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Sicilian country house with panoramic views

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Experience the authentic charm of an idyllic past at Villa Idyllica, set amidst a delightful hilly landscape with superb views on the Alcantara valley. Relax by the refreshing pool beneath a fig tree's shadow or explore nearby villages and beaches like Giardini Naxos within walking distance.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Sicilian country house with panoramic views

Authentically restored country-house oozing charm of an idyllic past amidst a delightful hilly landscape … here you have a superb view on the Alcantara valley and a refreshing pool beneath the shadow of a fig tree.

Villa Idyllica is located right on the foot of a rocky hill. Following a path, you can reach its summit and enjoy an even superior view. It is also likely that you’ll see the four horses of the owner of Villa Idyllica running freely in this unspoiled scenery!

The villa consists of a main building and an adjacent annex.
The main building is about 110 m2 on 2 floors. On the ground floor there is a large living room with adjoining fully-equipped kitchen, including oven and microwave. A staircase leads up to the sleeping area with three bedrooms and a bathroom with bathtub with shower and a washing machine.

The annex, which is about 40m2, provides you with an extra kitchen, a second bathroom and a fourth double bedroom on a mezzanine. You can access it from the outside, right next to the entrance of the main building.

A garden full of Mediterranean vegetation surrounds the villa and, under a centuries-old olive tree, provides you with a great place for barbecues.

Villa Idyllica is ideal for a relaxing retreat and offers a genuine version of Sicily that is truly family-friendly. The first restaurant - the excellent Paradise Restaurant - is within walking distance (400 meters) and without spending much time in the car you can reach the stunning sandy beaches of Giardini Naxos, Taormina, the impressive gorges and ravines of the River Alcantara and, of course, Mt Etna and all the picturesque villages, as well as prestigious wineries and vineyards on its flanks.

SURROUNDINGS

The Alcantara Valley is one of the lushest valleys of Sicily thanks to the presence of the Alcantara River that supplies irrigation water to the many citrus orchards cultivated in the area all year round. Even during the hot and dry Sicilian summers, the Alcatara Rivers remains ice cold, providing to all its visitors with fresh relaxing moments. You can simply wet your feet and peacefully lying down on its beaches and on its rocks, or doing fun activities such us tubing excursions or exploring the river with its lava-stone walls and waterfalls by hiking or by riding a horse.

The Alcantara Valley is a truly strategic base from where to explore the Eastern side of Sicily. The charming town of Taormina, its vibrant coast and coast villages (30km of beaches from Fondachello to Sant’Alessio Siculo), Mt Etna and its authentic villages are all very close by.

If you are a wine-lover you cannot miss Castiglione di Sicilia, a nearby village known as ‘the city of wine’ (‘Città del Vino’) for its famous vineyards and wineries.

The private pool measures 3x6 m and it is 1.20 m deep.

The following might be to be paid extra: Pets, Tourist tax.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

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

Rules

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 Graniti): €1 per person per night. Max 7 nights, 15+ only.
Please dispose of your garbage during your stay according to the municipality rules. Do not leave garbage and unwashed dishes at your check-out.

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 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
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 IT083034C2JUGC3LEW

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

Unwind Sicilian Country House Garden Panoramic Views Graniti
Unwind Sicilian Country House Garden Panoramic Views
Unwind Sicilian Country Garden Panoramic Views Graniti
Unwind Sicilian Country Garden Panoramic Views
Unwind Sicilian Country House Garden Panoramic Views Graniti
Unwind Sicilian Country House Garden Panoramic Views
Unwind Sicilian Country Garden Panoramic Views Graniti
Unwind Sicilian Country House Garden Panoramic Views Graniti
Unwind Sicilian Country House Garden Panoramic Views
Unwind Sicilian Country Garden Panoramic Views Graniti
Unwind Sicilian Country Garden Panoramic Views
Chateau / Country House
52001

