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Villa with swimming pool, jacuzzi and tennis, in front of the Aeolian Islands

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Piscine extérieure
Extérieur
6 chambres, fer et planche à repasser, Wi-Fi, literie fournie
Intérieur
Restauration en plein air

Avis

9,8 sur 10 – 

Exceptionnel

Maison entière

6 chambres3 salles de bain15 personnes3229 pi²

Commodités populaires

  • Baignoire à remous
    Baignoire à remous
  • Stationnement disponible
    Stationnement disponible
  • Laveuse
    Laveuse
  • Piscine
    Piscine
  • Animaux de compagnie acceptés
    Animaux de compagnie acceptés
  • Barbecue
    Barbecue

À propos de cet hébergement

Hébergement entier

Vous aurez la maison entière pour vous et ne la partagerez qu’avec d’autres voyageurs de votre groupe.

Villa with swimming pool, jacuzzi and tennis, in front of the Aeolian Islands

Luxurious building with swimming pool, it's the perfect house to rent for your holidays in Sicily. It is built on the Thyrrenian coast of the beautiful Messina province, from which the Eolie islands and Taormina stand out.

The villa has terraces and porches facing the Mediterranean Sea, all surrounded in a beautiful garden with an orchard. If you love good food and a healthy environment, you will be amazed by the variety of fruits you can find inside the garden: oranges, lemons, tangerines, peaches, figs, plums, and many more. You can also bring your pets with you, animals are welcome here.

The villa is provided with internet connection, dishwasher and linens. Villa is the ideal location for a relaxing holiday with your family or your friends. The place can easily host up to 15 people and it's all surrounded by nature, the sea, and the Sun. You will stay in a prestigious building, with all the comforts at the cost of a B&B.

Arranged on two floors, the villa is provided with the following features:

• a swimming pool
• 6 large bedrooms
• 3 comfortable bathrooms with showers and all the optionals
• 1 Jacuzzi (outside)
• private tennis field
• private car park
• wi-fi and internet station
• plasma TV 50"
• dishwasher
• microwave oven
• espresso coffee machine
• wood oven
• washing machine
• linens
Services ajoutés:
- House cleaning
- Home delivery
- Home cook

The villa is only a few kilometers away from Villafranca motorway tollbooth, from which you can reach Messina. We suggest you to rent a car, so you can visit all the splendid locations that the province of Messina has to offer, they are all easily reachable from the villa.

The territory

The villa is located in the Sicilian province of Messina, one of the richest area of the island. Among the most famous touristic attractions here, there are: Taormina, the Eolie island (Alicudi, Filicudi, Lipari, Panarea, Salina, Stromboli and Vulcano), but also Milazzo – recently added to the rankings of "most beautiful Italian villages" -, Tindari with its sanctuary of "black mother Mary", and Marinello where you can find a natural reserve.

Eolie islands: how to reach them

The islands can be reached from Milazzo. The villa is near the A20 motorway that connects Messina to Palermo, and Milazzo is only 20 minutes away by car from there. Once you're in Milazzo you can choose how to reach the Eolie islands, you can rent a private boat with a skipper that will allow you to visit more islands in a single day, this allows you choose the itinerary "on board", the alternative to this is to buy a ticket for the most common tourist vessel: the hydrofoil.

Eolie islands: what to do and what to see

You've reached one of the 7 islands, what now? Since the islands have a volcanic origin (Vulcano and Stromboli are still active!), one of the main attraction are hot springs and mud baths: these are a 100% natural health spa. If you prefer trekking we suggest you to join one of the many visits to the crater of Stromboli or Vulcano, where you'll enjoy the most beautiful view of the whole archipelago, don't forget your camera!

If you are the earth-loving type and want to stay in an uncontaminated environment, Alicudi is the place for you. Since on the island there are no ATM points and no pharmacy, make sure you land on the island with money and whatever you need. Even without those commodities Alicudi is still great and maybe that's her beauty, here you can live the nature and the sea on an island that stopped following the flow of time.

The island of Filicudi offers you crystalline waters, a coast full of little bays and life. Here you can enjoy the most beautiful scuba diving experience: Grotta dei Gamberi (32meters deep) houses the wreck of an ancient Roman boat (dated II centuy b.C.).

A visit to Panarea “the VIP's island”, is another unforgettable experience. Here you can relax on its sandy beaches, Capo Junco, Cala degli Zimmari and Calcara beach are the most famous locations. Panarea is important even on the cultural side, as you can find the ruins of the prehistoric village of Capo Milazzese (XIV century b.C.).

Last but not least, Lipari. The biggest island of the “7 Eolian wonders”. Lipari offers you every kind of attractions: from the beautiful Marina Corta with its realistic nativity scenes, to the fortified city with its castle. The citadel is also an open air museum full of churches and cloisters, you'll love to get lost inside its alleys.

