Exclusive villa above Taormina with pool and views of Etna and the sea

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4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

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Parking available

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Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Castelmola, Sicily

Monte Tauro

6 min walk

Porta Messina

13 min walk

Palazzo Corvaja

14 min walk

Taormina (TFC)

18 min walk

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 7

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 8

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 9

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

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Kitchen

Dining

Living area

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About this property

* In 2022/2023 the villa was tastefully renovated and furnished to a high standard *

The terraced Villa Bougainvillea is located in a spacious, exclusive ground on a steep south-facing slope. Inside the fenced 3000 sqm property there is parking space for two cars. Outside, on the street, is enough space for further cars.

The Villa comprises three levels: the main house and two apartment levels. You have the possibility to rent the Villa for 4, 6 or 8 people (9 upon request). Even renting the Villa for fewer people, you rent the Villa exclusively. The perfect privacy is guaranted.

In the main house there are two bedrooms with king-size beds, individual bathrooms, a spacious living room, a guest toilet, a fully equipped new kitchen, the dining room, a shady patio and the panoramic terrace. A new staircase into the garden was built 2023. From the panoramic terrace you can enjoy a stunning view of the Mediterranean sea, the bay of Naxos and Mt. Etna. The evening offers a fascinating panorama of lights.

On the middle-level and pool-level are two beautiful apartments with 2 double beds, individual bathrooms and small living rooms. Access to the apartments is either by the central or by the side open stairs.

Baby travel beds and baby equipment can be set up on request. We want you to travel lightly!
All rooms have air conditioning.
We use bed linen and towels made from 100% organic cotton.

The pool (~11.5 x 4,5 m) is located on the lowest level and is well protected from prying eyes due to its location.

A car is recommanded but not a necessity, public transportation is available in close proximity and you can walk down the breathtaking Madonna della Rocca path to Taormina and get back up by bus or Taxi (15-20 Euro one way for a Taxi).

The exceptional architectural concept of the Villa is designed for 6 to 8 people, offers lots of possibilities for privacy or to enjoy time in company. Ideal for friends, couples, families with children or extended families.
Enjoy this authentic Sicilian atmosphere!

Family members, friends and guests are still talking about the high degree of recovery of a stay in the villa.
The rich vegetation including lemon, orange and olive trees, bougainvillea, oleander and cactus, the large pool and many details make the Villa Bougainvillea to an exclusive place to go, stay and come again! We cordially welcome you to our Villa!

Property manager

Daniela and Raphael

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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 the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Castelmola

Located in Castelmola, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Corso Umberto and Greek Theatre are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Isola Bella and Letojanni Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Villa Comunale Garden and Passopisciaro. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Castelmola, Sicily

What's nearby

Corso Umberto - 15 min walk
Taormina Cable Car - 16 min walk
Piazza IX April - 18 min walk
Greek Theatre - 19 min walk
Spisone Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

Taormina Giardini Station - 14 min drive
Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

‪L'Arco - ‬15 min walk
‪Villa Zuccaro Taormina - ‬14 min walk
‪La Pignolata Guinness Cannoli - ‬14 min walk
‪Bar Turrisi - ‬10 min walk
‪Pizzeria Nina - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Exclusive villa above Taormina with pool and views of Etna and the sea have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Exclusive villa above Taormina with pool and views of Etna and the sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Exclusive villa above Taormina with pool and views of Etna and the sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exclusive villa above Taormina with pool and views of Etna and the sea?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Exclusive villa above Taormina with pool and views of Etna and the sea located?

This family-friendly Castelmola villa is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Monte Tauro and Corso Umberto. Taormina Cable Car and Greek Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Tracy N.

13 June 2024

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Most amazing villa in the area of castelmoa/ Taormina.

Beautiful villa/house to share with a group of friends. There were 4 couples and we absolutely loved it there. Very accurate from website. Quite easy walk down to town and taxi back up. Had a wonderful dinner on our last night up in the centre of castelmoa up top. The house has everything you need and more. Thanks to Silvana for all your help and of course our wonderful driver. Thanks Daniela. We will definitely recommend Tracy😊 June 2024

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

LYNNE p.

