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Luxury villa with pool on the slopes of Etna

Villa with private pool, near Mount Etna

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Perched at the foot of the Mompilieri crater, Villa nel Monte is a haven for those seeking tranquility and luxury. Enjoy your private pool, modern kitchen and panoramic garden with access to a spacious living room and three bedrooms.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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

Luxury villa with pool on the slopes of Etna

Located at the foot of the Mompilieri crater and towered by the immensity of the Etna, Villa nel Monte enjoys the tranquility of an ancient and unspoiled landscape, pampered by the luxury of its interior and its private pool.

The villa is born of the precious connection of art and knowledge of a father, skilful restorer, and his son, architect with innovative and eco-sustainable ideas. The result is a sophisticated, modern and at the same time profoundly Sicilian villa, ideal for those who are looking for an authentic holiday without renouncing style and comfort.

At 5 minutes walk from the house is Nicolosi, a vibrant village known as the 'Porta dell'Etna' that offers numerous restaurants, shops and sports facilities and is a must for those who wish to explore the largest volcano in Europe. In other words, you will have everything you need and more without ever having to take the car. Also, directly from the villa, a very nice path enriched by fruit trees leads to the top of Mount Mompilieri with a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Catania.

When you are ready to leave Nicolosi and the wonders of Etna, with 20 minutes drive you can reach Catania with its baroque buildings, the ancient fish market, the shopping streets and a fine sandy beach. With just one hour drive, you will find Taormina, a world-class and elegant town, considered by many to be the pearl of the Mediterranean, and Siracusa, a fascinating and timeless town, with a romantic promenade and an ancient Greek theatre that cannot be missed.

Whether you want to enjoy the Sicilian summer from a cooler and more privileged location or dream of skiing in winter on the snow of Mount Etna, Villa nel Monte is without a doubt one of the best holiday homes in this part of Sicily.

Other things to note:
In a room on the first floor, the single bed is a 160 cm children's bed.
The price includes a set of linens and bath towels per person.
On request, it is possible to arrange a transfer (for up to 7 people). However, we recommend that all our guests rent a car for their stay in Sicily.

The private pool measures 9 by 4 meters and it is completely fenced. The pool is open all year round.

===== ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION =====
You can access Villa nel Monte from a spacious and bright living room with sofa bed, a modern kitchen and access to the terrace and the panoramic garden. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms, all equipped with windows and air-conditioning. Two bathrooms with shower are one in the living area and the other in the sleeping area. A third bathroom and a fourth bedroom are located in the independent annexe, just below the terrace and closer to the pool.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Snow sports gear
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

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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

Rules

In a room on the first floor, the single bed is a 160 cm children's bed.
Try to be on time for your check-in (which is usually set at 4 PM) and please send a text message to the keyholder in case of delay. Thank you!
As of 2026, the price includes also the Stay Tax (Municipality of Nicolosi): 1 euro per person per night, for the first 2 nights. Persons under the ag

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property Registration Number IT087031C2GC2N3FZV

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

Luxe Villa Unspoiled Setting Slopes Etna Nicolosi
Luxe Villa Unspoiled Setting Slopes Etna
Luxe Unspoiled Setting Slopes Etna Nicolosi
Luxe Unspoiled Setting Slopes Etna
Luxe Villa Unspoiled Setting Slopes Etna Nicolosi
Luxe Villa Unspoiled Setting Slopes Etna
Luxe Unspoiled Setting Slopes Etna Nicolosi
Luxe Villa Unspoiled Setting Slopes Etna Nicolosi
Luxe Villa Unspoiled Setting Slopes Etna
Luxe Unspoiled Setting Slopes Etna Nicolosi
Luxe Unspoiled Setting Slopes Etna
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About the neighborhood

Map
Sicily, Nicolosi

What's nearby

  • Via Etnea - 35 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 38 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Lungomare di Ognina - 39 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Catania Port - 39 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Catania Beach - 41 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Carruba Station - 26 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Filettaria Marconi - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bersó - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪La Baita di Rosemary - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Marialuisa - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafè Elite - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury villa with pool on the slopes of Etna have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Luxury villa with pool on the slopes of Etna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury villa with pool on the slopes of Etna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury villa with pool on the slopes of Etna?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury villa with pool on the slopes of Etna located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sciara and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Mount Etna. Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rock is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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Reviews

Luxury villa with pool on the slopes of Etna Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Torunn T.

Review for stay from 20 June 2024 to 29 June 2024

Beautiful and friendly atmosphere. Great place for exploring Sicilia.
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra V.

