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Balcony
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
TV, books
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4904 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Explore the area

Map
Taormina, Sicily
  • Popular LocationCorso Umberto3 min walk
  • Popular LocationTaormina Cable Car12 min walk
  • Popular LocationGreek Theatre14 min walk
  • AirportCatania (CTA-Fontanarossa)60 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Badia Vecchia Apartment

English-style mansion built in 1939 by the rich old owner Sir. Robert Pretty Barlow, admirer of beauty and good living. A precursor of modern gay culture, he hosted writers, painters and illustrious travelers. He himself a traveler, helped to make Taormina known to many of his countrymen and others.
The apartment is located on the first floor of the house in a very central and panoramic position, overlooking the Etna, the Bay of Giardini Naxos and the Badia Vecchia, one of the most significant monuments of the city.

Property manager

Furio ragno

Languages

English, German, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 904 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

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 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 deadbolt lock
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 information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Badia Vecchia
Badia Vecchia Apartment Taormina
Badia Vecchia Apartment Apartment
Badia Vecchia Apartment Apartment Taormina

About the neighborhood

Taormina

Located in Taormina, this apartment is in the city center and near the beach. Corso Umberto and Greek Theatre are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Isola Bella and Letojanni Beach. Villa Comunale Garden and Passopisciaro are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 3 min walk
  • Piazza del Duomo - 4 min walk
  • Piazza IX April - 5 min walk
  • Taormina Cable Car - 12 min walk
  • Greek Theatre - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 9 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • L'Arco - 4 min walk
  • C&G Cioccolato e Gelato - 5 min walk
  • Villa Zuccaro Taormina - 3 min walk
  • La Pignolata Guinness Cannoli - 4 min walk
  • Fanaberia - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Badia Vecchia Apartment pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Badia Vecchia Apartment?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Badia Vecchia Apartment?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Badia Vecchia Apartment located?

Located in the heart of Taormina, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Taormina Archaeological Museum and Corso Umberto. Taormina Cable Car and Greek Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Taormina Giardini Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay in Taormina
Property was as described. Excellent location, with good beds and amenities. Our host/owner Furio was responsive and offered excellent advice. Train station was a short drive for travel to Siracusa and later to Salerno. Easy access to Etna wine region and nearby towns. We stayed 3 nights which was our only regret as we should have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best VRBO host ever!
My friend and I traveled in Sicily for two weeks and stayed at VRBO properties. Furio was a wonderful host. He picked us up at the train station and dropped us off at the end of our stay. Going over and above what’s required! It was our favorite stay. The apartment is beautiful. Stylish roomy, and comfortable. And a great location. I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone and hope to be able to return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Muy perfecto!
The space is very comfortable with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Furio was so kind to pick us up at the train station on arrival. There were all the things you need for a comfortable stay including coffee, water and a bottle of wine. The view from the bedrooms and patio is magnificant! Location is perfect, right above the main street. We will definitely share with friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelbie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Furio was an excellent host. The apartment was lovely, the beds are very comfortable and it is very close to the main drag.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan F., Lakeland, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Town, Beautiful People
Did a couple of day trips while visiting. Mount Etna hiking is a must!! Gorgeous hiking and amazing food and wine after our hike.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Host Ever/ Apt. Felt Like a Home
Clean, spacious, well decorated, comfortable mattresses, a host who drove us and picked us up at the train station … who could ask for more? Bravo Furio!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location and host
We very much enjoyed our stay and the location. The bed was very comfortable and the bedroom had a wonderful view. Furio, the owner and host gave us excellent suggestions and helped us to find parking for our car. You really don’t need a car however, as we only used it once during our week long stay of one week. There is laundry o few doors down from the flat that was convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madeline C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Taormina with a view
Spending four magical days in Taormina in the comforts of a wonderful apartment is a great way to experience this part of Sicily. The apartment is clean and comfortable and the views were amazing. Our host Furio made check-in a seamless process. He even picked us up at the train station. And his wife offered restaurant suggestions and other bits of information to help us find our way through the town. It was a perfect stay. Eat the pasta and gelato because you’ll burn calories walking the steps.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Taorimina Stay
Stay was great. Furio was wonderful, always available!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna A., St Simons Island

