Charming 1900 villa, sea view, near Taormina. It is located on a small hill. It's a 10-minute walk to the beach. The villa is ideal for 5 people. Two double bedrooms, each with a private bathroom in the room. Large terrace and garden with trees, plants and flowers. You will have: 2 parking spaces inside the garden and you will enjoy both the nearby beach and the quiet hill. The villa is perfect for a beach vacation, romantic or business. The space The Villa is called: "Villa Santi" - it is an entire and charming independent villa with an evocative view of the sea and the sea bay, which you can reach in just 10 minutes on foot. The house has two double bedrooms for 2 people. Each of the two double bedrooms also has its own private en-suite bathroom. In addition, there is also another single bed in the living room, along with a third bathroom. At your disposal there are two private and safe parking spaces inside the garden of the villa. The garden is very large, full of both centuries-old trees and plants and flowers. You'll then find two terraces, a balcony, and a large patio with a stone table for your alfresco lunches and dinners. You'll be in an oasis of peace 300 meters from the beach and worldly life. but at the same time you'll also enjoy the tranquility of the hill. The house is completely renovated in all its parts, both inside and outside. LA VILLA – BRIEF DESCRIPTION: 2 double bedrooms (each for 2 people) 3 fully furnished bathrooms: Each of the 2 double bedrooms has its own private bathroom directly inside. There is also a third bathroom in the living room. A living room with a comfortable single bed. A separate and fully equipped kitchen. 3 Smart TVs: one in each bedroom. Powerful WiFi throughout the villa. A courtyard where you can park 2 cars. A patio, a large terrace and large garden with trees, plants and flowers. Villa "Santi" is located on a small hill facing the sea, from which you can admire the sea and the entire coast from many enchanting angles. The house is suitable for comfortably accommodating 5 people and is perfect for relaxing holidays, for business trips but also for romantic stays. This villa is considered a love nest. The finishes are of high quality, in the context of an environment that combines antiquity, style and design. It will be a pleasure to host kind and well-mannered people from all over the world. The village where the villa is located is called Sant 'Alessio and is a small, historic and characteristic seaside village near Taormina. It has the most beautiful sea bay in the entire Sicilian Ionian Riviera, along with Taormina Bay. From the house you can admire this sea bay that is characterized by its medieval castle built on a rocky mountain right on the shore of the sea. Both the town center and the beach can be reached in just 10 minutes on foot or in 2 minutes by car and is composed of sand and small stones. On the beach you will find many seaside beaches, where you can book your bed for sunbathing on the shore and your beach umbrella. Or you can decide to go to the free beach, totally free. The village where the "Villa Santi" is located --------------------- LA VILLA - GENERAL DESCRIPTION The villa is on two floors: ground floor and first floor. You will not find any steps and you will not find any stairs to enter the villa on the ground floor. Similarly, you won't find any steps to enter the garden from the outside. So access to the villa is also very easy for people with mobility difficulties or people with disabilities. Already on the ground floor you will find everything you need for a high quality vacation: the living room, a single bed, the independent kitchen, a first bathroom, a double bedroom with wardrobe and a second bathroom inside the same room. For people with disabilities or in the wheelchair: for greater safety before booking, please kindly check the paragraph below - named: Accessibility of the apartment (in case of a wheelchair) that will indicate the size of the width of all doors. --------------------- LA VILLA - ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF ROOMS The entrance to the villa is on the GROUND FLOOR and is composed as described below. LIVING ROOM (on the ground floor) with a single bed: - With solid wood dining table, for 5 people - A comfortable single bed, with an orthopedic mattress of 190 cm long - width 90 cm - height 25 cm. - An LG "32" Ultra HD 4K smart TV - WiFi Ready - Full Internet/Film Mode (Netflix, Amazon Prime and other Digital Platforms). This SMART TV, turning it, you can also see it from the bed located in the living room - as well as seeing it from the dining table - A powerful split of air conditioning (A/C) that