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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 18351 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Vulcano Isole Eolie, Messina
  • Ponente Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Spiaggia delle Acque Calde
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Piazza di Marina Corta
    ‪58 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

7 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Villa of Dreams

The Dream Villa is a luxurious residence nestled among the woods of the Mediterranean scrub in the exclusive Vulcanello area, surrounded by prestigious villas, at an altitude of 70 meters above sea level.

Built in the early 1970s by the famous television host Mike Bongiorno, who owned it for many years, the villa was a gathering place for celebrities such as Walter Chiari, Miranda Martino, and other notable figures from the entertainment world of that golden era, making it the center of glamorous social events.

Due to its spaciousness, the villa is ideal for hosting multiple families or a group of friends. It is just a 10-minute walk from the famous Black Sand Beach.
It is the perfect choice if you dream of a relaxing vacation. Leave your car in the villa's private parking, enjoy the sun on the Black Sand Beach, read your favorite magazines just a few steps from the swimming pool, and free your mind with a walk through the villa’s garden and park, surrounded by tropical plants and stunning succulents.

Villa Features
The villa consists of 8 bedrooms, including 5 suites with en-suite bathrooms and showers, and two bedrooms with a shared bathroom. It also includes a fully equipped kitchen, a large living room with a fireplace, an entrance hall, a dining area, and a spacious covered patio that runs along the entire villa, providing access to the individual suites, all of which are independent.
The villa can accommodate up to 17 people.

In the large fenced park, there are 3 additional guesthouses (dependances), each with a private bathroom and shower, capable of accommodating 12 more people.
With these guesthouses, the total capacity of the estate reaches 29 guests.

The interiors are meticulously curated and furnished with traditional pieces, many of which belonged to the original owner. Even today, the villa retains a timeless charm that pervades its atmosphere.

Designed in the classic Aeolian architectural style, the villa is all on one level. The floors are hand-decorated Sicilian ceramic tiles from Santo Stefano di Camastra, carefully restored to match the original designs and colors.
The perimeter wall is adorned with 20 ceramic vases from Caltagirone, depicting Moorish Heads crafted by the renowned 1960s/70s ceramist Alessi (some have unfortunately suffered damage over time).

Comfort & Outdoor Spaces
All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and feature a private covered terrace with tables and chairs, overlooking the swimming pool.
Windows are fitted with mosquito nets.
The 14,000-square-meter garden and park is well-maintained and features flowers, evergreen plants, pine trees, ficus benjamina, exotic plants, succulents, a fruit orchard, and a vegetable garden. The perimeter is lined with a row of evergreen olive trees.
The property can also be accessed by helicopter.
Pool & Entertainment
The 15 x 8-meter swimming pool features a children’s area and a wide staircase for easy access.
The pool area includes showers, umbrellas, tables, and sun loungers for complete relaxation.
A traditional Aeolian wood-fired oven, a stone barbecue, and a large terrace provide the perfect setting for children's games and unforgettable evenings with friends.
Location
10-minute walk to Black Sand Beach
1,100 meters from Vulcano Porto town center

Property manager

rosa maria

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 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 allowed: in designated areas

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
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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number IT083041C2WPWWBITU

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

Lipari

Located in Lipari, this villa is near theme parks and near the beach. Contrada Diana Archaeological Park and Lipari Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Volcanic Crater and Spiaggia delle Sabbie Nere. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Vulcano Isole Eolie, Messina

What's nearby

  • Baia Negra - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ponente Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Spiaggia delle Sabbie Nere - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Spiaggia delle Acque Calde - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Volcanic Crater - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 165 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Nassa
  • Bar Alta Marea
  • Cafè Du Port
  • Pasticceria Gelateria Tavola Calda Il Gabbiano
  • Nenzyna

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa of Dreams pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa of Dreams?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa of Dreams?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa of Dreams located?

