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Villa with huge private pool and sublime garden

Villa with huge private pool and sublime garden

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The garden is beautifully tended, with a perfect lawn and shaded areas, including a gazebo
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Overview of Villa with huge private pool and sublime garden

Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Aci Sant'antonio, Sicily
  • Popular LocationPiazza del Duomo7 min drive
  • Popular LocationVia Etnea17 min drive
  • Popular LocationCatania Cathedral19 min drive
  • AirportCatania (CTA-Fontanarossa)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

outdoor shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Villa with huge private pool and sublime garden

Villa Alemà is a spacious villa with private pool and garden located on the south-eastern flanks of Mount Etna just a few minutes outside the towns of Aci S. Antonio and Acireale. The villa has high ceilings and smooth lava stone features. The garden is beautifully tended, with a perfect lawn and shaded areas, including a gazebo. Indoor and outdoor living areas combine seamlessly.

The villa consists of a main building on two floors and an annex:
- from the main entrance you access the living room that once was a ‘palmento’, an antique olive crusher. The living room opens onto a covered patio area, perfect for dining during hot summer days. The ground floor has a spacious kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The 1st floor has a bathroom, 3 bedrooms with air conditioning, and a terrace with a wide view on Mount Etna.
- the annex is provided with air conditioning and has a double bed and a bathroom.

Groups of 6 persons and less benefit from a discounted price without the use of the annexe.

Villa Alemà is ideal for families and friends who wish to explore the Eastern side of Sicily and relax in a huge garden with private pool. Thanks to the heating system and a gas heater in the palmento, the villa is also suitable for a winter stay.

The pool is 16 x 10 meters and up to 2.90 meters deep.

The following might be to be paid extra: Tourist tax.

Property manager

Giulia Tiriticco / Victor van Veelen

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
The private pool (size 10 x 5 m., deep 160 cm) is open from April to the end of October.
Country-house with PRIVATE POOL and magnificent view on the Etna and sea
Ocean view
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
9.6 out of 10, (81 reviews)
Country-house with PRIVATE POOL and magnificent view on the Etna and sea

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.
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!
A Stay Tax of 2 Euro per person per night is due in cash upon arrival.

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

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
Onsite 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

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 information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Aci Sant'Antonio

Located in Aci Sant'Antonio, this villa is by the sea. Via Etnea and Ursino Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Etna and Catania Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Etnaland and Butterfly House. Kayaking, snorkeling, and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Aci Sant'antonio, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Duomo - 7 min drive
  • Via Etnea - 17 min drive
  • Piazza del Duomo - 19 min drive
  • Catania Cathedral - 19 min drive
  • Ursino Castle - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Carruba Station - 15 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chiosco Bar Al Torchio - 13 min walk
  • Caffe vittoria, Aci sant'antonio - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Flora Cafè - 4 min drive
  • Bar Esso - 5 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

7.4/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nada M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Stay
We had an amazing time at this very beautiful villa! It had everything you could ask for and more. The pool was in constant use as we were blessed with fantastic weather! The hosts helped us organise a birthday celebration lunch which was sublime. Special shout out to Gratz who was delightful to deal with and helped us organise a very memorable stay. 5 stars ⭐️ thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantal T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super !
Très belle expérience Maison très agréable Superbe piscine Support de Massimo et Graziella très apprécié pour organiser des événements La famille a passé une superbe semaine
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Review for stay from 05 August 2023 to 12 August 2023
We had an amazing time in Sicily. We came with our four kids and they loved the space and huge pool. Myself and my partner loved waking up to the amazing views of Mt. Etna each morning and we had an absolutely fantastic week. We had read previous reviews and yes - some of the pieces were slightly rough around the edges but bearing in mind the sheer size of the place it would be hard not to find something! Nothing detracted from our stay and we really loved every minute. The villa is in a smaller town which isn't particuarly touristy - we loved this aspect. we were warmly welcomed everywhere we went and it was just a brilliant stay. Thanks again!

6/10 Okay

Jack B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Good not great
We stayed in the villa with a group of 13 and had plenty of space - one room is a room of 3, others were all doubles. Two bedrooms downstairs did not have air conditioning and we did ask the owner to bring more fans but it would have been better to have AC in all bedrooms. Bathrooms and particularly the showers are extremely small considering the amount of space, would be nice to have bigger showers. We ended up using the outdoor cold shower mostly. Kitchen was nice and big and had 2 fridges but we had a few power cuts since we visited during the heatwave in July so the fridge didn't stay cold all the time. There was also a leak under the sink which needs fixing. Dishwasher was useful, and kitchen was well equipped with crockery and cookware, but we did have to purchase essentials like things for cleaning, tea towels, and cooking essentials like oil and spices. The pool and outside area was great with a big BBQ area and table tennis. The pool is quite deep on one end and a quite a lot of chopped tiles on the bottom so be careful with small children. Also there were no pool towels provided so be sure to bring your own or prepare to buy some. We had hired cars which made getting around the island much easier. There's not a lot within walking distance so cars are recommended. Nearest supermarket was 5-10 mins drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
It’s all about the pool
Wonderful house in large grounds with fabulous pool. However it needs attention. Pool tiles missing but not excessive. Inside is huge with 2 large and 1 smaller shower room. They desperately need updated - plenty of room for walk in showers and a bath! No shower mats we had to use towels. In the bedrooms the decor is either dull or too much colour. It’s such a great building having been an olive palmento. It deserves to be better styled! There are some wonderful touches but the seating areas need to be better. The kitchen is a great size with large fridge. The dining room is like a school dining hall with plastic table cloth over 2 tables. No lamps only overhead light. We rearranged it to suit us. There are plenty of sun beds and an outside table and chairs, covered. Also there are 2 outside pool showers. We didn’t use the self contained flat or the barbecue area (covered) It’s a quiet neighbourhood with great views of Mt Etna. You’ll need a car, there’s a big supermarket nearby. There’s a table tennis table. It’s quirky with 2 bedrooms downstairs and 3 upstairs, 2 large terraces upstairs with outside steps to ground level. We enjoyed it as we spent our days by the pool but the inside needs attention. It could be stunning.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Giulia Tiriticco / Victor van Veelen

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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.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Dutch
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