See all properties
Entire home

Elegant villa with magnificent views of Isola Bella, in a luxury residence

Photo gallery for Elegant villa with magnificent views of Isola Bella, in a luxury residence

Pool
Beach
Pool
Beach
Unclassified image, 5 of 23, button

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Taormina, Sicily
  • Taormina Cable Car
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Corso Umberto
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Greek Theatre
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Taormina (TFC)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Elegant villa with magnificent views of Isola Bella, in a luxury residence

Elegant villa on three levels with garden of exclusive use, which is part of a prestigious complex, located in Taormina Mare, located right opposite the ISOLA BELLA (now WWF Nature Reserve).

The complex has a large private car park (with allocated parking space for each apartment), a private pool with sea water (this last is operational from 1st May to mid-October) and once in the pool you have the magical feeling of being immersed in the beautiful cobalt blue waters. The rocky beach for the exclusive use, has access via an elevator built inside the rocky ridge and is also accessible through an impressive stone staircase. The beach is equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas reserved for guests and has, since the middle of June, walkways and ladders for direct access to the beautiful waters of the bay.


Structure of the dwelling: The house is spread over three floors and consists of:
• A large living room with dining room and kitchen on the ground floor;
• Two bedrooms with sea view (one double and one with two single beds) and two bathrooms with shower on the first floor, connected to the ground floor with spiral staircase;
• A third double bedroom with its bathroom with shower, on the second floor. This is a two-room connected to the main structure by a few external stairs: independent but very close to the central body;
• External porch equipped with dining table and chairs;
• Enchanting garden (partly with lawn and partly tiled) with elegant tropical plants and flowers, equipped with umbrella and comfortable armchairs, with an amazing view of the bay of Isola Bella and the Calabrian coast
• All rooms in the house are equipped with air conditioning system with hot and cold air.

Excursion tips: From Taormina you can hike, even daily, in many places of Sicily including: ETNA, the largest active volcano in Europe, the Alcantara Gorges, whose most striking reach 25m in height and give life to a spectacular canyon, the beautiful Aeolian Islands, reached the port of Milazzo, the medieval village of CASTELMOLA, MESSINA, with ORTIGIA SYRACUSE, an island joined to the mainland by three bridges and filled with wonderful examples of Baroque architecture, the precious cities of the late Baroque of the Val di Noto (Modica, Catania, Palazzolo Acreide, Militello Val di Catania, Noto, Caltagirone, Ragusa and Scicli, all declared Unesco Heritage), Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina with its mosaics of inestimable value , Agrigento with its Valley of the temples where you can see these ancient monuments in their majesty and splendor.

Golf: For golf enthusiasts, 30km from Taormina, in the territory of Castiglione and just below the volcano, the PICCIOLO GOLF CLUB, an 18-hole course that creep through forests of oak, hazel and rows of vineyards.

Property manager

Antonia

Languages

English, French, Italian

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Outdoor dining

Wonderful villa with swimming pool and sea view in Taormina, Sicily

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
9.8 out of 10, (39 reviews)
Wonderful villa with swimming pool and sea view in Taormina, Sicily

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
100 kilowatts included per week. Each kilowatt in excess €0,50

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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number IT083097C2O39IYWO6