Review for stay from 24 June 2023 to 01 July 2023

Can only say wonderful things about our stay. The property was large and absolutely stunning. Everything was clean and tidy. The pool was perfect temperature and very clean. The hosts were spectacular and extremely kind, we felt very at home. They went above and beyond our expectations. The location was nice and central, easy to make day trips throughout Sicily as well as walking distance to the town. I highly recommend this place. I would love to return again. Thank you to our wonderful hosts.
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10/10 Excellent

Ilya A.

Review for stay from 27 April 2018 to 04 May 2018

This is a beautiful house with great attention to detail! Very beautiful design details. Pleasant areas by the pool, play area, breakfast area and barbecue. Very comfortable bed, quality linen, air conditioning. The kitchen is fully organized. There is everything you need for cooking. The owner prepared us many presents and an incredible pistachio cake. VERY, VERY, VERY DELICIOUSLY!
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna W.

Review for stay from 19 June 2022 to 26 June 2022

Villa Nel Monte is one of the best properties we have stayed in, as a family of six grown-ups. The large kitchen-diner lends itself well to family lunches and dinners. The annex allows the more sedate in a group to escape early in the evenings if they need to. Bathrooms and bedrooms have everything you need and are well designed. Seating areas outside and the private pool are excellent. The photos do not do it justice! If you are seeking a luxury Villa, fully equipped with everything you need, within view of the majestic Etna, this is the one for you. Host Lidia and her family also make sure you are comfortable and the welcome food and drinks are delicious! Also, very important, great aircon, and plenty of land surrounding the Villa to assure your privacy.

10/10 Excellent

Leonie E.

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

Well appointed base for Etna exploration

Villa Nel Monte was a great property with lots of character and different spaces to enjoy. Hosts were communicative and welcoming. The location is a short ~20-30 min drive to key locations around Etna, and very close to vineyards. We chose it for it’s location a little out of Nicolosi, but it was an easy (although not on pavements) 10 min walk into the town for dinner, drinks, or late-night gelato! Domestic dogs do bark as you go by, but that’s normal for the type of area. The barking kept some of us up the first night, but I think we got used to it. The kitchen had everything we could need, including incredible welcome gifts including a homemade cake, olive oil, limoncello, and a huge basket of blood oranges in the fridge! The house came with a cat (outdoors) and its kitty friends, which my son loved, but someone with a cat allergy might find challenging if they want to spend a lot of time in the garden. Overall we had a great time and happily spent a whole day just at the Villa. With swings, see-saw, pool, table-football, etc there was plenty to keep everyone busy! Thanks to the hosts for a great stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim M., Chicago

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

PARENTS ANNIVERSARY TRIP

Villa nel Monte is perhaps the best property my wife and I have ever rented. Not only was the house, property and pool beautiful but the owners were very communicative and helpful before we even arrived. The real gold star goes to Lidia who lives near by. She went with the flow when our travels hit a snag, pushing our arrival back a day. She went above and beyond when one of our party suffered a back injury that required a visit to a doctor. She sorted out location of clinic and called ahead to prepare them for our arrival. She, of course, was also only a text away if we needed a suggestion of where to go from restaurants to beaches and just about anything you could think to ask about. She was worth her weight in gold. I highly recommend this location as a wonderful rental and good spot to see so much in that region. Nicolosi itself is a small, quiet town but it too has some nice restaurants and a few pubs that are 10-20 minute walk from the house. Grocery and butcher are a 5 minute walk up the road so easy to stock up for those days you just won't want to leave the pool. And trust me...you will have at least one of those days. Fantastic place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jonas O.

Review for stay from 19 July 2025 to 26 July 2025

Vi hade en fantastisk vistelse och jag kan varmt rekommendera det här huset! Vi var tre barnfamiljer som bodde här i en vecka, och det var verkligen perfekt för oss – gott om utrymme, trivsam miljö och allt vi behövde fanns på plats. Värden var supertrevlig och lätt att ha att göra med. Snabba svar och många bra tips gjorde vistelsen ännu bättre. Det finns tre katter i trädgården som våra barn älskade att leka med. De är väldigt söta och sociala! Tänk bara på att stänga dörrarna snabbt. Vi åker gärna tillbaka!
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10/10 Excellent

Georgina N.

Review for stay from 25 June 2025 to 02 July 2025

Our stay was amazing from the moment we got there. The house had everything we needed and some necessities left for us including a lovely cake. Plenty of room for 5 of us in the house. Felt very comfortable and homely. It also felt very secure. The outside was very well maintained with the lovely pool, lots of umbrellas and sun loungers. A lovely big outdoor table which we often used in the evening. The cats were very friendly and being cat owners we made friends easily! Nicolosi 10 mins walk with lovely restaurants and bars. With only a week there, it went very quickly as we went to Mount Etna, Taormina and Catania. Easily accessible with the car. We particularly enjoyed the days at the villa with the pool and peaceful surroundings. Guilia was great with any questions we had and Toti was around to make sure the pool was cleaned and cats fed. I would highly recommend this villa for a peaceful, private and relaxing holiday with family and friends. Thank you Guilia and Toti!
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10/10 Excellent

Nico D.

