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Villa Papillon - to experience a beach holiday for free.

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Beach
Terrace/patio
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 61076 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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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.

Villa Papillon - to experience a beach holiday for free.

Villa Papillon, located on a hill in a dominant position, enjoys an exceptional panoramic view of the bay of Castellammare del Golfo, in the west of Sicily.

The villa develops on three levels; on the ground floor there is a living area with equipped kitchen, a panoramic terrace furnished for suggestive outdoor breakfasts, 2 double bedrooms and 1 bathroom with shower.
From the lounge, an internal staircase leads to the attic with 1 splendid double bedroom and 1 bathroom with shower.
The exterior is characterized by the splendid sea view that dominates the entire scenario.
Here we find the BBQ area equipped for outdoor dining, a solarium area with panoramic views and private parking. Totally independent floor area minus 1 room reserved for owners for customer assistance when needed.

The nearby Zingaro Nature Reserve is a park of rare beauty, its many coves with crystal clear waters and the rich fauna and flora make this place a pearl of the Mediterranean. The temple and the Greek theater of Segesta which stand on the nearby hills. Many other destinations easily accessible such as Erice, Trapani and the Saline.
The villa is located 200 meters above sea level
It is preferable to have a car or motorbike at least 125cc
The first beach named guidaloca is located about 2/3 km from the villa.

Property manager

Maurizio Gammino

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

General

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Utilizzo lavatrice solo 1 volta a settimana.
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 and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Castellammare del Golfo, TP (Scopello), Sicilia

What's nearby

  • Guidaloca Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Tonnara of Scopello - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Faraglioni Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cala Mazzo di Sciacca - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Zingaro Nature Reserve - 8 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Castellammare del Golfo Station - 28 min drive
  • Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cambusa - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bar Nettuno - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mirko's Ristorante - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cumpà - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Il Baglio - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Papillon - to experience a beach holiday for free. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Villa Papillon - to experience a beach holiday for free. located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Tonnara of Scopello, Faraglioni Beach, and Spiaggia Calamazzo. Zingaro Nature Reserve and Cala Mazzo di Sciacca are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Villa Papillon - to experience a beach holiday for free. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eli B.

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

Wonderful location, wonderful hosts!

We stayed at Villa papillon for 18 days. The house was wonderful and the location was perfect. The multiple patios provided shade and comfort for all the different times of the day. The kitchen and outdoor grill were wonderful. Maurizio was a very gracious host. I would recommend this location as an excellent home base to explore Western Sicily
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F.

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

Beautiful Views

Mauritzio was wonderful at communicating and giving recommendations. Also attentive when a few things need fixing. Beautiful area and views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheima B.

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

Beautiful location, very friendly, helpfull and accomodating host

We had a lovely stay at Maurizio’s house, the house with the terrace and beautiful view of the ocean was a joy. We could pick lemons and figs in the garden. Maurizio was a perfect host and gave us many recommendations. You do need a car to get around
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petra M.

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

Fantastic experience!

From the moment we arrived, we were warmly received by Maurizio. We were given recommendations for attractions and restaurants in the area. Location is wonderful with a breathtaking view. The road up is not for the faint of heart but it was nothing for us to drive up. The home was nicer than pictured in the listing and the outdoor shower was a pleasant surprise! Thank you Maurizio for making our stay so memorable.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip W.

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

Hillside view home in Scapello

Maurizio was very accommodating and helpful in familiarizing us to the area. Mid October was a great time to visit as the beaches were not crowded and it was easy to get into restaurants. The drive up to the house is a bit daunting at first, but not so bad after a couple of trips...about a 3 minute ride to the market. Loved having the fireplace at night and the water pressure was great! An overall excellent spot for a 5 day mini vacation! Thank you Maurizio!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Silvia P.

Wonderful location with spectacular view

This house is located on a hill in proximity of Scopello. Very comfortable accommodation for a family. The house is modern and well maintained. The balcony and outdoor patio offer a spectacular view of the ocean and gulf. There is a wide selection of beaches in the area and you can find a farmer market with local products and a family owned restaurant that prepare quick lunches and sandwiches. The owner, Maurizio, is very knowledgeable and takes very good care of his guests with a personable touch based on your needs The drive to the house is steep on a narrow road, so is you drive a small car/SUV it will be easier! I would definitely recommend this house to my best friend!

