(Text automatically translated) Among the hills of Taormina, in the nature of the Sicilian landscape is Villa Iolanda.La house is surrounded by a beautiful garden and overlooking a large lawn surrounding the pool (16x8) shared with the owners. The house consists of living / dining room with fireplace (TV) and access onto a large terrace partly covered and equipped with table for outdoor dining, kitchen with access to the outside (BBQ), 1 twin bedroom, 1 bathroom with shower. On the first floor there is a master bedroom with a large fireplace and the possibility of an additional bed (also movable in the living room). Washing machine. Mosquito nets. And 'situated within a large Properties cultivated with citrus and orchard where you will find the villa of the owners (the latter is not visible below). Private parking. It rapidly reach some of the most picturesque and popular tourist resorts of the Ionian coast: Taormina, the Alcantara Gorges, the marina of Ripon, the city of Catania, Siracusa, Acireale is famous for its baroque churches, and Milo on the slopes of Mount Etna, the nearest towns where you can find grocery stores is San Giovanni Montebello about 1,2 km and 1,4 Sant'Alfio km.molto quiet
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About the area
Giarre
Located in Giarre, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Corso Umberto and Greek Theatre are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Etna and Giardini Naxos Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Hundred Horse Chestnut Tree and Adventure Park Etna. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Hundred Horse Chestnut Tree - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Mount Etna - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
Etna Park Visitor Center - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
Adventure Park Etna - 11 min drive - 6.7 km
Barone di Villagrande 1727 - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
Getting around
Mascali Station - 14 min drive
Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Antiche Botti - 3 min drive
Antica Pasticceria - 9 min drive
Avalon Cafè - 8 min drive
Vulcano Etna Pub - 9 min drive
La Tavernetta - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Villa Iolanda-Sive Natura Wine&House have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Villa Iolanda-Sive Natura Wine&House?
As of 16 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Iolanda-Sive Natura Wine&House on 6 June 2026 start from NZ$598, 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 Villa Iolanda-Sive Natura Wine&House pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Villa Iolanda-Sive Natura Wine&House?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa Iolanda-Sive Natura Wine&House?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa Iolanda-Sive Natura Wine&House?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Villa Iolanda-Sive Natura Wine&House located?
This family-friendly Giarre holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hundred Horse Chestnut Tree and Mount Etna. Adventure Park Etna and Spiaggia di Fondachello are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Gorgeous holiday home with lovely views of Mount Etna
The house and pool are like a dream and our boys thoroughly enjoyed the large garden. Rosamaria and Giovanni are the most welcoming hosts with excellent recommendation for daytrips. We had a lovely time in Sicily!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thank you!! You are a lovely family, we hope that Sicily could remain in your best memories.
Kind regards
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
14 May 2018
What a wonderful place
We enjoyed our stay in this wonderful property. Nice garden, large Pool. Taormina or Syrakus are less than one hour away. Host is amazing, very helpful and hearty. We will for sure come back!
We had a wonderful week at villa Jolanda. The villa has an attractive large swimming pool and a beautiful spacious garden, with lots of privacy and tranquility. Mount Etna can be seen from the property! The owner is nice, helpful and easy to reach.
The lovely town of Taormina is just a short drive away. And the town of Seracuse isn't too far away either. Even the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento can be visited if you are willing to make a long drive.
In short: highly recommended.
Jeroen L.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2024
Dear Jeroen,
Thanks for your words💕
It was a pleasure for us host you and your lovely family.
Hope to see you again
Kind regards
Valeria & Rosemarie
It is a lovely property, about 20 minutes drive from the beach, with views to the coast and Mount Etna. There's a small town nearby with a supermarket and a couple of restaurants (and many more within a 15 minute drive). It was peaceful, relaxing and pretty. The pool is a wonderful asset and the view made breakfasts on the veranda outside a pleasure. Giarre is close by, the motorway that runs North to South is easily accessible making day trips to Syracuse, Taormina and further, straightforward. Overall a great stay in a peaceful location with excellent hosts.
Thank you, Rosemarie and Antonio!
We three adults had a fantastic 2 weeks at Villa Iolanda. The big green gates shut off the outside world, the gardens were immaculate, the pool enormous and the villa spacious and comfortable. Rosamaria was the perfect hostess, everpresent but unobtrusive, and always helpful with advice and recommendations and often laden with gifts of fruit....and even more intoxicating stuff! We had the freedom to wander in the grounds and while the mature trees gave tremendous shade, the views were extraordinary in every direction. It was a great base for exploring the wider area, from Etna to Taormina and the gaggle of local villages Sant Alfio, Fornazzo and especially Zaferana. So much to do, we'll be back!
Damian P.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thanks a lot and a big hug to all of you!!
it was a pleasure meet you.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John B.
16 September 2018
Amazing Experience
We had a lovely holiday with our two children at Villa Iolanda this year. We were lucky to be in Sicily during an eruption of Etna and enjoyed watching the late night display of lava and fountains with the host family. The Di Guardo family were extremely knowledgeable and had first had experience of visiting Etna, so we had an extraordinary trip up to the craters around the summit.