15 July 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Views are amazing

The villa is quite a distance from both towns, and although you can walk to both villages it is very steep climb to Castelmola and if going by taxi 25 euro or if going to Taormina it is a long way down and once again 25 euros either way. We were a family of 8 all adults, so the arrival on a Sunday meant ALL supermarkets were closed and this was not clearly explained to me in emails. So if booking and arriving on s Sunday get Silvana the property manager to arrange for food to be here, a welcome bottle of Prosecco really is not good enough, as this Villa is very remote. The layout of the Villa is good with separate bedrooms and separate entrances in 2 of theses. The bedding linen needs to be updated as sheets were very old and quite worn out, as were towels etc. Overall a great family holiday, but the description of the property is very misleading as Villa and the surrounding grounds are not what is described, gardens are overgrown and pool lounges old and damaged etc

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

14 Sept 2024

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White Lotus Senior Tour !

Wonderful property in a wonderful location

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

26 Aug 2024

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Family Visit

My wife and I have 3 teenage boys. We came with both our parents and had an amazing vacation. The views are incredible, the beds are super comfortable, the layout of the house was perfect four our group. Close to both Taormina and castlemola. Our flight was delayed and we didn’t get in until 1am and silvana met us and explained everything. She made everything very easy. Make sure you are okay walking some hills. They are not too bad and taxis are an option, but I highly recommend the steps down to Taormina.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

26 Aug 2024

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What a gift!

This house was the absolute perfect house for our vacation. The owners from the very beginning were so kind and communicated so well! We had never been to Sicily before so we had very many questions and they were so patient and kind to help us plan our holiday! The house was beautiful. The view is beyond explanation! The furnishings were exquisite. The layout/floor plan was perfect for our group. The kitchen was well stocked, and they were kind enough to do a first shop for us and have it at the house. Each room was very special in its own way and the pool area was fabulous. The pool was clean and well kept. We would love to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

6 Aug 2024

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Eveything we were expecting... and more

We were very impressed with the size of the property and the layout affording you and your guests the opportunity to break away and have some 'quiet time' if needed. Communication with Daniela (owner) and Stefania (manager) was great with a lot of local information provided and very accomodating with luggage due to silly flight times. Walk up to Castelmola is tough and would not recommend if not fit, especially in the heat. Would suggest using the bus or a taxi. There are three walks down to Taormina and equally relaxing however again I would suggest the bus or a taxi coming back. Taormina very busy and has loads of shops and restaurants. Castelmola quieter and predominantly restaurants with a few small shops. Takeaway pizzas from Nina's in Castelmola was a hit for the whole family. Would definitely recommend this property. Thanks Daniela & Raphael!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anca M.

27 July 2024

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Total gem

Our group of 7 had a wonderful stay at Daniela’s villa. The views are incredible both of Taormina and Mt Etna. We were lucky enough to even get a show from Etna while we were there. The location is amazing high above on the mountain. There are a couple of restaurants within walking distance and you can drive up the mountain where the town of Castelmola is located. It’s a cute town to visit. You can walk down to Taormina in about 20 minutes or so on the steps. The villa is even better than the pictures. Inside it’s been furnished beautifully and the kitchen and bathrooms are super modern and beautifully done. The villa is spacious and the separate apartments were really enjoyed by the teens in our party. The pool is a great size and super private. It’s surrounded by lush landscape and you feel totally secluded. There are so many fruit trees and flowers all around. Communication with the owner was easy and quick. Totally recommend this villa.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

24 July 2024

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Heaven above Taormina

99% positive: Extraordinarily clean house, sparkling pool, extremely functional kitchen. Air conditioning (much needed) perfectly effective. Minor negatives: beds too firm— and I like a very firm mattress. Insufficient number of towels — but host was quick to bring over a few more. Window shutters a little challenging, but we mostly worried about dislodging a panel. No dryer — as an American not accustomed to line drying every piece of washed clothing. With the house capacity for a large family, the washer is rather small— I spent too much time doing laundry. Would return in a heartbeat!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna N.

14 July 2024

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Beautiful place

Was everything and more. We loved our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

9 July 2024

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Absolutely stunning!

Lovely villa with stunning views of Taormina & the Ionian Sea. Tastefully furnished with all you need for an enjoyable stay! The owners went out of their way to accommodate our family and make us all feel welcome - including answering many questions and providing recommendations to ensure we had an enjoyable stay. The walk up from Taormina is a bit grueling but worth it for the views. Would love to return!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

2 July 2024

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Wonderful stay at Villa Bougainvillea

We would highly recommend this beautiful villa in the Castelmola / Taormina area. The house has been recently renovated to a very high standard, and includes four bedrooms with ensuites, several indoor / outdoor lounge and dining spaces, and patio / pool with the most incredible views. We thoroughly enjoyed our days / evenings spent at the villa, lounging by the pool and cooking meals with family in the well-equipped kitchen. We walked down to Taormina several evenings for dinner (with taxi back) - and walked the scenic path to Castelmola one morning. The hosts were excellent with communications - and provided restaurant and other recommendations for the area. Thank you for such a memorable vacation!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trey H.

