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Property grounds
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher

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francavilla di sicilia, Sicily
  • Popular LocationGurne dell'Alcantara. Francavilla di Sicilia4 min drive
  • Popular LocationCuba of Santa Domenica10 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreek Theatre35 min drive
  • AirportCatania (CTA-Fontanarossa)76 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

This villa was perfect for our family Christmas in Sicily! Our villa host, Carmelo, was delightful and a wonderful host....
Carla B.
Jan 16, 2024

Space details

5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, sleeps 10
4844 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 double bed
Bedroom 4
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 5
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower
Bathroom 3
    Shower

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.

Property manager

Carmelo Magaraci

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

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)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,844 square feet

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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

Superb Villa Taormina Sicily francavilla di sicilia
Superb Taormina Sicily franca
Superb Villa With Private Pool Near Taormina, Sicily Villa

About the neighborhood

Francavilla di Sicilia

Located in Francavilla di Sicilia, this villa is in a rural area and on the beach. Corso Umberto and Greek Theatre are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Etna and Giardini Naxos Beach. Passopisciaro and Civic Museum of Natural Sciences are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Calatabiano Station - 21 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ristorante President - 8 min drive
  • La Dispensa Dell'Etna - 10 min drive
  • Bar Damico-Valastro - 9 min drive
  • Europa Bar - 7 min drive
  • Bar Del Corso - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Superb villa with private pool near Taormina, Sicily pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Superb villa with private pool near Taormina, Sicily?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Superb villa with private pool near Taormina, Sicily?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Superb villa with private pool near Taormina, Sicily located?

Situated on the beach, this villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Church of SS. Annunziata, Church of San Paolo, and Antiquarium di Francavilla di Sicilia. Church of San Francesco and Matrice Church are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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