This home was all it was advertised as and more! The kitchen is top-notch, designer stove, with all the amenities; the bathrooms are beautiful and tasteful and huge (from a NYC perspective!). We loved being able to have our young adults in their own space where they could watch movies without disturbing us at night - so much more peaceful and relaxing for everyone! And the garden! And the views! Don’t get me started! What a treat! The only “down” side is that I thought it would be more “walkable” but because of the steep inclines in both directions we ended up only walking into Taormina once and driving to Castelmola. But a more ambitious hiking family could easily do both (and our boys did walk back from Taormina in 20 min). The housekeeper was a pleasure and very helpful. I am so grateful we had this experience!

Simply superb accommodations, and location

The house is really beautiful -- living room looks like a magazine. Beautiful interior design throughout. View from patio and (upper rooms) is spectacular. Kitchen is excellent and owners left lots of consumables (e.g. spices, coffee, a bottle of wine, pasta, etc.) so you can delay your first trip to the store. Excellent quiet location on a small side street. Prepare for vertical living: 15-20 minute steep walk up to Castelmola (super charming little town), 15-20 minute steep walk down to Taormina proper (super charming medium-sized town). But the views and the exercise were wonderful. Tons of day activities in and around the area (including the entire east coast of Sicily). Silvana, the host, was "next level" friendly/helpful. The place is a gem.

This villa is fantastic! The place is beautiful and has everything you would need for an enjoyable stay. The property manager is kind and very helpful. It is very clean and spacious. The views are breathtaking. I hope to come back again in the future.

Came with 8 adult family members and SOs, had a great time. Property was recently remodeled and is gorgeous with a real local flavor. Clean, elegant and user friendly. Property manager very accessible to help with tips and needs. Pictures do not do it justice. Beware, everything's on a hill in Taormina, including the villa, bring your best billy goat and have fun!

We Loved the Bougainvillea Villa - it was absolutely everything that was presented by the website - even better than we hoped!! Silvana was a godsend - responding to every request -and was so helpful every step of the way - thank you for a very memorable trip!!

Excellent, beautiful house, wonderful views, and the best caretaker we have ever seen.

From beginning to end, our experience with this stay was perfection! Daniela was extremely helpful, thoughtful, and kind. She communicated with me regularly before, during, and after our stay. Any and all questions I had were answered quickly by her or Silvana (the sweetest house manager EVER!) From the minute we set foot on the property, we were informed, greeted and treated like family. We traveled with two toddlers (2 and 3yo) and it felt like Daniela completely read my mind all on fronts. Only another mother can understand the challenges you face when traveling with such small children. She made sure toys, chairs, dishes, cribs etc were all ready for my kids before we arrived. The villa was so well equipped with everything you could possibly need! The new renovations were exquisite and it felt like we were staying in a five star hotel! It was so incredibly well kept and clean. The LARGE pool was perfect for a hot Sicilian summer! We enjoyed it every single day and there were even floaties and toys available that worked perfectly for us! We brought a friend who had privacy in her own apartment which was very spacious as well. Waking up every morning to the MOST incredible views of the Sea and Mt Etna felt like a DREAM! We spent most days enjoying the villa with our family but also took short trips up to Castelmola (adorable playground there for kids) and we also were down below in Taormina. (gorgeous) We hope to visit again in the future! Thank you Daniela!

We are a family of 5, 2 parents and 3 teenagers. We had a wonderful week in this beautiful house. The house is recently modernized and fully equipped, it surpassed all our expectations. The house has an amazing view from the terrace over the Sea and over the Etna. Silvy who welcomed us at the house helped us with everything, even printed our tickets for the ferry back to the main land. We really hope to come back!

Wow! I cannot over-emphasize how wonderful our stay at the Villa was! The house itself is gorgeous, so well equipped, and wonderful w/ great A/C and fabulous pool considering we were there during the most intense heat wave! Daniella and Raphael were wonderful hosts, and Silvana was so welcoming and attentive, she was the epitome of Italian hospitality! If there was anything we needed she and Daniella were quick to respond and attend to any questions, including making dinner reservations and even welcoming us w/ lovely Sicilian gifts such as marmalade and Prosecco. I cannot recommend Villa Bougainvillea highly enough, it was the most wonderful part of our 2 weeks in Italy!