Review for stay from 05 July 2025 to 12 July 2025

It was excellent and fulfilled all our dreams for a fantastic family week.
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10/10 Excellent

James H.

Review for stay from 15 May 2025 to 22 May 2025

Lovely stay, any questions we asked of the host were answered very quickly to messages. Nice welcoming touches of homemade cake made by the host which was delicious, and we were left some other goodies which was a lovely touch! Villa comes with its own collection of cute cats and three young kittens. They were very lovely and friendly but kept trying to get into the villa, however there are insect doors to keep them out. The location was very good and the villa and garden were beautiful and well looked after. We’d highly recommend staying in this villa.

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

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

Perfect

Villa was ideal for our party of 6 adults and 2 children (12/13) and could accommodate more. The separate annex was perfect for the family of 4. Villa is spacious and well-equipped and the owners left us a welcome pack of water/beer/cake/fruit ,which was appreciated, as well as a well stocked kitchen with pasta, coffee, tea etc. We arranged transfers to and from the airport with the owner rather than hiring a car which was perfect. Toti even took us to a local supermarket when we arrived to stock up on groceries. The Villa is a 10/15 minute walk in to Nicolosi which has numerous restaurants (although many close at lunchtime and all day Mon or Tues). A small supermarket is a 5 minute walk. There is a good size pool at the villa although the weather unfortunately didn’t encourage swimming. We were fortunate to see Etna in action from the villa one evening as the owner sent a message to take a look outside. It was a relaxing stay in a peaceful location and can’t thank the owners, Lidia annd Toti, enough for adding to a great time. .
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natasha H.

Review for stay from 19 October 2024 to 25 October 2024

Had an amazing stay. Lidia and her mother were lovely and very accommodating, can’t fault them for being really flexible with us when we had a sick child to look after. The villa itself was beautiful and well stocked. The welcome cake by Lidia’s mum as others have mentioned was a lovely touch. We didn’t have the best weather but the view of Etna from the kitchen window when we saw it was amazing. Pool very nice but cold as you can imagine at the end of October! Cats were very friendly and we didn’t find them intrusive at all but there are neighbourhood dogs that come into the garden too but Lidia was able to get them back to their owner when we asked her to. Location wise it’s only a few minutes to a good selection of grocery shops and about 15-20 minutes to Nicolosi. It’s a good base to explore, we went to Aci Trezza and Taormina as well as took a trip up Etna with Ashàra tours which operate out of the south end of Etna. Highly recommend this villa.
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10/10 Excellent

Hugo R.

Review for stay from 10 August 2024 to 17 August 2024

Un grand merci à Giulia et surtout à Lidia pour l’organisation de notre séjour. Tout à était parfait de À à Z. Je recommande fortement !
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10/10 Excellent

Hugo R.

Review for stay from 10 August 2024 to 17 August 2024

Un grand merci à Giulia et surtout à Lidia pour l’organisation de notre séjour. Tout à était parfait de À à Z. Je recommande fortement !
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10/10 Excellent

Rafit W.

Review for stay from 17 August 2024 to 24 August 2024

The villa is lovely, tastefully decorated, well equipped, pampering The location is great at the foot of the Athena, high so cozy and not as hot as the beach, in a cute town The host is available for any questions and requests Highly recommend this villa What would I improve? Option to open the door from the outside without a key (I feared being locked out) Drinking water dispenser in the house so as not to carry with the bottles And.... Etna view from the yard! I waited for him so much and the vegetation contradicted (-: But these are small things and the score is high and the recommendation is warm
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10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Review for stay from 29 June 2024 to 13 July 2024

Super villa, très pratique et conviviale. Nous y avons séjourné 2 semaines avec nos familles. Nous avons passé un super séjour, villa parfaitement équipée. Les propriétaires sont très réactifs et répondent parfaitement aux demandes.
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Review for stay from 20 April 2024 to 27 April 2024

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour, tout à fait conforme à nos attentes. L'accueil et le contact avec les gens sur place a été parfait.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Review for stay from 12 April 2024 to 20 April 2024

Wir haben mit 6 Freunden eine Woche in der Villa verbracht und waren sehr zufrieden! Zur Begrüßung gab es leckeren, selbstgemachten Kuchen und Limoncello, die Gastgeber waren sehr nett und hilfsbereit und das Haus sehr schön! Es gibt mehrere Katzen, die sich auf dem Grundstück aufhalten und gerne kuscheln falls das für jemanden ein Problem sein sollte. Insgesamt haben wir die Zeit sehr genossen und würden jederzeit wiederkommen!
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10/10 Excellent

Marion C.

