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Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea.

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Pool
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Living area
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Noto, Sicilia
  • Place, Church of Borgo Vecchio
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Spiaggetta di Punta Gallina
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Fontane Bianche Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Comiso (CIY-Vincenzo Magliocco)
    ‪94 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea.

15 km from Syracuse and Noto, in the heart of olive and almond trees, 9 hectare property, comprising a main house with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
The house has all the modern conveniences, air conditioning, TV, wifi.
The interior of the house is composed of two living rooms, a large dining room and a large kitchen equipped with a large fridge, an ice maker and a "Grand Château La Cornue" stove and from a wood-fired pizza oven.
The decoration is simple and neat mixing contemporary and vintage furniture.
The two shaded terraces and the flowered jasmine patio that surround the house allow you to have lunch while enjoying the exceptional panorama.
15x6 mirror pool surrounded by lawns, olive and orange trees.
The pétanque court, the organic vegetable garden and the herb garden are available to tenants.
For rest, the pool is equipped with 10 comfortable mattresses and the hammocks under the olive trees invite you to take a nap.
For sports enthusiasts, the house is less than 5 km from very beautiful white sand beaches, a golf course, an equestrian center, the Cava Grande waterfalls. Many walks in and around the property are possible on foot or by mountain bike.
On the cultural side, Noto and Syracuse are at the foot of the property. The other Baroque towns, Modica, Ragusa and Scicli are 1 hour by car.
On the practical side, the house is 3 km from a village with many shops and 15 minutes from the sublime Syracuse market.
Calm & change of scenery guaranteed.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Pas d'évenement ni réception
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pas fumer dans les chambres.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: pas d'évenement ni réception
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT089013C23GK6DH8B

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
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Noto

Located in Noto, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Spiaggia di Lido di Noto and Ciane River and Saline Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include InfoPoint Avola e Val di Noto and Museum of the Sea of Syracuse. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Noto, Sicilia

What's nearby

  • Church of Borgo Vecchio - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Pineta del Gelsomineto Beach - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Spiaggetta di Punta Gallina - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Fontane Bianche Beach - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Gallina Beach - 12 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Priolo Melilli Station - 25 min drive
  • Comiso (CIY-Vincenzo Magliocco) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria Porto Matto (pizza gluten free) - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bar El Cubano - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Capannina - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Bar Trattoria Riserva Cavagrande - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪malafemmina - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea.?

As of 2 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea. on 2 May 2026 start from NZ$1,829, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Calm and serenity in the heart of a nature reserve, 5 km from the sea. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Ionian Sea, Fontane Bianche Beach and Spiaggetta di Punta Gallina. Gallina Beach and Avola Chalet are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Van A T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eight of us stayed for a week at this beautiful property. Yes, it’s a little remote and the approach roads can be a bit challenging, but it’s a great location to explore the entire area. The large home is comfortable and beautifully decorated, the kitchen is huge and well-stocked and the pool is just amazing. Benoit (our host) was easy to reach and very helpful. I recommend this whole-heartedly for any group that wants a great getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2025
Dear Van It has been a pleasure to host you and your Friends , thanks for your review Hope to see you again Kind regards Benoit
Verified

10/10 Excellent

beth b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEST POOL EVER!

A group of 4 stayed here for 9 days. The layout is very spacious and all bedrooms have their own bath. Kitchen is huge and has everything...really...as we were all cooks and had everything. Gorgeous grounds! The owner put me in contact with Kirstn who cooked for us 2 nights and we should have had her more often! She was fantastic AND JUST BOUGHT A PROPERTY UP THE ROAD so she is easy to reach! One warning: this property is fairly remote and the road to it is narrow and curved but once you are there it is great! The town has a great Pasticceria and pizza and is only 20 minutes to Noto and about 30 to Siracusa. Look for the nature reserve beach! There was no trash there! No screens which is typical so watch the mosquitos! But really, BEST POOL EVER!!!!!!!!!!! It was really a great experience! Thank you Benoit!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2023
Dear Beth Thank you for your comment It has ben a pleasure to meet you and your friends. Call me back if you come back in the area . Warm regards Benoit
Verified

8/10 Good

debra K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

La Mandarola is an oasis! We rented the villa with a group of friends as a home base to tour parts of Sicily. It is a half hour/hour drive to some of the most beautiful towns and beaches on the island so it was a great location. The drive up the switch back trail, when we first arrived, was a bit daunting but we got used to it. The house is a sprawling villa with a beautiful pool and grounds and there is lots of space for places to gather indoors and outdoors. The kitchen was well equipped and the bedrooms had everything you could need. We had a few issues when we arrived but Benoit and Alessandro were very responsive and things were remedied quickly. The only negative comment about the house was that we weren’t told that we would need bottled water until after we arrived which was late in the day. We would have had to drive back to the local town to pick up water for that evening if Alessandro hadn’t offered to bring some over. Otherwise, the holiday was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2023
Dear Debra Thanks for your message, I am happy you have enjoyed our little paradise . Regarding the water i don t understand as the water is pomping direct from 280 mtrs the water drilling and the water is potable .... I am drink it every days with any problems ... Kind regards Benoit
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifull house and gardens. The swimmingpool