This family-friendly Lipari villa is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Baia Negra, Ponente Beach and Spiaggia delle Sabbie Nere. Spiaggia delle Acque Calde and Valley of Monsters are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Felicia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein sehr schöner Ort
Eine Wunderschöne Anlage in besonderer Lage. Die Kommunikation hat sehr gut funktioniert, alles lief bestens, wir haben die Zeit sehr genoßen!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful villa with a view!
I traveled with 6 friends and we had an amazing stay. Our host, Sergio, contacted me before we began our travel with suggestions of things to do and contacts for individuals who could help us. We took advantage of his suggestion for a cook our first evening there. Alessandra, who was so welcoming, made us a memorable dinner with local ingredients. At Sergio’s suggestion, we also worked with Deborah to book a private boat to take us to Panarea and Stromboli. That had to be the highlight of the trip- seeing the sunset over the sea and then the volcano at Stromboli erupt into the night sky. Back to the villa. It is roomy, comfortable and well stocked. The grounds had gardens and beautiful plantings. The large patio overlooks the smoldering volcano and the sea. We loved the kitchen with its central island where we gathered around almost every evening to make dinner while enjoying the local wine. If you plan to go off season (our visit was in late April) know that many of the businesses on these smaller islands are closed. Also, if the pool is important to you- be sure to ask the host if they have opened it for the season. That said- there is plenty to do on Volcano and it is easy to take ferries to the other islands. We found everyone to be exceptionally nice and helpful and the Villa a great place to stay to enjoy it all.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paolo c., CASTELFRANCO VENETO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa meravigliosa di indubbia classe
Siamo stati molto bene. Ottima disposizione degli spazi, bella vista sul vulcano è magnifica Villa con piscina. Ospitalità calorosa e molto attenta alla cura dei dettagli. Da consigliare
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emanuele B.

Beautiful villa on a beautiful island
We had a fabulous time in the Villa dei Sogni. The villa is beautiful, most likely the best in the island, with a stunning view over the port and the vulcano, a giant pool (very rare in the area) that the kids loved and a lush garden. The house is very spacious, tastefully decorated respecting the local style and traditions. We were 8 people and had tons of space, but we could have easily been twice as many without compromising on comfort. For a reasonable extra charge you can hire a cook, a local lady who is a goddess in the kitchen. We had the best pasta with seafood! The hosts are very exquisite people, Stefania and her father Eustachio. Very helpful, very caring, helped me a lot organizing my transfer from the airport as well as renting a car and a boat on Vulcano. All in all, a fantastic place , very highly recommended. My credo as a traveller is to never go back to the same place (life is too short and there are so many places to visit!) but for this villa I would happily make an exception!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

sara f.

Meravigliosa
La Villa è come promesso dalle foto, la vista è spettacolare con una vista sul vulcano splendida.il personale di accoglienza è sempre stato gentile e pronto ad intervenire per qualsiasi problema.grazie della splendida vacanza.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Georges O.

Best vacations ever
We are renting houses for large groups for many years, this year was best experience ever. We were 13 people in total, 5 adults and 8 kids, with enough rooms to comfortably accommodate more if needed. The house is spectacular, quiet and uphill with a unique view facing the vulcano, with the largest and nicest pool in the island, nice surroundings and equipments in the garden. It truly is even better than what it looks on the pictures :-).... But what made our stay incredible was the constant attention we received from the owner Eustachio and his family; they were in constant contact with us from weeks before we arrived until the day we left, waiting for us at port of Milazzo : They arranged transportation (for 13) from Catania airport, arranged for renting a Mehari that was waiting for us when we arrived with enough cars to drive us to the house where a lunch was set waiting for us. The ultimate plus is Susanna the cook, we used her every evening but 2, she knows where to find the best products and she is a fantastic cook, way better than restaurant... We loved every minute of our stay, lots of things to do in Vulcano and visiting the other islands... We will be back !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie S.

