Charming villa with PRIVATE POOL, blossoming garden and sea & Etna views

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11250 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Giarre, Sicilia

Spiaggia di Fondachello4 min drive
Porto dell' Etna6 min drive
Giardini Naxos Beach31 min drive
Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - Large corridor / room with two bunk beds

4 Single Beds

Sofa bed in the living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Toilet

Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Villa Due Leoni is a charming villa on two floors with private pool and garden situated on a lemon estate halfway Catania and Taormina and at only 1 km from the sea and the village of Riposto, where you can find fresh fish every day.

The garden has been transformed into a real paradise with palm trees, perfect lawns and an orchard with all kind of fruit trees. From the terrace and the pool (10 x 10 meters, 140 cm deep) you can enjoy a stunning view on the coast and on Mount Etna, often puffing. The pool is open all year round.

"[T]his villa is truly on top of what we have experienced so far. Idyllically located in lemon plantation, Mt. Etna towering to the west and the Mediterranean sea to the east. The unspoilt village Riposto within easy reach by foot with several restaurants and local shops. Within short driving distances you even reach some of the most "necessary" attractions”. HH, Norway, October 2016

Villa Due Leoni consists of:
- Ground floor: a huge living space with dining table, sofa bed, lounge and fireplace, separate kitchen and toilet. From the living and the kitchen you can access the garden.

- First floor: three double bedrooms, a large corridor / bedroom with two bunk beds (four sleeps), two full bathrooms, and a huge terrace with view of the Etna and the sea. Stairs connects the terrace to the garden below. The terrace has a veranda with a big dining table.

All in all, Villa due Leoni is a peaceful and authentic Sicilian villa, ideal for friends and family who wish to explore the Eastern side of Sicily.

Please note that a caretaker lives in a separate part of the property and completely respects the privacy of the guests.

The following might be to be paid extra: Pool towels.

Property manager

Giulia Tiriticco / Victor van Veelen

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Sea view

Sea view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Giarre

Located in Giarre, this holiday home is by the sea. Corso Umberto and Greek Theatre are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Etna and Giardini Naxos Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Hundred Horse Chestnut Tree and Adventure Park Etna. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.

Giarre, Sicilia

What's nearby

Spiaggia di Fondachello - 4 min drive
Porto dell' Etna - 6 min drive
Marina di Cottone Beach - 16 min drive
Greek Theatre - 30 min drive
Giardini Naxos Beach - 31 min drive

Getting around

Giarre-Riposto Station - 4 min drive
Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

Ferro di Cavallo - 5 min drive
Puglia Maria Vera - 5 min drive
Risto Pizzeria Grano - 3 min drive
Rebetiko Farmacia Alcolica - 3 min drive
Time4Sushi - 18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming villa with PRIVATE POOL, blossoming garden and sea & Etna views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming villa with PRIVATE POOL, blossoming garden and sea & Etna views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming villa with PRIVATE POOL, blossoming garden and sea & Etna views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming villa with PRIVATE POOL, blossoming garden and sea & Etna views located?

This family-friendly Giarre holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Ionian Sea, Riposto Beach and Spiaggia di Fondachello. Porto dell' Etna and Torre Archirafi Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). Giarre-Riposto Station is 22 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Viki H.

23 May 2023

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

Great spot and a wonderful host

The villa has a rustic charm and the outdoor patio area was a great space for all the family and the kids loved all the fruit trees. Really helpful that the pool and steps are gated off to keep safe for the children. Giovanni was super helpful and easy to contact. Great time had by all :-)

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe H.

13 Aug 2020

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

Beautiful house in a beautiful setting

There was 6 adults and 2 small children, with lots of space still in the house. The house is set in lemon tree farm which is lovely. The pool was fantastic especially with small children. Both day and night had fantastic views of Etna. The lovely couple who own the property Mr & Mrs Forti are very caring and can’t do enough (even brought us local wine :-). Always checking to see if we need anything’s for everything was ok. We had one small problem with electrics due to a big storm, but Mr & Mrs Forti got it sort straight away with no hesitation. We will be looking to come back next year!! Highly recommend!! Thank you Mr & Mrs Forti

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christopher James W., Trondheim

22 Aug 2018

Atmospheric holiday home on lemon plantation

We were two families with young children and have a lot of experience renting holiday homes. The house used to be a winery, but after some accident long time ago it was made into a lemon plantation in stead. That is why the living rooms has a very high ceiling (this was where they stored the wine before). We had a really good time! The house is a little dated, but everything works fine. All bedrooms have AC, although some of the beds are more comfy than others. All bedrooms are on the second floor, which makes it easy walking between the outside/pool area, and to your room. The outside area is very nice with shaded areas, sun chairs with cushions etc. There is a fantastic view of Etna and the area around. The pool has a fence around - perfect when you have small children. There is also an outside kitchen if you want to make food out doors. There is a fridge both downstairs and upstairs which makes it easy cooling water, drinks, food etc. They have a dishwasher. We had good communication with the elderly couple Mr and Mrs Foti. They came almost every day. They are happy to help and answer questions. There are also workers coming and going, as it is a working lemon plantation. Although they don't come into the house or pool area, some might feel that there is always someone else around. Since there are many trees around, you also have many midges. The electrical system might need an upgrade, as lights often flash when starting for instance the AC. You must have a car to get to the house, and the house has enough parking space. The road is a little bumpy and narrow right at the end, but that's part of the experience. Giarre was not the nicest of towns, but there are many nice towns and villages around that the Fotis can tell you about. We went to Etnaland, to Etna of course, and there are many good wineries in the area (we went to Planeta and Barone di Villagrande - both recommended). I also recommend the bakery Piccolo Forno, 10 min driving from the house. All in all we had a great time. We spent many hours in the pool and sunbed area. There is also an area in front of the house where there is a little space to play ball games. There are a lot of nice decorations and plants out side which give the place a nice charm. We would not mind coming again. Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

3 Aug 2018

peaceful retreat and well equipped house

We were a group of nine staying at Villa Due Leoni - with an age range from 15 through to 72 - the house is a little set back from the town, so a walk into town is required - however this also means the house is very peaceful, surrounded by lemon trees and with spectacular views of every changing Etna from the pool. We were well looked after by our hosts and really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia T.

21 Oct 2017

Lovely vacation in Due Leoni

We stayed at Due Leoni for two weeks in October 2017. The villa and the surrounding lemon farm was just gorgeus. There was a big terrace and a fenced pool, which was important to us travelling with small children. Everything was very clean and well-maintained. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. They stopped by several times during our stay, taking care of the pool and making sure we have everything we need. The surrounding of the villa was very nice and quiet, only interrupted by passing trains and farm roosters every now and then. The views from the terrace to Etna mountain and the mediterranean sea were just beautiful! There were a few smaller grocery stores quite close by, and also a bigger supermarket Conforama at about 15-20 minutes drive away from the villa. A car was definitely needed. We would be glad to go back some day and would warmly recommend this villa for a vacation in Sicily!

About the host

Hosted by Giulia Tiriticco / Victor van Veelen

We have been with Homeaway since 2006, proposing houses that are able to unfold Sicily's colours and charm at best.
Houses with quality furnishing in unique locations, with incredible views or with a pool, always accurately selected in order to satisfy our main wish: to see you falling in love with Sicily just like we did.
We provide you with transparent information and true pictures. What you see is exactly what you get. We will advise you as much as we can about travel info, transfers and car rental.

Dinners in villas and other extra services can also be arranged. Finally, our prices are final rates! There are no hidden additional costs. We are flexible with your arrivals and departures and if you need a late check-in this is usually possible.