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Elegant apartment in a typical district in the center, but outside the chaos of the city, overlooking a small square with a large orange tree. Stately home Dimora types

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A stone staircase leading to a building with a balcony.
A terrace with potted plants, a view of the sea, and beach umbrellas.
A hallway with a tiled floor, a wooden table with a decorative item, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.
A building with a wooden door, a potted plant, and a window with a metal grille.
A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, and curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Corso Umberto
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Taormina, Sicily
  • Place, Corso Umberto
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Porta di Catania
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Elegant apartment in a typical district in the center, but outside the chaos of the city, overlooking a small square with a large orange tree. Stately home Dimora types

Casa Re del Sole is located a few steps from Porta Catania which is the entrance to the famous Corso Umberto I, which runs along the historic center, where you can enjoy the artistic heritage, high fashion shops, patisseries, bars, pubs, discos and breathtaking views.

We are just a few meters from the Parking Porta Catania parking lot, in front of the supermarket, near the post office and 10 meters from the Don Camillo restaurant, where our guests can enjoy a 10% discount and free sun beds at the "Re del Sole" facility in the beautiful Spisone beach.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

You need to know

Property # 6435555
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
On-site 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 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

About the area

Taormina

Located in Taormina, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. Shoppers can check out Corso Umberto, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Isola Bella and Letojanni Beach. Villa Comunale Garden and Passopisciaro are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Taormina, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porta di Catania - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piazza IX April - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 8 min drive
  • Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Wunderbar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Luraleo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante il Ciclope - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Metropole - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Cisterna Del Moro Taormina - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant apartment in a typical district in the center, but outside the chaos of the city, overlooking a small square with a large orange tree. Stately home Dimora types pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Elegant apartment in a typical district in the center, but outside the chaos of the city, overlooking a small square with a large orange tree. Stately home Dimora types?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elegant apartment in a typical district in the center, but outside the chaos of the city, overlooking a small square with a large orange tree. Stately home Dimora types?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant apartment in a typical district in the center, but outside the chaos of the city, overlooking a small square with a large orange tree. Stately home Dimora types?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Elegant apartment in a typical district in the center, but outside the chaos of the city, overlooking a small square with a large orange tree. Stately home Dimora types located?

Located in the heart of Taormina, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Corso Umberto and Taormina Cable Car. Church of Sant'Antonio Abate and Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano are just steps away. Taormina Giardini Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place in Taormino.

Owner was helpful and welcoming. The unit was very comfortable, clean and homey. Convenient location. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear James, thank you very much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location, easy communication and lovely apartment

I would recommend this rental to anyone. The location is perfect. All the amenities and a lovely hostess
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Cindi, thank you very much. You have been a lovely guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very friendly and comfortable abode

Easy to book very central. Vanessa went out of her way to be helpful. We both enjoyed our stay and would thoroughly recommend it to all.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Dear Dave, thank you so much for your kind words. Both of you had been wonderful guests. Grazie
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location, spacious apartment, comfy bed!

Great base for exploring Taormina and surroundings. Parking is not included, you need to pay for public parking. Great having use of the kitchen and really like the split level layout
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Natasha, thank you for you review. We are very happy to have chosen us. I hope we can again. Regards. Valentino
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

Great property, can't say enough about the excellent location. The listing is accurate, apartment is very clean and comfortable. Communication with the owner was easy. It was so nice to have a washing machine in the apartment. We would highly recommend this property and we would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Comfortable apartment in the heart of Taormina. Close to everything, but tucked away which reduces street noise. Right next to a grocery store and less than 5 minute walk from paid parking and multiple restaurants. Could benefit from printed instructions for the TV.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear John, thank you very much. We are glade you appreciated the accomodation. Wish you all the best
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Location

The property is in a very good location. There is a small grocery store wi5h in a 2 minute walk from the unit. The only issue was every couple days at 6 am ish the garbage trucks dumps glass bottles and it makes a heck of a noise that early. Other wise a ver nice experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Live like a Local in Taormina.

We had a lovely stay in this property. Vanessa, the owner, was very pleasant and accommodating. The house is in a very convenient area, just off of the main street, Corso Umberto and was very well placed for visiting any of the sights in the city. Conveniently, there is a supermarket just across the street with a very good offering for your day to day needs. The house has two lovely balconies on the first floor, which helps with generating air flow and light. The kitchen is adequate for some simple cooking and the downstairs utility room, with washing machine was very welcome. We also really appreciated the use of sun beds at Lido Re Del Sole in Spisone Beach and spent a very pleasant day there. Thank you for everything Vanessa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for your kind words, Mary. We are glad you enjoyed your stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

It is living like a local.

Lovely apartment in a perfect location. The kitchen and half bath are as you enter from the walkway in front of the apartment, and the living room, bedroom and full bath are up a flight of stairs. There are small balconies in both upstairs rooms. There are orange and lemon trees right in front of the apartment. There is a super market and many fine restaurants within 100 yards and the Main Street of Taormina, Corso Umberto, starts at the Porta Catania, also just down the street. The owner, Vanessa, was very attentive and arranged a car service to and from the airport in Catania. We would stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you Ron and Regina! You have been perfect and lovely guests and we would host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great location and comfortable stay in busy Taormina!

