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18th Century country house between sea and Etna

18th Century country house between sea and Etna

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Exterior
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi
Dining

Overview of 18th Century country house between sea and Etna

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Explore the area

Map
Sicily, Carruba
  • Popular LocationTorre Archirafi Beach9 min drive
  • Popular LocationAcireale Cathedral13 min drive
  • Popular LocationPiazza del Duomo13 min drive
  • AirportCatania (CTA-Fontanarossa)42 min drive

Space details

6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 12
200 sq m
Bedroom 1
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 sleep sofa/futon
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
Bedroom 4
    1 sleep sofa/futon
Bedroom 5
    1 king bed
Bedroom 6
    2 twin/single beds
Common area
    2 sleep sofas/futons
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    No shower or bathtub

About this property

Entire place

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

18th Century country house between sea and Etna

Situated on a stretch of coast between Catania and Taormina, proudly surveying its estate from the crest of a hill is Villa Bagolaro, an 18th Century country house in a stunning and perfectly peaceful setting between the sea and Mount Etna. Indoor and outdoor living combine seamlessly due to the bright and welcoming rooms and their communication with the terraces. It would be difficult to ask for a more delightful setting.

The living areas and bedrooms of Villa Bagolaro are all on one floor (the first floor). The villa consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with shower, small tub, bidet and toilet, a large living area with fireplace and a double sofa-bed, another living area with a fireplace and a single sofa-bed, a kitchen with wood oven and next to it a dining room with dining table. Outside there is also a terrace with seating, deckchairs, extra toilet (in the laundry room), a shower and a barbecue. There is WiFi!

Because of the presence of 2 fireplaces, the house offers a pleasant stay also during the few cold weeks of the short Sicilian winter. There is a maximum usage of 3 KWH of electricity.

The area: Villa Bagolaro is an ideal starting point to explore Mount Etna and its surroundings. Etna villages such as Trecastagni, Zafferana Etnea and Randazzo are famous for their ancient lava flows, the architecture of their 17th century churches, their delicious local products and the hospitality of their villagers. Situated 700m above the sea, they are a popular destination for city dwellers who want some fresh air in the summer and snow for skiing in the winter. Few people know that Etna is a popular place among skiers in winter. On some beautiful winter days, it is even possible to ski on frozen slopes in the morning while enjoying a magnificent panoramic view of the Mediterranean and then go sunbathe on the beach in the afternoon!

Property manager

Giulia Tiriticco / Victor van Veelen

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Table tennis on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Cribs are available on request at the property

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
This property accepts cash
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
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

18th Century Country House Garden Wifi Between sea Etna Acireale
18th Century Country House Garden Wifi Between sea Etna
18th Century Country Garden Wifi Between sea Etna Acireale
18th Century Country Garden Wifi Between sea Etna
18th Century Country House Garden Wifi Between sea Etna Acireale
18th Century Country House Garden Wifi Between sea Etna
18th Century Country Garden Wifi Between sea Etna Acireale
18th Century Country House Garden Wifi Between sea Etna Acireale
18th Century Country House Garden Wifi Between sea Etna
18th Century Country Garden Wifi Between sea Etna Acireale
18th Century Country Garden Wifi Between sea Etna
49001

About the neighborhood

Riposto

Located in Riposto, this vacation home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Etna and Giardini Naxos Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Hundred Horse Chestnut Tree and Adventure Park Etna. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Torre Archirafi Beach - 9 min drive
  • Timpa Natural Reserve - 9 min drive
  • Acireale Cathedral - 13 min drive
  • Piazza del Duomo - 13 min drive
  • L'Antico Teatro dei Pupi - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Carruba Station - 14 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casa Modò - 6 min drive
  • La Spiga - 5 min drive
  • La Briciola - 5 min drive
  • Caffè Argentina - 4 min drive
  • L'antica arte del pane - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 18th Century country house between sea and Etna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 18th Century country house between sea and Etna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 18th Century country house between sea and Etna?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 18th Century country house between sea and Etna located?

This family-friendly Riposto vacation home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ionian Sea and Torre Archirafi Beach. Riposto Beach and Spiaggia di Fondachello are also within 6 mi (10 km). Carruba Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holger L.

Villa with splendid views and nostalgic charm
The villa is an old family home and is situated within a lemon orchard. It has fabulous views to Etna and the sea, with a small stony beach, not crowded, in 1 km distance. There is a nostalgic touch on almost everything in the villa, a thing I really enjoyed. The surroundig ground has something of an enchanted garden with many lovely places. The villa is huge, so it could house at least two families for holidays. There is sufficient equipment, though only one bathroom. Our host Mr Grassi was very kind and helpful. He was on the spot if needed. There is one minus for people who like to sleep in and need tranquility because the neighbouring plant nursery is busy in the early morning and is in a hearing distance. I would strongly recommend this place to everyone who wants to inhale the atmosphere of Sicily in a place away from the tourist hustle an bustle, but in a good starting point to explore the northeast of the island including Etna.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gillian B.