Milazzo: what to do and what to see

Milazzo is filled with history and culture, it was first founded by the Greeks in the VII century b.C. Here you can walk on the Lungomare Garibaldi tasting the “granita” a typical Sicilian sweet breakfast, while also appreciating the baroque architecture of the city center.

On top of the city center you can find the Castle of Frederick II, the building that allowed Milazzo to enter the rankings of the “most beautiful Italian villages”, from here you can enjoy the most amazing view: the sea in front of you and the majestic mount Etna behind.

Other great place to visit here in Milazzo are : Polifemo's cave, the Dome (one of the few baroque building of the XVI century in Sicily), the ruins of “Palazzo dei Giurati”, the church of Madonna del Rosario and the church of S.Francesco di Paola.

Tindari e Marinello

Gently placed on a promontory overlooking the sea, the Sanctuary of Tindari rises up. It is famous for the wooden statue of the “Madonna Nera” (black mother Mary). The legend says that the statue came ashore from a shipwrecked boat sailing from Asia and it quickly became a spiritual point of reference for many Sicilians.

In Tindari there is also a Roman-Greek theater inside the archaeological area, from which you can enjoy the view of the Eolie islands, but also the salty lakes of Marinello, that are part of a natural reserve.

In this area you can also find the Cantine Gaglio, a famous wine-producing site that is the reference point for the Mamertino Doc. The winery manages to blend the bucolic beauty of the vineyard on the sea with a modern cellar where excellent wines are made. The owner will accompany you inside the vineyard, explaining you the history of the place and allowing you to taste the production, while allowing you to taste wine and other local products.

What to eat

One of the reasons why Sicily attracts so many tourists is food. In Sicily you can eat like a king without spending like one. Street food in Messina? Granita, focaccia, pitoni and arancini.

Even though you can eat granita (a typical Sicilian ice-cold dessert) everywhere in Sicily, the granita of Messina is considered the best on the island, it's best in its coffee flavor, but you might want to try strawberry, lemon, and fruits.

Focaccia and Pitoni? Have you ever heard of them? These are two specialties of the Sicilian gastronomy. The first one is very similar to pizza, while the second one is a fried “calzone”; both of them are made with scarola (a kind of salad), chopped tomatoes, anchovies and cheese.

For what concerns typical products, the Messina province offers you the delicious salame Sant'Angelo and the Nebrodi black pork. Don't forget to ask for a glass of Faro wine after your meals and, of course, don't forget to order the dessert! Messina is all about desserts, we suggest you to try the Pignolata, Cannoli, Bianco e Nero (similar to profiteroles) and Pasticcini with cream.
During the afternoon you might want to try a real gelato, you won't regret it.
Recommended among the tours, is a visit to the city of Messina itself. You will be amazed by the beauty of the “city of the strait”. Messina is in fact only 3 kilometers away from the Italian peninsula and, although you might have the impression that you can swim to the other side of the strait, the strong streams that run in the strait makes it almost impossible.

That generated, during the centuries, many legends about the two monsters Scilla e Cariddi that made boat shipwreck in this part of the sea. Maybe we'll tell you the story, while looking at the sunset near Torre Faro, where you can enjoy the most beautiful view, while also relaxing or having a swim in the sea.

Here we are in the land of Faro Doc, a wine that you can taste at the winery “Tenuta Rasocolmo” while walking through the vineyards overlooking the sea. Not far from Torre Faro you can find the lakes of Ganzirri, two small salty lakes, famous for being a farm for sea food. We suggest you to stop here for lunch, to taste the amazing fresh fish.

There are a lot of restaurants that you won't forget easily. After lunch, you should go to the center of Messina, the city was rebuilt almost completely after the 1908 earthquake. Here you can visit the Dome that houses the biggest astronomical clock in Europe (still working!), the Church of Catalani, built before the earthquake, and the Sacrarium of Cristo Re (King Christ) that dominates the city, giving an incredible view on the strait.

All of this and much more awaits you in Sicily, in a villa you can only dream about, with your family or your friends. The villa is the perfect place to relax and have fun, an unforgettable experience, among the perfumes of the zagare (the orange blossoms), the hot Sicilian sun, and the unique sunsets of the Thyrrenian sea.

