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Sicilian country house with panoramic views

Riverside holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Experience the authentic charm of an idyllic past at Villa Idyllica, set amidst a delightful hilly landscape with superb views on the Alcantara valley. Relax by the refreshing pool beneath a fig tree's shadow or explore nearby villages and beaches like Giardini Naxos within walking distance.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81507 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sicilian country house with panoramic views

Riverside holiday home with private pool and kitchen
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The holiday home boasts a private pool and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a fridge, and other amenities include a balcony and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bidets and hairdryers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

You are financially liable for any damage to the accommodation. || The property is rented to families. Exceptions on request.
Please dispose of your garbage during your stay according to the municipality rules. Do not leave garbage and unwashed dishes at your check-out.
Try to be on time for your check-in (which is usually set at 4 PM) and please send a text message to the keyholder in case of delay. Thank you!

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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 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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT083034C2JUGC3LEW

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

Property is also known as

Chateau / Country House
52001

About the area

Map
Muscianò-cupparo, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Gole Alcantara Botanical and Geological Park - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Corso Umberto - 17 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Spisone Beach - 18 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 18 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Greek Theatre - 18 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Calatabiano Station - 13 min drive
  • Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina) - 146 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Nica Nuci - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Bar Turè - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Vinetna - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Linguaglossa - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Pino Azzurro Bar - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sicilian country house with panoramic views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Sicilian country house with panoramic views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sicilian country house with panoramic views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sicilian country house with panoramic views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sicilian country house with panoramic views located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Gole Alcantara Botanical and Geological Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Spiaggia delle Gole and Gurne dell'Alcantara. Francavilla di Sicilia. Norman Castle of Calatabiano and Church of San Paolo are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Sicilian country house with panoramic views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay at Villa Idylicca, was an amazing house, very private and the hosts were very easy to communicate with and provided good recommendations. The horses are so nice to see throughout the day and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry S.

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

Definitely Recommended!

Excellent quiet location in the hills. The pool was a definite bonus as it was extremely hot every day! Great location for exploring Taormina, Giardini Naxos and Etna.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Manuela S.

Review for stay from 13 May 2022 to 22 May 2022

Very nice place for relaxing and enjoying the nature Very good hosting and friendly service Hope to come back again
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8/10 Good

Trondur R.

Review for stay from 28 April 2019 to 05 May 2019

Wonderful house in amazing location. Very hospitable hosts. Would recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Review for stay from 26 June 2025 to 03 July 2025

A lovely rustic farmhouse in the countryside. Peaceful quiet and relaxing. The access road is uneven but this is the countryside. Mimmo was amazing We had a problem with our car and he spent his Sunday locating the part required and getting a local garage to open and repair for us . What a gentleman

10/10 Excellent

Hedda B.

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

Lovely place

We had a wonderful time at the villa idyllica. It is very remote and peaceful. Mimmo the host was very friendly and helpful Our kids loved the pool and the horses. We had a fantastic time.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carsten S.

Review for stay from 12 October 2019 to 20 October 2019

We - two families from Germany - enjoyed the place and one week vacation in October 2019. Location is a quite place and allows easy recreation. Thanks to an almost perfect weather we had outside breakfast and dinner !!!
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10/10 Excellent

Maxime P.

Review for stay from 26 September 2021 to 03 October 2021

A very nice place not far from Taormina but still very calm in the countryside, with no neighbours around. Giulia was very helpful in communications and Mimmo who was our contact there was very friendly. We had a great stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

Review for stay from 13 September 2021 to 18 September 2021

A wonderfully secluded spot. Quiet and Quaint. The host was utterly gracious and even brought us pizza to say hi. Recommend for those looking for peaceful downtime.
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10/10 Excellent

Timea B.

Review for stay from 05 August 2023 to 12 August 2023

The prefect place for a relaxed and private holiday. Beautiful surroundings, cosy house with pool. Mimmo, the owner was a great host, or rather a friend; just one word and he would arrange everything in a minute. Go there if you need something special to take care of yourself and your loved ones:)
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10/10 Excellent

Lilly M.

Review for stay from 31 August 2024 to 08 September 2024

Villa idylicca is a lovelyplace to stay. Mimmo, the host is great. always very responsive and helpful. We loved our stay. one word of warning for those eho are worried about their rental cars. the road to the villa is a little bit rough but ok if you take it easy.
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline K.

Review for stay from 13 July 2019 to 20 July 2019

We had wonderful holidays in this beautiful house. It is absolutely quiet and has an amazing view over the countryside. We fell in love with Sicily and its people and we are thinking about coming back soon. Mimmo, to whom belongs the house, was incredibly friendly. We loved this place from the beginning.
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10/10 Excellent

Malene B.