About the neighborhood

Map
Muscianò-cupparo, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Gole Alcantara Botanical and Geological Park - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Corso Umberto - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Spisone Beach - 14 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 14 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Greek Theatre - 15 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Fiumefreddo Station - 17 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gianfranco'S Steak House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar Nica Nuci - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Bar Turè - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Linguaglossa - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Pino Azzurro Bar - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sicilian country house with panoramic views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Sicilian country house with panoramic views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sicilian country house with panoramic views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sicilian country house with panoramic views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sicilian country house with panoramic views located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Gole Alcantara Botanical and Geological Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Spiaggia delle Gole and Gurne dell'Alcantara. Francavilla di Sicilia. Norman Castle of Calatabiano and Church of San Paolo are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Sicilian country house with panoramic views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sylvain B.

Review for stay from 12 April 2025 to 17 April 2025

Un super séjour dans la vallée de l'Alcantara. Les enfants on adoré l'endroit.
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10/10 Excellent

Katrin F.

Review for stay from 19 April 2025 to 27 April 2025

Wir hatten einen wunderschönen, entspannten Aufenthalt in Sizilien und genossen das Haus und seine wunderbare Lage in der Natur! Vielen Dank hiefür!
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10/10 Excellent

Natasja V.

Review for stay from 05 April 2025 to 11 April 2025

De omgeving is geweldig, rustig en privé met het gezelschap van 3 paarden. Het huisje is vrij eenvoudig ingericht en kan wel een opknapbeurt gebruiken.
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10/10 Excellent

Manuela S.

Review for stay from 13 May 2022 to 22 May 2022

Very nice place for relaxing and enjoying the nature Very good hosting and friendly service Hope to come back again

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay at Villa Idylicca, was an amazing house, very private and the hosts were very easy to communicate with and provided good recommendations. The horses are so nice to see throughout the day and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eleni H.

Review for stay from 26 May 2024 to 31 May 2024

Dieses Haus ist einfach ein Traum- vom Garten über Pool, Aussicht,Pferde, Lage- wir haben es geliebt!
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10/10 Excellent

Willy P.

Review for stay from 11 August 2019 to 19 August 2019

Amateur de calme et de nature je vous recommande cet endroit...

10/10 Excellent

Barry S.

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

Definitely Recommended!

Excellent quiet location in the hills. The pool was a definite bonus as it was extremely hot every day! Great location for exploring Taormina, Giardini Naxos and Etna.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Thomasito F.

Review for stay from 17 May 2019 to 24 May 2019

Wir haben herrliche Tage in vollkommener Ruhe in einem schönen Haus verbracht.
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8/10 Good

Johan d.

Review for stay from 16 September 2018 to 23 September 2018

Wij waren zeer tevreden over ons weekje, waar de locatie aan heeft bijgedragen. Gastvrije en vriendelijke beheerder.
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8/10 Good

Trondur R.

Review for stay from 28 April 2019 to 05 May 2019

Wonderful house in amazing location. Very hospitable hosts. Would recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra B.

Review for stay from 19 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Wir hatten, als 2 Familien zu Zehnt, einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt in der Unterkunft. Das authentisch sizilianische Haus mit Pool liegt direkt an der Ranch für die Pferde. Beim Frühstück oder Abendessen unter der Pergola stehen die kinderfreundlichen Pferde direkt neben an.
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10/10 Excellent

Timea B.