Gestionnaire de l’hébergement

Maurzio M

Langues

Anglais, français, italien

Commodités de l’hébergement

Plage

  • Plage à proximité

Piscine/spa

  • Baignoire à remous
  • Piscine extérieure
  • Piscine privée

Internet

  • Disponible dans la villa : Wi-Fi

Stationnement et transport

  • Voiture recommandée
  • Stationnement sur place

Cuisine

  • Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle et couverts
  • Bouilloire électrique
  • Cafetière-théière
  • Four
  • Four à micro-ondes
  • Lave-vaisselle
  • Réfrigérateur
  • Surface de cuisson

Restauration

  • Déjeuner offert moyennant des frais

Chambres

  • 6 chambres
  • Draps fournis

Salle de bain

  • 3 salles de bain partagées
  • Baignoire ou douche
  • Bidet
  • Douche
  • Papier de toilette
  • Séchoir à cheveux
  • Serviettes fournies

Lieux de séjour

  • Foyer
  • Salle à manger séparée
  • Salle de séjour

Divertissement

  • Jeux
  • Lecteur de DVD
  • Téléviseur connecté avec chaînes par câble/satellite

Espaces extérieurs

  • Balcon
  • Barbecue
  • Jardin
  • Terrasse

Buanderie

  • Laveuse

Confort

  • Chauffage
  • Climatisation

Animaux de compagnie

  • Animaux de compagnie acceptés
  • Chats et chiens acceptés uniquement
  • Jusqu’à 55 livres par animal

Accessibilité

  • Si vous avez des besoins particuliers en matière d’accessibilité, veuillez communiquer avec l’hébergement à l’aide des renseignements contenus dans la confirmation reçue après la réservation.
  • Chambre adaptée aux personnes à mobilité réduite
  • Sections fumeurs
  • Commentaire de l’hôte : à l'extérieur uniquement

Services et commodités

  • Entretien ménager (sur demande)
  • Fer et planche à repasser

Points d’intérêt de l’endroit

  • À proximité d’un port de plaisance
  • À proximité d’une rivière
  • À proximité de la mer
  • Baie à proximité

Activités

  • Tennis
  • Écotourisme à proximité
  • Équitation à proximité
  • Observation d’oiseaux à proximité
  • Parc d’attractions à proximité
  • Pêche à proximité
  • Plongée avec masque et tuba à proximité
  • Plongée sous-marine à proximité
  • Sentiers de randonnée ou de vélo à proximité
  • Ski nautique à proximité
  • Visites de vignobles à proximité

Dispositifs de sécurité

  • Présence d’un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone non signalée (L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement; envisagez d’apporter un détecteur portable.)
  • Présence d’un détecteur de fumée non signalée (L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.)
  • Trousse de premiers soins
  • Extincteur

Information générale

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Jardin
  • Taille de l’unité : 3 229 pieds carrés

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Politiques

Arrivée

Arrivée à partir de 15 h 30

Départ

L’heure limite de départ est 10 h.

Instructions spéciales pour l’enregistrement

L’hôte vous enverra un courriel contenant les instructions relatives à l’arrivée et au départ.

Animaux de compagnie

Les animaux de compagnie sont autorisés.
Les animaux d’assistance sont acceptés et exempts de tous frais.
Chiens et chats acceptés
Nombre maximal d’animaux de compagnie : 1 par chambre (jusqu'à 55 lb par animal)
Des restrictions s'appliquent. Pour en savoir plus, communiquez avec l'établissement au numéro figurant sur la confirmation de réservation.
Commentaire de l’hôte : Contattare

Enfants et lits supplémentaires

Les enfants sont bienvenus.

Renseignements importants

À savoir

Des frais par personne supplémentaire peuvent s’appliquer et varient selon les politiques de l’établissement.
Une pièce d’identité avec photo émise par le gouvernement et un dépôt en espèces, une carte de crédit ou une carte de débit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent être requis à l’arrivée.
Les demandes spéciales sont sujettes à la disponibilité au moment de l’enregistrement et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires. Les demandes spéciales ne peuvent pas être garanties.
Cet hébergement accepte l’argent comptant.
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe, y compris les réunions familiales, les fêtes d’anniversaire et les mariages, sont autorisés sur place (99 personnes maximum).
L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hébergement; envisagez d’apporter un détecteur portable avec vous pendant le voyage.
L’hôte n’a pas indiqué s’il y avait un détecteur de fumée dans l’hébergement.
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur et une trousse de premiers soins.
Cet établissement est géré par l’intérmediaire de notre partenaire Vrbo. Vrbo vous enverra un courriel contenant un lien vers un compte Vrbo qui vous permettra de modifier ou d’annuler votre réservation.
Veuillez noter que les normes culturelles et les politiques relatives aux clients peuvent être différentes selon le pays et l'établissement. Les politiques énoncées sont définies par l'établissement.

À noter

Tous les clients, y compris les enfants, doivent être présents à l'enregistrement et présenter une pièce d'identité avec photo ou leur passeport.
Conformément à la réglementation nationale, les transactions en espèces effectuées dans cet hébergement ne peuvent pas dépasser 5000 EUR. Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec l'hébergement en utilisant les coordonnées qui figurent dans la confirmation de réservation.
Une voiture est recommandée pour accéder à l'établissement et pour se déplacer pendant le séjour.