emits cold air during the summer. This same device emits hot air during the winter. So you can adjust the temperature of the room to your liking, via a remote control. BATHROOM 1 (ground floor): - A first bathroom on the ground floor, near the living room - complete with: sink, toilet, bidet and shower. This bathroom also has a small window to ensure a perfect air recirculation. KITCHEN (ground floor): The small kitchen is separate from the dining room and is fully equipped with appliances and everything you need to cook: cutlery and crockery. Induction plan for your dinners and lunches. Microswave oven. Large refrigerator and freezer. The kitchen is also equipped with an extractor hood for the ejection of cooking fumes. --------------------- DOUBLE BEDROOM, FOR 2 PEOPLE with sea view (on the ground floor): - This ground floor bedroom is independent and is separate from both the living room and the kitchen. - King bed for 2 people, with an orthopedic mattress of 190 cm long - width 160 cm - height 25 cm. - a large dressing room to hang your clothes and store your suitcases - a workspace, for your remote work. - Another LG "32" Ultra HD 4K Smart TV - WiFi Ready - Full Internet/Film Mode (Netflix, Amazon Prime and other Digital Platforms). This SMART TV, turning it, you can see it even when you are comfortably lying in the bed. - Large windows along one side of the room through which you will have a view of the sea and the large terrace on the ground floor. - A powerful split of air conditioning (A/C) that emits cold air during the summer. This same device emits hot air during the winter. So you can adjust the temperature of the room to your liking, via a remote control. BATHROOM 2 (ground floor): - A private bathroom directly inside the same master bedroom on the ground floor (ensuite bathroom). It is complete with: washbasin, toilet, bidet, and shower. The bathroom is built in porcelain gress, with large shower and extra-large showerhead. This bathroom also has a large window to ensure both a lot of light and a perfect recirculation of air. The bathroom shower is suitable and also equipped for people with disabilities. The shower has: - a food for the disabled - a waterproof seat for a shower. This waterproof seat is to be requested at least the day before you arrive at the villa. --------------------- The villa then extends to the SECOND FLOOR which is composed as described below. DOUBLE BEDROOM, FOR 2 PEOPLE with sea view (on the first floor): - You will be able to enter this bedroom on the first floor both from the inside of the house, via an internal staircase – and from the outside via a comfortable and large external staircase. - King bed for 2 people, with an orthopedic mattress of length 200 cm - width 180 cm - height 25 cm. When you are lying on the bed you can admire the coast, the sea bay and the sea through the balcony and the large arched glass door with ancient stones. You'll see an evocative view and feel like sleeping on the sea. - a closet to hang your clothes - a workspace, for your remote work. - Another SAMSUNG "32" Ultra HD 4K SMART TV - WiFi Ready - Full Internet/Film Mode (Netflix, Amazon Prime and other Digital Platforms). This SMART TV, turning it, you can see it even when you are comfortably lying in the bed. - A powerful split of air conditioning (A/C) that emits cold air during the summer. This same device emits hot air during the winter. So you can adjust the temperature of the room to your liking, via a remote control. BATHROOM 3 (on the second floor): - A private bathroom on the second floor, directly inside the same master bedroom (ensuite bathroom). It is complete with: washbasin, toilet, bidet, and shower. The bathroom is built in porcelain gress, with large shower and large showerhead. This bathroom also has 2 windows to ensure both a lot of light and a perfect air recirculation. The BALCONY with sea view (on the second floor): This is a balcony is located inside the bedroom from the bed. It is called: "Romeo and Juliet on the sea side" with its shape of a half moon, overlooked by a large arch of ancient stone. From this balcony you will admire the entire coast and the sea catello of the bay of Sant'Alessio. The TERRACE with sea view (on the second floor): - A covered terrace, sea view, with access from the bedroom. Here you can spend your relaxing moments or smoking a cigarette. Even when it rains. --------------------- FOR YOUR BUSINESS STAYS (WORK FROM HOME / REMOTE WORK): For your work stays, you will have 2 comfortable workstations for your WORK from HOME / REMOTE WORKING. Each workstation is inside the 2 rooms, and they are equipped with all electronic and digital