Review for stay from 17 October 2022 to 23 October 2022

We loved it here. The House, the garden and the sweet horses who came every morning. So private and relaxing. We had sun and 25 degrees for 6 days mid october. We will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

George M.

Review for stay from 01 September 2020 to 07 September 2020

Giulia & Mimmo’s place is lovely and secluded, set into the hillside of the Alcantara valley. Blessed with plenty of space, a pool and two sweet horses, the property is a great place to chill for a week and only 20 mins from Taormina and 40 mins from the Etna hike. Bear in mind that the property requires a drive down a steep dirt track for access so a small, mobile car is recommended! Great stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Kai N.

Review for stay from 14 July 2021 to 21 July 2021

Gastgeber schwer in Ordnung. Objekt sehr cool. We like Sicily!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen Z.

Review for stay from 09 September 2024 to 16 September 2024

The villa was everything we had hoped for. An authentic home in a stunning location. A place we could relax and reconnect with our family and enjoy the beauty, warmth and good food that Sicily has to offer. Mimmo was on hand to solve any minor issues very quickly and his beautiful horses kept us company throughout the day! We fell in love with the rustic charm and truly enjoyed every minute we spent there. Thank you
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8/10 Good

Océane B.

Review for stay from 17 August 2024 to 24 August 2024

Fluid and pleasant communication with Giulia and Victor who manage Mimmo's house, who welcomed us warmly and offered us a bottle of wine:) The house is authentic, the fabulous decor between the sea and the mountains, the view from the splendid pool. The presence of horses is a nice little pleasure for animal lovers like us. I would recommend this place that will allow you to discover Sicily off the beaten path!

10/10 Excellent

Kumi A.

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

Blissful!

The perfect place to totally chill and unwind, which was just what we needed. Lovely characterful farmhouse, fab location, close to Taormina, the most beautiful town ever! Loved the horses who came to greet us each morning and the cats who visited us. Mimmo was the perfect host, there when we needed, and even brought us vegan cookies, which was such a lovely gesture and much appreciated! We stayed for a week but would love to return and stay longer!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gerben D.

Review for stay from 12 August 2023 to 19 August 2023

Beautiful beautiful house with sea and mountain views not far from Taormina and beaches. Very friendly and welcoming host Mimmo. Excellent mattresses. The road to the cottage is easy to do, also with a normal car. The pool is on the small side but that is no objection for us. Highly recommended, and really value for money.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Review for stay from 09 April 2022 to 21 April 2022

A private, secluded charming property amidst the beautiful countryside of Sicily. With views of the mountains, the sea and the Alcantara valley in a working countryside setting. The house has been carefully renovated providing spacious and comfortable living with an abundance of outdoor space making it ideal for larger and extended families and groups of friends. We will return.

8/10 Good

Tony G.

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

amazing rural idyll

really spectacular location, lovely old farmhouse, very peaceful. I would thorougly recommend it but ...the electrical system can't cope with more than a couple of air con units at a time so you have to take it in turns! And it's a very narrow very bumpy track from the main road
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Review for stay from 16 July 2022 to 21 July 2022

We had a wonderful family stay at this beautiful house and great location. The house and grounds (pool, garden, horses…) are very peaceful and comfortable. Only thing to note is that the house need some minor updates especially in bathroom. Other than that - PERFECT! Would love to come back again. Mimo, who takes care of the property was very kind and helpful (even with little to no English…)
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10/10 Excellent

Kristína M.

Review for stay from 25 September 2024 to 30 September 2024

We had a wonderful stay at this place, located in a beautiful natural area with no neighbors nearby. It was very peaceful and quiet, like a little paradise. We loved the horses, which added such a great vibe to our stay. The road to the villa seems rough, but it’s not as bad as it looks. We had a station wagon and still managed to get there without any problems. Mimmo and Francesca were very friendly and answered all our questions quickly. The bed was super comfortable, and I felt just like at home. I would recommend this place to anyone who loves nature and peace.
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Review for stay from 10 September 2022 to 24 September 2022

We loved our recent 2 week stay. An amazing relaxing place with fabulous views. The house was great and the garden also with shaded areas and a welcome pool- Mimmo and Francesca are lovely and responded immediately to small queries- we loved the horses who appeared when we arrived back from a days trip. The surrounding villages are worth exploring , lovely bakeries, butchers, fish shops, and some great restaurants. The Paradise restaurant just up the road was a favourite. Many thanks, a fabulous holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Volker S.

Review for stay from 28 June 2019 to 05 July 2019

We truly enjoyed the stay at your fantastic place. The pictures promised much and each promise was fulfilled. We all loved the old house with all the little details, the outstanding view, the pool and the horses being around. Thank you for giving recommendations what to do where to shop and dine. They were very helpful. We welcomed the separated space that was used by out teenage kids. Altogether a great experience! Thank you!