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À propos du quartier

Carte
Messina, Sicilia

À proximité

  • Piazza del Duomo - 14 min en voiture
  • Cathédrale de Messine - 14 min en voiture
  • Université de Messine - 14 min en voiture
  • Lac Ganzirri - 20 min en voiture
  • Stadio San Filippo - 21 min en voiture

Transport

  • Gare de Villafranca Tirrena : à 10 min en voiture
  • Reggio de Calabre (REG-Détroit de Messine) : à 90 min en voiture

Restaurants

  • ‪Eni - ‬14 min en voiture
  • ‪Bar Pasticceria Gelateria Celesti - ‬3 min en voiture
  • ‪Anaconda Bionda - ‬4 min en voiture
  • ‪Happy Days - ‬2 min en voiture
  • ‪Bar Pasticceria Fiumara Giovanni - ‬2 min en voiture

Foire aux questions

Villa with swimming pool, jacuzzi and tennis, in front of the Aeolian Islands possède-t-il une piscine?

Oui, cet établissement vous propose piscine extérieure.

Villa with swimming pool, jacuzzi and tennis, in front of the Aeolian Islands accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?

Oui, cet hébergement accepte les chiens et les chats (limite de 1 par chambre) d’un poids maximal de 55 lb par animal de compagnie.

À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à Villa with swimming pool, jacuzzi and tennis, in front of the Aeolian Islands ?

L’arrivée est possible à partir de 15 h 30.

À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à Villa with swimming pool, jacuzzi and tennis, in front of the Aeolian Islands ?

Le départ est à 10 h.

Où se situe Villa with swimming pool, jacuzzi and tennis, in front of the Aeolian Islands ?

Villa de type familial de Messine se trouve sur la mer, à 5,6 mi (9 km) de Plage du port de plaisance de Venetico, et à moins de 20 km des sites suivants : Jardin botanique Pietro Castelli de l'Université de Messine et Parc des expositions de Fiera di Messina. Les points d'intérêt suivants sont également à moins de 20 km : Chiesa di San Rocco et Détroit de Messine.

Avis pour Villa with swimming pool, jacuzzi and tennis, in front of the Aeolian Islands

Avis

9,8

Exceptionnel

Note de 10 – Excellent, d’après 38 avis sur 46." "
Note de 8 – Bien, d’après 7 avis sur 46." "
Note de 6 – Acceptable, d’après 1 avis sur 46." "
Note de 4 – Médiocre, d’après 0 avis sur 46." "
Note de 2 – Terrible, d’après 0 avis sur 46." "

9,6/10

Propreté

Avis

10/10 – Excellent

Virginie P.

Points forts : Propreté
Des hôtes aux petits soins
Tout a commencé par un très bon dialogue avec Maurizio qui nous a proposé des excursions déjà avant notre arrivée (je vous conseille la visite du stromboli et l’excursion en bateau privé). Ensuite nous sommes arrivés et avons été accueillis par sa sœur Barbara qui a bien pris le temps de tout nous expliquer et toujours disponible (elle nous a aussi réservé des parkings bien situés pour moins cher). Elle nous avait aussi proposé une soirée pizza qui n’a pas pu se faire car le cuisinier n’était pas disponible et à la place elle nous a cuisiné des spécialités siciliennes(un vrai régal). Le papa nous a fait visiter le grand jardin (intéressant aussi). A ne pas rater tous les soirs le coucher de soleil incroyable sur la terrasse sur les îles éoliennes. Le must prendre l’apéro devant le coucher de soleil sur la terrasse devant (d’ailleurs il vaut mieux être devant que derrière côté piscine car le seul bémol de la maison c’est une route très passante côté piscine). Le jacuzzi a aussi une belle vue. Encore merci à nos hôtes qui m’ont changé les idées après le décès de mon papa.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2019

10/10 – Excellent

Marie d.

Points forts : Propreté
Séjour formidable dans belle propriété avec piscine
Très jolie villa avec vue sur la mer et sur un beau verger où nous avons pu cueillir oranges, citrons, prunes, mandarines, raisin, tomates... pour le plus grand bonheur des adultes et des enfants. Intérieur vaste et agréable avec air conditionné dans toutes les chambres sauf celle des enfants. Nombreux coins aménagés avec confortables transats autour de la maison ce qui permet à chacun de trouver un petit coin tranquille. La gentillesse et disponibilité des propriétaires ont permis de passer un excellent séjour familial, sans oublier la délicieuse cuisine locale préparée par Virginia, vive, pétillante et cuisinière hors pair. Très belle piscine avec un muret haut qui protège des risques d'accident pour les jeunes enfants. Seul petit bémol, la proximité de l'autoroute qui passe devant la maison mais dont on parvient à faire abstraction avec le chant des cigales et les cris de joie des enfants dans la piscine!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2019

10/10 – Excellent

Estelle F.