connections with fast internet. The entire villa is equipped with a powerful WiFi network. --------------------- FREE PARKING FOR 2 CARS. THESE PARKING LOTS ARE PRIVATE AND SAFE. These parking lots are inside the front garden of the villa. You can also park 2 cars. These parking spaces are reserved and exclusive only for you who are a guest of "Villa Santi". These 2 parking lots are large and are suitable for both tall and large cars, as well as low or sporty cars. These parking spaces are also perfect for cars that are equipped with equipment for people with disabilities and for people in the wheelchair. --------------------- All the external parts of the villa are for the exclusive access and use only of guests of "Villa Santi": the garden, the patio, the terraces. GARDEN – with a view of the sea: Your living room also includes access to the large garden that is full of centuries-old trees (such as olive trees), plants with fruits (such as lemons and grapes) and flowers. Here you can enjoy your relaxing moments, for drinks or for smoking. In the summer (April – September) you will also have outdoor sun loungers available. The garden also has an outdoor shower, to cool you outdoors on summer days. PATIO with sea view (al paino terra): In the garden there is a large patio where you can also have lunch or dinner on the large and ancient round table made with the Etna stone. The large terrace with sea view (on the ground floor): The villa has a huge terrace where you can enjoy the view of the coast and the picturesque bay of Sant'Alessio. In the summer (April – September) you will also have outdoor sun loungers available. --------------------- VILLA TEMPERATURE NOTES: AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING Each room of the villa is equipped with a split for cooling (air conditioning) for the summer period. It also becomes a heating system for the winter. So you can regulate the temperature of each room independently and independently. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR WINTER: Guests are advised that the heating temperature cannot exceed 21 degrees as required by the Italian Law in force: DPR 16/04/2013 no. 74, DM 383 of 6.10.2022 - and with specific reference to Milan/Lombardy - which is the area where the apartment is located. --------------------- AMENITIES AVAILABLE TO GUESTS: - You will have at your disposal the special and exclusive guest's book guide. This guide is made up of over 100 pages. You will only find it inside "Villa Santi", in paper format. It was created and written by Carlo after over 40 years of experiences in Sicily and Taormina. In this guide you will find typical restaurants of the art of food from Sicily, but also lounge bars for your aperitifs and bars for delicious breakfasts. Of course you will find all the directions and suggestions for the most fascinating beaches and seaside beaches where you can spend your days at the sea and on the beach. All these places are located in the village of the villa and also in the neighboring towns, as well as in Taormina. You can reach these places both on foot (from 10 minutes to 20 minutes on foot) and by car. But in this guide you will also find the magnificent places to see both in neighboring countries and in the part of the coast of Sicily near "Villa Santi". Many of these places and the itineraries described in this guide you WON'T even find them on the internet. You'll be able to build your own personalized journey. This special guest guide aims to make your stay an exciting and unforgettable life experience. This book is just for you who are a guest at “Villa Santi”. This special guide is copyrighted and can only be consulted by Guests once they have entered the Villa. --------------------- - You will be free to use every space and object of the house. - They are included in the equipment: bed sheets and 3 towels, for each person. - are NOT included in the equipment: beach towels. Important note: During the stay there is no house cleaning and linen change service. As this house is a tourist rental: the Italian Law prohibits this type of service. --------------------- - You will be greeted gently with small welcome consumables: shampoo, shower foam, soap, and toilet paper. You'll also find some welcome food items: coffee, tea, sugar, and a bottle of mineral water. Important note: - There are no other products, both food and non-food, except for those listed above. As this house is a tourist rental: Italian law prohibits other products. - All consumables, both food and non-food, will be sufficient for the first days of your stay. For the next few days, the guest will take care of any additional