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Badia Vecchia Apartment

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT083097C2SFAU9KBA
Property # 6833970
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Taormina

Located in Taormina, this apartment is in the city centre and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Isola Bella and Letojanni Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Taormina Cable Car. 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 cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Taormina, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Porta di Catania - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of San Domenico - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 9 min drive
  • Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Arco - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Cisterna Del Moro Taormina - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Da Cristina - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante il Ciclope - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Napoletana - ‬7 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 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Badia Vecchia Apartment?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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?

Checkout 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 Badia Vecchia and Corso Umberto. Porta di Catania and Piazza del Duomo are just steps away. Taormina Giardini Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Badia Vecchia was everything we wanted and expected...even more! Furio & Paola were fabulous hosts - welcoming and orienting us, helping with (too much / too heavy) luggage, being sure we had plenty of water and coffee, providing restaurant recommendations, both in Taormina and our other planned Sicily stops. The apartment was immaculate, well equipped and nearly perfectly located. We're happy to recommend to future Taormina travelers. Thank you Furio and Paola!!Nora & FredMay 2026
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This stay was even more than we could have hoped for. The hosts were excellent communicators, both before our stay and during. They helped us coordinate parking (think valet service - and they were quick!). They met us upon arrival to walk us through the apartment, provide restaurant recommendations, and even made restaurant/attraction calls on our behalf. They really went over and beyond! The apartment is super comfortable; they even provided us with water and espresso pods. The location was a short walk to restaurants and shops, but in a quiet neighborhood. This is a WOW stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay! Everything was clean we love the apartment great location plenty of room wonderful host very very helpful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was convenient. Location was perfect. Furio even booked a restaurant for us in the next town we were visiting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynnda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very helpful host in letting us check in early and held our luggage after checking out. Everything was in good working order. great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Furio and his wife were such great hosts, arranging parking for us and giving us loads of recommendations in Taormina. The flat itself is perfect and you can walk into the busy part of town, or you can stay over on the edge and actually interact with locals.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DeDe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful rental property with excellent hosts, Furio & Paola. They were both super helpful during our entire stay. Loved the location of the property as it was just a couple minutes walk down to Corso Umberto. Highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

M J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The appartment is very well situated. Furio , the host, was very kind and helpfull. He did everything for our happiness. The valet for the car is easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is excellent. The location and accommodations were great. Especially the air conditioning with us being there during a heat wave. Taormina is a beautiful city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LIVIA S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, perfect apartment; nicely furnished. Furio was a perfect host
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MD B.

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

Amazing views and location!

Our hosts were terrific! They suggested several places to eat and all were great. The location is superb for visiting Taormina - a three minute walk to main area. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Love our stay, the beds were very comfortable. The apartment had everything we need , very spacious. And the owners were amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All kitchen facilities necessary
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernice G.

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

Great location and even greater host

Furio was terrific! The place was as advertised and you could even see Etna from one of the bedrooms
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing stay in Taormina!! Furio and his wife made checking in and finding parking for our car completely seamless. The apartment was in a perfect location to access all of the sights in Taormina and was well equipped, including water and a mocha pot for coffee. The host also recommended great food stops in the city and even helped us get a reservation last minute after check in. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

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

Wonderful Apartment

A fabulous stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas R.

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

Beautiful apartment

Apartment was in a perfect location to see Taormina and had spectacular views from every bedroom and terrace. The hosts were fantastic, accommodating welcoming and so helpful in picking restaurants and even made reservations for us. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chloe R.

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

Great stay!

Furio was a great host and the apartment was well-appointed and well-located. All around an excellent experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shahrouz G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice condo. Very clean.The host was incredibly nice and helpful, very responsive to iur requests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg and Sandra G.

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

Perfect Location & Hosts

Wonderful property. An incredibly happy experience. Perfect location for short, even longer stays as everything (parking, restaurants, markets) is just short steps away. And tops, Furio & Paola are simply amazing hosts. Frankly, the best we’ve ever VRBO experienced. Thank you so much for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna Maria V.

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

Furio was an excellent host!’

Upon our arrival we were met by the property owner Furio who spent time answering questions and giving us insight into places for grocery shopping, laundry, beach and restaurants. He made himself available for any other questions for the duration of our stay. Definitely would recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc and Vicky R.

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

Great location and helpful host

We appreciated the host Furio helping us with parking and giving us an orientation to the apartment and area. He also helped with recommendations for restaurants. The apartment is in a great location, close enough to all the “action” but far enough away to be a nice restful place away from the crowds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was clean and nicely decorated. It accommodated 4 people with ease. The beds were especially comfortable and the kitchen whilst compact was easy to cook in, we esepcially appreciated the coffee machine which made very nice coffee.The location was very convenient, close to shops, restaurants, supermarkets, etc.Furio was lovely and helpful, making great suggestions for restaurants (we really loved restaurant Malvasia!!!). As well as advice on the best beaches, the best way to see Etna, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I highly recommend the Badia Vecchia apartment. The location is amazing. A very short walk to the ‘main’ street. It was clean, well stocked. Bed was comfortable. Very close to a grocery store, restaurants, walks/hikes into the hillside. Furio is a wonderful, helpful, and very friendly host. He really wants you to have an amazing visit in Taormina. He recommended several places to eat, go have a drink, get the best granita & even made reservations for you. Def recommend and hope to get back soon. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paurnamasi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The apartment itself is perfect. There’s basically a view of a small portion of the Mediterranean Sea. It’s very loud due to the cars and motorcycles going by and smells like diesel exhaust. Please do not bring a car using the valet without a place to get into your car was a nightmare. I thought the decor in the living room was a little insensitive.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

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