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Homey retreat with PRIVATE POOL and HUGE GARDEN just for you!

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, stereo

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4110 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Homey retreat with PRIVATE POOL and HUGE GARDEN just for you!

Homey retreat on the slope of Mt Etna with a PRIVATE SALT WATER POOL with diving board, a wonderful garden and plenty of spaces where to celebrate your glorious holiday inactivity: in the terrace enjoying the view on the beautiful surroundings, lying down next to the pool, or unwinding under the cool shades of a walnut tree, or in the presence of a romantic Camellia.

Casa delle Camelie is ideal for a couple or a small family who want to enjoy a huge garden and a swimming pool all to themselves without having to rent villas that are too large and over budget.

The house is part of an exclusive residential area of five villas and it is the one with the most privacy. It is at the end of a long path in lava stones where you can park your cars:
On the right side you can access the pool area using stairs or walking through the garden.
On the left side, following a cute little path in lava stones and fruit trees, you access the cottage and its veranda.

Casa delle Camelie consists of 2 bedrooms (one with a double bed and a pretty wood stove and the other with two single beds), a cozy living room with an open kitchen and a fireplace, 1 bathroom and 1 toilet. Thanks to its thick walls (80 cm), the house keeps itself pleasantly cool in summer and warm in winter.

The living has access to the terrace with a beautiful and very old Camellia tree which blooms into a pink cloud between February and April. From the terrace a stair (15 steps) leads to a veranda with a secondary kitchen ideal for outdoor eating.

If you are looking forward to enjoy the Sicilian weather and the slow outdoor life style that it allows, Casa delle Camelie is the place of your dreams. In winter, the fireplace, the wood stove and the rustic furniture will complete the picture of a cosy and authentic holiday.

The house is located just outside the village of Viscalori in Viagrande, a hilltop village of the Catania province, part of the Etna Park, characterised by a microclimate of cool summers and dry winters. The city of Catania with its superb fish-market is at only 10 km. The ski resort of the Etna (Rifugio Sapienza) is at 20 Km. Casa delle Camelie is strategically located at approximately 3 minutes from the Etna villages ring that facilitates traveling to the center of Catania and to all major highway connections leading, in turn, to all the fascinating Sicilian towns.

The salt water swimming pool is open all year round and is for the exclusive use of guests. Exposed to the sun all day, its water always maintains a pleasant temperature. The swimming pool measures 12x8 meters, ranges from 1.20 to 3 meters deep and boasts a diving board, a lava stone solarium and a 30m2 changing room with toilet, microwave oven and a refrigerator to store your drinks.

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

Property manager

Giulia Tiriticco / Victor van Veelen

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming 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: 1,184 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

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

Homey Cottage Huge Tended Garden viagrande
Homey Cottage Huge Tended Garden
Homey Huge Tended Garden viagrande
Homey Huge Tended Garden
Homey Cottage With Private Pool Huge Tended Garden
Homey With Private Pool Huge Tended Garden Just for you
46001

About the area

Map
Viagrande, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Butterfly House - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Via Etnea - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Catania Fish Market - 16 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Borgo Station - 13 min drive
  • Catania Ognina Station - 14 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gastronomia Pistorio - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chiosco City Drink - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪I Saponari - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Urna - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Antica Dolceria Dell'etna - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Homey retreat with PRIVATE POOL and HUGE GARDEN just for you! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Homey retreat with PRIVATE POOL and HUGE GARDEN just for you!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Homey retreat with PRIVATE POOL and HUGE GARDEN just for you!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Homey retreat with PRIVATE POOL and HUGE GARDEN just for you! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Le Zagare Shopping Center, Cantina Benanti and Butterfly House. Sanctuary of the holy martyrs Alfio, Filadelfio and Cirino and Agricola Gambino are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Homey retreat with PRIVATE POOL and HUGE GARDEN just for you! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samir P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a quiet area near Catania
Great property, in a secure street. Facilities are as pictured (including for our trip the sunshine!). It's a little out of the way so I think you will need a car to get anywhere. The centre of Catania is about 30 minutes away if you avoid the commuter traffic.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rhys N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in sicily
Lovely relaxing holiday in Sicily. Lovely house and grounds. Nice big pool with plenty of privacy.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic B.

Beautiful
Lovely villa which is well equipped. The pool is a real asset and the children really liked it. I think it made their holiday! The hosts were very helpful and responded quickly and clearly to our emails. You do need a car to get around but there are shops and restaurants only a short drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Barry C.

This is a rustic typical Italian cottage with everything you need and more. Very homely .
Our stay was fantastic. The outside kitchen and dining area, great. The gardens just lovely, The pool and pool house, wonderful. The cottage is set in a quiet residential area with good views, lemon trees and fresh vegetables growing all around. When we managed to pull ourselves away from this little piece of heaven we found everyone we came into contact with helpful and friendly. The local villages are well worth the effort, great food and atmosphere. A car is a must, advice is to book it with insurance and satnav befor you arrive, it will save you money. We had an amazing holiday and we cannot thank Mari and her friends enough, they we're so helpful and kind, such sincere friendly people. We so hope to return, what a wonderful experience. Thankyou Mari
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

Lydia S.

Schönes Haus zum Entspannen und Ruhe finden
Das Anwesen mit seiner großzügigen Gartenanlage und Pool lädt zum entspannen und erholen ein. Das Anwesen liegt in einem abgeschlossenen Bereich. Besonders hervorheben möchte ich Maria, die vor Ort mit Rat und Tat zur Seite stand. B
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie Pierre P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bon séjour à Viagrande
Tout était parfait et conforme au descriptif. Maison très facile à vivre et jardin magnifique pour profiter de la piscine. La maison est très bien placée pour découvrir la région de Catane, Taormine, Syracuse et l’Etna. Merci à Mary qui est très réactive et nous accueillis avec le sourire !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein tolles Haus mit traumhaften Pool und Garten
Wir hatten einen rundum gelungenen Urlaub! Bereits im Vorfeld die Kommunikation war perfekt, alle nötigen Informationen wurden uns direkt ohne Nachfrage mitgeteilt. Problemloser Check in. Das Haus ist sehr sauber und angenehm ruhig gelegen. Der Garten sehr schön gepflegt, Kumquats konnten wir direkt vom Baum essen. Der Pool ist grandios, sehr viel größer als wir erwartet hatten, sogar Bahnen schwimmen war möglich. Fotos und Beschreibung entsprechen vollumfänglich der Realität. Für Ausflüge braucht es natürlich einen Mietwagen. Um Abends essen zu gehen gibt es ein paar Restaurants, zu denen man auch zu Fuß gelangt (1-3 km Entfernung), wir haben öfter die Gelegenheit genutzt für einen schönen Abendspaziergang. Wir können das Haus und die Gastgeber uneingeschränkt empfehlen und kommen auch sehr gerne wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ekkehard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderful quiet oasis
We enjoyed the house with its wunderful garden round the pool.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yves B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöner Aufenthalt, wie beim letzten mal :)
Es war, wie schon beim letzen Mal, sehr schön. Das Anwesen ist groß und gut gepflegt und Mary kümmert sich gut um die Gäste. Gerne wieder. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Tuin zwembad echt prachtig mooi en groot
Bedden slecht, 1 slaapkamer vieze lucht, huis erg gedateerd, douche klein en moet opgeknapt worden
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrida M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great holiday
We enjoyed our holiday in Casa Delle Camelie very much! The house is in a private residential area, fenced in with an automatic gate and with maximum privacy from neighbours. Decorated in rustic style it has all the necessary modern amenities. Beds are comfortable, and there is plenty of wardrobe and shelf space for the clothes. A baby bed and chair is available for those who travel with a toddler. Kitchen is very well equipped with things you need to prepare meals at home (crockery, cutlery, grilling equipment, cleaning and washing up articles, dishwasher). We had our breakfasts on the porch, in the shade of the tree, and with some view over the distant neighbourhood areas. It was a nice way to start the day! The air conditioning in the house is a blessing, since in the start of our 2-week holiday we experienced heat soaring up to 47 grades Celsius. The 10 m long swimming pool, the big lawn around it and the pool house was a huge hit with the kids. The pool was cleaned daily without us noticing anybody doing it. The communication with the hosts was easy and efficient. They were very friendly and helpful! Our journey started with the flight cancelation, new booking and a landing in an airport wich was 3-4 hour drive from Catania. Mary met us finally at the house at 3:40 a.m. to let us in! The hosts were available on WhatsApp during the entire stay to answer our questions and to help out in case of any problem. They answered promptly and always in a friendly manner.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard l.

Liked: Cleanliness
charme de la campagne et confort
Cuisine bien équipée, beau jardin, endroit calme et piscine. Permet de rayonner dans la région de l’Etna
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yves B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Unterkunft, gute Betreuung :)
Das Objekt liegt am Rand von Catania, mit Nähe zum Etna (Auffahrt auf 1900m ~30mins). Es bietet gut Platz für eine 4 köpfige Familie. Die Austattung ist prima, es ist fehlt an nichts. Die Terasse am Haus bietet eine Außenküche inkl. Grillmöglichkeit, was gerade im Sommer schon grandios ist. Ebenso gibt es einen sehr großen Pool mit umfangreicher Liegefläche und einem Poolhaus. Auch hier bietet sich die Möglichkeit zum Kochen und Grillen. Der Garten ist insgesamt schön groß, man muss zum Faulenzen nicht mal das Grundstück verlassen :) Die Lage ist gut zum Etna und Catania, sehenswerte Strände sind etwas entfernt. Zu Sizilien: man benötigt für alles ein Auto, der Verkehr und die Straßen sind nicht für Menschen mit Herzinfarkt-Risiko ;) Wenn sie mehr von der Insel sehen wollen, planen sehr viel Kilometer mit dem Auto. Palermo liegt 3-4h entfernt.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Unterkunft
Tolle Gastgeber, jederzeit erreichbar! Pool u Garten überragend!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthias B., Bad Nauheim

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Urlaub am Pool
Die Bilder stimmen 100 Prozent mit der Wirklichkeit überein. Super gepflegter Pool und Gartenanlage. Kontakt mit Mary über WhatsApp. Sie hilft sofort und hat für jedes Problem eine Lösung. Vielen Dank Mary, wir empfehlen Dich mit guten Gewissen weiter.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jens K.

Sehr ruhig und komfortabel
Bei unserem Aufenthalt blieben keine Wünsche offen. Es war alles da was man braucht und auch ein wenig mehr. Die Unterkunft war sehr sauber und bot durch den herrlichen Pool und die Ruhe in der Umgebung einen großen Erholungseffekt. Die Lage ist sehr günstig weil man schnell alle Sehenswürdigkeiten und Wanderziele erreichen kann. Also sehr empfehlenswert!
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

G.J. v.

Prima woning
Via diverse elektrische hekken is de woning bereikbaar; huurauto is veilig en wel te parkeren op eigen grond. Een groot perceel met zwembad, tuin en diverse terrassen. Een buitenkeuken, die uitnodigt tot allerlei (barbecue) activiteiten. Onder het huis is een wasmachine aanwezig. In de woning zijn twee slaapkamers van een ruim formaat. De bedden waren prima. De doucheruimte was wat beperkter, maar voldeed. De kamer annex keuken hebben genoeg capaciteit. Aandachtspunten: Het aantal handdoeken was niet ruim bemeten; het drogen ervan, ging niet erg vlot gedurende dit jaargetijde. Ook binnenshuis lukte dit niet; kleding, lakens voelden nogal klam aan. Het oogde hier en daar nogal erg rommelig; materialen niet opgeruimd. Een verzorgde omgeving draagt bij aan vakantiegenot. Achter gelaten etenswaren stonden in (koel)kast; niet even fris.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lex d.

Mooie vakantiewoning met super zwembad
Vakantiehuis gelegen aan de voet van de Etna met grote tuin en prive zwembad van alle gemakken voorzien. Zowel binnen als buiten helemaal top!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dirk M.

Wundervolles Anwesen mit tollem Pool für erholsamen Urlaub
Wir verbrachten 2 schöne Urlaubswochen auf diesem tollen Anwesen. Das Haus ist komplett ausgestattet, die Außenküche ist einfach umwerfend und wurde von uns täglich genutzt. Der Pool ist ein Traum. Alles in allem schöner als im Internet und sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Paul v., Hilvarenbeek

Geweldig
Het is een prachtige plek en we werden vriendelijk en gastvrij ontvangen. Jammer dat er geen foto's van de buitenkeuken bij staan want hier hebben we juist het meest gezeten en is werkelijk prachtig. Twee ingebouwde BBQ's in de buitenkeuken en bij het huisje nog een pizzaoven. De vriendelijke buurvrouw had voor ons nog een brood gebakken met kaas en olijven. Verder werden we door de zoon van de sleutelhouder geïnformeerd over leuke plekjes op Sicilië via Whatsapp. Een echte aanrader.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Benjamin S.

Ein tolles Haus zum relaxen!
Sehr schönes Anwesen mit tollem Grundstück und einem genialen Pool. Alles was es zum relaxen braucht gibt es hier. Sehr sauber alles! Auch mit der Outdoor Küche macht draußen kochen Spaß! Kleiner Abzug wegen der allgemeinen Lage, zu Fuß gibt's nichts in der Nähe. Ansonsten alles perfekt!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Elsa L., toulouse

joli jardin proche de l'Etna.
Très agréable location. La maison est très bien placée pour les visites autour de l'Etna, Catane et de Taormine. Elle est située dans un environnement résidentiel, très calme et entourée d'un grand jardin bien entretenu avec une très grande piscine. Viagrande est une petite ville très jolie avec quelques commerces. L'accueil de Mari et David (qui parle français) est très chaleureux. Nous recommandons cette location.