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Find!
This is a pretty 2BR/2BA apartment at the top of the hillside town of Taormina. That means lots of steps, but not unmanageable. I have mobility ‘issues’ but I was able to manage with just some discomfort. Once you walk down to the main drag, it’s flat; going to the beach is another story. Furio gave us lots of good information, and the car park service he uses was VERY prompt and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M., Tampa, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
Furio was an excellent host, super responsive, he gave us great advices. The apartment is beautifully furnished, spotlessly clean, excellent location. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hospitality
Furio was such a great host. He met us by the bus stop and drove us up to his place. His place was so inviting and the bed was super comfortable. The kitchen was stocked with all the necessities and there is a patio to enjoy the view and atmosphere of Taormina. The Continental Restaurant is right across the street for you to have a wonderful breakfast with spectacular views. As an added bonus, Furio drove us to the train station on the day of our departure. Thank you for making our stay extra special.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacque P., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Taormina
Our wonderful host Furio could not have been more helpful, so thoughtful welcoming us with a bottle of Etna Red Wine. Location was superb, easy to access everything. Furio took care of our car, helped with local restaurants and pointed us in the right direction to experience amazing Arancini.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Hosts with Mostest
Furio/Paula were fabulous, attentive, generous hosts, providing clear pre-instructions: greeting us on arrival in the rain, arranging our parking & explaining all the apartment details, including its delightful history! They also booked us a great dinner spot and introduced us to one of the Etna wineries. The apartment is beautifully restored and well-maintained, with the location uber-convenient, about 50 steps above "the main drag" (Corso Umberto), near Porta Catania, offering walking distance to explore all the town's key locations, including the Greek Theatre & Chiesa Madonna della Rocca. We were able to enjoy buffet breakfast at the hotel opposite, with the apartment kitchen also modern & well-stocked. The Balcony is great for evening Negroni's. Only issue: wifi speed is very slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev L., O’Fallon, MO USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Best Host!! And a beautiful apartment!!
My family (myself, husband, daughter, and son-in-law) are avid travelers. On our current Italy/Sicily vacation we had stayed in 6 cities and apartments prior to Taormina. Furio was the best host we have ever experienced in a rental apartment. As requested, we called Furio as we were arriving in Taormina. He met us at the top of the street and walked (as we drove) to the apartment. We took our luggage from our car and he then had a valet park it off site (parking is very limited in town). Furio then accompanied us in his beautifully decorated apartment and made suggestions for meals and sightseeing (all turned out to be excellent). While still in the apartment he made reservations for us and made arrangements for transportation!!! The apartment had every comfort we needed. It was very clean and had beautiful views!! Taormina is a town on a hill. You need to walk up or down steep steps to get to shops or restaurants, but the apartment is centrally located. We will definitely book again with Furio on our next trip to Taormina!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection in Hospitality
We cannot rave enough about our stay here. Our hosts were absolutely the nicest people and most helpful. The description of location, home, and amenities were spot on. We cannot wait to come back and bring friends. The hosts gave us two wonderful restaurants to enjoy and they were amazing. We enjoyed vino on the patio with views from the home of Mt. Etna. We are so pleased our paths crossed with this couple.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic apartment and super host
The apartment was perfect for our trip. Located just minutes from all the hustle and bustle of Taormina but far enough away to be quiet and peaceful as well. It was well equipped and had the comfiest beds and great air conditioning. Furio was the best host we have ever come across in a Vrbo rental. He picked us up from the train station when we arrived, gave us great info on all the local restaurants and places to visit, arranged a day for us at a local beach lido and finally dropped us back to the station at the end of our stay. I would definitely recommend this property for anyone visiting this beautiful part of Sicily.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philomena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner of the property is so accommodating and kind. Our flight was cancelled so he arranged for ac
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible host
I cannot speak highly enough of Furio or the property. Our flight was rerouted to Comiso from catania, Furio helped arrange a car and greeted us at the apartment at 3am AAA+ The apartment is beautifully appointed with decor in-keeping with Taormina. The location is perfect close enough to the centre but far enough to relax. I would recommend this property to family friends, Furio and the apartment made our stay in Taormina very special. Grazie Mille
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sizzling in Sicily
The apartment is very clean and beds very comfortable. There is a well equipped kitchen. Across the road, down the steps and you are in Corso Umberto, the main thoroughfare. A very good supermarket is not far away. The amphitheatre is a must-see. We were lucky to see an opera whilst we were there. The public gardens are wonderful and entry is free. We didn’t do any excursions as the weather was extremely hot and it was lovely to get back to the air-conditioned apartment after a stroll or lunch in town. Furio, the owner is extremely helpful. I have no hesitation in recommending the apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Spectacular Trip
Furio is a spectacular host and made what was already goiing to be a great vacation even more so. I highly recommend this propoerty.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Apartment in the centre of Taormina
We loved this apartment stay! The host (Furio) was prompt, friendly, helpful and informative. The apartment is close (less than 5 minute walk) to the main road with all restaurants, shops, cafes, etc. Host supplied coffee, welcome drinks, and had the basic kitchen supplies if you want to eat in. I assume most people eat out as the restaurants are plentiful in the area, but we made a few basic meals so essential kitchen supplies were appreciated. Half hour walk to beach down and you can take cable car up. We drove rental car and used the valet service ($20 euro per day) which actually was good value vs. Parking in the parkade ($40 euro per day). Plus,The roads are so narrow and busy. We found we really did not need our car while we were in Taormina anyways. Furio also gave us great recommendations for things to do and where to eat. Would recommend this rental highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A visit to remember
My friend and I found the Badia Vecchia Apt was spacious and a perfect place for our five day visit. The location was very convenient to get to town, the views from the windows were magnificent, and our hosts were so helpful in getting us situated and providing recommendations for dinner. Felt very safe there. We did have a car with us which our host was able to provide a pickup/drop off service for 20 euros a day. I definitely would go back there again. And Antonio who was our host for our stay was so friendly and made the trip to Taormina even more memorable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Syl K., Montreal, Quebec Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place, perfect host
First of all Taormina was mind blowingly beautiful. Furio's place was just a short walk to the main street and he was more than willing to help us with directions, ideas, parking. He responds quickly to any questions... he takes great pride in his place. His place was pristine and exactly as promised. We were 2, but 4 could stay easily. We roamed the streets of Taoromina, but also went to see Etna and then did a wine tasting at Gambino. Thx Furio... you and your place were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbra D., Phoenix AZ USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best
This apartment is incredible! Beautiful furnishings and fantastic location. Furio provides a one-of-a-kind experience with excellent recommendations. He is very proud of Taormina and he can tell you some of the history if you wish to know. He has a connection with a lido in Letojanni where we went to spend a day at the beach! Best VRBO experience ever! Grazie Mille Furio!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022