Because it was not possible to pay the second payment via my creditcard. I was in the week via our arrival stressful because the second payment didn,t go through. The owner was very Coöperatieve and helpful. The second payment was payed in cash on arrival. Please look into this problem as why the second payment did'nt work
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning Villa

Where to begin? The villa itself is stunning and the photos don’t do it justice. Have stayed in many rentals homes before but this villa is by far the best equipped. You have everything you would need and the furniture, crockery etc is of the highest standard. There is ample space for a large group. The pool is huge and there are two outdoor eating areas plus two more indoor. The kitchen is one of the highlights and 3 of the four bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. You can tell that a lot of love and care has gone into this place to make sure that guests have the best time possible. The location is also excellent, nestled between many iconic landmarks in eastern Sicily. Benoit is an excellent host who went above and beyond to make sure we were well looked after whilst respecting our privacy. It is somewhere we will definitely be coming back to in the not too distant future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High-end retreat provides an oasis of calm in charming Sicily

If you are looking for an authentic, high-quality property located near numerous attractive destinations in Sicily, this home is for you. Carefully restored with high-end material and stylishly decorated, this property provides a calm, comfortable oasis in sun-soaked Sicily. The home, its many terraces and the extended property provides numerous spaces to relax, play and gather with family and friends. The pool and surrounding deck with many lounge chairs is a pure pleasure. The well-equipped kitchen is designed for cooks -- with two sinks and lots of counter space. Benoît was a gracious host and kindly provided many recommendations and advice during our visit. He also co-ordinated two meals with a local chef, who delighted us with her copious cooking of Sicilian dishes. Hugo, the property manager was kind and helpful. The location allows for easy visits to Noto, Syracuse, Cavagrande and nearby beaches. Mt Etna and Taormina can be visited in a day trip. Overall, we will fondly remember our visit and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2020
Dear Katleen, Thanks a lot for your comments, we really look forward to hosting you again at La Mandarola , the second times you will feel totaly at home since the first minutes... Warm regards Benoit
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Fabulous House

A lovely house in a beautiful setting. Lots of room and well maintained. Really beautiful setting and large grounds. Pool was excellent - diving board and large pool area. We had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend. Benoit was very helpful and responded straight away. Perfect holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thanks Michelle It was a pleasure for us too
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

A lovely property in a fabulous part of Sicily - perfect for relaxing and exploring

We absolutely loved La Mandarola and hope to return. It is a wonderful home, beautifully laid out, spacious and welcoming, and with a delightful variety of well-designed spaces inside and out. We spent a great deal of time sitting at the dining table in the courtyard or up in the shaded area by the pool. Its location makes it generally peaceful and you really do feel you are in an oasis, away from everyone and everything. The wildlife around the property is wonderful – we have never before shared a swimming pool with goldfinches, swallows and a sparrowhawk! We were very happy to see so many lizards, geckos and beautiful butterflies. The gardens around the house are an ongoing project - as gardens always are - and the drive and area around the house are already beautiful. We would love to see how the garden changes with the seasons and matures over coming years. It was wonderful to have the vegetable garden! The aubergines, peppers and tomatoes were flourishing and it was fantastic to be able to cook them fresh from the garden. So, too, the lemons – we’ve never before been able to pop out and pick a lemon from the tree for the evening gin and tonic! The pool is fabulous – it is an excellent size for swimming and the quality of water is wonderful! And Sicily is fabulous. The people are so friendly and welcoming. We made use of our host's kind suggestions for meals out and thoroughly enjoyed it. The landscapes and towns are stunning and there is great food and wine to be enjoyed. We did a fair amount of exploring but were always happy to return home to recharge our batteries at La Mandarola. It is in a great location for exploring the south-east of Sicily – though you do, of course, need a car. (Make sure you visit Modica and eat at Accursio Ristorante if you can - the staff are fabulous and the food is amazing and a joy!) We had to drive from the UK to Sicily and our host gave us invaluable advice on planning our journey down (it made a huge difference for us), and he was on the end of the phone if we had any problems. We were greeted on our arrival by Enzo, who gave us a warm and friendly welcome and was always ready to pop in if needed - it is always reassuring to know you have someone around just in case! We are very grateful to our host for sharing his lovely home in Sicily with us! Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Dear Kate and Mike It has been a real pleasure to host you at home. Thanks for this wonderful feedback I am so happy you had appreciate my Sicilian paradise... Hope to meet you during your next trip to Paris
Verified

8/10 Good

Marjorie M.

Wonderful serene vacation in Southern Sicily

We were 3 couples that shared the villa for a week. We all wished we had more time here. All accommodations were as stated -- clean, great beds, delightful pool, expansive garden. The kitchen was fabulous -- top of the line equipment and more than enough service for 30 people! Quiet beyond compare in the early AM. Could sometimes hear cowbells from neighboring herd. Eating outside together was lovely. Hired terrific chef late in the week for one night-- wished we hired her earlier in the week for more nights. Meals were delicious. Benoit was responsive to all requests and all his suggested recommendations for restaurants were superb. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jean michel l.

