaires attentionnés
Un séjour de rêve dans un cadre paradisiaque Sous le regard bienveillant de propriétaires attentionnés. Avec l’Etna et la mer à quelques km ce petit paradis de la Sicile profonde nous a émerveillé par sa tranquillité, ses parfums d’olivier et d’agrimes. Encore merci aux propriétaires pour leur accueil et leur gentillesse.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Uwe S.

Ruhige, gut ausgestattete Unterkunft.
Sehr ruhige Lage außerhalb des Ortes und weit weg vom Verkehrslärm. Gute Ausstattung und nette Gastgeber sorgen für einen erholsamen Aufenthalt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jörn H.

Great!
For us it was the third time in this place and every time again it is a wonderful experience. The hosts, Francesco and Giovanna, are excellent, the place is quiet and comfortable but still very close to the beach, the Etna and touristic hotspots like Taormina. Therefore, many thanks and 5 *
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christian H., Wien

Eine Oase
Zu viert haben wir zwei Wochen lang Sizilien bereist und dabei insgesamt drei verschiedene Quartiere in Anspruch genommen. Entsprechend drängt sich daher natürlich ein Vergleich dieser Häuser auf. Dieses Haus – unser drittes Quartier – liegt nördlich des Ätnas am Rand eines Weingartens. Es ist ein schön und praktisch hergerichtetes älteres Landhaus, das auch zum Entspannen verleitet. Wir haben in den 5 Tagen kein einziges Mal im Haus gegessen, da die überdachte Terrasse so einladend war. Und der Gipfel des Ätnas hat sich meist beim Frühstück meist blicken lassen. Die Vermieter waren sehr entgegenkommend und haben uns mit Wein und Obst aus eigenem Anbau verwöhnt. Ein absolut zu empfehlendes Quartier.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018