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

About the area

Taormina

Located in Taormina, this villa is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
View more Villas in TaorminaOpens in a new window
Map
Taormina, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Isola Bella - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Spisone Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Corso Umberto - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Greek Theatre - 14 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 2 min drive
  • Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Marina - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mendolia Beach Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ai Paladini Lounge Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Bottega del Formaggio - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Il Gabbiano - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Elegant villa with magnificent views of Isola Bella, in a luxury residence have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Elegant villa with magnificent views of Isola Bella, in a luxury residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant villa with magnificent views of Isola Bella, in a luxury residence?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant villa with magnificent views of Isola Bella, in a luxury residence?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant villa with magnificent views of Isola Bella, in a luxury residence located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Ionian Sea and Isola Bella. Lido Conchiglie and Lido Mazzaro are also within 15 minutes. Taormina Giardini Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michele D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful view
Beautiful outdoor area and view, needs updating. Location is perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
The location was beautiful, the place was clean, the pool and the views were wonderful. The host was very friendly and kind and helpful for our family.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view and location.
Location and view amazing. Amazing pool. Communication with the host very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Bay
Great location and wonderful hostess. We will come back again, next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Janelle S., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
The property was gorgeous.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location but not for those with disabilities
I have disability and it was challenging for me. Everything is very vertical, which makes it beautiful but difficult. Town is a bit of a walk with much of the walk on a narrow road with lots of traffic. Owner of the property is very conscientious and responsive. Do plan on bringing paper goods and extra soap.. you will run out if you are staying for a daybor two.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Condo complex
Not suitable for elderly people. Steep winding staircases with no railings. Multilevel unit. One bedroom with steep staircase down to reach bathroom. Too many keys and locks Two bedrooms with loft like low ceilings. No up to date coffeemaker. Later provided. No incidental kitchen niceties. Property manager tried to collect extra money for electricity
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Steve S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not what we expected
This property is listed as follows: "Elegant villa with magnificent views of Isola Bella, in a luxury residence." 2/3 of that description is false. This is not an "elegant villa". It is a dated, condo unit in a crowded, loud, apartment complex. It also is about as far from "luxury" as you can imagine. That said, it does have magnificent views off the grassy area behind the unit, but you share that view with dozens of other unit owners whose property lines run into one another. I will not go into the various issues we encountered during our stay because the owner did her best to remedy the problems we told her about. But I would like all potential renters to know this is not a stand-alone house, nor is the sleek pool shown in the listing in the backyard. It is way down the corridor and shared by hundreds of other people. To say we were disappointed upon our arrival is an understatement. To make matters worse, when looking at places to rent we filtered using the "house" feature, and this place came up. That was not the case - it is a condo unit, one of a slew in the complex. We would never have selected this apartment had we known. If you're looking for an amazing view, and don't mind an old, tired apartment, this place is perfect. If you're looking for a "luxury villa", this ain't it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

colin m.

Stunning views from garden, need a car.
Six adults have just had a week at the Blue house. We enjoyed it but think future applicants should have a bit more information. It is a stunning location with a garden overlooking Isolabella and the bay. The owner, Antonia, who lives next door, could not be more helpful and caring. This property is in a terrace of 24 similar properties on the cliff top. It is entered from the car park, which is on top of the buildings by walking down 51 steps to a sort of open tunnel with the main residence on the sea side and opposite another sitting room with a bedroom above. This bedroom has no windows and the sitting room only has a small window onto the open tunnel. There is a lift at the far end of the car park down to the level of the residences but the passageway goes slightly uphill and has a number os small flights of steps. The swimming pool, which was not in use while we were there, looks lovely but is a communal pool for all 24 residences. There are steep narrow steps down the cliff face to the sea where there is a small stone platform or two but no beach that we could see. It is possible to walk to the main beach, that can be seen in the picture, but most of the way you have to walk along the road with the traffic and in places this is narrow. It is possible to drive down there but parking is almost impossible. Taormina itself is charming and well worth a visit or two. It is high up on the hillside and is possible to walk up there but we would not recommend it. Parking is very difficult except for a multi-storey car park at the Porto. To go shopping you certainly need the car. There is a bus that goes up to the town but as far as we could see only went about every two hours. One day we did park the car in Taormina and walked to the castle high above the town. That was a stiff walk but well worth it for the views and feeling of satisfaction. we had some good drives into the countryside and walked there. The house is well equipped except that it does not have wifi which we found frustrating because we are so used to using it for information and even the mobile phone signal was too slow to use for the internet. The house also does not have a microwave. We enjoyed having coffee, lunch and drinks in the cafes on the beaches.

10/10 Excellent

david v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour en famille
Emplacement exceptionnel. Appartement super. Prestations incroyables. Une hôte super présente pour nous aider. Tout est au top
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Beautiful views.
The place was spacious, with wonderful views of the sea and a nice living room and yard to share with my friends. Yard furniture was new and very nice. The pool and the sea level rocks area were very nice! A little walk down the hall to get there but it was worth it. There were a couple issues with the water pressure and some ants in the bathroom but the host took care of that right away. A couple of the beds were hard, no blankets or comforters. Kitchen was well stocked. The separate apartments across the hall were interesting as part of the condo but for singles and family members who want to be separate it was perfect. All in all it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amélie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectaculaire vue sur Isola Bella & piscine infinie
L’hôte Antonia est adorable, accueillante et disponible. Sa villa a une vue spectaculaire sur la Baie Isola Bella et un grand jardin pour l’apéro au coucher de soleil ou faire jouer les enfants. Les 2 chambres principales ont cette même vue à couper le souffle. Nous avons aussi beaucoup aimé la piscine infinie partagée. La plage privée partagée avec les autres condos du regroupement est un bel endroit pour venir se prélasser et contempler l’entrée de la Grotta dell’amore, il y a une échelle pour descendre dans la mer mais ce n’est pas facile comme entrée pour la baignade puisque même avec une mer calme, cela brasse beaucoup contre les rochers. C’est grand et 2 sections sont séparées du logement principal. Le seul bémol serait la désuétude de la plupart du mobiler des chambres notamment, mais le living room était une pièce centrale fort jolie. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour et le recommandons sans hésiter :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Niall K.