10/10 Excellent

Francois D., Quebec City, Quebec, CANADA

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

Great view and villa

The owner of the villa is taking care of you personally and he does that very well. All three bedrooms and the two washrooms were very clean. The villa has three terraces: two with dinning table, one with a large BBQ and one with an exceptional view.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Suzie L.

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

Stay in Castellamare

Maurizio was on top of communication and he was very helpful in providing recommendations for restaurants and activities. What was missing from the listing was the need for a car. We were renting one anyway but we were surprised to see that we could not walk everywhere. Nearby villages were interesting and the nature reserve is a must. Overall stay was very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Enrico T.

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

Ottima sistemazione

Villa molto bene equipaggiata con tutto ciò che può essere utile, pulizia ottima. La posizione è magnifica, sulla collina sopra Scopello dalla quale si possono facilmente raggiungere in auto i bellissimi dintorni. Al ritorno dalle spiagge è bellissimo rilassarsi al fresco della bella terrazza tra alberi di limone e ulivi con un panorama eccezionale. Il proprietario ci ha consegnato le chiavi in anticipo sull’orario, dopo averci accompagnato a vedere la spiaggia ed i negozi consigliati. È stato molto cortese e disponibile. Senza dubbio da consigliare.

8/10 Good

Rejean R.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Very good

It is a very good house to rent, but keep in mind that you need a car on a very abrupt road. It’s not easy driving there at night. The living areas are smaller than they appear on the pictures. The check in was made at 18:00 but we arrived at 14:00. The wait was long. Maurizio, the owner, brought us to a local restaurant while waiting, which was excellent. He gave us alot of good addresses. Phoned every day to see if we had a good day and needed something. Overall, great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

carine m., Nantes France

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

maison avec une belle vue mer

cette maison, au calme, se situe en haut d'une colline avec une très belle vue mer, proche de Scopello et la réserve naturelle de Zingaro. La plage la plus proche est à 15 mn en voiture (bondée en juillet, avec parking payant). la maison et conforme à l'annonce bien que moyennement entretenue et propre. (frigo et douche sale, extérieurs non entretenus, cendriers plein de mégot, balai et serpillière qui trainent...) Elle est cependant bien équipée. le propriétaire nous a bien accueilli et montré quelques petites plages aux environs. (pour info, il ne parle ni anglais, ni français). il a cependant passé le week end, avec une autre personne, dans un chambre indépendante à l'arrière de la maison... on a moyennement apprécié même s'ils se sont montré discret.... Après notre départ, une ouverture de fenêtre était apparement cassée, nous ne l'avons pas vu, cela nous a été imputé 50 euros... la région de Scopello est très belle, mais il faut savoir qu'il y a énormément de monde, que les plages sont minuscules et bondées, tous les parkings sont payants et qu'il y a des déchets partout.

8/10 Good

Maddalena r.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

August vacation

enjoyed staying at Villa Papillon, very near to Scopello, beautiful town, convenient market at bottom of the hill, owner very friendly and available for questions and any kind of suggestions, pretty house, two outside spaces to enjoy sitting and eating between olive trees, over all very good.

10/10 Excellent

richard f.

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

Beautiful custom home in the hills

Maurizio was a great host. He met us at the beach nearby showed us around the city and then we followed him to the home. It was in the hills on a narrow road only experienced drivers recommended if manual car. The house was designed by him and is gorgeous. Beautiful views of the sicily countryside and Mediterranean sea. The house is near a great local market and bar that had everything you need to start your day. Very close to the best beaches as well. Highly reccomend.

10/10 Excellent

Haag J.

Ottima esperienza

La casa molto bella. Soprattutto la terrazza ha una vista incredibile. Maurizio molto disponibile. Ci ha mostrato la zona e consigliato le migliori spiagge e i migliori ristoranti della zona. Speriamo di tornare presto!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Lenny B.

Great place

Great stay and enjoyed the home. Plenty of beaches and places to eat. Would have liked a little more information regarding amenities of the house but the stay was great. I would go back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

nathalie d.

Belle location bien située

Très belle location avec une vue magnifique sur le golfe. De là, vous pourrez vous rendre en quelques minutes dans la réserves de Zingaro ou sur de jolies criques de rochers aux eaux turquoises. Un bon point de départ pour visiter Palerme et la région (Trapani, San Vito Lo Capo) et notamment l'immense plage de Macari.