Chlorine-free private pool with Etna view - Villa Calipso - Taormina

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A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.
A pathway leading to a white building with a cactus and flowers, surrounded by greenery and a pergola.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a covered seating area, and a view of the surrounding greenery.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, lace tablecloth, decorative pine cones, a chandelier, and green-framed windows.
A spacious living area with a marble staircase, a large rug, and a dining area with wooden furniture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Childcare available

Explore the area

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taormina, Sicily
  • Place, Corso Umberto
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Porta di Catania
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Bidet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Taormina

Located in Taormina, this villa is in a rural area and on a river. While the natural beauty of Giardini Naxos Beach and Mount Etna can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Taormina Cable Car. Travelling with kids? Consider Villa Comunale Garden and Passopisciaro. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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taormina, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Porta di Catania - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Porta Messina - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Spisone Beach - 8 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Alcantara Station - 3 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Area Servizio Calatabiano - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spizzicannu - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La serenetta, hotel ristorante - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Al Feudo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Vela - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private chlorine-free pool & Etna view - Villa Calipso - Taormina have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Chlorine-free private pool with Etna view - Villa Calipso - Taormina?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chlorine-free private pool with Etna view - Villa Calipso - Taormina on 19 Nov 2026 start from AU$5,352, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Private chlorine-free pool & Etna view - Villa Calipso - Taormina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private chlorine-free pool & Etna view - Villa Calipso - Taormina?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private chlorine-free pool & Etna view - Villa Calipso - Taormina?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private chlorine-free pool & Etna view - Villa Calipso - Taormina?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private chlorine-free pool & Etna view - Villa Calipso - Taormina located?

This family-friendly Taormina villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Giardini Naxos Beach and Ionian Sea. Schisò Castle and Taormina Archaeological Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Alcantara Station is 26 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. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Property!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Everything was great! Check in was easy, check out was quick and simple. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2023
Thanks James! We have really appreciated your stay at Villa!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Sicily

8 friends had an amazing stay at Villa Calipso. The house was amazing and in a great lication. The highlight was getting to watch Mt Etna erupt from our patio. It was a once in a lifetime experience. We had a great meal made at the house and supervised by Roberto.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing villa central to everything

This house is gorgeous, with a great view of Mt. Etna. It's very central and close to many other towns nearby, including Taormina, which is very very beautiful. The owner and his team were super helpful, they even paired us with a nanny for our 1 year old. I would come back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2022
Thanks a lot! We are very happy you enjoyed Villa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exellent

Very satisfied!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2022
Thanks a lot!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We loved the property and the location!

The house and gardens are totally lovely. The house is well equipped for cooking-in and conveniently located for touring around Taormina and Mount Etna. The view of the latter is spectacular. Working with property manager Roberto was pleasant and informational. We would have loved to have more time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks a lot for your kind review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, description spot on

Great stay, beautiful house, nice location. The two kitchens worked out perfectly. Roberto provided for every need. Would recommend downloading WhatsApp to ensure quicker communication once at the house. Will happily go back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Villa in Trappiletto

Villa Calipso was even more spectacular than shown in the photos. The building, the gardens and the pool were enjoyed by all in our group. Roberto,our host, was thoughtful and available, if needed. The location is perfect. Taromina is a short drive away and getting to Mt. Etna, Siracusa or Milazzo was no problem. Very highly recommended by all in our group.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Villa!

We enjoyed our stay at Sergio’s villa. Pictures did not do it justice… even more gorgeous in person. Clean and spacious with amazing views! Roberto was wonderful responding to any of our questions and the dinner prepared by his mother was our favorite meal of the week in the area. It was extremely hot during our week there and the air conditioning was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2023
Thanks a lot for your kind review. We try to do our best for making holiday at Villa Calipso a very exciting and relaxing experience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home with a great view of Mt. Etna

The property was lovely. Very well landscaped with lots of different outdoor seating and dining options. Great view of Mt. Etna. A nice quiet neighborhood. Air conditioning in every bedroom. Nicely updated/renovated bathrooms. The property manager was very responsive to our needs. The pool was large and very clean. We loved our stay here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet but close to all the action

This property was wonderful for our family with two young children. It was very clean and well equipped. We felt like we were home. The pool and garden was our favorite place and we spent most of our time outside. It was also nice and quiet, while being a short drive to everything we wanted to see and do, including Giardini Naxos Beach, Etna volcano (beautiful view from the home), Taormina, Castelmola, and the supermarket is just around the corner. The house manager Roberto was excellent. He and Maria catered a meal for our family and it was delicious. I would highly recommend this home for anyone who is considering staying in the Taormina area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our trip to Sicily, 2025

We truly had a wonderful time at this villa and everything that it claimed was pretty much what we got. It's difficult when you're traveling as far as we did from New York to trust the reliability of a description on a computer for a house so far away, but truly, we were not disappointed in any way. This home was comfortable, large and relaxing. The little town of Trapatello was charming; at first, we didn't think we would even go there, but we found ourselves taking day trips for gelato and coffee, and to go to the supermarket, which is a short drive away. Roberto was an amiable manager who took care of whatever needed to be done. We had traveled to celebrate my wife's birthday, and she had a great time as did the rest of the family. Thank you, Sergio.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Divine

