Spacious 4 BR apartment, Taormina center, multiple terraces w. stunning views
"Penthouse von Gloeden" is a spacious, light-filled apartment with breathtaking views of the bay, Taormina’s historic center, and majestic Mt. Etna. Ideally located within the heart of Taormina’s old town, just a short stroll from Corso Umberto — the main shopping and dining street. The apartment features four sea-view balconies and a large terrace perfect for al fresco dining. With 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, it’s ideal for families or groups of friends. Public parking is available nearby (approx. 7 minutes on foot).
Full Description of "Penthouse von Gloeden"
Nestled in a peaceful part of Taormina’s historic city center, "Penthouse von Gloeden" is a bright and spacious apartment offers an exceptional stay with panoramic 360° views of Calabria’s coastline, the Bay of Giardini Naxos, Taormina’s old town, Castelmola, and majestic Mount Etna. Despite its tranquil location, all restaurants, cafés, bars, and nightlife spots are just a short stroll away. With everything within walking distance and a nearby city bus stop, guests often find that a car isn’t necessary.
The penthouse features four comfortable bedrooms and two bathrooms, making it ideal for families or groups of friends. A large terrace invites you to enjoy meals outdoors, while five balconies provide unique vantage points over the sea and surrounding landscape.
Room Layout
• 2 Double Bedrooms: Each with its own balcony and breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea.
• 1 Small Single Bedroom: cozy, featuring a roof light.
• 1 Small Bedroom: Equipped with a bunk bed — perfect for two children or teenagers.
• 1 Large Bathroom: Includes a double sink, bathtub, shower, toilet, and bidet.
• 1 Smaller Bathroom: Features a single sink, bathtub with shower, toilet, washing machine, and roof light.
Spacious Living & Dining Area:
Opens onto a terrace and two balconies with stunning views of Mount Etna, Taormina, and the sea. Furnished with a futon flip-out sofa (with duckboard) and two additional sofa beds for flexible sleeping arrangements.
All rooms are air-conditioned (except the bunk-bed room). For a detailed overview, please refer to the floor plan.
Important note: The apartment is located on the 5th floor and accessible only by stairs (no elevator).
Additional Information
During the winter months, the apartment can be comfortably heated using the air conditioning system or the open fireplace (guests must provide their own firewood).
A baby cot and high chair are available upon request. The kitchen is fully equipped with all essential cooking and dining utensils and includes a microwave and oven.
Guests can drive up to the building entrance to unload luggage conveniently.
Parking Options
Public Parking – “Porta Catania Parcheggio” Approximately a 7-minute walk away. Rates: €30 per day (daily and hourly rates available).
Valet Parking Service (Optional) Rate: €30 per day – includes unlimited drop-offs and daily car deliveries for maximum convenience.
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In case you check in after 09:00 pm a late check in fee of € 30 is due, payable upon check in. Any check in after 09:00 is prior to previous approval
In case you arrive before 05:00 you may drop off your luggage but cannot access / use the apartment yet.
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number IT083097C2ZS2KJK6T
Property # 8132040
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Taormina
Located in Taormina, this apartment is in the city centre and near the beach. Corso Umberto and Greek Theatre are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Isola Bella and Letojanni Beach. Villa Comunale Garden and Passopisciaro are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby.
Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina) - 130 min drive
Restaurants
L'Arco - 4 min walk
La Cisterna Del Moro Taormina - 8 min walk
Da Cristina - 6 min walk
Ristorante il Ciclope - 6 min walk
La Napoletana - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Spacious 4 BR apartment, Taormina center, multiple terraces w. stunning views pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Spacious 4 BR apartment, Taormina center, multiple terraces w. stunning views ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious 4 BR apartment, Taormina center, multiple terraces w. stunning views ?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious 4 BR apartment, Taormina center, multiple terraces w. stunning views ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spacious 4 BR apartment, Taormina center, multiple terraces w. stunning views located?
