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Property grounds
Smart TV, music library
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 9360 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Valderice, Sicilia
  • Place, Nino Croce Theater
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Baia Rio Forgia Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Cornino Bay
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
    ‪72 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic residence Villa Fontana private pool & botanic garden

Spend your holiday in an ancient Sicilian residence and enjoy a unique experience, immersing yourself in the typical 19th-century atmosphere of the place, with all the modern comforts you need to relax and regenerate!
Dimora Storica Villa Fontana is a former noble residence built in the early 1800s around an older Arab watchtower. Its commanding position guarantees breathtaking views of the wonderful bay of Monte Cofano (a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage Site).
The villa is located inside a botanical park filled with greenery and centuries-old trees, spanning over 10,000 square meters. It is approximately 1 km from the sea (with small pebble and rocky beaches).
The air-conditioned villa comprises an entrance hall, a spacious, fully equipped eat-in kitchen with exceptional period furnishings, a spacious dining room for 9 people, two large living rooms, one with a panoramic veranda, four bedrooms with double beds (minimum 160x190 cm), two with private bathrooms and two with shared bathrooms, and a bedroom with a single bed (80x190 cm) and private bathroom, as well as two bathrooms serving the living area. The villa also features a laundry room with a washing machine, iron, and ironing board.
The vast outdoor spaces allow you to enjoy a relaxing summer holiday. It features a recently built private swimming pool (open from April 1st to October 31st, with earlier or later activation available upon request) and a furnished outdoor dining area (with barbecue).
Historic residence Villa Fontana is strategically located for easy access to the sea, natural parks such as Zingaro and the Egadi Islands, and places of great artistic and historical interest such as Segesta, Erice, Marsala, Selinunte, Palermo, Monreale, Trapani, Mothia, San Vito Lo Capo, Scopello, Castellamare del Golfo... and more. We recommend our guests rent a car to enjoy the amenities and countless nearby tourist destinations with maximum flexibility.
A variety of additional high-quality services are available to pamper you and help you enjoy your vacation in complete relaxation... just ask us and we'll do our best to accommodate you!
The villa is part of a complex with a second, completely separate and independent villa, which shares use of the botanical park and laundry room.
A video surveillance system for security purposes covers access to the park area.
CIR19081022C207640
During your stay at this villa, you'll be close to Nino Croce Theater. You'll find features like laundry facilities. The villa includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned villa with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Nino Croce Theater and 6 minutes from Baia Rio Forgia Beach
As a guest of this villa, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Valderice villa.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Music library
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 3,875 square feet
  • Waste recycling policy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number IT081022C2USOBQBAZ
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Historic Residence 'villa Fontana' Ancient Botanical Park Villa
Historic Residence 'villa Fontana' Ancient Botanical Park

Historic residence Villa Fontana private pool & botanic garden Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

MAGDA M.

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

Wonderful Stay

Great house , lots of room and privacy . Loved the Sicilian decor , huge kitchen , nice pool.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Sicilian Retreat

We had such a lovely time. The home was clean, beautiful and well maintained. The communication from Francesca was excellent. She always responded and incredibly quickly and was happy to help in any way she could. Check in and check out were seamless. The pool was very clean and private, with a great view. I highly recommend this beautiful villa for a getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

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

Spectacular and beautiful property

Amazing home on a spectacular property. Everything was clean, beautiful and as advertised. The property had a great swimming pool and balcony to watch the sunset. The rooms were all large and very clean with excellent AC during the summer months. Francesca was an amazing host who was always very quick to respond and was very helpful in answering our questions and providing reccomendations
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven E.