A house in a citrus grove with a sense of history in
We loved this house. It was exactly as described. A historic and spacious villa that had the atmosphere of a much loved family home surrounded by a large garden full of lemon and orange trees and many flowering plants. If you are looking for high specification bathrooms and kitchens and modern furniture it probably isn't for you but if you love a sense of history along with comfortable beds and sofas, ravishing views of Etna behind and the Ionian sea in front from glorious tiled terraces which surround the house on all sides, it will suit you well. Location is interesting with plenty of places to visit though you will need a car. A stony volcanic beach is close by where swimming is great when not rough, though it's probably not a good beach for small children. The Grassis made us feel very welcome and were very helpful. There is a very busy working nursery next door, full of extraordinary plants; we did not find this a problem though. The villa is perfectly private. The only change we would have made was to have had a little local information provided but as the wifi was excellent we managed fine. All in all a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Keith A Muggleton M., Leicestershire England

Lovely large old villa in great location.
This lovely big old villa is in a great location and is full of character with its doors/windows on every side of the property and the high ceilings.There's the magnificent views of the dominant, smoking Mount Etna to the rear of the property and views of the sea from the front + the huge gardens with lots of lemon and orange trees surrounding the place. It turned a little chilly at night (Mid-March) but there was a wood burning fire and lots of wood supplied so we made good use of that. The owner,Luigi, was very friendly and helpful and spoke quite good English. We realised we had forgotten our electrical plug adaptors and texted him to ask where we could buy some from as we couldn't find any in the supermarket or shops. He asked how many we needed and said he would bring some over to us(I think he lives about 8 miles away). He duly arrived with 2 adaptors and wouldn't accept payment so we said we'd leave them at the end of our stay, in case someone else had the same issue. Good WiFi too. Excellent drives up Etna, especially the south side. Quite a lot of snow up there but the roads were kept perfectly clear. Also good places to visit was Taormina and Syracusa + a few nice villages around. Good supermarket 5 mins drive away. Also a new cafe had just opened up in the village(Caruba) which did lovely ice cream. Overall a very enjoyable holiday in a lovely place. Recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

Andreas V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhaft gelegen mit großem Garten
Wir waren eine Woche in der schönen alten Villa. Das Grundstück ist riesig mit tollem Blick auf Ätna und Meer. An der Ausstattung hat uns nichts gefehlt. Leider waren die Orangen noch nicht soweit.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Olivier G., France

Liked: Cleanliness
Plaisir mitigé
La maison est typique des anciennes demeures Siciliennes et elle est pourvue de vues: sur la mer (au loin à l’Est) et sur l’Etna (plein Ouest), lever et coucher de soleil magnifique . Pour cela le cadre est privilégié. Les regrets se portent plus sur l’environnement : toute la propriété (très grand jardin) est bordée par une pépinière et celle-ci embauche à 6h du matin. Si l’on est pas matinale il faut s’équiper de bouchons d’oreilles. A cela, l’annonce faisait état de 3 salles de bains : il faut bien lire le descriptif… il s’agit en fait -> d’une salle d’eau avec douche et wc, un cabinet de toilette dans une pièce extérieure et enfin une douche extérieure qui est très agréable mais ne remplace pas forcément une vraie salle de bain. Toutefois, nous ne regrettons pas notre séjour. À relever que les propriétaires sont très agréables et avenants.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Livni H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Bagolaro - A home in paradise
We had a longer stay at Villa Bagolaro as a group of students studying abroad. The Villa and their owners, Paola and Luigi, could provide everything we dreamt of. It is situated in a beautiful environment, 10 min walking distance to the sea, some small and fine shops in the nearby village and a ridiculous amount of fruit trees around. We had the perfect working condition in the house, a good internet connection, a lot of space and Luigi who helped with any issue. In retrospect this house is a real treasure to find and we feel blessed that we could spend our time there. Would recommend 10/10. We will definitely come back if we ever get the chance. Thank you Paola and Luigi for everything!
Stayed 60 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne charlotte J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très belle demeure
Toute l’élégance et le charme suranné de l’ile sont réunis dans cet écrin du XIXe
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Herman v.

Liked: Cleanliness
voorjaarsvakantie
Perfecte vakantie, wat een prachtig landgoed en mooi huis. Het sanitair is wat oud, maar voldeed. De buitendouche was heerlijk! Onze kinderen hebben eindeloos verstoppertje kunnen doen in de enorme tuin. Eigenaar was ontzettend vriendelijk, gastvrij en behulpzaam. Prima plek om veel te zien van deze kant van het eiland: de Etna, Taormina, Savoca, Catania en veel meer.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

URSULA M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très belle maison très bien placée à recommander
Cette maison est magnifique pour les amateurs de belles demeures. Elle est placée au milieu d'un grand parc de citronniers et autres essences. D'un côté on a la vue sur la mer, de l'autre, sur l'Etna. Une plage de galets, où on a la chance de trouver une place en plein mois d'août, se trouve quasiment en face à environ 800 m. Monsieur et Madame Grassi sont très accueillants et sympathiques. Séjour réussi !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joost v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sfeervol landhuis met waanzinnige tuin vol bloemen en fruitbomen
Heel bijzonder om in een 17e eeuws landhuis te verblijven. De eigenaar was fantastisch, heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Ze doen er alles aan om je een heerlijke tijd te geven. Het uitzicht op de Etna is samen met het zicht op de zee aan de andere kant heel bijzonder! Verder is de buitendouche een aanrader en kun je lekker tafeltenissen in de schaduw onder de bomen in de droomtuin.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019