Liked: Communication, location
Great location, in need of update
Location and access to the beach was fantastic. However, the apartment itself was very dated (fridge, cooking utensils, cutlery etc more like a camping trip than an upmarket apartment) and the back bedrooms, whilst sizeable, were dark and smelt slightly damp. Overall, the location sells this apartment, however the interior/utilities are neglected/lacking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

NORMAND L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super
Impeccable , conforme à nos attentes.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Astri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastisk beliggenhet ogbutsiky!
Boligen er en leilighet over flere plan som har en fantastisk beliggenhet på toppen av klippene nedenfor Taormina og nær sjøen. Vi besøkte stedet litt sent i sesongen og det var dermed noe færre folk enn det nok kan være midtsommers. Ulempen var at vaktmesteren hadde pakket bort badetrapper nede på den private klippe-stranden som hører til leiligheten. Dette var veldig synd og kunne godt vært opplyst om i annonsen. Videre var det ikke WiFi i leiligheten. Vi savnet også myggnetting på dørene og ble grundig oppspist av mygg. Men dette er detaljer; det var virkelig en helt fantastisk ferieuke!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

philippe c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
séjour enchanteur à Taormina
une situation exceptionnelle, une plage privée aménagée accessible par ascenseur, une piscine de rêve, une grande maison calme avec vue sur mer et isola bella: tous les ingrédients pour des vacances privilégiées.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Jean-Pierre L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Vacances fabuleuses, vue imprennable sur Isola Bella
La résidence bénéficie d'un emplacement idéal, avec piscine privée et plage aménagée. L'accueil d'Antonia a été parfait, très à l'écoute de ses hôtes et toujours prête à rendre service. Nous recommandons cette villa pour vos futurs vacances.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

guillaume p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
idyllique
Taormina est vraiment un endroit formidable. L'appartement d'Antonia est fidèle à la description et aux photos. Cependant, il réserve encore de bien belles surprises... l'escalier et l'ascenseur d'accès au coin baignade privé est digne d'un bon vieux 007. La vue est superbe et si, en plus, vous avez la chance d'assister à un levé de lune... La gentillesse d'Antonia n'a d'égal que sa disponibilité pour vous conseiller de bonnes petites adresses. Donc voilà, on peut dire que notre séjour est réussi.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Jeffrey K.

very pleasant stay
very pleasant stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Candice L.

A beautiful view
As a family we had a fantastic time at Antonia’s villa - she was a gracious host and checked in continuously during our stay as she lives in the villa next door. The villa has the most amazing views of isola Bella - a beautiful setting built into a cliff face and a short drive up to Taormina. If visiting highly recommend hiring a car for the time you are there, there is parking for one spot on site but without a car it would be difficult to see the rest of Sicily. The accommodation itself as mentioned by other reviewers is split across the main corridor which gives privacy to all the rooms however it’s worth noting that all the bedrooms are upstairs with the living space downstairs. There are facilities to cook if you wish but essentials like cooking oil are not provided. The balcony provides beautiful views! The pool has an amazing view and theres an elevator to the private beach for this property however the walkways to the water at the beach were old and broken and due for repair so we only swam in the pool.

8/10 Good

lucy w.

Fantastic location 😃
What a fantastic location ! Our children aged 10,12 and 14 loved snorkelling on the private beach and as we stayed in August we were surprised to have the entire pool area to ourselves some days ! It’s just a short walk into the small town where there are a few restaurants or you can ride the cable car up to Taormina which has a vast choice of restaurants, shops and the amphitheater. We drove a little further around the coast and found some fantastic beaches and went to Mount Etna which is a must. The villa is traditional in style and does have a quirky lay out but was clean, new shower curtains in place etc and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Antonia lives next door and is most helpful advising on where to eat, visit, etc All in all a very memorable family holiday !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julia V.

