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TV, fireplace, books, stereo
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedroomsSleeps 10450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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francavilla di sicilia, Sicily
  • Gurne dell'Alcantara. Francavilla di Sicilia
    4 min drive
  • Capuchin Monastery
    5 min drive
  • Castle of Robert Lauria
    10 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    78 min drive

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About the area

Francavilla di Sicilia

Located in Francavilla di Sicilia, this villa is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Church of SS. Annunziata and Antiquarium di Francavilla di Sicilia. .This villa is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Mount Etna and 18.2 mi (29.2 km) from Isola Bella.
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What's nearby

  • Gurne dell'Alcantara. Francavilla di Sicilia - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cuba of Santa Domenica - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Corso Umberto - 28 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 31 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Greek Theatre - 35 min drive - 28.6 km

Getting around

  • Calatabiano Station - 21 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante President - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Dispensa Dell'Etna - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar Damico-Valastro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Europa Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar Del Corso - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Superb villa with private pool near Taormina, Sicily

An ancient aristocratic house in Art Nouveau style of the early twentieth century, surrounded by the nature of the Alcantara Valley, which offers a unique atmosphere of relaxation, warmth and hospitality.
Thanks to its large indoor and outdoor spaces it is the ideal place for people looking for high quality services, combined with the style and welcoming atmosphere of an ancient villa

The elegant and refined furnishings give Relais la Placa a touch of elegance and originality. In addition, the outdoor swimming pool, immersed in the park, is the ideal meeting place during the summer to sunbathe in complete relaxation.
The charm of the night of Relais la Placa will enchant guests, for a cocktail in the polls or an outdoor buffet in the moonlight.
Every day you can plan a different and exciting route to discover nature trails, art and gastronomy of the best Sicilian food and wine tour, on horseback, by bicycle. In addition, we also offer Sicilian cooking, painting and ceramic courses.
The villa can comfortably accommodate 10 guests in 5 double bedrooms, all with private bathroom. The villa consists of 2 floors, the first floor living room, orangery, reading room, bathroom, bedroom, equipped kitchen, the other 4 bedrooms on the second floor.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Carmelo Magaraci

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 4844 sq ft (450 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Superb Taormina Sicily franca
Superb Villa With Private Pool Near Taormina, Sicily Villa

Superb villa with private pool near Taormina, Sicily Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous host. Great property.
Carmelo was very helpful and friendly. He gave us a tour of the area and made reservations at the BEST restaurant. The area was beautiful. The little towns are special. Hats off to Carmelo. We would have liked more pillows and towels as we used every bedroom in our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous villa
Carmelo, the host, is exceedingly helpful and his knowledge of the area is exemplary. He booked us taxi's and restaurants and helped us with best routes for our outings, he even helped when we had a puncture in our hire car tire. The property is old and beautiful with fantastic facilities, is clean and it is a joy to spend time there. A car is a must to see the area and there are plenty of places to eat and wonderful villages to visit. Just round the corner are amazing views of Etna, Taormina and the beaches in that area are around 40 minutes in the car and are a must see. We also took day trips to Syracuse/Ortigia and Tindari. Sicily is wonderful and we look forward to returning to see a bit more!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scelfo P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular
The property was amazing n spotless. The gardens n pool were awesome. We had 7 people n plenty of room n space for everyone. The kitchen was state of the art. Taormina was an hour away. The owner Carmelo was on hand as soon as we called him for anything, very very helpful n very nice. Highly recommend we loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls week in the Blue Villa
I had the most amazing stay in this property with 10 girlfriends visiting Sicily for the first time. Carmelo and his wife Rosangela were at our disposal for any questions and we had, even stepping in to help us navigate a scary medical emergency on our last night. I cannot recommend staying here enough,we had the most unforgettable week !!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Vince I.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Large property
Carmelo was very responsive and a pleasant host. The property is in need of a deep clean as well as the grounds.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in Sicily
This villa was perfect for our family Christmas in Sicily! Our villa host, Carmelo, was delightful and a wonderful host. We all had an amazing time, the villa was perfect and we look forward to hopefully coming back soon. Thank you Carmelo helping us enjoy your beautiful country!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Villa, Great Host
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful, spacious villa - it's perfect for up to 5 couples as each of the 5 bedrooms has its own bath and there's plenty of parking. The commercial kitchen is well-equipped and there are plenty of areas to socialize. The gardens and pool area are also lovely; we enjoyed morning coffee or afternoon snacks outside when it was warm. We were all adults for this visit, but the villa has many games and activities available for children as well. The location is great for exploring eastern Sicily; anywhere from Messina to Siracusa is an easy day trip and the scenery is spectacular no matter which way you go. Carmelo, our host, really made the trip special. He arranged tours for us and our friends (Mt. Etna, olive picking and olive oil production, winerys), and was always available on short notice to promptly address any issues. He even got us a dinner reservation for 7 after a restaurant told us they were booked that evening. He truly made us feel welcome in his villa and town.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn M., Ottawa, canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous family vacation at Francavilla
Our family of 7 people (6 adults, 1 child), loved our stay at Francavilla. The villa and surrounding were gorgeous, with lots to do- a great location for enjoying true Sicilian countryside and villages without lots of tourists.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful house surrounded by nature
This villa is stunning. Our family of 4 had amble space and very much enjoyed the large pool and beautiful balcony area, from which we watched falcons and foxes each night. Carmelo couldn’t have been more helpful and was really friendly. He was available on WhatsApp every day.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Amazing big house in the hills. We had loads of space and the facilities were excellent. Lovely pool with plenty of space and loungers and seating. Carmelo was a really nice chap very helpful. His recommendations for local restaurants and things to do were really good. Definitely needed a hire car to get around. There’s a downstairs bedroom too for those that aren’t able to do stairs. Overall great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Frieda E.