31 May 2024

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Great escape to Taormina

We just left after a week in Villa Bougainvillea and it could not have been more perfect. Daniela, Raphael, and Silvana were amazing hosts and considered every detail with this house as a rental property. The views, pool, and lounge areas are all incredible and the beds were comfortable. Thank you for the in-house chef recommendation for Fabio at Private Chef Catania. Can’t wait to come back for our next visit!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kateri J.

14 May 2024

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Amazing views, gorgeous home!

This home was all it was advertised as and more! The kitchen is top-notch, designer stove, with all the amenities; the bathrooms are beautiful and tasteful and huge (from a NYC perspective!). We loved being able to have our young adults in their own space where they could watch movies without disturbing us at night - so much more peaceful and relaxing for everyone! And the garden! And the views! Don’t get me started! What a treat! The only “down” side is that I thought it would be more “walkable” but because of the steep inclines in both directions we ended up only walking into Taormina once and driving to Castelmola. But a more ambitious hiking family could easily do both (and our boys did walk back from Taormina in 20 min). The housekeeper was a pleasure and very helpful. I am so grateful we had this experience!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

frank b.

23 Apr 2024

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Castelmola

Simply superb accommodations, and location

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bartlett M.

4 Jan 2024

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Beautiful house between Taormina and Castelmola

The house is really beautiful -- living room looks like a magazine. Beautiful interior design throughout. View from patio and (upper rooms) is spectacular. Kitchen is excellent and owners left lots of consumables (e.g. spices, coffee, a bottle of wine, pasta, etc.) so you can delay your first trip to the store. Excellent quiet location on a small side street. Prepare for vertical living: 15-20 minute steep walk up to Castelmola (super charming little town), 15-20 minute steep walk down to Taormina proper (super charming medium-sized town). But the views and the exercise were wonderful. Tons of day activities in and around the area (including the entire east coast of Sicily). Silvana, the host, was "next level" friendly/helpful. The place is a gem.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim S., Hunt Valley, Maryland USA

8 Dec 2023

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Beautiful Villa with Amazing Views of Etna

This villa is fantastic! The place is beautiful and has everything you would need for an enjoyable stay. The property manager is kind and very helpful. It is very clean and spacious. The views are breathtaking. I hope to come back again in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

9 Oct 2023

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Million $ View

Came with 8 adult family members and SOs, had a great time. Property was recently remodeled and is gorgeous with a real local flavor. Clean, elegant and user friendly. Property manager very accessible to help with tips and needs. Pictures do not do it justice. Beware, everything's on a hill in Taormina, including the villa, bring your best billy goat and have fun!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

30 Sept 2023

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Amazing visit in a magical place!!!

We Loved the Bougainvillea Villa - it was absolutely everything that was presented by the website - even better than we hoped!! Silvana was a godsend - responding to every request -and was so helpful every step of the way - thank you for a very memorable trip!!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

24 Sept 2023

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Wonderful

Excellent, beautiful house, wonderful views, and the best caretaker we have ever seen.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice M.

5 Sept 2023

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Best Vacation EVER!

From beginning to end, our experience with this stay was perfection! Daniela was extremely helpful, thoughtful, and kind. She communicated with me regularly before, during, and after our stay. Any and all questions I had were answered quickly by her or Silvana (the sweetest house manager EVER!) From the minute we set foot on the property, we were informed, greeted and treated like family. We traveled with two toddlers (2 and 3yo) and it felt like Daniela completely read my mind all on fronts. Only another mother can understand the challenges you face when traveling with such small children. She made sure toys, chairs, dishes, cribs etc were all ready for my kids before we arrived. The villa was so well equipped with everything you could possibly need! The new renovations were exquisite and it felt like we were staying in a five star hotel! It was so incredibly well kept and clean. The LARGE pool was perfect for a hot Sicilian summer! We enjoyed it every single day and there were even floaties and toys available that worked perfectly for us! We brought a friend who had privacy in her own apartment which was very spacious as well. Waking up every morning to the MOST incredible views of the Sea and Mt Etna felt like a DREAM! We spent most days enjoying the villa with our family but also took short trips up to Castelmola (adorable playground there for kids) and we also were down below in Taormina. (gorgeous) We hope to visit again in the future! Thank you Daniela!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Dominique R.