Located in the heart of Taormina, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Corso Umberto, Taormina Cable Car and Greek Theatre. Church of Sant'Antonio Abate and Palazzo dei Duchi di Santo Stefano are also within 5 minutes. Taormina Giardini Station is 26 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very spacious and comfortable living area. Well appointed kitchen. The views from patio and multiple decks are amazing. Easy walk to Corso Umberto. Excellent and responsive communication. We would highly recommend staying here!!!
It was a wonderful stay! Perfect location with a very doable and quick walk to the main part of town in the middle of summer. Has a magnificent view. The hosts are very communicative and always available for any questions. We really appreciated the local wine that was left for us and enjoyed it one night on the terrace. Also appreciated the coffee pods for our morning coffee. We really enjoyed our time in this home and in Taormina.
While the location was a 10 to 15 minute walk from the center, it was easy to find our way. There are many stairs down to the center and many more back up to the apartment. Being on the top floor allowed for views, be prepared for carrying all luggage up multiple flights. Rooms are a bit smaller than they look, but the apartment is very well appointed.Michael was very responsive and very helpful in arranging rides to Giardini Naxos. We enjoyed our stay!
Great location! 5 minute drive walk to all the restaurants and shopping!
Definitely recommend! Property manager a complete gentleman
They assist you on where to go and more importantly where to stay away from
We loved this beautiful penthouse apartment and it was the perfect place for our Taormina vacation! Mike is a wonderful host who’s extremely responsive, friendly and helpful.
Lovely place. Shame the lift was t working! Good location if you like walking uphill. Check in process was really easy and host was easy to contact and very responsive.
We had a great stay at Mike’s place. The space is very nice, lots of room, very light and great views. It’s right across from a playground which our kid was at daily. Short 5 min walk down to the main strip. The only thing which others have mentioned is it is a penthouse and there’s no elevator so you do have to navigate 5 floors of stairs to the unit. We had no issues with this and it’s what give the great views. Great value and would definitely stay here again.!
A lovely rooftop view, spacious, comfortable apartment. Clear, concise, communication with the host and her assistant who greeted us. When you rent, take a few extra minutes to learn how the locking system on the doors work. We managed, however did not really know how we unlocked them. I am certain a little training would have helped Wonderful place to stay!
Apartment was lovely, as described in photos and description. As noted in description, there are a lot of stairs to climb to get the apartment and also in Taormina to get around. Fine for us, but be aware if not very mobile. Apartment was clean and we were very happy staying here. Owner was very responsive to messages, much appreciated.
Comfortable. Good location. Nice views. Very helpful manager. Description of facilities is accurate (eg no lifts..). A few minor finishing touch ups would help make the property a bit more polished.
It was a super way to see and immerse ourselves in Taormina and even Castelmola. The flat was well equipped, functional and easy to live in. Given the drying conditions in Taormina it was quite easy to get to by car. Getting into the main part of town was an easy 5 minute walk down the hill. We also enjoyed the easy access to the path up to Castelmola (20 minutes) where we discovered some good places to eat while enjoying spectacular views of Taormina and Mount Etna.
Very nice apartment located close to everything. Great communication even though I didn’t need much Roberto did allow us a late checkout with no problem. The one thing that would have been nice is to have a espresso machine , there is a espresso pot but no coffee to make it. Other than that it’s a great place if you’re visiting Taormina.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
Thank you very much for your review. I am very happy that you enjoyed staying in Taormina and in my apartment. My apology for not finding espresso coffee. We normally do provide some espresso coffee for our guests. I assume that the house lady has overseen to prepare of this. We will pay high attention to this topic. Thank you for letting me know.
We had an excellent holiday - the property is central to restaurants shops and the chair lift to the beach. All communication with the property manager has been very good - always prompt with good recommendations. The view from the patio area is stunning.
