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18th Century country house between sea and Etna

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Exterior
Interior
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
TV, fireplace, table tennis, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12200 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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 sun loungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near coin laundry

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snorkeling 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

  • Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)

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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

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
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About the neighborhood

Map
Carruba, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Porto dell' Etna - 7 min drive
  • Torre Archirafi Beach - 9 min drive
  • Timpa Natural Reserve - 9 min drive
  • Acireale Cathedral - 13 min drive
  • Piazza del Duomo - 13 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Modò - ‬5 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.

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18th Century country house between sea and Etna Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ginny E.

Review for stay from 24 February 2024 to 02 March 2024
With Mount aetna to the back of the house, and the Mediterranean to the front, surrounded by lemon and orange trees, comfortable seating at every ordination, the perfect spot for relaxing, breathing in history, curling up with a good book, or exploring an ancient city.
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10/10 Excellent

Flore D.

Review for stay from 16 December 2023 to 25 December 2023
This old family house is truly special, with history, beauty and character unmatched in more modern accomodations. Great kitchen, nice tiles and soaring cielings. The house location is convenient to tour major sites in Catania, Syracuse and Taormina. But best of all was sitting on the wrap around terrace looking at Mount Etna puff in the distance over the lemon and orange trees.
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10/10 Excellent

James M.

Review for stay from 19 December 2022 to 27 December 2022
A beautiful house in the countryside, child friendly, and the garden is fantastic, with plenty to keep the kids occupied! The host was welcoming! Responded very quickly and was very accommodating to our needs. Check-in instructions were detailed and helpful. We could not have asked for a better location. Overall a fantastic place, and I would stay again!
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Review for stay from 01 January 2023 to 08 January 2023
Fantastic house is a fantastic garden. View on the sea on one side, the Etna on the other. Citrus trees all over. Spacious house with soul. Wood oven in the kitchen! Very nice host.
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10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

Review for stay from 27 June 2023 to 02 July 2023
We had a wonderful time at this beautiful villa, 2 minutes by car from the sea. The house was even nicer than the pictures suggested and is surrounded on all sides by lemon trees and orchards. Off the back porch are views of Etna, off the front, the sea. Luigi, who helped us check in, was extremely friendly and very reachable. We would definitely come back.
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10/10 Excellent

Gioele B.

Review for stay from 07 August 2023 to 13 August 2023
The house is a beautiful villa with lot of space and amenities in the Sicilian countryside. From the huge balcony surrounding the building you can see the sea on one side and the Etna on the other. The actual house owners, Luigi and his wife, are wonderful people who immediately made us feel at home. They gave us plenty of recommendations regarding the local area and were extremely responsive to all of our needs.
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10/10 Excellent

Klara L.

Review for stay from 15 July 2023 to 25 July 2023
Amazing place, a real piece of paradise! Beautiful old villa surrounded by many lemon and orange trees,huge shading magnolia and plenty of flowers.A house is big enough for two families and well equipped-we worshipped the terrace in the evenings:)It is very well situated,great for exploring the east part of the island-must be great for spring/autumn trips too.The nearest beach is about 15mins walk.Luigi and his wife are very nice and helpful people,thank you!We also recieved many helpful information before our arrival from the agency.
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10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

Review for stay from 23 August 2023 to 02 September 2023
With the sea on one side and Etna on the other we stayed in this lovely stone house for ten days. We absolutely loved the large terrace around the house where we spent many long warm evenings. The house is stunning with its many original details and interior. If you love old houses, this is the place to stay! Modern and functional bathrooms and one outdoor shower. Our children appreciated the ping pong table. Our best excursions we would like to recommend are a guided tour to Etna, diving and fishing in Stazzo and don’t miss Siracusa - a must see! Both Neapolis Archaeological park and Ortigia, the old town. Our host Luigi was very helpful and kind whenever we had a question or needed advice for excursions. We had an amazing holiday and we will definitely come back to lovely Sicily!
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10/10 Excellent

Keith A Muggleton M.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Milena S.

Review for stay from 14 October 2024 to 19 October 2024
Das Landhaus ist ein Traum! Von der einen Seite der umlaufenden Terrasse sieht man den Ätna, von der anderen das Meer. Die Einrichtung ist authentisch und passt super gut zum Stil des Hauses. Man kann zu Fuß zum Meer laufen und in der Umgebung tolle Ausflüge machen, lohnenswert ist zum Beispiel natürlich der Besuch des Ätna!
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10/10 Excellent

Leah R.

Review for stay from 26 August 2024 to 02 September 2024
Lovely hosts with such a lovely house and amazing view of Etna. Really responsive and lovely hosts! Will be coming back!!
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10/10 Excellent

Angélique D.