supplies. --------------------- - Induction stove You will find all the cooking utensils, microwave oven, refrigerator, freezer, "Nespresso" coffee machine, kettle, toaster. - In addition, at your disposal, there will also be: washer, dryer, iron, ironing board, clothes rack, hair dryer. - Fire extinguisher and first aid briefcase, for any eventuality. --------------------- EQUIPMENT FOR CHILDREN AND INFANTS AVAILABLE FOR GUEST USE: - Crib for children and infants. It is also equipped with a mattress for small children and infants. - High chair for children and infants to keep them close to the dining table. This chair also has a tray for the baby to eat comfortably. Please, to have these items and equipment for children and infants, please request the Host at least the day before your arrival. --------------------- ACCESSIBILITY OF THE APARTMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (in case of wheelchair) ABOUT THE GROUND FLOOR: - The access to the ground floor inside the villa and the entrance to the garden: they do not have any steps and there are no stairs. - The wheelchair can turn in the garden (in front of the villa), on the large outdoor terrace, on the patio. As well as the wheelchair you can turn inside the house on the ground floor: in the living room, in the kitchen, in the master bedroom for 2 people and in the bathroom of the same master bedroom. - All the outdoor areas of the villa and the entrance to the apartment are very well lit. IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT the BATHROOM ON the GROUND FLOOR (in one of the 2 double bedrooms): The wheelchair can enter the bathroom and can only reach the sink and shower. but the wheelchair won't be able to reach the toilet and won't be able to reach the bidet. The shower is equipped with: - Disabled handle. - waterproof chair inside the shower to allow people with disabilities to sit and shower. For this waterproof chair, please request the Host at least the day before your arrival. There's a small step of 5cm to get into the shower. So, if you're in the wheelchair: to get to the toilet and to get into the shower you definitely need the help of a second person. SIZE OF GATES AND DOORS ON THE GROUND FLOOR: - The entrance gate on the street and the villa door: both are 230 cm wide (90.55 inches) - Villa entrance, the door to enter is wide: 95 cm (37.40 inches) - Kitchen: the door to enter is wide: 83 cm (32.67 inches) - Master bedroom, door to enter is wide: 78cm (30.70 inches) - Bathroom: The door is 78cm wide (30.70 inches) - Closet and washing machine area: the door is 78cm wide (30.70 inches) Guest access The following spaces are available for guests: - the entire villa - the 2 reserved parking spaces inside the villa's garden - the entire garden of the villa, the 2 terraces, the patio. ------------------ CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES CHECK-IN: - From 3:00 p.m. Check-in can be done at any time the guest wishes, but always after 3:00 p.m. CHECK-OUT: - By 10:00 a.m. Guests can check out at any time they wish, but always by 10:00 a.m. ------------ CHECK-IN: INFORMATION. - 48 hours from the check-in date, via Airbnb chat, the host will send the guest all the details and information regarding check-in: time of entry into the house (as already shown above), exact address of the house and check-in method. - The host will ask the guest to inform him of the exact time of their arrival at the house. The guest can change this arrival time, without any problem. Please, in case of changes to the arrival time: the guest must notify the host in advance. ------------ CHECK-IN: HOW IT'S DONE. In accordance with Italian law: - Check-in will be done exclusively in person by the host or homeowner. The host or homeowner will personally and gladly welcome the guest. - Guests must be able to provide a government-issued ID/ID-Documents (preferably a passport) at check-in. The host will need to check the actual match between the data in the IDs and the guests physically in front of him. - Finally, the host will take the ID data of all guests and send it to the Police service, called: "Alloggiati Web". -------------- The check-in process described above is a requirement imposed by Italian law. This law applies to all rental homes in Italy. The Host must follow this Italian Law, which serves to verify the identity of the guests and the correspondence with the documents. This is the Italian procedure for hosting guests in Italy. You can find all this information on the official police website: "alloggiatiweb.poliziadistato". -------------- Only in rare and exceptional cases communicated in advance by the Host: check-in will be carried out with the