Bellisima villa con vista sul Vulcano e le baie
Una bellissima villa con la vista sul Vulcano e le due baie di levante e di ponente. La permanenza nella villa e sull'isola è stata di un lusso semplice. Godendo ogni giorno la bellissima grande piscina della villa. Due splendide settimana di completo relax!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Deliciously warm pool and fantastic location
The most wonderful feature of the house is the huge warm pool that will allow you to enjoy the volcano views and relax even in the heat of the day. It's the largest pool on the island and you have it all to yourself. There is lots of shady outdoor social space to play, relax, and eat in. We had a wonderful lady come and cook for us on our first and last nights and she also got is a starter set of groceries so we could make breakfast etc on our first day. People don't speak much English here but we made good use of google translate (free app) and did not have any problems. The house and bedrooms are air conditioned, so there's always cool space to relax and sleep in. Also, there's a nice ratio of bedrooms to bathrooms, so no waiting around. The house is in walking distance of the beach, mud baths, and town although the return journey is up a hill so you may wish to drive. We took a boat tour and swam off the boat and hiked up the volcano. We cold have done more but when you have the best pool on the island a short step away from your bedroom it's just easier to stay and play. We are at many good restaurants and used google reviews as a guide. Wonderful holiday and it's worth taking the time to get to Vulcano. We booked the ferry tickets for us and the car in March in order to get space on the right day. I'm sure it's easier as a foot passenger though. The house is clean, comfortable and with unbeatable views. I highly recommend it.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sergio D.

Villa dei Sogni
Abbiamo trascorso una settimana in questa villa, nonostante il periodo di altissima stagione devo dire che la casa è in una posizione tranquilla, con ampi spazi sia nelle parti comuni sia nelle camere. La sua posizione a Vulcanello permette di vedere sia il bellissimo vulcano che il mare con tutti i suoi magnifici paesaggi. Inoltre su suggerimento del gentile proprietario abbiamo prenotato una cuoca che ci ha fatto degustare magnifiche cene Eoliane. La villa, il giardino e la piscina sono ben tenute e pulite. Abbiamo passato una straordinaria vacanza sicuramente da ripetere.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Baldo P.

Villa meravigliosa
Lochescion meravigliosa vista mozzafiato , camere lusuose , cucina ben atrezzata di tutto , pulizia ottima, sicuramente ci ritornero per dei giorni di relax in piscina Baldo Palermo
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie S.

8 giorni di relax alla Villa Meravigliosa, Vulcano
1149980 La casa è molto accogliente e ha una bella energia. costruito in un modo organico come ,
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre F.

impeccable
La maison est grande et propre. Une salle de bain par chambre est un luxe qui permet la cohabitation parfaite avec le reste des personnes presentes. La vue est exceptionnel sur le volcan et la silhouette de l'ile. La piscine, probablement une des plus grande de l'ile, est rare car celles-ci sont devenues interdites un an apres la construction d celle-là. Vraiment un tres bon plan.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

luca p.

vacanza agosto 2013
Assieme ad un numeroso gruppo di amici, ho passato una splendida settimana a Villa dei sogni ad inizio agosto 2013. La villa è recentemente ristrutturata con eleganza, è estremamante piacevole, confortevole, perfettamente pulita ed equipaggiata. Si trova in una posizione naturale invidiabile, molto tranquilla ma non isolata, con panorama bellissimo e molto aperto, al riparo da occhi indiscreti. Lo stato della Villa é perfetto, l'arredamento è di gusto, sobrio ed adeguato ad una vacanza di mare. La perfetta manutenzione della piscina ed il supporto per piccole esigenze sono assicurati da un guardiano sempre presente, ma discreto. Le camere da letto, ciascuna provvista del proprio bagno, sono ampie, equipaggiate con aria condizionata e ben arredate. La cucina non é molto grande ma adeguata al bisogno di un elevato numero di ospiti. La villa ha dimensioni e struttura che garantiscono una buona privacy per tutti gli occupanti: noi eravamo in 17. Posizione sempre ventilata, piscina gradevolissima e aria condizionata ci hanno permesso di non soffrire mai il caldo, nonostante una settimana sempre a circa 40 gradi. Il proprietario è cordiale e disponibilissimo per fornire consigli e supporto per esigenze quotidiane (particolare cibo locale, spostamenti, barche, etc.). Consiglio di noleggiare una piccola auto per raggiungere il porto ed il paese (che distano 1,5 km), nel caso di spostamenti frequenti (spesa, borse da barca, etc.). L'isola di Vulcano in agosto é meno affollata di Panarea, Salina o Stromboli, dove sbarcano migliaia di pendolari giornalieri che non facilitano una vacanza tranquilla; è collegata frequentemente con Milazzo, quindi facilmente raggiungibile ma non congestionata. Consiglio vivamente un soggiorno nella Villa de sogni per godere le Eolie e per passare una vera vacanza.

About the host

Hosted by rosa maria

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English, French, Italian, Spanish