Review for stay from 02 April 2024 to 11 April 2024

Villa Nel Monte was a great property with lots of character and different spaces to enjoy. Hosts were communicative and welcoming. The location is a short ~20-30 min drive to key locations around Etna, and very close to vineyards. We chose it for it’s location a little out of Nicolosi, but it was an easy (although not on pavements) 10 min walk into the town for dinner, drinks, or late-night gelato! Domestic dogs do bark as you go by, but that’s normal for the type of area. The barking kept some of us up the first night, but I think we got used to it. The kitchen had everything we could need, including incredible welcome gifts including a homemade cake, olive oil, limoncello, and a huge basket of blood oranges in the fridge! The house came with a cat (outdoors) and its kitty friends, which my son loved, but someone with a cat allergy might find challenging if they want to spend a lot of time in the garden. Overall we had a great time and happily spent a whole day just at the Villa. With swings, see-saw, pool, table-football, etc there was plenty to keep everyone busy! Thanks to the hosts for a great stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

Review for stay from 18 November 2023 to 24 November 2023

This was the perfect spot for our family vacation in Sicily! The location was very central for quick trips to Taormina, Siracusa, Etna. The home is amazing … beautiful grounds, lots of gathering places in the gardens, on the decks, near the pool. The space is open and clean, comfortable and full of everything we needed. The bedrooms are all very comfortable, 3 large full bathrooms, and the kitchen is a wonderful place to cook. The large dining room table was the perfect gathering spot for our group at the end of the day. Guilia was in communication with us the whole stay, giving helpful recommendations and responding to questions. Her mother welcomed us when we arrived and left us with a yummy tart, a bottle of homemade limoncello and other treats. … and yes, there are sweet kittens on the property who made our stay even more special. What more could you need?? Do not miss this property if you are traveling to Sicily!
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis V.

Review for stay from 22 October 2023 to 01 November 2023

La maison est superbe et idéalement placée pour découvrir l’Etna et ses environs. Le magnifique jardin fait le plaisir des petits et des grands. Merci beaucoup aux propriétaires pour leur accueil chaleureux et leurs bons conseils
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10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

Review for stay from 30 September 2023 to 08 October 2023

This house is absolutely wonderful. It has enough space, is very nicely furnished and the garden is very large. We immediately felt at home and enjoyed our time very much. We especially liked the open living area with the large table and the garden area. Everything was very clean, there were enough towels and there were a few cool drinks in the fridge. And this cottage has the sweetest roommate, namely a small cat, which is incredibly cuddly and trusting. We definitely recommend this accommodation. Thank you very much for the hospitality.
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10/10 Excellent

Kady L.

Review for stay from 26 August 2023 to 02 September 2023

This was one of the best Air B&B experiences I have ever had. The host was extremely kind and responsive. The space was large enough for all of us to have our own space but still be together. The outdoor amenities were beyond my expectations and the surroundings were beautiful! I would definitely stay here in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Review for stay from 01 July 2023 to 08 July 2023

Villa nel Monte is perhaps the best property my wife and I have ever rented. Not only was the house, property and pool beautiful but the owners were very communicative and helpful before we even arrived. The real gold star goes to Lidia who lives near by. She went with the flow when our travels hit a snag, pushing our arrival back a day. She went above and beyond when one of our party suffered a back injury that required a visit to a doctor. She sorted out location of clinic and called ahead to prepare them for our arrival. She, of course, was also only a text away if we needed a suggestion of where to go from restaurants to beaches and just about anything you could think to ask about. She was worth her weight in gold. I highly recommend this location as a wonderful rental and good spot to see so much in that region. Nicolosi itself is a small, quiet town but it too has some nice restaurants and a few pubs that are 10-20 minute walk from the house. Grocery and butcher are a 5 minute walk up the road so easy to stock up for those days you just won't want to leave the pool. And trust me...you will have at least one of those days. Fantastic place!
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10/10 Excellent

Muriel A.

Review for stay from 17 April 2023 to 22 April 2023

La villa est parfaite pour un séjour en famille. La décoration et l’aménagement de tous les espaces sont vraiment qualitatifs. Nous avons apprécié l’accueil de nos hôtes et de pouvoir communiquer toute la semaine avec Lidia. Régalez vous des spécialités sicilienne. Nous recommandons à 100%