Taormina is relatively hilly though and there are steps to the apartment which you need to be prepared for but for us the views were worth it! Many thanks
Four of us stayed here and found the apartment has plenty of room for us. The apartment is a challenging walk uphill to get to and then another challenging walk up several flight stairs but all worth it for the amazing views of the sea on one side and mountains on the other.
One large terrace to sit and relax as a group
Apartment is a short downhill walk to the main high street and is located in a quiet residential area
The apartment has everthing that you need in the kitchen and the owner was great in communicating with me
Magnificent views. Great location to centre. Comfortable living quarters
Only drawback was that the penthouse was on the fifth floor with no elevator. Carrying luggage up 77 steps was difficult. It is not suitable for the elderly or anyone with any physical difficulties. But the stairs were great exercise for the rest of our stay
Luisa G.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Hi Luisa,
thank you for your kind review and I am happy you enjoyed your stay! Yes as mentioned in my advertisement the apartment is located on the 5th floor without elevator. Being located in the top floor you of course have unique views to the coastline of Calabria, Taormina and Mt. Etna. However in your review you have missed to mention that we (!) have carried up all your luggage to offer the very best service to you. All my best Mike
Verified
8/10 Good
Linda G.
5 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
The Views!
Spacious penthouse apartment very close to the center of town. The terrace was wonderful place to hang out and the views are fantastic. The place was well-equipped, beautiful and spacious. The five-story walk up didn't bother us -- the views and privacy were worth it. It was hard to locate the exact building, even for local taxi drivers, gps couldn't pinpoint the building. Check-in was a little difficult. The trash situation was very hard to figure out -- instructions and containers needed.
Linda G.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2023
Hi Linda, thank you very much for staying at my home and for your review. I am very happy you enjoyed your stay. Since I provided the exact geo-position of the building as well as instructions related to the trash with my welcome package I am sorry in case you missed reading them. However, you might have texted us to get this informations during your stay. Note for future guests: You do not need to take care of the trash since this is a service my cleaning company takes care of.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
13 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Good views but not close to city center & restaurants.
5th floor apartment/no elevator - understood. NOT a short walk to city center as suggested - long walk up a steep incline to get to apt.. 2 of the bedrooms were very small. Roof terrace was great but other balconies were too small to use. Hope this helps.
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2022
Thank you for your review. I just want to be precise, the apartment is located in the historic city center of Taormina. Taking the way to the main shopping and restaurant area "Porta Catania" suggested by us is a 6 minutes walk (as per Google maps and my personal experience). However, I understand that each person walks at a different speed and may take a different way. Since the city center of Taormina is on the Hill Monte Tauro, nearly all buildings are rocked on the hill. Therefore walking around Taormina mostly requires some walking uphill or downhill :-).
About the host
Hosted by Mike
I am originally from Germany but am living in Taormina for many years. Once you come to Taormina you will experience the mystic spirit this place has. Once experienced it's hard to return home so I decided to simply stay in one of the most beautiful places I know.
I degreed in Germany in economics and in engineering and gained my Ph.D. in Austria. I work for many years in the information technology business which gives me the opportunity to work "where my computer is".
Being married to an Italian I love cooking and enjoying life in its best way.
I am looking forward to welcoming you to one of our special places!
Why they chose this property
This spacious 4 bedroom apartment is ideal for families or a group of friends.
Thanks to its perfect position all the sights, nightlife locations, and the best restaurants of Taormina can be reached within a short walk.
The apartment offers stunning views from the terraces and most rooms.
The large terrace is equipped to dine outside and enjoy the unique views while having dinner.
What makes this property unique
Unique 360-degree views on Taormina, the bay of Giardini Naxos, the coastline of Calabria, Mount Etna and Castelmola
Very spacious, light-flooded apartment, all air-conditioned, good wifi
Various outdoor spaces.
Perfect position inside the historic city center.
Restaurants, bars, and nightlife within a short walk.
Languages:
English, German, Italian
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