Property and residence in disrepair. Not as pictured in website.
Unfortunately the house and grounds were not up to standards as shown on website. The Sicilians do not understand what the seasoned traveler expects. Mold all over outside structure, in showers and baths , grounds not well maintained. While pleasant, owners were not available in reasonable time when needed especially on last night when power went. There were no emergency instructions available in villa. Very disappointed in general cleanliness and toilet areas of local towns and major cities. My family emigrated from Italy but we were always taught pride in our selves and property regardless of how poor we were. The Italian practice of closing down all shops and restaurants in mid day until evenings made very difficult to enjoy amenities. We went to Italy to walk in the steps of our ancestors; now I understand why they left.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

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Villa is fantastic
Located 3kms outside Francavilla and an hour from Catania airport it is set in a lovely area close to the foot of Mount Etna. It would appear to have previously been a boutique hotel or band b with 5 bedrooms all double or can be twin, but it is now rented out as an entire villa. All the bed rooms are Ensuite and are to a very high standard with very comfortable beds and generally the finish down to the black out curtains is very luxurious. The kitchen is a fully kitted out industrial one which is great for cooking which we did a lot of . The outside area is excellent too with a very large and lovely pool and the grounds are very well kept and there is plenty of seating too. It can comfortably accommodate 10 people but we were a smaller group of 6 . The owner was very helpful if needed and suggested local activities e.g wine tasting . This villa is an excellent choice if you are looking for a bit of luxury , space and set in the countryside .
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

susan b.