We are a family of 2 seniors, 4 adults and 2 children that rented the villa 14 days during early July. At arrival we discovered that the villa had been totally renovated and everything was new, fresh and stylish (kitchen, bathrooms, air-condition etc.) The location is just perfect. It is located on the hillside just below Castelmola. The view is outstanding. You see the bay of Naxos and all the way to Catania but also the top of Etna. During our stay parents and children used the two large bedrooms in the main upper floor. Two adults stayed in in middle section and the seniors choose the bottom section. We all enjoyed the large renovated swimming pool that was cleaned twice a week. Around the house the are a lot of flowers and fruit trees. The children loved to make their own lemon juice. We did not rent a car. Instead we used taxi, bus and our legs. Walking up to Castelmola takes 10-15 min, and down to Taormina about 15 min easy walk. We bought a Hop on Hop off 35€ 7 days ticket to use local blue busses and red busses to explore the area. When dining in Castelmola, some walked up while the others took the bus. We all walked down home. Similar we walked down to Taormina and returned by bus. When shopping groceries we took the taxi and paid 20€. During the stay we got excellent support from local host Silvana and owners Daniela & Raphael who did their outmost for us to have a perfect holiday. If you rent this villa, take good care of it, as we will return soon.

Our family had a wonderful stay at your Villa and could not have been happier with the property. It was private, quite and nicely situated between Taormina and Castelmola. Our host was gracious and responsive to all our needs. We would love to return some day.

Our family had a wonderful stay at your Villa and could not have been happier with the property. It was private, quite and nicely situated between Taormina and Castelmola. Our host was gracious and responsive to all our needs. We would love to return some day.

Das Haus ist super. Es fehlt an nichts. Schade nur, dass fußläufig wenig zu erreichen ist. Aber dafür ist man exklusiv oben und hat einen Wahnsinnsblick. Also von uns eine klare Empfehlung 👍👍👍👍👍

The views, the villa, the swimming pool, terrace with view over smoking Etna… I can’t decide what was best! And Silvana!

The views, the villa, the swimming pool, terrace with view over smoking Etna… I can’t decide what was best! And Silvana!

Vi havde en fantastisk ferie i dette dejlige hus. Værd at fremhæve er den dejlige pool, den smukke udsigt fra den store terrasse og husets geniale indretning, der især egner sig godt til familier med teenagere

De unieke ligging met uitzonderlijk mooi uitzicht geeft deze fantastische villa een echt vakantiegevoel. Ontbijten met zicht op een (rokende) vulkaan is onvergetelijk!

La villa è molto bella, chiaramente un po’ datata ma per passare dei giorni di relax e l’ideale. Piscina molto grande, camere separata su tre appartamenti che si sviluppano in altezza, ideale per gruppi numerosi che vogliono privacy. Vista assolutamente spettacolare su giardini Naxos e Etna. Proprietario persona squisita così come la signora Silvana che si occupa dell’accoglienza. Dalla villa si può raggiungere Taormina a piedi, percorso impegnativo, ma se capitate ad agosto assolutamente consigliato, i parcheggi sono stracolmi. Chiaramente consigliata auto per tutto quello che riguarda gli spostamenti.

Zeer comfortabel huis met prima zwembad en optimale privacy

We/I have had the best holiday ever. Great house, perfect service, wonderful surroundings, perfect sceneries. We enjoyed it from the very start to the very finish.

A great week at the property started with a friendly welcome by the caretaker who provided information on the property and the surrounding area. She was readily available throughout the week to answer any queries. The layout of the house was perfect for a group of six: couples had bedrooms with private baths which was the same for the singles in the group. Although we most often ate out, the kitchen was well stocked to feed a group much larger than ours. The best feature for me was the outdoor terrace overlooking the sea and Mount Etna. From early morning through the night the views were spectacular and became our group's main meeting point. Getting about was easy. Depending on the destination, we walked, took the bus, or drove. I would highly recommend the this property.

This villa is the perfect location for exploring and experiencing Sicily. We loved it! Silvy, the property manager is a gem! She was SO helpful and just couldn't be any nicer! We would highly recommend this villa. One note...if you plan to go into Taormina, TAKE A TAXI...parking is impossible! Also, make sure to eat at Le Tre Vie...everything is awesome!

This villa is simply stunning. The views are unbelievable. The pool is huge and well maintained. There is plenty of space for a large number of people. The villa itself is well kept and has everything you could need. Location is great. We had a car but walked up to Castelmola and down to Taormina. The walk up to Castelmola is steep but relatively short and well worth it. There is also an hourly bus that runs from Taormina bus stop up to Castelmola which stops at the end of the road. Silvana was fantastic with us and was more than happy to help us with any questions we had via Whatsapp. I would definitely stay here again.

Spacious and well laid out with 4 huge bedrooms each with a bathroom, a generous living space and well equipped kitchen. The highlights were the breathtaking views from the terrace and the well maintained pool and beautiful gardens. Silvana was absolutely amazing. She made sure everything was provided and was always available, helpful and a total pleasure to deal with. We were unfortunately involved in a car accident and Silvana gave up so much of her personal time to help us with paperwork etc. Her support and friendship were exceptional - we are so grateful she was there.