We thoroughly enjoyed our 6 night stay at this apartment in Taormina! We appreciated the location in a quiet courtyard with easy access to a grocery store, great restaurants and bustling Corso Umberto. The apartment is spacious, well-appointed and VERY clean! It was nice to have use of the kitchen and laundry as well. The couch, sheets and bedspread were clean but worn, the wi-fi was a bit spotty and we could not get the bedroom ceiling fan to work (possible operator failure on our part??), but otherwise all was well here. We especially enjoyed meals at Cuti Lu Dissi and Trattoria Don Camillo near the Porta Catania. Near Porta Messina, we loved the granita at Bam Bar, and had excellent meals at La Bottega del Formaggio and L'arco dei Cappuccini,. We also appreciated the fresh food available at the municipal market near L'arco dei Cappuccini. We highly recommend this property and would not hesitate to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Margaret, we are really glad you enjoyed your stay at Taormina and at our home. We checked the fan at the bedroom and it works. Sorry, you've not been able to use it. We want to thank you because you've been really lovely, clean and respectful guests! Wish you all the best!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in

Home is in nice location but needs updating.

I have to be honest in my review so here goes: We read thru every review before renting. All the reviews were extremely positive so we booked this. Unfortunately, the bed was an old, hard and very stained mattress on a cheap metal bed frame and was extremely uncomfortable. The couch was very stained and we felt we could not even sit on it let alone use it as a sleeper. The walls in every room were dirty and in dire need of an updated paint job. The ceiling fan in the bedroom was so dirty we were afraid to turn it on. The utility room smelled so bad of mold that we had to keep the door closed because of the odors. The internet kept shutting off for no reason. The washer was convenient but there is no place to dry your clothes if it’s raining and sadly we got a lot of rain during our stay so we had to improvise. The oven did not work. The microwave didn’t work properly and you had to constantly turn the dial to add time to cook or heat food. It was not quiet! Every morning at 4:30 AM someone rolls out trash cans to the street. There was constant loud music and noise from the restaurant next door. Positives: it could be quite charming if it wasn’t so neglected. The location is perfect as it is so close to Corso Umberto at the Porta Catania and honestly not a far walk to Porta Messina to pick up buses. The host did accommodate and fix things quickly ie; the tv did not work, AC started dripping water everywhere and the hair dryer did not fit into the bath electric outlet and she tried to fix the mold smell but her fix lasted less than a day. The market is just steps away and was very convenient. The host’s restaurant next door does serve authentic Sicilian cuisine and it was delicious. Overall I am happy for my two weeks in beautiful Sicily. The apartment makes a good base to be able to explore the entire region. The host’s rep arranged for a car to take us to the airport and that was extremely helpful! . I would have put up with all of the minor issues if the bed was decent so it made it a tough stay for us.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2023
Dear Kathleen, first of all we want to say that we're sorry you struggled to have a good sleep. We never had complains of such kind and slept ourselfes in the same bed withou any problems otherwise we would have provided to change the mattress. Same for the couch. In fact the walls need to be refreshed. We even have the painting in our garage but the painter has kept postponing the appointment and hopefully we can do the work as soon as possibile. Regarding the smell unfortunately it does not depend on the pipes of the house but on the sewage system of the municipality of Taormina when it rains. We tried to cover it as good as possibile but the weather didn't help and fortunatly only the laundry room is affected. We appologize for the drawbacks which happened and were fixed during your stay. As for cleaning we want to point out that the apartment is kept very clean and would have prefered you would have talked to us if you didn't share the same opinion in order to check if there's been a negligence. We will follow your suggestion and add a laundry rack. Thank you. Kind regards, Casa Re del Sole
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Prima locatie om taormina te ontdekken

Gelegen op een piazzeta op loopafstand van porte Catania wandel je zo de stad in.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Thank you. You've been very kind and polite guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, location, location

The property is as advertised! It is close to grocery market and other food sources such as meat market, fish market and tourist shopping. The owner previously lived in the apartment and has many of her personal touches. There many restaurants close to the apartment, yet out of the noisy hustle of the city. We enjoyed our daily walks thru neighborhoods. I must tell you it is very hilly so be prepared. We were here at the onset of the pandemic and had to leave early to return home. The owner was understanding and worked with us on our decision. We will return for another visit.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2020
Thank you very much Mike. We would love to welcome you again. Best wishes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet location near the Porta Catania

Great location to be able to get to all the immediate sites and “action” in minutes, but far enough away to enjoy the quiet. We felt we were in a neighborhood, out of the tourist crush. The apartment is spacious and comfortable. The owner’s restaurant is nearby and worth eating there many times for “typical” Sicilian dishes (try the orange and onion salad). A grocery is across the street and a cannoli shop next to that. We certainly recommend this property if you are visiting Taormina and wish to stay on budget.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you dear Margaret! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our place. You've been absolutly lovely guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Holiday