Just go!
Wonderful villa, wonderful area for drives to explore this part of Sicily! Spent everyday exploring something new; Taormina, Alacantara Gorge, Mt. Etna, villages like Castiglione de Sicilia ( visit Giuseppe's "Bar Le Chevalier"? , who is the sweetest guy and his lovely Mom who came and made us a delicious Sicilian meal, at our villa!), Cap D'Orlando, Syracusa and so much more! Carmelo, the owner, is so nice, informative and helpful without being at all intrusive; a wonderful ambassador of his area. The villa is a restored historical building with 5 great bedrooms each with ensuites. There is an abundance of areas to sit as a group or have some quiet time. Grounds are wonderful, lovely pool, not too precious...perfect! Ten of us...not a whiff of a complaint! Just go!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marika T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holyday 19-26.6-24
A beautifull hause with a stunning garden and a large swimming pool. We spend a wonderful week here with a group of 8 people in June. The host was nice and helpful, providing us with plenty of information abaut the area and services. It was easy to visit nearby attractions by car, such as Etna, Taormina, and Alcantara. Everything was perfect. Many thanks from Finland! ❤️🇫🇮
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthias S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxen und Wandern mit Freunden in Sizilien
Sehr erholsam. 5 gleichwertige große Schlafzimmer mit Bädern. Große Küche. Tischtennis und Billard super. Kaminfeuer sehr gemütlich. War eine herrliche Woche.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Chantal D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacances entre amis
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. La maison est magnifique, on se sent transporté dans une autre époque. Tout était parfait, chambres, piscine, cuisine sans oublié nos tournois au babyfoot et au billard. Notre hôte Carmello est très gentil et il nous aider pour kes résevations de vignoble et la visite de l'Etna. Un séjour mémorable entre amis !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petra D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa
Fantastic place with character. Charming villa! Wonderful pool and poolarea with sunbeds, dinnertable, barbeque, tabletennis and lots more. Every room is quiet and has its own bathroom. Big restaurantkitchen with everything you need. A supermarket is only a few minutes away by car. Carmelo is a fantastic host and guide. He helped us to arrange tours to Etna and a wineyard. We highly reccomend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbarer Familienurlaub unserer vier Generationen
Wir wurden sehr freundlich von Carmillo begrüßt und fanden das Objekt wie beschrieben vor, auch wenn im Laufe der Saison einige kleine Reparaturen nötig wären. Wir, neun Personen von 8 bis 85 Jahren, haben uns alle sehr wohl gefühlt. Leider hatten wir in den anderen Bewertungen nichts zur Lage gefunden, zu erwähnen scheint uns jedoch, dass das Grundstück zwar einsam aber an der Gablung zwischen zwei Straßen liegt. Das wird relevant, wenn man bei offenem Fenster schlafen will. Trotz diesem kleinen Manko bietet die Villa alles was nötig ist und wenn man Mal nicht weg will, lässt sich der Tag ohne Probleme am herrlichen Pool verbringen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalia S., München, Deutschland

Tolles Haus in den Bergen
Wir verbrachten hier mit den Freunden eine tolle Woche. Das Haus liegt in den Bergen, so viele Sterne nachts habe ich schon lange nicht mehr gesehen. Ideal für die Großfamilie. Sehr guter Ausgangspunkt um die Ostküste, die Etna und die Bergdörfer kennenzulernen. Rosangela und Carmelo sind aufmerksame und sehr hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Ob eine Wanderung, eine Weinprobe oder Restaurantbesuch - es wird alles organisiert, es bleiben keine Wünsche offen. Vielen herzlichen Dank für die unvergessliche Reise!!!

10/10 Excellent

Niklas L., Stockholm, Sweden

Fantastic house with friendly, service-minded host
This house used to be a hotel, which shows in the well-equipped restaurant kitchen, comfortable rooms and well-sized social areas. Inside, it has a luxurious feel to it and outside, the nice private pool area with sun beds is a huge plus. (However, there were only seven sun beds although there are ten beds inside, which was a small minus). By the pool, you will also find a small house with washer and shower. The bedrooms are all equipped with air-conditioning, tv, a safe and ensuite bathrooms. There is a wifi-network that will cover your most basic needs, but because of the house's remote location, mobile coverage was uneven. The house is located about 5 minutes by car from Francavilla di Sicilia, a small town where you will find a few stores, supermarkets, the local butcher, barber, etc. The surrounding areas are quiet hills, with grazing cows and sheep. There is some traffic outside the house as it is right by an intersection, but you will unlikely be disturbed. Also, around the pool area are high hedges that provide privacy. The hosts, Carmelo and his wife Rosangela, are very friendly and eager to help. Carmelo works as a local guide and can help you arrange trips or give directions on nearby attractions - do take the chance and ask him for advice or questions about the local history! One night, we had a private chef at our villa, serving us typical Sicilian food - a marvelous and tasty experience. We give this house and its hosts our warmest recommendations.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018