Points forts : Propreté
Beautiful villa with amazing views of the aeolian islands
We loved everything about our stay at Villa Le Zagare: the gorgeous views, the sunsets, the swimming pool, the tennis court, the luscious garden and the spacious air conditioned rooms. Maurizio, our host, was wonderful and very responsive and made us feel welcome and at home. As for the location, I came to realize after a couple of days that we were incredibly lucky to have found this beautiful villa in a part of Sicily that is less touristy while at the same time very close to a lot of great sites. We loved visiting Milazzo, Messina, Taormina from the Villa and discovering some fairly uncrowded beaches close by. The beach at the end of the road was our to go beach for a morning swim. As for the noise from the road behind the house, while it took a little getting used to at the beginning, we soon got used to it and let the charm of this very special place completely captivate us, embracing the beauty it had to offer. Thank you Maurizio.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2024

10/10 – Excellent

Phung A.

Points forts : Propreté
Paradise in Villa Franca
We were a group of friends who meet up every year for holiday. Villa La Zagare satisfied every requirement beautifully: - large shaded clean pool (so refreshing in the hot August sun) - hot tub with incredible views of lush grounds and sunset and sea - large al fresco dining table - full size tennis/basketball court - large living room - aircon in every bedroom - walking distance to quiet beautiful clean beach (no amenities besides a outdoor shower to rinse off - which was more than fine for us!) - walking distance to local bakery/restaurant with delicious granitas/gelatos as well and sweet pastries/cakes and savoury food. we also ate in the restaurant were they had pizzas in the evening and you can takeaway delicious roast chicken and chips for lunch) Maurizio's property is just so unbelievably beautiful where you can walk amongst fruit trees and pick tree ripened mangoes (a really treat for us!!). Limes trees and grape vines were much appreciated. Lots of other fruit trees but not in season in August. The local butchers was fantatic and local shops had everything we needed in a pinch. Short drive to more restaurants and shops and 30mins to Milazzo where we enjoyed the Pool of Venus and the Castello which was well worth a visit. Thank you Maurizio, we all had a wonderful stay in your beautiful home - how blessed you are!
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2024

8/10 – Bien

Daryl S.

Points forts : Propreté
Beautiful and comfortable home in Sicily
We have stayed in numerous homes throughout Italy, and as such have experience sourcing and selecting homes for our large family. If you are looking to stay in a relatively affordable large villa in Sicily, we found that there is a surprisingly small selection that fit our criteria. The pool is excellent, the rooms were very large and offered beautiful views. While the grounds could use small maintenance., there was a ton of room to roam. We used the wood fired pizza oven and grill almost daily. There is a phenomenal butcher and grocery store just down the driveway, and also an outstanding pasticceria and restaurant a short stroll away which we visited each morning. The beach is a 90-second drive from the house; the beach is very private and not at all busy, and we found ourselves pitching umbrellas and a cooler there for a few days. While this sort of beach experience is not typically Italian (where private beach clubs prevail), we actually enjoyed the peacefulness of it very much. How was excellent - overall would recommend!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2024

10/10 – Excellent

Tony D.

Points forts : Propreté
Gem of a Villa!!
We booked this beautiful Villa for two weeks in early September 2023. We were two families with a total of 10 adults. The Villa was large enough to accomodate all of us without any issues. The bedrooms are all huge and well appointed. The views, along with the surrounding property were spectacular!! The owners were always available to answer any questions and very knowledgeable with respect to any requests. Thank you to Elio for the granitas and wonderful conversations. Peter the groundskeeper was wonderful, along with all the staff that took care of the property. The property is located less then an hour from Taormina and less then 1/2 hour from Milazzo. As mentioned in other reviews there is a road you can hear close to it, but it’s not intrusive to the enjoyment of the property. We all enjoyed walking to Celona the bakery at the bottom of the hill. Thank you Maurizio!!
Séjour de 14 nuits en septembre 2023

10/10 – Excellent

Ben W.

Points forts : Propreté
Lovely place with an amazing pool and grounds
The pictures really accurately reflect the beauty and brilliance of this property. We had a lovely week and Maurizio and Barbara were both helpful and kind. Some parts of the house are a little tired and there’s no aircon in the main lounge but that really doesn’t detract from the overall experience. The house is just a lovely place to stay and we had a wonderful time. Recommend for families; the massive pool is shaded most of the day and that made such a difference. We are missing the villa this week on our return to the uk and would guarantee you’ll have a great week here! Others talk about the motorway but it didn’t disrupt us, less noisy than the mopeds that have ruined other holidays elsewhere and not noticeable most of the day!
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2023

10/10 – Excellent

Jade C.

