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Relaxing Escape in Francavilla

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Property grounds
Dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Francavilla di Sicilia
  • Place, Gurne dell'Alcantara. Francavilla di Sicilia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gole Alcantara Botanical and Geological Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Taormina Cable Car
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reggio di Calabria (REG-Strait of Messina)

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About the area

Francavilla di Sicilia

With a stay at this vacation home in Francavilla di Sicilia, you'll be in the mountains, a 5-minute walk from Gurne dell'Alcantara. Francavilla di Sicilia and a 2-minute drive from Church of SS. Annunziata. .This family-friendly vacation home is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Mount Etna and 11 mi (17.8 km) from Giardini Naxos Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Gurne dell'Alcantara. Francavilla di Sicilia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gole Alcantara Botanical and Geological Park - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Corso Umberto - 28 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Greek Theatre - 31 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 32 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Calatabiano Station - 27 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Dispensa Dell'Etna - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar Nica Nuci - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bar Turè - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Macelleria U Pacciu - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Vinetna - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Relaxing Escape in Francavilla

Casa Mamma Maria is a bright country house, surrounded by greenery, quiet and peaceful. It is located in one of the most panoramic areas of the Alcantara Valley with a view of Mount Etna, the sea of Giardini Naxos and the nearby towns of Motta Camastra and Castiglione di Sicilia. The house is located about 2 km from the center of Francavilla di Sicilia (330 m above sea level). The location is quiet but not isolated, surrounded by about one hectare of land, fruit trees and a beautiful landscape. The place is easily reachable: from the Giardini Naxos exit in 20 minutes; from Catania airport in 60 minutes. Nearby it is possible to visit the Gorges and the Gurne of the Alcantara river, Taormina and Mount Etna.
It is strictly forbidden to organise any student party, bachelor party or drinking party in this house The linen package also includes tea towels. Pets are not allowed. not suitable for people with reduced mobility. There is no air conditioning in the basement. The air conditioning is in the hallway.
Layout: Ground floor: (open kitchen(electric kettle, toaster, cooker(4 ring stoves, gas), coffee machine, oven, fridge-freezer), Living/diningroom(dining table, seating area), bathroom(shower, toilet, hairdryer)) On the 1st floor: (bedroom(double bed(160 x 190 cm), balcony, air conditioning), bedroom(single bed(80 x 190 cm), single bed(80 x 190 cm), air conditioning), bathroom(washbasin, toilet), Landing(seating area, washing machine)) terrace, garden furniture, BBQ, parking, swimming pool(private, outside), high chair, Sunscreen, baby crib(free)

These costs are mandatory and charged on site. They are not included in the rental price.:
Deposit; € 150
Final Cleaning; Included
Pets; Not allowed
Electricity; electricity - Included in the cost
Gas/Oil; Included
Water; water - Included in prices
Baby Crib; Baby Crib - Included in the cost
Laundry Set; laundry set - Included in prices ((beds made up on arrival, towels laid out),(basic equipment))

Optional services that you can arrange on site:
Kitchen linen; Present
Wifi; Free
High chair; free (on request)
Cleaning; interim cleaning € 60 per usage
Linen; Extra bed linen change € 10 p.p.
Airconditioning; Included
Use washing machine; Included
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home offers games.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Unit size: 753 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

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
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
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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

IT-98034-06

Relaxing Escape in Francavilla Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
My husband and I have just returned from a truly unforgettable trip to Sicily, where we stayed in this beautiful villa on a small farm in Francavilla. The villa itself was stunning—spotlessly clean and full of charm.From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the owners, Antonio and Maria, with a generous gift of wine, meats, and cheeses. We were also invited to pick fresh fruit and vegetables straight from the farm, which made our stay feel even more special.Antonio and Maria are two of the kindest, most gracious people we’ve ever met. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and their daughters were equally warm and loving. We quickly became dear friends with the family.One of the highlights of our trip was when Antonio, despite his busy schedule, took time to personally show us around Francavilla and share its beautiful sights.We wholeheartedly recommend this wonderful little hideaway—with its lovely pool and heartfelt hospitality—to anyone visiting Sicily.Thank you, Antonio, Maria, and your beautiful girls, for your incredible generosity and kindness. You made our stay truly magical.With love,Francesco and Kerree
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Holiday

A charming, very comfortable well equipped holiday home with a secluded swimming pool. We had a really warm welcome from Tania, Pina and Antonio that made us feel at home straightaway. Inside there was a table set with bread, fruit and vegetables fresh from the garden and a fridge with chilled goodies wine cheese and olives. There is air conditioning in both bedrooms which made for a good night’s sleep. The family were extremely helpful and Rosie had made up a booklet with the history of the house and lots of local info on places to visit and restaurants etc. Antonio was just a phone call away and everything “was no problem” he even help me sort a problem with my hire car at a local garage. We had a guided tour of the garden and Maria said we could help ourselves to any of the vegetables, but we had no need as she brought us fresh vegetable when they came to work in the garden. We had a great 2 week holiday sightseeing and chilling by the pool. The whole family came to say goodbye which was very nice they were wonderful hosts, we will miss them.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malween E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sejour fantastique

Nous avons été très bien accueilli par la famille propriétaire. Nous étions attendus, avec plusieurs attentions ; et le logement correspondait parfaitement à la description. Sur les hauteurs, à 18 km de l'autoroute, entourés d'orangers. Pour qui recherche le calme, les paysages avec du relief, une piscine vraiment privée, c'est le top ! La piscine privative est très grande pour un logement 4 personnes (7 mètres de long je pense), plusieurs tables pour manger dehors. Vue sur les differentes collines / monts environnants, dont l'Etna. Places de parking. Logement très propre, climatisé, de la pression pour les douches, lave-linge, tres proche d'un supermarché. Véhicule indispensable pour les differentes visites. Si nous devons revenir à l'est de la sicile, nous reviendrons ici ! Merci à eux pour l'accueil, la disponibilité, l'excellent rapport logement / prix.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stéphanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Séjour agréable

Nous avons passé 2 superbes semaines face à l’Etna, au calme avec un environnement très apaisant. Rosy et sa famille (et leur chat trop mignon) nous ont très bien accueilli avec fruits, boissons et produits locaux à disposition, grande disponibilité et réactivité de leur part. Merci beaucoup pour cela. La maison est située à une vingtaine de minutes de la belle plage de San Marco, à peu près autant de Taormina. De jolis villages pittoresques à visiter autour. Le potager d’Antonio et de Maria nous a offert de belles tomates, même si l’entretien de ce jardin se fait quasi quotidiennement (les coucous à l’improviste ne permettent pas de se baigner nu dans la piscine 😬). Nous conseillons vivement cette location. Merci encore à la famille de Rosy
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Samuel D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Séjour agréable dans un endroit très calme

Très bon séjour avec un très bon accueil. Les propriétaires sont très gentils et nous conseillent très bien sur les visites à effectuer. La piscine est vraiment très bien surtout lorsqu'il fait très chaud ...s'il y avait juste un petit "bémol" ce serait d'avoir de la climatisation dans les chambres car seulement présente dans le couloir de l'étage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023