Upon arrival Sylvana met us with delicious local delicacies and a bottle of Prosecco. Giorgio was very helpful in communicating to us directions to the villa and getting around Taormina. We could’ve stayed another week. The villa was very comfortable, very nice decor, beautiful gardens, and well equipped kitchen. We took advantage of the opportunity to have Alfia prepare a Sicilian dinner. It was delicious. Thank you Giorgio for a memorable vacation for us, our children, and grandchildren.

Upon arrival Sylvana met us with delicious local delicacies and a bottle of Prosecco. Giorgio was very helpful in communicating to us directions to the villa and getting around Taormina. We could’ve stayed another week. The villa was very comfortable, very nice decor, beautiful gardens, and well equipped kitchen. We took advantage of the opportunity to have Alfia prepare a Sicilian dinner. It was delicious. Thank you Giorgio for a memorable vacation for us, our children, and grandchildren.

The villa is quite a distance from both towns, and although you can walk to both villages it is very steep climb to Castelmola and if going by taxi 25 euro or if going to Taormina it is a long way down and once again 25 euros either way. We were a family of 8 all adults, so the arrival on a Sunday meant ALL supermarkets were closed and this was not clearly explained to me in emails. So if booking and arriving on s Sunday get Silvana the property manager to arrange for food to be here, a welcome bottle of Prosecco really is not good enough, as this Villa is very remote. The layout of the Villa is good with separate bedrooms and separate entrances in 2 of theses. The bedding linen needs to be updated as sheets were very old and quite worn out, as were towels etc. Overall a great family holiday, but the description of the property is very misleading as Villa and the surrounding grounds are not what is described, gardens are overgrown and pool lounges old and damaged etc

Villa de luxe très agréable offrant un belvédère magnifique de la Sicile. Très confortable avec tout les ingrédients nécessaires pour passé de superbe vacances entre ami(e)s. Fort bien équipé à tout point vue. L''agencement des chambres est très bien adapté permettant une intimité. Tout les équipements fonctionnels sont là et par mon expérience des voyages c'est pas toujours le cas . Bravo au propriétaire pour la déco et l'architecture des lieux... C'est un endroit que je recommande à tous tant tout a était parfait du premier contact avec Georgio le propriétaire et de l'accueil en français de Silvana à la prise des lieux. C'est une évidence pour moi que je reviendrai dans cette magnifique villa si dans mes futurs périples je retourne en Sicile.... Merci beaucoup Georgio et Silvana

The villa is quite a distance from both towns, and although you can walk to both villages it is very steep climb to Castelmola and if going by taxi 25 euro or if going to Taormina it is a long way down and once again 25 euros either way. We were a family of 8 all adults, so the arrival on a Sunday meant ALL supermarkets were closed and this was not clearly explained to me in emails. So if booking and arriving on s Sunday get Silvana the property manager to arrange for food to be here, a welcome bottle of Prosecco really is not good enough, as this Villa is very remote. The layout of the Villa is good with separate bedrooms and separate entrances in 2 of theses. The bedding linen needs to be updated as sheets were very old and quite worn out, as were towels etc. Overall a great family holiday, but the description of the property is very misleading as Villa and the surrounding grounds are not what is described, gardens are overgrown and pool lounges old and damaged etc

We stayed for 2 weeks at the end of August. The villa is located halfway up the mountain between Taormina and Castelmola and has wonderful views over the coast and Etna. We spent many hours just gazing at it from the terrace or pool. It is possible to walk down to Taormina or up to Castelmola, both of which have many many restaurants, but this is heavy going in high summer. We found the local bus service to be reliable and very useful. The kitchen is well equipped, and the air conditioning is effective if the heat is too much. Sylvana is a very professional housekeeper with excellent English who can attend to all your needs. My only recommendation would be to update the bathrooms- there is nothing wrong with the current ones which are clean and work, but they do look dated.

We stayed for 2 weeks at the end of August. The villa is located halfway up the mountain between Taormina and Castelmola and has wonderful views over the coast and Etna. We spent many hours just gazing at it from the terrace or pool. It is possible to walk down to Taormina or up to Castelmola, both of which have many many restaurants, but this is heavy going in high summer. We found the local bus service to be reliable and very useful. The kitchen is well equipped, and the air conditioning is effective if the heat is too much. Sylvana is a very professional housekeeper with excellent English who can attend to all your needs. My only recommendation would be to update the bathrooms- there is nothing wrong with the current ones which are clean and work, but they do look dated.