Having read last 2 reviews and totally agree. This is a great location to explore east coast of Sicily. Villa was all it advertised however the photos do not do the pool area justice...it is huge and private and very well maintained by the charming Roberto. We were warmly greeted by he and Francescana - they even went out of their way to provide local maps and info. The house was comfortable, well appointed and the linen etc of high quality. They provide hairdryer, towels for pool and beach so no need to take anything extra. The air conditioned bedrooms were perfect to escape Sicilian heat. The villa is gated with secure parking. It was lovely to be able to walk to local shops (alimentari, bars, supermarket) although you definitely need a car for further exploration. In summer avoid travelling to beach areas like Giardini Naxos on the weekends unless you like heavy traffic. We thank the owner very much for sharing his villa with us and we will return when next in Sicily.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Dear Lindy, we have really appreciated your kind review! Thanks again Sergio and the staff of Villa Calipso
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Majestic Vista of Mt. Etna

Our stay at Villa Calypso was spectacular. Upon our arrival and meeting Roberto, a fire works event started at a nearby town. Following a great meal at a local restaurant Al Fiorno, recommended by Roberto and Graciela our vehicle had a flat tire on a Sunday night. With the assistance of Sergio and the help of Roberto that night and early the next morning our travels were rescued . The house has the perfect pool for relaxing, enjoying th spectacular Mt. Etna and surrounding country side. The facilities are very complete with all kitchen and linens available. The interior decorating is ornate.and provides a atmosphere of luxury.. The landscaping is beautiful, with a nearby lemon orchard and flowers everywhere. Food shopping is nearby and so is the autrostrada no. 18.. The villa is located so you can engage in sightseeing everyday and barely scrape the surface of this wonderful area. I can't say enough about thow comfortable Villa Calypso is other than we could have stayed indefinitely and just soaked in the nature, calmness, beauty and grandness of the surroundings. Charles Silverman Maplewood, New Jersey.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank a lot for your kind review. It was our pleasure to host so nice people!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Almost Perfect

Would have appreciated a Welcome Pack and greater attention to detail Mosquito Nets Whirlpool Not prepared We loved the outdoor space and enjoyed our time at the villa and in the surrounding area Thank you for having us We will return
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views

Scenic location. Villa was beautiful and local shops available for your needs. Pool fantastic and Roberto was always on hand if we had any questions or needed any information.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Villa Calipso

We - 5 adults and 3 children - stayed at Villa Calipso in October 2019 and all found the villa amazing. The house itself is charming and authetic and the garden is absolutely wonderful with a lot of nice spots from where you can enjoy an amazing view of Etna. We also enjoyed an absolutely fantastic local dinner made by Robertos mother served at the house terrasse. Moreover, the location of the villa is a perfect starting point for exploring Sicily. We would defintely like to come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Loved our stay in this beautiful house. Great location with stunning views of Etna. Also enjoyed location - quiet village with everything we needed yet within easy driving distance from all the places we wanted to visit. Lovely garden and pool. Would recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular views in a fantastic Villa

This is the most spectacular property I have ever stayed at ! And I stay at quite a few. It has that old world charm and It is even more beautiful than The VRBO pictures. There are so many charming comfortable places to relax . The windows and wrought iron are beautiful. Kitchen is nicely equipped . Roberto was fantastic setting us up and attending to anything we needed immediately all through the week. I am recommending Villa Calypso to friends and family. Bravo Villa Calypso
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thank a lot for you very kind review!! I hope to host you again in the future. Sincerely. Sergio & Roberto
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Villa with Wonderful Views

Lovely villa with a great outdoor space and lots of seating areas on multi-levels with a wonderful view of Mt. Etna.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks for your kind review. We are happy you have appreciated your stay at Villa Calipso. Sergio & Roberto
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Underbart hus, trädgård och pool

Vi hade en underbar vecka i huset! Poolen och utsikten är fantastisk och vi fick många bra tips om bad och restauranger. Skulle absolut vilja komma tillbaka!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property

I stayed here with my kids (10 and 13) and in-laws for a week in May. The property is absolutely amazing - even better than the photos make it look! There are so many different places to sit and have a drink/eat a meal, in the sun or shade, by the pool, on the terrace, all with fantastic views of Etna and the beautiful surrounding countryside. You are not overlooked anywhere on the property, so it feels very private. And the house itself is stunning, with high ceilings in the living area and a really well equipped kitchen. Even the showers were good - something you can’t always say about holiday lets! It’s also easy to get to by car from Catania airport, and well situated to get to Taormina and other places of interest. Overall would highly recommend this property.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Dear Sarah, thanks a lot for your very kind review! Sergio and the Villa Calipso staff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property and great location

This home was absolutely beautiful. The pool was perfect, easy for the kids to get in and out. The house was very clean and the garden/patio flows really well. We went to various places around Sicily so the location was perfect for that. The butcher at the end of their street and the fruit trucks had amazing food and there is a grocer close by when they are closed. We were given lots of tips by Roberto which was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks a lot!! :) Sergio and Roberto
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely villa - shame about the weather!

Villa Calipso is a beautiful well-appointed villa with excellent facilities inside and lovely gardens with pool. Unfortunately the weather was unusually poor for some of the week we were there so we didn't get to use the pool much but mornings were sunny and breakfast on the patio with superb views of Etna was very special! If we had one suggestion, it would be that a folder of information, which we have had when we have rented in other parts of the world, might be helpful. The sort of thing that contains information about the villa and its workings, local shops and restaurant suggestions, even possible trips or visits?
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks for the review! We'll work about your suggestion on a folder of information. Thanks again. Sergio & Villa calipso staff
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely beautiful and relaxing.

Weather was pretty poor but villa was delightful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
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