Points forts : Propreté
Week away with family
Villa was amazing! Stayed with my family (13 in total) and was more than enough room for everyone with the facilities being excellent! The garden was beautiful with fresh fruit being available and tennis court. Perfect stay would definitely recommend!
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2023

8/10 – Bien

Stefan E.

Points forts : Propreté
Family holliday
Great place to have a family holliday for a week, we hade a great time and can really recomende tha place.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023

10/10 – Excellent

Samantha W.

Points forts : Propreté
Amazing stay at a beautiful villa
We had a fantastic week at the villa. A family reunion of 14 people (ranging in age from 11-86), we absolutely loved the villa. The view is absolutely amazing, and we loved our sundowners watching the sunset. The bedrooms were great and the air con in each room was a real bonus. Loved that there were bedrooms on the main floor for my elderly parents, and then upstairs were amazingly large bedrooms. Maurizio was amazing and very helpful, helping with food on arrival, restaurant recommendations and also helping with lots of other suggestions. The main road does run behind the property, but we usually had music playing so it wasn’t a huge problem. Finally, the children loved the tennis court/basketball court and also the hot tub. We really did love our week at the villa, and how accessible it was to the towns all around that we loved visiting. Thanks Maurizio :)
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2023

10/10 – Excellent

June S.

Authentic Sicily
My family and I celebrated my 60th at the villa. Maurizio was incredibly kind, helpful and responsive. The grounds are breath taking with orange, grapefruit, lemons, limes, plantains, and kumquat trees. The tennis court became a nightly event usually followed by relaxation in the hot tub. Maurizio organized a chef to cook us dinner a few nights. What a pleasure to dine on authentic Sicilian food, but also linger around the table and just be! We walked to the beach and the patisserie down the street. Visited Palermo, Taormina, Cefalu, Etna, and Messina. Our weather was not the best so we could not visit the Aeolian Islands - but you should definitely go! Thank you Maurizio!!
Séjour de 10 nuits en mai 2023

10/10 – Excellent

Voyageur vérifié

Points forts : Propreté
Wonderful stay in a great property
Property was exactly as listed. Kids loved the large lands around the property. Played tennis, picked oranges and ran around. Thanks Maurizio & Barbara for everything.
Séjour de 4 nuits en janvier 2023

8/10 – Bien

Andreas M.

Points forts : Propreté
Villa La Zagare
Fint hus och fantastisk trädgård med färsk frukt att plocka varje morgon. Nära till havet med fin strand. Ganska trafikstört med större väg i närheten. Överlag en fin vistelse med en mycket trevlig och hjälpsam värd.
Séjour de 7 nuits en octobre 2022

10/10 – Excellent

Nicolas D.

Points forts : Propreté
A view to die for!
The situation of this property on the side of a hill covered in lemon, mango and pomegranate trees is (almost) perfect. Expansive views of the Mediterranean and the Aeolian islands by day and volcanoes silhouetted by stunning sunsets by night force you to just sit, relax and watch! This is a place to live outdoors - the huge swimming pool conveniently shaded by tall cypress trees, the tennis court, jacuzzi, boules on the lawn, strolls in the orchard meant two families of varied ages and interests were constantly entertained. The kitchen facilities are tired but there is a fab, traditional restaurant a 10 minute walk down the steep hill. The ‘almost’ in brackets above refers to the motorway literally at the end of the garden. If you come from living in a city you will be able to zone out from the constant drone but don’t expect to be able to hear the sound of the many little lizards going about their daily business!
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2022

8/10 – Bien

hedwig p.

Points forts : Propreté
Wunderschöne, große sizilianische Villa
Eine wunderschöne, sizilianische Villa mit einem traumhaften Meerblick, umgeben von einem großen Grundstück mit Mango-, Limetten- und Olivenbäumen. Wer Entspannung sucht ist hier genau richtig. Aber auch, wer mit Freunden und Familie eine schöne gemeinsame Zeit zum Feiern sucht. Empfehlenswert ist das (einzige) Restaurant (mit Bäckerei, Konditorei und Eisdiele) direkt an der Hauptstraße (3 Min mit dem Auto). Das Eis ist der Hammer! Und die Pizza ist auch sehr gut. 7 Min mit dem Auto entfernt findet man 2 große Supermärkte. Die Besitzer sind sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Haben für uns in der Vila auch ein typisches sizilianisches Dinner organisiert, was vor Ort zubereitet wurde. Top! In der Umgebung gibt es nicht wirklich viel. Was uns aber nicht gestört hat, weil wir komplett ungestört einfach nur in der Villa entspannen und relaxen wollte. Somit perfekt zum runterkommen und abschalten. Einziger Wermutstropfen ist die Schnellstraße hinter der Villa. Blendet man aber schnell aus.
Séjour de 4 nuits en septembre 2022

10/10 – Excellent

PETER V.