Review for stay from 05 August 2023 to 12 August 2023

The prefect place for a relaxed and private holiday. Beautiful surroundings, cosy house with pool. Mimmo, the owner was a great host, or rather a friend; just one word and he would arrange everything in a minute. Go there if you need something special to take care of yourself and your loved ones:)
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10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Review for stay from 25 October 2024 to 01 November 2024

Verblijven bij Giulia was een zeer fijne ervaring. Het gerestaureerde boerderij-huis gaf een authentiek Siciliaans gevoel. Het zwembad en bbq met het omringende gebergte, welke voor een gemoedelijke rust zorgden, maakte elke ochtend en avond een topervaring. Ook de drie paarden in de wei, gaf het een complete landelijke touch. Ook het interieur was goed onderhouden, met ruime kamers en veel lichtinval en prachtig uitzicht. Kortom, we hebben genoten van ons verblijf.
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Review for stay from 15 July 2024 to 22 July 2024

Le logement correspondait à la description, l'environnement est très agréable, à l'écart de la ville. Un havre de paix. Permet de facilement se rendre dans les alentours. Massimo a été très sympathique et réactif. La présence des chevaux est très agréable
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10/10 Excellent

Lilly M.

Review for stay from 31 August 2024 to 08 September 2024

Villa idylicca is a lovelyplace to stay. Mimmo, the host is great. always very responsive and helpful. We loved our stay. one word of warning for those eho are worried about their rental cars. the road to the villa is a little bit rough but ok if you take it easy.
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10/10 Excellent

Bernard C.

Review for stay from 03 August 2019 to 10 August 2019

La maison est superbement bien placée pour ceux qui aiment la campagne et l'espace. La vue est exceptionnelle. L'accès est un peu rude mais lorsque nous y sommes, nous sommes au paradis. Le silence est idéal pour des vacances en famille. Très reposant.
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen Z.

Review for stay from 09 September 2024 to 16 September 2024

The villa was everything we had hoped for. An authentic home in a stunning location. A place we could relax and reconnect with our family and enjoy the beauty, warmth and good food that Sicily has to offer. Mimmo was on hand to solve any minor issues very quickly and his beautiful horses kept us company throughout the day! We fell in love with the rustic charm and truly enjoyed every minute we spent there. Thank you
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8/10 Good

Alberto S.

Review for stay from 13 August 2022 to 20 August 2022

Muy auténtico. Paisaje y entorno inmejorables. Sin embargo menaje de la casa muy escaso.
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8/10 Good

Constance S.

Review for stay from 13 April 2024 to 20 April 2024

Très bon accueil. Lieu isolé donc très bien. Ne pas avoir peur des routes un peu difficiles d’accès mais même avec une petite voiture aucun souci. Très belle vue. A savoir : il n’y a pas de lave vaisselle donc le côté vacances perd de son charme quand on est nombreux !
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10/10 Excellent

Marianne T.

Review for stay from 02 July 2023 to 08 July 2023

The house was amazing and in such a great and peaceful location which was exactly what we were looking for with our group for a well deserved work detox! The room were spacious and we had everything we needed. Mimmo and Francesca were great with communication and always here to answer any of our questions. I would 100% recommend this beautiful house and would love to stay there again!
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline K.

Review for stay from 13 July 2019 to 20 July 2019

We had wonderful holidays in this beautiful house. It is absolutely quiet and has an amazing view over the countryside. We fell in love with Sicily and its people and we are thinking about coming back soon. Mimmo, to whom belongs the house, was incredibly friendly. We loved this place from the beginning.
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8/10 Good

Océane B.

Review for stay from 17 August 2024 to 24 August 2024

Fluid and pleasant communication with Giulia and Victor who manage Mimmo's house, who welcomed us warmly and offered us a bottle of wine:) The house is authentic, the fabulous decor between the sea and the mountains, the view from the splendid pool. The presence of horses is a nice little pleasure for animal lovers like us. I would recommend this place that will allow you to discover Sicily off the beaten path!
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10/10 Excellent

Malene B.

Review for stay from 17 October 2022 to 23 October 2022

We loved it here. The House, the garden and the sweet horses who came every morning. So private and relaxing. We had sun and 25 degrees for 6 days mid october. We will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Carsten S.

Review for stay from 12 October 2019 to 20 October 2019

We - two families from Germany - enjoyed the place and one week vacation in October 2019. Location is a quite place and allows easy recreation. Thanks to an almost perfect weather we had outside breakfast and dinner !!!

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