advance sending of identity documents by the guests. But even in this case, there will always be a visual recognition of the guest. This procedure aims to verify the actual correspondence of the data of the documents with respect to the guests who physically enter the house. Other things to note LENGTH OF STAY: Stays longer than 30 days (29 nights) are not allowed. If the guest wants to stay longer than 29 nights, please ask the Co-Host Carlo for consent in advance. ------------------ HOUSE MANUAL: Guests are kindly requested to read the “House Rules Manual”, it is found both on this Airbnb listing (in the house manual section) and inside the house. It contains all the instructions to be followed and the policy of reimbursements to the Host in case of damage caused by the guest. ------------------ SMOKING POLICY: - Smoking is strictly forbidden throughout the house, even with the windows open. - The house is equipped with smoke detectors. - But you can safely smoke throughout the large garden of the villa, and on the terraces - where you will also find ashtrays. Guest violation of this rule will be reported to Airbnb. A complaint will be immediately opened and the Guest will be charged €200. ------------------ PARTY POLICY: - Parties are absolutely prohibited. Guest violation of this rule will be reported to Airbnb. A complaint will be immediately opened and the Guest will be charged €350. ------------------ IN THE BATHROOMS (IN THE TOILET) Guests are kindly requested to throw only toilet paper in the toilet. Please do not flush other things such as napkins, sanitary pads, food, small boxes. Any damage to the toilet caused by non-compliance with this simple rule will result in a charge to guests of €300. ------------------ INVITING OTHER PEOPLE: - In the house, it is not possible to invite people who have not been registered in the reservation. - For special needs, contact the Host who will be happy to help. ---------------- YOUR PETS All pets are welcome in the house, but they must be well educated and well trained to live in the house. The basic rules for your pets to stay in the house are: - do not ruin the home furnishings - do not leave dirt around the house - do not disturb the neighbors It will be the responsibility of the pet owner to check that the house remains clean and tidy both during the stay and at check-out. Guests will be charged for any damage to the home caused by the pet or for any extra cleaning costs. Important: you are not allowed to leave the pet alone in the house. ------------------ CAR PARKING - FREE AND SAFE The Co-Host will explain how to open the large gate on the street and you can enter directly into the villa's garden and park your car. This parking is reserved for guests only, and you can park up to 2 cars. It is large and suitable for both tall and large cars and sports cars. ------------------ PARKING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: Parking inside the villa is also suitable for very large cars and SUVs that are equipped for people with disabilities. Access from the parking lot in the garden to the inside of the villa has no steps and is suitable for people with disabilities or wheelchair users. ------------------ THE LARGE GARDEN - PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR CHILDREN AND YOUNG CHILDREN: We recommend that you DO NOT let your children and young children run alone in the garden to prevent them from getting hurt. The villa's garden is very large and has been made safe in all its parts with railings and handrails to protect children and teens. Despite all the safety precautions, it is still a large garden, consisting of different levels of lawns, terraces and some stairs. Many parts of the garden are not visible all together because they wrap around the house. It is also rich in plants, trees and flowers. You may also encounter some small animals. It's the law of nature. Or plants with thorns may grow that could prick you or your children. For these reasons, however, we advise you NOT to let your children or young children run alone in the GARDEN to prevent them from getting hurt. ANTS, INSECTS AND SMALL ANIMALS: You are in a villa, on a small hill, near the sea, with a large garden all around - full of plants, trees and flowers. It is in the law of nature that you can find some small animals in the garden. ------------------ YOUR HOST AND YOUR STAY RESPECT AND FOLLOW THE RULES OF ITALIAN LAW: CIN (National Identification Code): IT083085C2R9MG6SXT CIN: is the National Identification Code, it is a code that certifies the regularity at the Italian national level of this accommodation / apartment. Registration Details IT083085C2R9MG6SXT