Points forts : Propreté
Fabulous. Magical.
Eight of us stayed here for one week, four adults and four children aged between 7 and 10. We all absolutely loved it. The villa is beautiful, with an incredible view of the Aeolian islands off the north coast of Sicily. There are lots of big positives. The pool is really big and the kids couldn't get enough of it. The gardens are great to explore (and pick fruit!). The tennis court is in good condition. The host Mauricio communicated really well with us, answering all sorts of questions, and booking some things for us that we found hard to book ourselves (we didn't speak Italian). The villa has a piano, TV, excellent air-con, good beds, a bbq, pizza oven, large fridge-freezer, etc. Basically, everything you could want. Any niggles are very minor (e.g. maybe it could do with a new microwave). We also loved the location, even if it was a bit remote. We had hire cars so could drive to e.g. Taormina (1hr away), and to Milazzo (30mins) to catch the hydrofoil to Lipari. The Grotte Beach Club is also a great place to visit (thanks again to Mauricio for helping us to book that). You can easily walk down the hill from the villa to the Celona B&B, which is a great place for something to eat, or just to get a really nice ice-cream, or cannolo (but don't expect them to speak English!). Overall, absolutely fabulous. Worth the cost. An absolute bargain if you can fill all of the beds and share the cost. Almost forgot - you can hear the motorway. But it didn't bother us at all. And the pool doesn't get full sun - but that's a good thing! The positives FAR outweigh any tiny negatives.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2022

6/10 – Acceptable

Andy L.

Points forts : Propreté
Lovely Italian Villa and helpful host
The Villa is more like a large, beautiful Italian house. Maurizio is a very good host, and offered to do the big shop before we arrived, which was very helpful - Grazie! The pool is fantastic and a really good size. The outside seating area was lovely as covered from the sun - and the surrounding gardens are pretty. The bedrooms are large and roomy some with private balconies - although some seating on the balcony would be nice to appreciate the sea views. The lounge area is very grand and spacious. The kitchen we would describe as adequate, as a little small for large groups, as was the BBQ area - which is a little closed off from the gardens. But the oven is nice a big, and it is possible to cook for large numbers. Lighting surrounding the hot tub area could be improved as a little dark at night. For us, the motorway noise was an issue for some members of the party as this is adjacent to the fencing by the pool area, and even overnight it is still very noisy. However, some of us did close off to it over time. For us the location was a little disappointing, the beach near to the villa has no parasols or beds, or any bars/restaurants, and obviously taking a picnic would get pretty sweaty after an hour in the heat! The village has a nice supermarket and the staff are friendly, there is a local patisserie near by, which sells delicious gelato, and pizza, but other than that, there is nothing much around to enjoy. We did drive into Messina which has a nice square with cathedral, and has a few bars/restaurants and shops. We hired a boat in Milazzo which was good fun, but the town itself has little in the way of bars/shops on the sea front (unless we were looking in the wrong place) You definitely need a car to stay here, but driving among the Italians is an experience! - Good luck !!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022

10/10 – Excellent

Sarah B.

Points forts : Propreté
Family wedding group
Our large family group stayed at Le Zagare for a week to join in my sons wedding celebration held in Calabria. The Villa was a perfect base for us. Large, airy, and comfortable with a HUGE fabulous pool, tennis court and enormous garden of fruit trees. The lical village and beach were an easy walk away, with an excellent cafe/restaurant and all the shops you need. Maurizzio ( Villa host) was a superb host, and helped us with taxis, high chairs, cots, car seats fir kids, drivers, and local chefs who came to the Villa to cook dinner for our large group on 3 occasions. We loved our stay and rate this property extremely highly!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022

10/10 – Excellent

William N., Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Points forts : Propreté
Great Home on Sicily
The house was large, unique, and wonderful. There are many fruit trees on the property. It was clean and the host was great. Everything went smoothly.
Séjour de 3 nuits en octobre 2021

10/10 – Excellent

Barbara D.