Sublime

Vacances reussies en famille dans un endroit de reve ! Rien ne manque , on a apprecie tous les moments dans ce tres bel endroit Merci a Benoit
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kath R.

Wonderful rural Sicily in luxurious quiet villa with beautiful garden .

We had a wonderful stay in Benoit's villa, a fantastic place to relax and enjoy real Sicily , away from crowds. I wish I had spent more time learning Italian ! On a morning walk around the villa and large garden we would find lizards , butterflies , unusual birds ( hoopoe ) It was late season but I managed to find wild cyclamen ! I loved the garden and the pool is great , large enough to swim lengths . The villa is a fantastic place to stay close to Syracuse and beaches in the SE of Sicily ? Everything went to plan and The owner was easily contactable .
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Dear kath It was a real pleasure to have you at home Thanks for your comments B
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Beautiful villa and setting

We had a wonderful 2 weeks with family and friends in this amazingly peaceful rural setting. We made good use of the facilities and equipment provided, including the tennis court, pizza oven ( with Enzo's help !) and the private chef service for a special birthday dinner. The large pool and atmospheric outdoor dining really made the holiday. Slight negative only was the lack of consistent WiFi compounding the need for more information on local facilities.. Thanks Benoit for being such a helpful and responsive host.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Dear Sharon Thank you for you message I am happy you have appreciate the house . Regarding the Wifi as I told you when you arrived the problem was due to a big damage the Telephone company in the area and not from the house. By chance it has been solved since you left . Concerning the local facilities , I am surprised because we provide is a large list to our host at there arrival at home but now I will suggest to my host to buy a Siciliy travel guide . You should have asked me for more informations I would have given with pleasure. Thank you for your positive feedback it was a pleasure for us to have you at home.
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10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Sicilian countryside dream getaway!

This house exceeded our expectations on many levels. The location is remote enough to allow you to un-plug, but it is close enough to Syracuse and the other wonderful Baroque towns, making it a perfect location for exploring Southeast Sicily. The kitchen was nothing short of amazing - we hired an incredible Chef - Sylvana - who came in twice a day and had the smells of her amazing cooking wafting through the house! The pool is huge, warm, clean and well maintained. You could spend all day by the pool. Benoit was incredibly helpful with all the recommendations including our Chef! He is a nice person and terrific host...A+! We strongly reccomend this house.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
thanks a lot I am glad you have appreciate your stay
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10/10 Excellent

Tobias E.

Next to paradies

Wonderful place with a great combination of old and traditional building and modern design.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2017
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10/10 Excellent

jean s.

Magnifique propriété.

Excellent confort digne d'un hôtel 5 étoiles. Équipements exceptionnels. Très belle décoration. Site magnifique. Nous recommandons vivement cette location à tous nos amis.
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10/10 Excellent

REGINE B.

we had a fantastic experience staying a the villa

the host was lovely and provided clear explanations about our stay, the villa surpassed our expectations. It has pretty much everything you need:a well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and the rooms are tastefully decorated. the property is really clean, well maintened, we enjoyed the fruit trees in the garden. We spent many hours on the terrace enjoying the scenery. the outside area is really nice, i would recommend the location for the amazing view. A Holiday will remember and a Holiday place I can recommend to everyone
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10/10 Excellent

Christiane K.

Traumhaftes Haus mitten in der Natur

Uns hat der Aufenthalt mit der Familie in dem überaus großzügigen Haus und Garten sehr gut gefallen. Die Küche lässt keine Wünsche offen und begeistert selbst Profiköche mit 2 Spülen, 2 Spülmaschinen, einem überdimensionierten Kühlschrank und einem LaCranche Profiherd (Gas mit 2 Backöfen) sowie einem Holzofen für Pizza. Alle Schlafzimmer haben ein EnSuite- Bad. Es gibt 3 Wohnzimmer. Der Pool ist größer als in manchem Hotel. Die Lage des Anwesens ist einzigartig in der Natur gelegen. Keine Geräusche von Autos oder anderem Lärm. Ein Platz zum Entschleunigen. Ein rundum gelungener Urlaub!
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10/10 Excellent

JERRY C.

SOUS LE CHARME DU TRIANGLE BAROQUE EN SICILE

Très grande maison , pleine de charme, très bien agencée, décorée avec beaucoup de goût, prestations élevées, piscine magnifique sur une grande propriété plantée d'Oliviers, orangers et citronniers calme assuré à quelques km des plages, Ortigia, Noto, Ragusa un réel dépaysement. La réalité est plus belle que les photos. Je recommande à 100% Henri
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10/10 Excellent

Tia V.

Amazing beautiful house in the perfect location

We really enjoyed our stay in the beautiful villa, finding new places in the garden every day, swimming in the big swimming pool and cooking in the well equipped kitchen. The house was much bigger than we expected, decorated with a good arty and personal style, located in a beautiful countryside and close to the next town and beach. It was so quite and and peaceful and we felt so well in the house that we nearly didn't want to leave! I am sure we will come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Tobias E.

We enjoyed hour by hour the great place!

<> what Benoit has created!
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

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