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Badia Vecchia Apartment

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Interior
Balcony
TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Taormina, Sicily
  • Place, Corso Umberto
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Greek Theatre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Taormina Cable Car
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the area

Taormina

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Taormina, just a 3-minute walk from Corso Umberto and 12 minutes by foot from Taormina Cable Car. .This apartment is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Greek Theatre and 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Mount Etna.
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What's nearby

  • Corso Umberto - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Piazza IX April - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Greek Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Taormina Cable Car - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Taormina Giardini Station - 9 min drive
  • Strait of Messina Airport (REG) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cisterna Del Moro Taormina - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Luraleo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante il Ciclope - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Casa Niclodi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Napoletana - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Badia Vecchia Apartment

English-style mansion built in 1939 by the rich old owner Sir. Robert Pretty Barlow, admirer of beauty and good living. A precursor of modern gay culture, he hosted writers, painters and illustrious travelers. He himself a traveler, helped to make Taormina known to many of his countrymen and others.
The apartment is located on the first floor of the house in a very central and panoramic position, overlooking the Etna, the Bay of Giardini Naxos and the Badia Vecchia, one of the most significant monuments of the city.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a safe and a desk, and housekeeping is provided daily.
This apartment features books, designated smoking areas, and snorkeling nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, scuba diving nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Soundproofing
  • Unit size: 904 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a 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
Property Registration Number IT083097C2SFAU9KBA

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 information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Badia Vecchia
Badia Vecchia Apartment Taormina
Badia Vecchia Apartment Apartment
Badia Vecchia Apartment Apartment Taormina

Reviews

Badia Vecchia Apartment Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Furio and his wife were such great hosts, arranging parking for us and giving us loads of recommendations in Taormina. The flat itself is perfect and you can walk into the busy part of town, or you can stay over on the edge and actually interact with locals.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paurnamasi T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The apartment itself is perfect. There’s basically a view of a small portion of the Mediterranean Sea. It’s very loud due to the cars and motorcycles going by and smells like diesel exhaust. Please do not bring a car using the valet without a place to get into your car was a nightmare. I thought the decor in the living room was a little insensitive.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeDe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful rental property with excellent hosts, Furio & Paola. They were both super helpful during our entire stay. Loved the location of the property as it was just a couple minutes walk down to Corso Umberto. Highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
All kitchen facilities necessary
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was convenient. Location was perfect. Furio even booked a restaurant for us in the next town we were visiting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
I highly recommend the Badia Vecchia apartment. The location is amazing. A very short walk to the ‘main’ street. It was clean, well stocked. Bed was comfortable. Very close to a grocery store, restaurants, walks/hikes into the hillside. Furio is a wonderful, helpful, and very friendly host. He really wants you to have an amazing visit in Taormina. He recommended several places to eat, go have a drink, get the best granita & even made reservations for you. Def recommend and hope to get back soon. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte P., Ladue Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay! Everything was clean we love the apartment great location plenty of room wonderful host very very helpful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely amazing stay in Taormina!! Furio and his wife made checking in and finding parking for our car completely seamless. The apartment was in a perfect location to access all of the sights in Taormina and was well equipped, including water and a mocha pot for coffee. The host also recommended great food stops in the city and even helped us get a reservation last minute after check in. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LIVIA S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, perfect apartment; nicely furnished. Furio was a perfect host
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The apartment was clean and nicely decorated. It accommodated 4 people with ease. The beds were especially comfortable and the kitchen whilst compact was easy to cook in, we esepcially appreciated the coffee machine which made very nice coffee.The location was very convenient, close to shops, restaurants, supermarkets, etc.Furio was lovely and helpful, making great suggestions for restaurants (we really loved restaurant Malvasia!!!). As well as advice on the best beaches, the best way to see Etna, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna Maria V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Furio was an excellent host!’

Upon our arrival we were met by the property owner Furio who spent time answering questions and giving us insight into places for grocery shopping, laundry, beach and restaurants. He made himself available for any other questions for the duration of our stay. Definitely would recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George a.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is excellent. The location and accommodations were great. Especially the air conditioning with us being there during a heat wave. Taormina is a beautiful city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahrouz G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice condo. Very clean.The host was incredibly nice and helpful, very responsive to iur requests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg and Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location & Hosts

Wonderful property. An incredibly happy experience. Perfect location for short, even longer stays as everything (parking, restaurants, markets) is just short steps away. And tops, Furio & Paola are simply amazing hosts. Frankly, the best we’ve ever VRBO experienced. Thank you so much for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas R., Marco Island, Florida USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful apartment

Apartment was in a perfect location to see Taormina and had spectacular views from every bedroom and terrace. The hosts were fantastic, accommodating welcoming and so helpful in picking restaurants and even made reservations for us. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc and Vicky R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and helpful host

We appreciated the host Furio helping us with parking and giving us an orientation to the apartment and area. He also helped with recommendations for restaurants. The apartment is in a great location, close enough to all the “action” but far enough away to be a nice restful place away from the crowds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MD B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views and location!

Our hosts were terrific! They suggested several places to eat and all were great. The location is superb for visiting Taormina - a three minute walk to main area. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernice G., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and even greater host

Furio was terrific! The place was as advertised and you could even see Etna from one of the bedrooms
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just Perfect!

My bestie and I had a few days holiday in Taormina and this place was just lovely! From the welcoming hosts who were so helpful to the great location to the comfy place with everything you might need. I’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone, Pompano Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love our stay, the beds were very comfortable. The apartment had everything we need , very spacious. And the owners were amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Taormina Apartment with Excellent Location and Comfy Beds

We had a lovely stay at Furio’s apartment in Taormina. There were two couples in our group. The location was excellent, just a short walk to the downtown area with wonderful shops and a variety of restaurants. Furio kindly arranged valet parking for us (20 Euro per day) and a private tour of Mt Etna (60 Euro per person). He also provided us with fantastic restaurant recommendations.  As for the apartment, the beds were incredibly comfortable! The kitchen was basic, with a small compact fridge and no oven or toaster. As we enjoy cooking in sometimes, this was a bit challenging. Fortunately, Furio arranged a discounted continental breakfast (10 Euro per person) at the nearby hotel for us, which made not having a fully equipped kitchen easier to manage.  Overall, the apartment suited the four of us well, and we had a wonderful stay in Taormina.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Apartment

A fabulous stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonia, Winooski

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the apartment. We were able to walk to many good restaurants and sites. Our host, Furio, gave us a great welcome and provided lots of information about the area and restaurants. He also arranged valet parking for us and facilitated the arrangements. The outside stairs were not always well lit at night. But overall, a great experience! We liked the balcony, too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P., Webster Groves

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!

Furio, our host, was fantastic to work with! He made checking super easy and was able to help us with our travel plans. He also gives you acres to a fantastic breakfast buffet at the Hotel Continental across the street with amazing views of the coast and Etna. When we arrived the shops were closed so he gave us a bottle of his own personal wine. The rooms are spacious and clean and it’s nice to have a sitting room with a patio. The location is straight up the steps from the Porta Catania which is the entrance to the pedestrian zone. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024