We were made to feel incredibly welcome by the host family and nothing was too much trouble. Early in our stay we had toured the vineyard and tasted the beautiful Carricante wine produced there, so it was a wonderful experience that on our last day in Sicily, we were invited to help with the harvest of the grapes, which was a tremendous experience for all of us, working alongside the professionals.
Idéalement placé en hauteur entre Catane et Taormine a San Giovanni … très beau lieu de villégiature au milieu des vignes avec sa très grande piscine (8*16) pour se reposer et partir découvrir la côte Est de la Sicile et l’impressionnant Etna !
Ankommen in einem Feriendomizil mit ganz besonderem Zauber! Ein traumhaftes, sehr großes Anwesen mit einem ebenso schönen Ferienhaus. Der Garten, eine Oase für die Sinne, sehr persönlich und liebevoll gestaltet!
Die Vermieterin, Rosemarie, ist überaus freundlich, warmherzig und hilfsbereit. Bei unserer Ankunft war das Haus bedingt durch den Winter und die vergangenen kalten, regnerischen Tage sehr kalt. Rosemarie hat uns extra einen kleinen Gas- und Elektroofen sowie Holz für den offenen Kamin zur Verfügung gestellt, um uns den Aufenthalt so angenehm wie möglich zu gestalten. Sie war stets persönlich oder telefonisch präsent, um sich nach unseren Wünschen zu erkundigen.
Eine bessere Vermieterin kann man sich nicht vorstellen!
Rainer M.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Delphine C.
21 August 2018
Un vrai hâvre de paix
Maison décorée de façon typique
Celle-ci s'insère dans une magnifique et vaste propriété
Le jardin parfaitement entretenu et luxuriant, digne d'un jardin public, est particulièrement appréciable
Bien que proche des principales artères routières avec un accès aisé aux nombreux sites environnants, la propriété est à l'écart de l'agitation urbaine
Bref, un vrai havre de paix !
Rosa-Maria, propriétaire des lieux, par sa personnalité, son charisme et ses précieux conseils, apporte une note positive supplémentaire
Delphine C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Chère Delphine
Je vous remercie de votre gentilesse et j'espere vous revoir en Sicile avec votre merveilleuse famille.
Rosemarie
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Valérie D.
6 May 2018
Wonderful holidays !
We were very warmly welcomed by Rosamaria in her typical Sicilian house.
We could enjoy the beautiful garden and smell the great scents like orange flower and jasmine.
Rosamaria has been very attentive with us along our stay and has recommended the most beautiful places to visit : Taormine and Castelmola, Siracusa, Acierola... and of course the Etna volcano !
We really would like to come again in the summer time, enjoy this time the big pool with the beautiful view of the coast on one side, having the divine protection of the Etna volcano on the other side...
Valérie D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Dear Valeriè
Thank you for your words, it was a pleasure for us have you at Villa Iolanda.
We hope to see you again next summer.
Kind regards
Rosemarie
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Frank E.
30 July 2017
Wunderschöne Gartenanlage mit riesigem Pool
Sehr hilfsbereite und nette Vermieter. Werden sicher wieder dort buchen. Oase des grünen😊
Frank E.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thanks to you beautiful family☺️
Archival
8/10 Good
Elisa R.
23 June 2017
Séjour tout repos
Jolie piscine, jardin très beau, dans vaste propriété, vue sur la mer et les environs. Nous deux petits garçons ont eu toute la place pour courir.
Madame Rosemary est très gentille, et nous a donné beaucoup d'informations utiles pour notre séjour.
Situation très calme, mais village a cinq minutes de voiture, avec petit supermarché, pharmacie et pâtisserie.
Cuisine rénovée, sans lave-vaisselle, ce qui n'était pas un problème pour nous, car manger à la maison en Italie aurait été quand même un peu dommage.
Elisa R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
Pierre C.
9 October 2016
Magnifique parc/piscine sur les pentes de l'Etna
Nous avons passé des vacances très agréables dans cette petite maison rustique sur les pentes de l'Etna. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié l'accueil, l'attention de Rosemaria tout au long du séjour et le superbe parc avec sa très grande piscine.
Pierre C.
Archival
8/10 Good
Hans v.
24 June 2016
Villa with big swimming pool
The house is situated in a green and quiet part of Sicily near Catania. Much space in the house, nice living room and a renovated kitchen. The bedroom upstairs is magnificent, spacious and with a good bed.
Bathroom little bit outdated. The swimming pool is very big and deep. Plenty of room to sit beside the pool. The house lies on an old estate, you will find vineyards, orange trees, lemon trashcans much more.
The owner is a very friendly lady, she speaks English and will help you where ever she can.
In 15 minutes you are at the sea in Riposto. You can by fresh fish there at the boulevard.
Hans v.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Miquel C.
8 November 2015
Fantàstic
Vam passar una setmana en aquest fabulós indret, entre la muntanya i el mar. Perfecte per recòrrer la zona i conèixer indrets meravellosos de la mà dels consells de la Rosamaria i l'Antònio, molt atents, agradables i sempre disposats.
Tant la casa com, sobretot, la piscina i el jardi, espectaculars.
No us perdeu aquesta casa ni els seus propietaris si heu de passar uns dies a Catània