The apartment is lovely and very near to the car park and Corsa Umberto. An ideal base for exploring this beautiful area. Owners very helpful. We really enjoyed our stay
Verified review

8/10 Good

Taormina house

Great location! Near main walking area and parking lot. Cute house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you very much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charming house

We enjoyed our stay in Taormina so much because of this charming house in a perfect location. The views from the balconies were beautiful. We even had a bit of the sea to see from the bedroom. The kitchen worked out great, shower was good and the bed comfortable. We found a wonderful butcher and fish shop a short walk away, plus a general food market across the street. We would defiantly recommend it as a sweet place to stay. We enjoyed our lunch at the owner's restaurant nearby. I would suggest that the owner add some light in the kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Lynda, thank you so much for your kind review and the suggestion for the light. You have been lovely guets and we wish you all the best.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice apartment in great location

We found that Taormina as a town was dominated by tourism, with the main streets very busy all day, so it was nice to be able to return easily to the peaceful apartment. The apartment has some lovely old features and plenty of space, so we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear John, we are really glad you enjoyed staying at Casa Re del Sole. Thank you for the kind review.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nos ha gustado mucho porque es muy cómodo ,limpio y bien decorado.Además es muy tranquilo y estás a 50 metros del arco de Catania.Sin duda un lugar ideal para alojarse en Taormina.Vanesa la dueña muy maja y servicial.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great apartment and so close to everything in Taormina.

My wife and I stayed at this location in late October of 2018. We really enjoyed the location and this apartment. The owner was very responsive to a slight issue we had on the first day and it was resolved within minutes. Vanessa (owner of the apartment) has a restaurant next door to the apartment, the prices were reasonable and the food was very good! We plan to return some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words! We would be pleased to welcome you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charming, excellent location.

Very nice hostess, easy communications. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Brian, thank you very much! It has been a pleasure to welcome you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tolle Wohnung in bester Lage

Die Wohnung hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Sie ist überraschend groß, schön eingerichtet und sehr sauber. Sie befindet sich in zentraler und trotzdem ruhiger Lager. Besser geht es nicht.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hallo Marta! Lieben Dank für die tolle Bewertung.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heerlijk rustpunt

In de ochtend de balkondeuren van de slaapkamer en de woonkamer op de eerste verdieping open, uitzicht op een sinaasappelboom en tussen de huizen door een blik op een stukje zee. Dan naar de keuken beneden, koffie maken. Weer boven, koffie en met de goede WiFi het wereldnieuws op de tablet bekijken. Douchen en zo, vervolgens via een trapje naar de straat, supermarkt direct aan de overkant. Eten we vanavond “thuis” (in de keuken is alles aanwezig, de koelkast is groot) of toch maar weer bij Don Camillo, het restaurant van de eigenaresse van het appartement? Ligt op 15 meter van de voordeur, de wijn is goed, de koks maken eenvoudige, eerlijke lokale gerechten. Wij zouden hier zomaar een maand kunnen zitten, bijvoorbeeld om een boek te schrijven... Praktische tip: parkeer de auto meteen in de grote parkeergarage Porta Catania. Vandaar is het nog geen 5 minuten lopen naar het appartement. Dat scheelt een (stressvolle?) zoektocht door nauwe eenrichtingsstraten!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you very much Martijn! It has been a pleasure having you as our guests.
Archival

8/10 Good

Superb setting in real neighborhood yet easy access to tourist sites

The apartment is in an excellent location-- it was in a quiet courtyard that felt like a 'real' neighborhood complete with orange tree outside, yet very short, easy walk into heart of Taormina. Grocery store & delicious cannoli shop right across the street. Kitchen is downstairs; the upstairs rooms were very comfortable with nice views to outside; some things like tp, dish soap were in short supply but no big deal as store across way. Only real issue for me was some confusion about checking in -- after communicating my arrival time & fact I had no cell phone, I arrived & followed email directions to go to neighboring restaurant to pick up key to apt; when got there sign on restaurant door indicated it was only open on weekends. In a quandary until kindness of neighbors resolved issue by calling owner who then came over with key. This glitch quickly forgotten, however, once I settled into the upstairs rooms of apartment & walked around the neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Dear Judi, thank you for your kind review. We are very happy to read your positive comment of my house. I hope we can see again in an other period. Regards. Valentino
Archival

8/10 Good

Appartamento carino ed arredato con gusto

Bella l'ubicazione all'inizio del centro storico (vicinissimo a porta Catania ed al parcheggio multipiano). Molto cortese e disponibile la proprietà (titolare anche di un vicinissimo ristorante)
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Gentile Sig.ra Patrizia, La ringrazio ancora per averci scelto. E' stato un piacere averla come ospite nel nostro appartamento. Spero di poterla accogliere nuovamente nella nel nostro appartamento. Saluti. Valentino.

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