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

Family trip to Sicily

This was a delightful place to stay. We were so happy that we selected this listing. Property manager could not have been better…she communicated punctually and clearly at every step…from pre-visit help with reservations as well as tour, beach and restaurant suggestions…and even after check out with finding my missing phone within 10 minutes of departure! The property is charming and very spacious. We had 2 couples, a nanny, another adult and a:20 month old and never felt cramped. The grounds are very private, picturesque and well tended. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool as well!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

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

A Wonderful Two Week Vacation

The property is exactly as stated in the description. The house is comfortable and we’ll equipped. It’s obvious that the owners have a great pride in the manor that’s been owned by their family for generations. The greatest asset of the rental are the two sisters who couldn’t have been more accommodating. Francesca is a wonderful hostess who responded quickly to our every inquiry, recommended places to destinations, restaurants, etc. Her sister Christina was also very helpful in making our holiday a success. Thank you ladies for all you did.
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Villa Fontana was superb in every way: Francesca welcomed us warmly and was extraordinarily responsive throughout our stay, whether to make recommendations or suggestions about the area (restaurants, activities, shopping), or to answer questions about the Villa. All of our interactions with her and staff were fantastic. We were so glad to find that they maintain a small "store" on the premises: wine, olive oil (their own), and other consumables were well-stocked and readily available. The kitchen had everything we needed for meals we prepared on the premises, and found multiple options for grocery shopping just minutes away. Beds were comfortable, and the environs were peaceful and quiet. The pool is lovely and very well maintained, as are the garden and grounds of the property, all of which are extraordinary, with olive trees as far as the eye can see along with extensive plantings and fruit trees – really special! We felt safe and secure in and around the villa throughout our stay. We're still talking among ourselves about our stay and how comfortable it was in every way – we hope we're able to come back with family and friends to this perfect base for exploring Western Sicily. Thank you Francesca!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

donna c.

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

Nothing short of amazing

The castle was everything and more than described. The host was amazing in communication, even before the trip, asking if we had any questions or would like her to set up some tours. We set up a personal chef to come cook and teach us how to make pasta one night, it was amazing! They have a room with conveniences to purchase if you forgot something, at very reasonable prices as well as drinks and food. The garden was so large and amazing to walk thru, you can tell the care they take to maintain the property. They will tell you the history of the home, gardens if asked. They had no one after us so they offered to let us check out late if we wanted, we would have but we had an early flight :( The town Valderice, had great bakeries, restaurants as well. I can not say enough, except we will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

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

Short Break with Friends

We just had an amazing 5 days at Villa Fontana. The history of the property is one of the things that make it so special. Your mind wanders to the time when it was the the only structure on the hillside. The location is great for exploring the region. Short trips to Erice, San Vito Lo Capo, Egadi Islands and Trapani. Cristina and Francesca our hostesses, whose family have owned the villa for generations, were attentive and available. At our request. they arranged a cooking class and a boat trip around the Egadi Islands. And even brought over a bag of ice after we missed the stores. The Villa comes equipped with a storage facility in the basement with a gorgeous selection of wines, beers, and other staples, olive oil etc. You can buy as you wish. That was a real bonus, as there was one less shopping trip to make. The villa was spacious and old kitchen fully equipped for cooking. Would definitely recommend to friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachele G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Splendida location, sono stata accolta direttamente dalla proprietaria. Ringrazio molto Francesca che è stata deliziosa e disponibile per ogni mia esigenza. Spero di ritornare. A presto Rachele
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Giovanni D.

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La villa é splendida e il nostro soggiorno non poteva essere piu piacevole.Grazie Francesca e Cristina per la vostra ospitalità!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Regine S.

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Es ist wirklich ein Erlebnis. Da Haus ist sehr großzügig und es hat großen historischen Charme. Die Unterkunft ist etwas besonderes. Die Terrasse hat einen wundervollen Ausblick. Dort zu sitzen und gemeinsam zu essen ist ein Genuss. Es ist alles da, was man braucht, um einen tollen Aufenthalt mit Familie zu genießen. Der Pool ist ebenfalls sehr schön. Es ist auch schön, den großzügigen Garten zu entdecken, mit seinen Olivenbäumen und vor allem mit den vielen duftenden Zitrusbäumen. Die Umgebung ist ebenfalls sehr angenehm und hat viel Ausstrahlung und bietet Erholungswert.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Location eccellente

Struttura decisamente migliore di ogni aspettativa. Il giardino, la piscina e la villa sono veramente eccezionali. spero di tornare a trovarvi
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastica location

Staff gentilissmo, location super curata. Ottima posizione per vedere la Sicilia occidentale.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

francesca p.

