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

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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

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

* 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!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT083015C24BRJ7CHY

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 hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Castelmola, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Monte Tauro - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Church of San Domenico - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Porta di Catania - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante il Ciclope - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪L'Arco - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Villa Zuccaro - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Luraleo - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Casa Niclodi - ‬16 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Exclusive villa above Taormina with pool and views of Etna and the sea?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Exclusive villa above Taormina with pool and views of Etna and the sea on 17 Apr 2026 start from AU$1,256, 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 Exclusive villa above Taormina with pool and views of Etna and the sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Exclusive villa above Taormina with pool and views of Etna and the sea?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

Reviews

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views, very clean and comfortable villa, and a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property for multi generational family visit! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Allison A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay for a multigenerational family in close to Taormina! Pool and views were gorgeous. We were connected to a driver who also made the stay much more manageable for the baby and older guests since the way up to the villa was very hilly. He was super communicative and became a highlight of our trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

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

Amazing villa

My friends and I enjoyed a great stay in the villa. Spotlessly clean, really well equipped with amazing views of Taormina and Mount Etna. Plenty of space for all of us to socialise and cook in the well equipped kitchen. Easy access to the local area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were a group of 8 friends and we loved our stay at Villa Bougainvillea. The house, view and pool were beautiful, clean and comfortable. The hosts were very communicative and Silvana the property manager was awesome The walk down to Taormina is fine if you take it slowly, we even walked back up once. We did day trips to other places and were very happy coming home to jump in the swimming pool to cool off and enjoy the sanctuary of the villa. I highly recommend a stay at this lovely property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna N.

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

Beautiful place

Was everything and more. We loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

White Lotus Senior Tour !

Wonderful property in a wonderful location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Lovely week in Taormina

Our family had a wonderful week touring Sicily from “our home” in Taormina. Thank you to Silvana for making any and all local connections possible for our family and to Daniela for making the entire process smooth.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

donna w.

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

Peaceful comfort

Our stay at the Villa Bougainvillea was perfect. We had everything we needed and more. The home is so lovely and quiet and comforting. We enjoyed the pool and dining in the garden. The views are spectacular, especially beautiful at sunset. Thanks Daniela and Raphael for sharing this amazing place.Donna
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

frank b.

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

Castelmola

Simply superb accommodations, and location
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jenni R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even Better Than the Photos – Absolutely Incredible Stay!This was, without question, the most incredible rental we’ve ever stayed in. It’s one of those rare homes where the pictures simply don’t do it justice. The house is perfectly situated between Taormina and Castelmola, offering breathtaking views of Taormina and the sea below. Every morning and evening felt like a postcard come to life.The home itself was immaculate, beautifully designed, and so comfortable—it felt both luxurious and welcoming. The owners and the house manager were exceptionally kind and helpful, making sure every detail of our stay was perfect.We also highly recommend using Mr. Pagano as a taxi driver and tour guide. He was wonderful—reliable, friendly, and always available when we needed him.If you’re visiting Taormina, look no further. This home is truly unforgettable.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Toshitaka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
excellent ETNA view
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

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

Castelmola Villa in The Sky

To say that this Villa was BELLISSIMO is an understatement! Walking in with the manager to introduce us to every unique aspect made it a wonderful check in experience.Our 7day stay was not long enough for our family of nine members to explore every wonderful joy that Castelmola & Taormina possess. With tears in my eyes & a heart full of joy we hoped to return to view Etna & all the splendor that Sicily holds again!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Hill top abode

Beautiful property with exquisite views of Taormina and Etna. On our last night we had quite a show of Etna erupting in the night sky. The house is perfect for a multigenerational family with separate living spaces and then large communal spaces. Daniel and Raphael are great hosts with connections to drivers and private chefs. We had a memorable family trip that I will cherish.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing experience. The villa was really great. We felt really at home. Sylvia was so helpful with all our necessary needs. The house had all the things we needed. It was really a memorable 5 days. All of us had a fantastic time in this villa The most amazing part was when in the evenings we sat in the balcomy and watched the beautiful view of the city. It was breath taking. We spent our mornings swimming and the pool was a great way for us all to bond even more. We really would love to come back soon as we all loved our time in this house. Nourbakhsh family
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

Wonderful

Excellent, beautiful house, wonderful views, and the best caretaker we have ever seen.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Trey H.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

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

Perfect home for friends

We have just spent the most wonderful holiday in this villa. The owners certainly understand what it means to be a host. Communication before, during and after our stay was perfect: complete but not overly intrusive. The home was clean and elegant. The layout of 4 separate bedrooms and bathrooms gives each room privacy, while the common living areas are conducive to socialising with friends or family. This will forever be remembered by us as a place of joy, beauty and comfort.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Simon W.

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

Etna erupted whilst we were there!!

A wonderful villa with terraces facing Mt Etna and a lovely pool. 7 of us stayed in this delightful villa in peaceful tranquillity, situated half way between Taormina and Castelmola, incredibly secluded location The house flows down the hill with main accommodation at Ground / entry level. This included 2 bedrooms suites, incredibly well equipped kitchen / triclinium (haha - dining room) , and open lounge, with the 2 terraces. Floor -1 had a further bedroom suite. Floor -2 another bedroom suite. We did not hire a car and relied on hired-in electric bikes, local buses and trains.....that all worked well, especially the E-bikes
a welcome note from Daniela, the owner.....
....during breakfast, conveniently
Favourite restaurant al Saraceno - 500m away
Pool from the terrace
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Amazing Villa

The Villa was spectacular with an amazing view. Multi- level accommodations which was perfect for our group needs. It was well stocked and we appreciated the welcoming gift and little things like coffee, salt &pepper and other spices. It helps you don’t have to buy all these small items. The big table was great for eating and then games at night. Sitting outside with coffee in the morning and the view❤️👍. The pool was beautiful and clean - so lovely. A 5 start for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Magical villa

Fabulous property. Recently renovated with luxurious finishes. The entrance is discrete and when you enter the home, the view that unfolds is enchanting. The pool was so refreshing and a balm for tired legs. We hiked up to Castlemolo for breakfast and down to Taormina for lunch. The location is central for visiting Messina, Mt Etna and the vineyards as well as Taormina. We could have done more touring but the villa was so beautiful that we spent several days just enjoying the quiet and view from the terrace. The property has citrus trees that were laden with fruit. The mandarins were delicious.Our last night we were treated to a front seat to a significant Mt. Etna eruption. The next morning Etna was covered in snow. A magical visit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Daniela and Raphael

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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.

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