Points forts : Propreté
Een fantastisch huis waar je voldoende priveplek hebt wanneer je met een grote groep mensen bent.
Het huis is geweldig mooi en van alle gemakken voorzien. Airco, groot zwembad (helaas geen goede inloop voor oudere mensen en gladde stenen rondom), jacuzzi (in voor en najaar wanneer het nog niet zo warm is, denk ik helemaal heerlijk in de avond) met fantatstisch uitzicht. Ruime slaapkamers, heel goede bedden en keukenbenodigdheden voldoende. Als je wilt kan er zelfd voor je gekookt worden en krijg je echt Siciliaans eten voor absoluut niet de hoofdprijs. Gastheer is uiterst vriendelijk en spreekt zeer goed engels. Het huis zelf ligt mooi en vrij dus rustig. Minpuntjes: Op Sicilie is dit niet de meest mooie omgeving. droog en viezig. Ver van alles vandaan (uur rijden om leuke plekken te zien). Shop-liefhebbers houden geld in hun portomonnaie. Het huis zouden we zo weer kunnen boeken echter Sicilie heeft ons hart niet kunnen stelen.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2021

10/10 – Excellent

Katelyn C.

Points forts : Propreté
Superb
Huge beautiful property - best swimming pool we’ve ever had at a villa, tennis court and gardens were great (we picked whatever was ripe from the orchard, if you went later in the summer you would have abundance!). Local bakery is great, beach is 10 minutes walk away. Barbara and Maurizio couldn’t have been more helpful, wonderful hosts. All in all a very impressive property, we loved it!
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2019

10/10 – Excellent

Alessandra S.

Points forts : Propreté
Fantastic stay!
We were a party of 14 and no complaints. Hosts Maurizio and Barbara attended to our every need from giving us directions and info on things to do and places to visit to procuring tickets in advance for our excursions! Father was charming .. he showed up and gave us a tour of the grounds and helped us pick fruit and vegetables on the grounds. Villa has everything one would want for a fabulous stay only regret is we couldn’t stay longer! If you want a luxury stay book this villa! Grazie di cuore dai Villagers.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2019

10/10 – Excellent

Liz M., Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Fantastic Villa
The villa was very impressive with spacious rooms and grounds. It is on a hill with great views over the sea. Our party of 10 ranged in age from 8 to 87 so it was great that there was plenty of space so that we didn't feel like we were getting on top of each other. The orchard and garden were perfect for hide and seek, tag, and other games. The temperature of the large pool was "bracing" (it was October) but that didn't stop us spending time in it and the hot tub and sauna were great! The beach was only a 10 minute walk, we had a lovely day playing in the sand and swimming in the sea. We also went to Mt Enta and Taromina both well worth the visit; we also enjoyed some lazy days around the villa. Maurizio and Barbara were very welcoming and stayed in touch to check everything was ok.
Séjour de 7 nuits en octobre 2018

10/10 – Excellent

Abby D., Grand Rapids, Michigan USA

Spectacular oasis in the midst of amazing beauty, culture, history, and cuisine. Trip of a lifetime!
Spectacular oasis in the midst of amazing beauty, culture, history, and cuisine, with a phenomenal host and guide – Maurizio – who is passionate about the area and all it has to offer. Our family of three generations – including ages 17 through 89 – had high and varied hopes for our gathering in Sicily and they were delightfully exceeded. The villa is a lovely, comfortable and intriguing place that invites and accommodates group gatherings as well as independent wandering and quiet time – all with spectacular views of the extensive gardens, sea, sunsets and the Aeolian Islands. We availed ourselves of so many of the villa’s wonderful features, including the many gathering spaces inside and out, the refreshing pool, the fabulous pizza oven with our pizza master chefs, and the abundant and well-tended garden providing delights of fresh lemons, oranges, kumquats, plums, pears, among other fruits not yet ready and awaiting other guests. The villa also provided a much welcome retreat after a full day of adventure in the surrounding area – and we took great advantage of its great location near the variety of destinations offered. During our two-week stay, every day we were treated to a new adventure – almost always recommended by Maurizio. We enjoyed delicious local dining and wine tasting, visiting fascinating historically significant towns, land marks, museums, and archeologically rich sites, as well as enjoying breathtaking views from huge stone monoliths, diverse island destinations, and small towns and large churches perched against the rugged landscape. Maurizio, as well as his father, and all of the wonderful network of people who are as passionate about this beautiful part of Sicily and providing quality experiences, service, and local products, are incredibly gracious, kind, and generous with their time and assistance with enabling a most memorable trip. They are rightly proud of this wonderful villa and the surrounding areas, and we have come away feeling enriched, renewed, and relaxed with an abundance of memories and hopes to return some day soon. Grazie Mille
Séjour de 14 nuits en juin 2018

10/10 – Excellent

Nico K.

Geniales Anwesen
Riesiges Anwesen, welchem die Bilder nicht im geringsten Gerecht werden. Sehr schöne Anlage mit Orangen-, Zitronen und Grapefruitbäumen welche man im Vorbeigehen pflücken kann. Riesiger Pool, inkl. Jacuzzi und Sauna. Sehr nette und hilfsbereite Vermieter.
Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2018