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TAORMINA VILLA IBISCUS ALCANTARA

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6646 sq ft

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Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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MITOGIO (CT), Sicily

Corso Umberto
‪14 min drive‬
Taormina Cable Car
‪15 min drive‬
Greek Theatre
‪15 min drive‬
Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

I bambini sono i benvenuti.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Consentito fumare solo negli ambienti esterni.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

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

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

This property does not have any lifts

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

About the area

Castiglione di Sicilia

Located in Castiglione di Sicilia, this villa is in a rural area and on a river. Corso Umberto and Greek Theatre are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Giardini Naxos Beach and Letojanni Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Passopisciaro and Villa Comunale Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.

MITOGIO (CT), Sicily

What's nearby

Gole Alcantara Botanical and Geological Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
Corso Umberto - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
Spisone Beach - 15 min drive - 16.8 km
Taormina Cable Car - 15 min drive - 16.0 km
Greek Theatre - 15 min drive - 16.0 km

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 an outdoor 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 on a river, 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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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

1 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcoming hosts and a heavenly garden

We were warmly welcomed by Claudia and her lovely family. The house was fairly small but had absolutely everything we needed and Claudia had left fruit and bottled water and even some wine for us. They also shared some wonderful food and wine with us on one day when they had a baptism in the family. The garden and surrounding area made this property truly astounding. The gardens, outside dining room and pool were truly magnificent and beautifully maintained; providing us with such a peaceful and beautiful retreat from all of our busy days exploring Sicily’s wonders. We loved every minute of our stay. Grazie mille Claudia e la tua famiglia!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent A.

27 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Alicia J.

17 Sept, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Meghan P.

23 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

23 Aug, 2017

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.

12 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

A S.

19 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Hywel R.

4 Jun, 2023

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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

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

21 Sept, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

7 Aug, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

6 Aug, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

15 Aug, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

15 Jul, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

26 May, 2019

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.

20 Oct, 2018

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10/10 Excellent

maud h.

31 Jul, 2018

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.

12 Jun, 2018

Perfect

Supertoffe eigenaars en een heel mooi domein

Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Constanze H.

27 May, 2018

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

14 Apr, 2018

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

24 Jul, 2017

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.

28 May, 2017

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.

23 Apr, 2017

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

14 Aug, 2016

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

11 Aug, 2016

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

23 Sept, 2015

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.

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