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

Esperienza meravigliosa

Villa stupenda e suggestiva. Il giardino in primavera è un sogno e la vista è mozzafiato. Francesca è stata un host perfetta. Torneremo sicuramente
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

LOURDES T.

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UNA CASA MAGNIFICA

Una experiencia inmejorable, la casa es super agradable y acogedora, muy recomendable, sin lugar a duda. Muy agradecidos todos de la maravillosa estancia que tuvimos y los buenos ratos que pasamos. Muchas gracias
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lesley a.

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Gorgeous holiday in the Sicilian Sun

Our host Francesca has been incredible, nothing was too much for her and I cannot recommend her and her beautiful property enough! Francesca worked really hard to make sure we had a fantastic week, organising our trips and restaurants, she was amazing. The house is beautiful, really spacious with many varied inside and outside areas. It is truly a grand old house, steeped in history. The pool area was fantastic and we also loved the outside terraces and barbecue area.I cannot fault it at all and am delighted to give this review to encourage other people to book this amazing villa. Thank you Francesca.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth H.

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

wow

you really do get to stay in a castle with the most amazing private pool! Francesca was the perfect host and nothing was too much for her to help us with. Her communication ahead of the trip was really useful to get all the questions and worries out of your head. Totally fantastic place, very highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Francesco M.

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Charming Villa - ideal for friends and family holidays

We all loved staying at the Dimora Storica — the villa is incredibly charming and is very comfortable for large-ish groups of family and friends that still may like some privacy. The hosts, Francesca and Cristina, were kind and very flexible and understanding regarding checking in and out and they also provided some really helpful tips along the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

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Wonderful Stay!

This is a gorgeous property, and very spacious for our group of 4 couples. The grounds are like something out of a movie! Francesca, the owner, was extremely responsive to any questions before the trip and always available via text while we were there, but never intrusive. She even dropped off some delicious gelato treats while we were there, and has wine available to purchase, which was a bonus for us the night we arrived! You need a car at this location to visit the many nearby towns. We day-tripped to Marsala, Trapani, Palermo, Monreale, San Vito Lo Capo, Erice, and Segesta. I would highly recommend this beautiful villa for a great visit to Sicily!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe T.

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Accoglienza perfetta!

Antica ed affascinante dimora siciliana, con inclusi elementi di fascino unico (parte di una antica torre di avvistamento), ampi spazi con arredamento d’epoca. Giardino -meglio dire parco- curatissimo e pulito. Piscina con vista mozzafiato. Se ciò non fosse sufficiente, a tutto questo incanto, si aggiunge una accoglienza e disponibilità delle proprietarie che va ben oltre la “cortesia e solerzia”. Sempre discrete ma disponibili anche per le più piccole cose, accolgono gli ospiti nella loro splendida villa come perfette padrone di casa, facendoci sentire benvenuti, desiderati e benvoluti. La “coccola” finale dell’omaggio dell’olio di produzione propria è stata graditissima. Semplicemente perfette! Grazie di cuore, augurandomi di incontrarvi presto!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

P R v.

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A beautiful little castle

Our stay with extended family was excellent. Four very nice bedrooms ( we didn’t use the 5th one) a kitchen, a living room, a dining room and a terrace with a view makes it a very spacious house. The garden including the swimming pool was very nice as well. A small drive to the beach or other nearby sites. In short a very very good holiday destination.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Giovanni D.

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Incantevole location

La vista dalla terrazza è davvero mozzafiato! Ottimo giudizio sullo staff gentile e disponibile.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Giovanni D.

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consigliatissimo

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Calogero P.

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Soggiorno fantastico

Tutto perfetto, Francesca e Cristina sono delle ottime ospiti!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel N.

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Great stay

As a family of 6 people, we spent 4 nights in the house. It was a great experience! The place is very unique, the view is beautiful, the location is easy easy to access thanks to the highway, great to visit Erice, San Vito lo Capo or Zingaro and the hosts were very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020