Une semaine formidable
Ma famille et moi (6 personnes au total) sommes arrivés à la résidence le samedi 4 août 2018. Nous avons été accueillis très chaleureusement par Antonella malgré une heure tardive (1h du matin) qui nous a alors présenté sa villa. Cette dernière est parfaitement conforme aux photos, très grande, très propre et très bien organisée. En effet, la villa se divise en plusieurs niveaux permettant à chacun de disposer de sa propre chambre et de sa propre salle de bain (et de sa propre clim!!!!). La vue est époustouflante, en effet, la villa donne sur la mer et plus particulièrement sur Isola Bella. De magnifiques paysages sont à découvrir notamment quand on se rend à la piscine ou à la plage privée (décor idyllique pour les amateurs de masques et de tubas). De plus, Taormina ne se situe qu'à quelques kilomètres, il très sympa de s'y rendre en téléphérique et de s'y promener. La villa est également proche de Giardini-Naxos permettant de découvrir de nouvelles plages. Enfin, Antonella a été très conviviale, d'une particulière gentillesse et à notre écoute durant notre séjour. Elle nous a même laissé deux places de Parking au sein de la résidence afin de pouvoir stationner nos véhicules. Je recommande vivement et sans hésitation cette location !

8/10 Good

Anke A.

Very nice
We have just come back from a two week vacation at Antonias house. We had a very pleasant stay, as Antonia is a wonderful host and she did everthing to make us feel at home. The villa is situated on top of the rock overlooking the bay of the Isola Bella, which is a stunning view. Just for that, it's worth the price. We had our two teenage kids with us, so the separate bedrooms (across the hallway) were perfect. There was lots of space for all our things and the place was very clean. Antonia even arranged for complete clean-up and change of sheets and towels after our first week. Although the furniture and the kitchen equipment were not brandnew, everthing worked as it should have and we had more than we needed. The villa is well suitable for 6. Thank you so much Antonia, we had a great time !
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Elaine I.

View was outstanding, sadly the villa was very disappointing, in need of lots of TLC and upgrading.
The view from the villa gardens and the back of the house is awesome. Be aware that the villa is split into three separate sections, two of the bedrooms are not in the house, so families beware! We arrived to find one old and battered garden chair, (for 6 guests) oven not working, neither did the toaster work, the kettle supplied was big enough to make two cups of tea, ridiculous size for 6 people. Admittedly the owner did furnish us with 4 more garden chairs the day after we arrived, replaced the toaster and kettle, and offered us a portable contraption in the garden to compensate for the oven, which we didn’t use! Rusty waste bins, taps, dirty grouting, cracked tiles in the bathrooms, ripped shower curtain, a broken window in the lounge, filthy light fittings, hairs on the bed throws, just totally unacceptable for the price! Also there are so many rules to be obeyed around the complex, if you plan to sit out in the garden be aware there is a curfew after 10.00 pm, they also request no cackling around the pool, bins only allowed to be taken out in the evening the list goes on! We had taken 4 of our friends as guests, had this not been the case we would have moved out, so we had to make the best of the holiday that we could. It would have been impossible to have everything rectified as the villa needs a thorough overhaul. We only complained about the furniture and cooking facilities whilst we were there. I did email the owner upon our return, but had a very standard (as per a recent review online)and poor response. I find this difficult to complain on line as I appreciate that running a business isn’t easy, I would only do this if I felt it was truly unacceptable, hence the reason for this review.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Perfect!
We have just returned from Sicily having stayed at Antonia's house. Antonia was a wonderful host who went to a great effort to ensure we were thoroughly informed about the house. She welcomed us warmly on arrival and even booked a restaurant for us on our first evening! The house is in a stunning position just as you see in photos, with a short drive to Taormina or 10/15 min walk to the closest beaches. The house is absolutely immaculate and there is an abundance of kitchen/dining equipment. The house is spacious and the garden is well kept. We are not early birds so missed the limited number of loungers at the pool and the rocks so it may be worth investing in soft mats to lie on. The beaches closest to Taormina are quite busy at this time of year but we found that if we drove another 5/10 mins further on we found quieter stretches with amenities. Thank you so much for taking care of us Antonia!

About the host

Hosted by Antonia

Host profile image

Languages:

English, French, Italian
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback