With a stay at this villa in Castelbuono, you'll be by the sea, just a 2-minute walk from Francesco Mina Palumbo Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Civic Museum Castelbuono. .This villa is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Cefalu Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ventimiglia Castle.
Francesco Mina Palumbo Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Civic Museum Castelbuono - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Caldura Beach - 21 min drive - 22.2 km
Cefalu Beach - 22 min drive - 24.8 km
Cefalu Cathedral - 22 min drive - 24.1 km
Getting around
Castelbuono Station - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Fiasconaro - 3 min walk
Naselli - 4 min walk
Cycas Hosteria - Birreria - 3 min walk
Ristorante A Rua Fera - 2 min walk
Pasticceria Gelateria Le Delizie
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Il Ciliegio ,'le Calme et la Tranquillité Sont Notre Carte de Visite'
Villa in Castelbuono with kitchen and patio
Guest accommodations at this villa offer coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer refrigerators, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils.
Bathrooms include showers and bidets. This Castelbuono villa provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the villa include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself comfortable in this villa, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Vincenzo Castro
Languages
English, French, Italian
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Separate dining area
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
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
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near the sea
Things to do
Golf
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 861 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number IT082022C2U5CZKEC6
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
Il Ciliegio ,'le Calme et la Tranquillité Sont Notre Carte de Visite' Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Anna G.
8 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment in peaceful location just outside the charming town of Castelbuono
Our host was very friendly and helpful, giving us tips on the local region and keeping the attractive outside area clean. The patio and pool area looks across a mountain view, changing in the light from dawn to dusk. The apartment provided everything we needed including indoor and outdoor cooking facilities. Castelbuono is well served for bars, restaurants and points of interest. It sits in the Madonie nature reserve so is good for walking and wildlife .
Anna G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anjgon241 G.
8 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely amazing stay
We had an amazing time in Castelbuono villa. Everything, from the booking to the last day was a top notch. Vincenzo, the host, provided us with GPS, to make location of the house easiest. He met us at the property, gave all the necessary information and tour. Villa is fully equipped with all necessary items to make your stay comfortable.
It is located in the most beautiful area Madonia mountains region. Castelbouno is a small medieval town with castle
as major tourist attraction.
Villa has a pull, gorgeous roses, garden and million dollars view!!
Anjgon241 G.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eileen H.
16 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Castelbuono
The view is amazing from this place! We ate outdoors and loved the mountain air after being in the interesting city of Napoli. We were a party of 5 and Vincenzo's apartment worked really well for us. He is very hospitable and helpful. We cooked meals a couple of times and the kitchen is well-equipped to do so. The parking is on-site and Castelbuono is a few minutes away (by car). We enjoyed strolling around the town and watching residents having fun with each other. Also it's easy to drive to Cefalu and the Valley of the Temples using Castelbuono as a base. This stay was definitely a highlight of our trip to Italy.
Eileen H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Christopher B.
4 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious place, up a rough road but with good views
Good communication with owner who live off-site. Their family above were thankfully only noisy for the first night. Rather tight of the owners to ask us for 1 Euro pppn for city tax given the steep price of the accommodation - penny pinching. Large kitchen & living room, two decent size bedrooms, shower OK. Large outdoor area & large pool, shared with two other holiday lets. Pool unheated and was cold in mid Sept despite sunny weather. Mosquitoes in bedroom but thankfully only for the first night. No food as a welcome, but could pick ripe figs from the numerous trees. Good outside area & furniture, though was nice there were no other gustes to have to share it with. Property hard to find, up a rough steep road - but rewarded with great views from the outside area. Location not very useful for getting anywhere other than Castelbuono, so best for a relaxing stay rather than sightseeing
Christopher B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Peter D.
26 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Lazy days by the pool, and a base for exploring Madonie Park
Warm, welcoming reception, especially considering that after a delayed flight we arrived at 3 in the morning, and Vincenzo stayed up to meet us at the house. The pool is shared, though we had it to ourselves for most of our stay. It's a beautiful location, a bit cooler in the evenings for being in the mountains, which we appreciated. The drive in and out of town is a little daunting the first couple of times, but soon becomes just a part of staying a bit out of town. Quiet, and dark enough at night to enjoy the stars. We had thought a restaurant being only 1 km away might be walkable some evenings, but we quickly decided that the climb would be too much after eating!
Great care was taken to maintain the garden and pool while we were there.
This place worked well for us as a base to explore Madonie park, and a short drive to an uncrowded beach. (The beach in Cefalu was very crowded, but we soon found our own place)
We had a great holiday, and staying here was a big part of that.
Thanks to Alessandro and Vincenzo for your friendly welcome.
Peter D.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Christina L.
17 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in the mountains with breathtaking view, pool, and everything for the perfect vacay!
We had the most wonderful stay at Vincenzo’s beautiful property! Great communication and his son Alessandro met us and took us to the home (even though we arrived very late in the evening!). The home and the surroundings are even more beautiful than in the pictures! The house was clean, cozy and in a nice decor. The huge terrace with the outdoor kitchen and bbq was our favorite spot to hang out (note that the property is part of a small complex so pool can be shared with others, but we had it to ourselves when we were there). The pool was lovely with a breathtaking view of the mountains and Alessandro came by every day to clean it and water the flowers. Both Vincenzo and Alessandro were so friendly and sweet. Alessandro was very helpful with questions we had during the week. The town of Castelbuono is magical! Very local and very charming with lots of small squares with cafes and a nice restaurants. There is a great supermarket in town. Cefalù and nice beaches are within driving distance. Would definitely recommend Vincenzo’s property to everyone! We really hope to be coming back soon. Thank you :-)
Christina L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
NICOLAS B.
13 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Hébergement vraiment magnifique , vue panoramique sur les montagnes et la mer depuis la piscine et les terrasses ... Vincenzo est très sympathique et nous a fait un très bon accueil.Nous avons vraiment pu profiter de la région , des plages de Cefalu , des balades en montagne et des visites des petits villages typiquement Sicilien .Nous recommandons vivement
NICOLAS B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bantic S.
21 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Es hat wirklich alles gepasst. Das genau ist Sizilien Urlaub. Das Haus ist wunderbar. Das Dorf ist wunderbar. Und die Gastgebet sind wunderbar.Wer Italien/Sizilien liebt ist hier am richtigen Ort.
Bantic S.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Georg W.
22 Oct 2024
Ruhige Lage und tolle Aussicht!
Die Unterkunft liegt gut zwei Kilometer von Castelbuono entfernt in einem Berghang mit wunderschöner Aussicht.
Sehr schönes Außengelände mit einem sehr großen gepflegten Poll.
Unsere Wohnung war einfach eingerichtet und ausgestattet. Einrichtung und Ausstattung waren schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen.
Georg W.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Richard G.
17 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Un accueil à la hauteur de la beauté des lieux
Vincenzo plein d’attention et de bienveillance au milieu de paysages magnifiques
Richard G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Marianne L.
27 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Canadian family of 5 in Castelbuono
Vincenzo and his son were there to great us. The place is really high up in the mountains, you must know that you have to drive on very narrow roads and steep hills to get there... like most if Sicily :) The drive to town is about 5-6 min, and Castelbuono is a really nice place to walk and visit, but parking is a hard one.
The surroundings of the apparemment is mostly peaceful, (depending on who rents right next door and if the local teenagers are around), as it is a complexe where we share the courtyard and the pool.
Also good to know you have to manage yourself to bring your trash and recycling in town and bring everything else: soap, trash bags, etc... The linen and the towels are included and helpfully a washing machine :)
Vincenzo gave us a What's app number to reach him anytime. Many thanks for the hook up or wine and olive oil :) The Perreault-L'Heureux
Marianne L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian S.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastik hus, pool og udeområde :-)
Famile 2 voksne, 1 teenager og et barn på 9.
Passede perfekt til os, afslapning og bade i poolen. Udekøkken :-)
Vincenzo “ejer” var super til at hjælpe med gode ideer til ture og restauranter i den hyggelige by.
Brian S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sophia Ö.
13 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect holiday
We spent a week in beautiful Castelbuono.
The view from the apartment is breathtaking and the area is calm.
It was the perfect holiday for relaxing and playing with the kids in the pool.
The host was great and had lots of suggestions for little trips.
We will for sure return! :)
Sophia Ö.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jens G.
8 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schönes und ruhiges Ferienhaus!
Toll gelegen, gut ausgestattet und ein sehr freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Vermieter. Das Gelände ist sehr gepflegt, mit einem schönen Pool, den wir aufgrund der Temperaturen nicht genutzt haben. Die Terrasse vor der Küche ist traumhaft. Wenn es uns nochmal nach Sizilien verschlägt, kommen wir wieder! Danke Enzo!
Jens G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karin E.
25 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Herrliche Lage, geschmackvoll, tolle Anlage mit Pool
Die Kommunikation mit Vincenzo war vorbildlich. Per WhatsApp erhielten wir die genauen Koordinaten, und so war das Grundstück problemlos zu finden. Mit den kleinen Schildern "Castro" ist die richtige Auffahrt nicht zu verfehlen. Die Anlage besteht aus einer Villa und einem kleinen Extrahaus mit insgesamt 5 oder 6 Wohnungen, von denen aber nur zwei in der Vermietung sind. Die anderen werden familiär und äußerst selten genutzt.
Unsere Wohnung lag im Erdgeschoss, mit eigner Terrasse und Außenküche, zwei Gasflammen, Spüle und integriertem Grill. Die Einrichtung ist geschmackvoll, Gartenmöbel aus Holz, kein Kunststoff! Die Küche ist etwas spartanisch eingerichtet, aber wir kamen zurecht. Eins der beiden Doppelbetten könnte demnächst mal eine neue Matratze vertragen. Vincenzo war sehr präsent und immer hilfsbereit. Er kümmert sich neben der Vermietung auch um den Garten und den Pool. Nach vier Tagen in Palermo war unser Aufenthalt in Castelbuono eine echte Erholung.
Karin E.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Beata W.
18 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Sycylijskie wakacje
Nasze rodzinne wakacje w willi w Castelbuono oceniamy jako bardzo udane. Gospodarz Vincenzo przyjął nas serdecznie i był pomocny przez cały nasz pobyt. Miejsce spokojne i urokliwe z pięknymi widokami na okolicę , idealne żeby się wyciszyć i obcować z piękną przyrodą. W pobliskim Castelbuono i Cefalu świetne restauracje . Według nas niezbędny samochód z podwyższonym zawieszeniem, ewentualnie napędem 4 x 4 z uwagi na stromy dojazd. Polecamy wszystkim bardzo gorąco! Chętnie tam wrócimy.
Beata W.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daniel R.
17 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Ein wunderbarer Urlaub!
Der Urlaub in diesen Objekt war wunderschön! Alles war sauber und gepflegt. Der Vermieter war sehr nett und stand uns mit Rat und Tat zur Verfügung. Der Pool war schön groß und von der Terrasse hatte man einen sehenswerten Ausblick.
Daniel R.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Steve K.
26 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schöner Ausblick
Im großen und ganzen war es schön bei Vincenzo es war sauber und es gab einen großen Pool.Man brauch aber unbedingt ein Auto zum erreichen des Hauses .Das einzigste was nicht so schön war war das man sein Mühl selbst entsorgen musste (10 min mit auto )
Steve K.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nordine Y., Rosny sous bois
15 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Très agréable super environnement
Super accueil chaleureux de la part de Vincenzo il a été très attentif à nos besoins je conseille fortement cet endroit
Nordine Y.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mireille S.
10 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Erholsame Tage in einer herrlichen Gegend
Wir haben ruhige Tage in dieser schönen Ferienwohnung genossen. Der Pool war genial und ideal bei dieser Hitze. Der Gastgeber war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend.
Mireille S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mieke D., Aalst, Belgium
31 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice holiday
We had a lovely vacation at this beautiful house en nice pool! Vinzenco was very friendly en helpful
Mieke D.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Ursula F.
14 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Schöne Tage in Castelbuono
Wir verbrachten 5 schöne Tage in Castelbuono. Von dort unternahmen wir ausgedehnte Wanderungen im Gebirge. Nachmittags genossen wir die Ruhe am Pool. Enzo und sein Sohn kümmerten sich persönlich um alle Anliegen. Sie sind sehr aufmerksame Gastgeber.
Ursula F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Mariella F.
7 Aug 2018
Entspannter, erholsamer Urlaub mit tollem Pool und Aussicht.
Wer das typische Sizilien sucht, ist hier richtig. Der Ort Castelbuono hat alles was man hierfür benötigt und sich trotzdem seinen Charme erhalten. Allerdings, ohne Auto geht es nicht. Die Wohnung liegt etwas außerhalb von Castelbuono, mit einem herrlichen Blick über die Berge und die Dörfer Pollina und San Mauro. Das letzte Stück Straße ist nicht so toll und gehört eigentlichen von der Gemeinde oder den Anwohnern erneuert. Das Apartement ist geschmackvoll eingerichtet und draußen befindet sich eine Sommerküche mit Grill. Die Küche in der Wohnung könnte etwas besser bestückt sein ( großes Schneidebrett, neue Kaffeemaschiene und große Schüsseln ). Ansonsten ist alles vorhanden. Der Besitzer Enzo steht jederzeit mit Rat und Tat zur Verfügung und gibt hilfreiche Tips zur Erkundung der Insel. Die Nordküste Siziliens kann so leicht entdeckt werden. Von Palermo und Umgebung bis Richtung Messina und den Liparischen Inseln. Die anderen vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten sind auch zu besuchen, allerdings fährt man dann etwas länger und ist somit auch schon einmal einen ganzen Tag unterwegs. Alles kein Problem, denn Abends kann man sich ja auf der Terrasse oder am Pool abkühlen und im Liegestuhl entspannen.
Mariella F.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
gilles p.
4 Oct 2017
Magnifique villa avec piscine
Appartement très fonctionnel. Propre et chaleureux.
Propriétaire très sympathique.
Vue magnifique. Que du bonheur
gilles p.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
10/10 Excellent
Katrin B.
3 Sept 2017
Familienurlaub mit drei Kindern August 2017
Geräumige, sehr saubere Ferienwohnung in ruhig und wunderschön gelegener Villa. Die Küche ist zweckmäßig ausgestattet. Eine Waschmaschine ist ebenfalls vorhanden. Von der großzügigen Terrasse hat man einen tollen Ausblick über die Berge und bei guter Sicht auch auf die Liparischen Inseln. Das Grundstück liegt am Hang mit Feigen-, Kirsch- und Pflaumenbäumen, Weinreben und blühenden Stäuchern und Büschen. Versetzt unterhalb befindet sich, nicht störend, eine weitere Ferienwohung. Der gepflegte Pool ist nur wenige Schritte entfernt und durch ein verschließbares Törchen gesichert (Kinder, Nichtschwimmer). Castelbouno mit Supermarkt, Bäckereien, Restaurants, und lebendiger Altstadt ca. 8 Minuten mit dem Auto erreichbar (Cefalu mit Dom und Stränden ca. 30 Min., auch Wanderungen in den Madonien möglich!). Sehr aufmerksame und gastfreundliche Vermieter. Wir haben eine wunderschöne und erholsame Woche verbracht.