27 Aug 2023

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Superbe villa très bien équipée et avec vue exceptionnelle

Cette villa est placée sur une colline dont la vue est époustouflante, mer, montagnes, Etna, dans un cadre fleuri et vert. A l'arrivée l'accueil est remarquable par Silvana qui offre conseils et indications utiles. La maison est équipée de toute ce qui est nécessaire, Elle a été récemment refaite et est donc impeccable. La piscine est 100% privée et de très bonne taille. Le quartier est plein de belles villes, compte-tenu de la géographie des lieux (Taormina est sur des falaises très hautes), nous recommandons une petite voiture car les routes sont sinueuses et les croisements avec d'autres voitures sont fréquents. Nous avons beaucoup marche pour aller a Taormina par de nombreux escaliers ou a Castel Mola au dessus qui vaut très largement le déplacement. Un séjour très agréable que nous recommandons.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caro W., Bussum

8 Aug 2023

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Beautiful house with the best view!

We are a family of 5, 2 parents and 3 teenagers. We had a wonderful week in this beautiful house. The house is recently modernized and fully equipped, it surpassed all our expectations. The house has an amazing view from the terrace over the Sea and over the Etna. Silvy who welcomed us at the house helped us with everything, even printed our tickets for the ferry back to the main land. We really hope to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

8 Aug 2023

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Villa Bougainvillea - July 2023

Wow! I cannot over-emphasize how wonderful our stay at the Villa was! The house itself is gorgeous, so well equipped, and wonderful w/ great A/C and fabulous pool considering we were there during the most intense heat wave! Daniella and Raphael were wonderful hosts, and Silvana was so welcoming and attentive, she was the epitome of Italian hospitality! If there was anything we needed she and Daniella were quick to respond and attend to any questions, including making dinner reservations and even welcoming us w/ lovely Sicilian gifts such as marmalade and Prosecco. I cannot recommend Villa Bougainvillea highly enough, it was the most wonderful part of our 2 weeks in Italy!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tove F.

18 July 2023

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If you consider renting Villa Bougainvillea - just do it!

We are a family of 2 seniors, 4 adults and 2 children that rented the villa 14 days during early July. At arrival we discovered that the villa had been totally renovated and everything was new, fresh and stylish (kitchen, bathrooms, air-condition etc.) The location is just perfect. It is located on the hillside just below Castelmola. The view is outstanding. You see the bay of Naxos and all the way to Catania but also the top of Etna. During our stay parents and children used the two large bedrooms in the main upper floor. Two adults stayed in in middle section and the seniors choose the bottom section. We all enjoyed the large renovated swimming pool that was cleaned twice a week. Around the house the are a lot of flowers and fruit trees. The children loved to make their own lemon juice. We did not rent a car. Instead we used taxi, bus and our legs. Walking up to Castelmola takes 10-15 min, and down to Taormina about 15 min easy walk. We bought a Hop on Hop off 35€ 7 days ticket to use local blue busses and red busses to explore the area. When dining in Castelmola, some walked up while the others took the bus. We all walked down home. Similar we walked down to Taormina and returned by bus. When shopping groceries we took the taxi and paid 20€. During the stay we got excellent support from local host Silvana and owners Daniela & Raphael who did their outmost for us to have a perfect holiday. If you rent this villa, take good care of it, as we will return soon.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

6 Sept 2021

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Thank you for a wonderful experience

Our family had a wonderful stay at your Villa and could not have been happier with the property. It was private, quite and nicely situated between Taormina and Castelmola. Our host was gracious and responsive to all our needs. We would love to return some day.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Daniela and Raphael

Architect, owner and architect of my Family Villa.

Why they chose this property

As young architect I designed the Villa for my family. We belong to the old European aristocracy with Italian roots.

What makes this property unique

We welcome you on this unique place of energy, where we also love to come and stay! The house is embedded in a garden with our beloved Mediteranean trees and plants, olive trees, cactus, lemon and orange trees. It allows us and you to recover, to medidate. You will be inspired by the culture and nature of Sicily. The Villa Bougainvillea will be the place where you can combine recreation at the pool with stunning views and rich cultural experiences.