Review for stay from 29 April 2024 to 04 May 2024
Très belle maison typique, spacieuse, tout est fait pour que l’on se sente comme à la maison. Linge propre, maison propre. Emplacement idéal pour visiter toute la côte Est de la Sicile. Hôte adorable, disponible, arrangeant. Nous avons passé un superbe séjour en Sicile, et la maison a contribué à cet enchantement. Je recommande! ????????????????
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10/10 Excellent

Darius V.

Review for stay from 18 March 2024 to 23 March 2024
Wir hatten eine wundervolle Zeit in dem Haus! Jeden tag haben wir uns aus dem Garten frische Zitronen und Orangen für einen Saft geholt und toll gekocht, sogar im Steinofen! Man fühlt sich direkt wie Zuhause und will eigentlich gar nicht mehr weg :-) Ich hoffe wir kommen wieder!
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10/10 Excellent

Ida H.

Review for stay from 30 September 2023 to 05 October 2023
Luigi var formidabel vært og huset er fuldstændig fantastisk. Huset er stort og rummeligt med alt hvad der er behov for. Haven er vidunderlig og stor og var perfekt til børn. Vi nød vores ophold og kan varmt anbefale huset til andre. Vi kommer gerne igen.
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10/10 Excellent

Emilie B.

Review for stay from 28 July 2023 to 04 August 2023
Le logement de Luigi est parfait pour un séjour avec des enfants. Le jardin est immense et entièrement clôturé, les multiples terrasses permettent de pouvoir profiter des extérieurs à tous les moments de la journée. La maison est très ventilée et nous n’avons pas eu chaud la nuit. Nous recommandons!
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10/10 Excellent

Vea C.

Review for stay from 20 March 2023 to 27 March 2023
Super Host, wunderschönes Haus, perfekte Lage! Sehr empfehlenswert für einen traumhaften Urlaub, wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt.
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriele K.

Review for stay from 27 March 2023 to 02 April 2023
Als erstes herzlichen Dank an Luigi , der uns abholte da wir uns verfahren hatten. Wir waren mit der Familie dort. 6 Erwachse + 1 Kind. War Alles im Allem in Ordnung. Der Weg vom Tor bis zum Haus etwas holprig, bitte aufpassen und sehr sehr langsam fahren. Wir haben die Woche sehr genossen. Zu Empfehlen.
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10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Review for stay from 21 April 2023 to 26 April 2023
Nous avons été ravis de ce séjour. La maison et son jardin sont vraiment magnifiques! Le lieu est très agréable, idéal lorsque l’on vient avec des enfants. La vue sur l’Etna et sur la mer est par ailleurs exceptionnelle! Un grand merci à Luigi et à Giulia pour leur gentillesse et leur disponibilité. Tout était parfait !
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10/10 Excellent

Katrin M.

Review for stay from 08 May 2023 to 15 May 2023
Eine wunderschöne Unterkunft! Der Garten mit den Zitronen-und Maulbeerbäumen ist ein Traum! Luigi und Paola haben uns herzlich empfangen und waren sehr entgegenkommend, obwohl wir sogar etwas Verspätung bei der Ankunft hatten. Absolutes Lob, ein tolles Ferienhaus!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna W.

Review for stay from 18 November 2022 to 23 November 2022
Beautiful private villa with huge wild garden (lots of delicious fruits for juices). Our hosts were very nice and helpful + super quick with message responses. I’d recommend the place for everyone with kids - we went with 2 toddlers and they had endless space for running ???? For most people having a car would be mandatory - there’s no space for pedestrians on the nearby streets. To sum it up - Loved it, recommend it ❤️
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10/10 Excellent

Andreas V.

Review for stay from 30 October 2022 to 06 November 2022
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.

10/10 Excellent

Andreas V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Bolesław S.

Review for stay from 11 October 2022 to 16 October 2022
Old, spacious sicilian house in a big garden with the views on Etna volcano and mediterrean see. The host Luigi was very friendly and helpful. I am happy that we choose this place for our stay :)
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10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

Review for stay from 22 October 2022 to 29 October 2022
This is an absolutely amazing place to stay, fantastic home, beautiful place to visit. We enjoyed the tranquility and relaxing with all the beautiful views
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10/10 Excellent

Michela B.

Review for stay from 27 August 2022 to 03 September 2022
Bellissima la villa storica, con ampio giardino e viste sul mare e l'Etna. I panorami visibili dalle ampie porte finestre sono rimasti impressi nei nostri occhi! Abbiamo gradito la presenza di vari spazi all'interno della villa e all'aperto dove potere rilassarsi. Peccato per la presenza di un unico bagno, che necessita di una ristrutturazione, ma il proprietario ci ha accennato che sarebbe stata fatta dopo il nostro soggiorno.