Villa in Sicily
18 guests · 8 bedrooms · 8 baths
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About this villa rental
Very elegant and refined, in
typical Sicilian style.
Villa Vanisia is nestled among the lemon trees on the
hill of Acicastello, where the scent of orange blossoms from the
citrus trees fills the air with its
intoxicating fragrance. The flower-filled garden overlooks the
sea and the Gulf of Catania, and then further
away, all the way to the Bay of Syracuse. The villa
is furnished with period pieces, with meticulous attention
to detail; the large windows
look out onto the garden and the sea.
The living area
The four
bedrooms inside the house
are cozy and quiet, each with its
own bathroom—one of which features a shower,
sauna, and Jacuzzi. The two
outdoor bedrooms open directly onto the
garden and both have
separate bathrooms. The built-in kitchen is
complemented by a fully functional wood-fired oven
. Outside, there is
also a barbecue area for
outdoor cooking. The private pool, with
ample space, is fenced in, making it suitable for
children, and overlooks the lemon grove; from the pool,
the view stretches across the Gulf of
Catania all the way to Augusta.
Guest access:
The villa is located at
, 20 minutes from the airport, 45 minutes from
Taormina and the Alcantara Gorges, 40
minutes from Syracuse, 90 minutes from the Villa
Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina, and
about 2 hours from Agrigento. If you’d like to
spend a day at the beach, the
beach resorts along the Catania cliffs are just
a few minutes’ drive away (5–10 min).
Also just a short distance away is the
Norman castle of Acicastello at
, perched high above the sea, and the marine reserve
of the Faraglioni of Acitrezza, the town of
“Malavoglia” by Giovanni Verga. About
a 45-minute drive from Villa Vanisia
, the breathtaking scenery of Mount Etna
is definitely worth a visit.
typical Sicilian style.
Villa Vanisia is nestled among the lemon trees on the
hill of Acicastello, where the scent of orange blossoms from the
citrus trees fills the air with its
intoxicating fragrance. The flower-filled garden overlooks the
sea and the Gulf of Catania, and then further
away, all the way to the Bay of Syracuse. The villa
is furnished with period pieces, with meticulous attention
to detail; the large windows
look out onto the garden and the sea.
The living area
The four
bedrooms inside the house
are cozy and quiet, each with its
own bathroom—one of which features a shower,
sauna, and Jacuzzi. The two
outdoor bedrooms open directly onto the
garden and both have
separate bathrooms. The built-in kitchen is
complemented by a fully functional wood-fired oven
. Outside, there is
also a barbecue area for
outdoor cooking. The private pool, with
ample space, is fenced in, making it suitable for
children, and overlooks the lemon grove; from the pool,
the view stretches across the Gulf of
Catania all the way to Augusta.
Guest access:
The villa is located at
, 20 minutes from the airport, 45 minutes from
Taormina and the Alcantara Gorges, 40
minutes from Syracuse, 90 minutes from the Villa
Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina, and
about 2 hours from Agrigento. If you’d like to
spend a day at the beach, the
beach resorts along the Catania cliffs are just
a few minutes’ drive away (5–10 min).
Also just a short distance away is the
Norman castle of Acicastello at
, perched high above the sea, and the marine reserve
of the Faraglioni of Acitrezza, the town of
“Malavoglia” by Giovanni Verga. About
a 45-minute drive from Villa Vanisia
, the breathtaking scenery of Mount Etna
is definitely worth a visit.
Amenities at Villa Vanisia
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Sicily
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
The property was well appointed and equipped. Very clean with great views plenty of space for our party of 7 ranging in age from 9 to 76. Daniella is an excellent host and responds quickly. AC units worked very well. I would strongly recommend this property
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2025
We arrived at Villa Vanisia and didn’t want to leave! The house has so many beautiful spaces for togetherness and alone time. One of us water painted. Others read books. The athletes used the gym. Pool games and card games occurred. We loved the pool and hot tub. All of the bedrooms are fabulous and most have en-suite bathrooms. Our hosts Daniela and Luigi were gracious. They provided a crib and changing table for the baby. I highly recommend the pizza guy, Attilio, who came and got that forno going. And we had Glenda prepare us an Italian dinner. We are already trying to figure out how/when we can go back.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2024
My family and I stayed in this beautiful villa for a week in June, we never got tired of the stunning sea views! The garden is incredible, in full bloom and well taken care of. The pool was the perfect spot to relax all day. The villa has plenty of room, including the main house and two separate bedrooms and baths, perfect for sharing with a big group. There’s even a huge movie room and pool table downstairs! While the space was amazing, the best part of this villa is the owner and caretaker, Daniela. She made sure we had everything we needed and responded to requests very fast. She helped with recommendations and scheduling activities and meals. We did appreciate having multiple cars here, as you do need to drive to get to places. Mille grazie, Daniela!
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2022
I've rented villas all over Sicily and Villa Vanisia is overall the best experience I've ever had. In addition to being a stunning property, Daniela and Luigi are kind and thoughtful hosts. As a chef, a functional kitchen is important, the Villa Vanisia's is the best equipped I've experienced. A perfect property.
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(10 Ratings)
"The property was well appointed and equipped. Very clean with great views plenty of space for our party of 7 ranging in age from 9 to 76. Daniella is an excellent host and responds quickly. AC un..."
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