Gli Ulivi

Capo d'Orlando, Sicily

The house with Aeolian island views

8 Guests

4 Bedrooms

3 Bathrooms

Gli Ulivi is an attractive family villa offering panoramic terraces, fabulous gardens, and total privacy. A long private driveway winds gently down towards the house, where your first impressions will be of flourishing flora, well-tended lawns and the inviting turquoise waters of the pool. Inside, the house is comfortably furnished, spacious and a pleasure to come back to after a day on sandy beaches at nearby Capo d’Orlando and San Gregorio.

Key Highlights

  • Pool
  • Sea views
  • Barbecue

Gallery

Aerial views of Gli Ulivi.

The entrance to the house seen from across the pool.

The entrance to the house seen from across the pool.

Welcome to Gli Ulivi!

Welcome to Gli Ulivi!

The outdoor dining area.

The outdoor dining area.

The glorious pool and views of the sea.

The glorious pool and views of the sea.

The living area is bright and spacious.

The living area is bright and spacious.

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Gli Ulivi is just beautiful and perfect for a family group or good friends. What stood out was the layout of the house with so much nice outdoor area and fantastic views. It was our 4th visit to Sicily and this time we explored some beautiful towns inland in the mountainous regions. The house has all you need and more! We booked a cook for dinner at the house and it was exceptional! I can highly recommend this service! They did a splendid feast for us with traditional Sicilian food. All in all we had a brilliant two-week stay at Gli UIlivi and I can highly recommend it. I look forward to booking my next experience with The Thinking Traveller!

– AL, visited 2025

Overview

  • GuestsUp to 8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Double beds2
  • Twin bed1
  • Flexible double/twin bed1
  • Bathrooms3

Features and Amenities

The property

  • Sea views
  • Private parking
  • Air conditioning

Pool & Wellness

  • Pool
    10x6m

Services

  • Local knowledge and recommendations
  • On-the-ground support
  • Wine delivery service

Kitchen & Dining

  • Barbecue
  • Dishwasher

Entertainment & Tech

  • ADSL Wi-Fi Internet
  • Bluetooth speakers
  • Smart TV

Includes

  • IncludedBespoke itinerary planning and exclusive experiences
  • IncludedExclusive use of your private villa and grounds
  • IncludedEffortless trip sharing with your guests on our online platform
  • IncludedAward-winning local expertise throughout your stay

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedMeals (unless otherwise specified)

Getting to and around

Catania airport191km-119miles-2hr20
Palermo airport180km-112miles-2hr20
Trapani airport255km-158miles-2hr55
Beach at San Gregorio10mins drive
Beach, shops/restaurants at Capo d’Orlando10mins drive
Padel court1min drive or 5 mins walk
Tindari40km-25miles-45mins
Cefalu'86km-53miles-1hr15
Taormina138km-86miles-1hr50
Hydrofoils to Aeolian Islands from Milazzo Port64km-40miles-55mins
Messina Port90km-56miles-1hr10

Bedroom details

  • Bedroom 1: double bed (160x190cm), adjacent bathroom shared with bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: twin beds (80x190cm), adjacent bathroom shared with bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 3: double bed (160x190cm)
  • Bedroom 4: double-twin bed (240/120x190cm)

Bedrooms 3 and 4 share two shower rooms.

Reduced Occupancy

During the shoulder seasons, Gli Ulivi has a reduced price for a group of up to 6 that only need up to 3 bedrooms. The bedroom not required will be closed, but the rest of the villa, its amenities and its grounds will remain at the complete disposal of guests. Should you book the reduced occupancy, bedrooms 1, 2 and your choice of 3 or 4 will be prepared for you.
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About the property

Inside

accommodation at Gli Ulivi is spread over two floors. From the pool terrace large French windows lead into the ground floor and a spacious and luminous living and dining area with vaulted beamed ceilings, comfy sofas, a pool-view dining table and a fireplace.

The remaining ground floor accommodation comprises a well-equipped kitchen, a double room, a twin bedroom and a shared bathroom with a shower and tub.

A flight of stairs takes one down to the lower ground floor, through a study and sitting area to a double room and a double-twin room and two shower rooms. All lower floor bedrooms have direct access to a shady outside living area and garden.

Outside

the large perfumed garden is immersed in several hectares of wooded countryside, and extends around the house and over several levels.

It offers a pleasing variety of sitting and dining areas, the most popular being right by the glorious pool, large lawned areas and many a panoramic terrace. Views take in Capo D'Orlando down below, the Tyrrhenian Sea and the shimmering outlines of the Aeolian Islands on the horizon.

CIN No.IT083009C2AGGXVYCI, CIR No. 19083009C241532

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About the Area

Gli Ulivi is situated in the lower hills of the north coast, overlooking Capo D'Orlando and its long sandy beach. Just a couple of kilometres east along the coast is the fabulous beach of San Gregorio, a delightful setting with views of the Aeolian Islands.

In the summer months, Capo d'Orlando's tourist port offers a good range of boats to rent and organised boat trips to the Aeolian Islands.

Behind the house, the Nebrodi Mountains rise majestically. They are home to dozens of age-old villages, fantastic scenery, great walking opportunities and some superb restaurants.

Along the coast to the east is the Sanctuary and Greek and Roman remains at Tindari - highly recommended, while to the west lies the lovely Mediaeval town of Cefalu.

Also very easily accomplished are day trips to Mount Etna and Taormina , which is a little over 1 hour's drive away.

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Considerations

Due to the nature of the property including terraces low walls and several drops around the grounds, children must be supervised at all times.

Read more about our Health and Safety Policy here

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Guest Reviews

Gli Ulivi is just beautiful and perfect for a family group or good friends. What stood out was the layout of the house with so much nice outdoor area and fantastic views. It was our 4th visit to Sicily and this time we explored some beautiful towns inland in the mountainous regions. The house has all you need and more! We booked a cook for dinner at the house and it was exceptional! I can highly recommend this service! They did a splendid feast for us with traditional Sicilian food. All in all we had a brilliant two-week stay at Gli UIlivi and I can highly recommend it. I look forward to booking my next experience with The Thinking Traveller!

AL, visited September 2025

Gli Ulivi was a peaceful and amazing place, and a great base from which to get to know Capo D'Orlando. What stood out? The space, the views, everything!

Ian McMullen, visited October 2024

Gli Ulivi is a superb villa that exceeded our expectations. It was nicer than the photos, which is a lovely change from most villa rentals that oversell the villa. What stood out was the stunning setting and the wonderful sized pool. We were delighted to find the paddle court which we hadn’t known about but was a total bonus for us. Thanks for a great stay, and please pass on our thanks to the owners for sharing their lovely villa with us.

Verified guest, visited August 2024

Gli Ulivi is a beautiful villa with breathtaking views and a super pool. I think it's the nicest villa we have ever been to. We had an excellent holiday. One week is not enough - I really would love to move there!

MK, visited June 2024

A dream came true! An amazing villa with the most beautiful garden, pool, setting and views! Astounding.

Mary Herron, visited June 2023

Gli Ulivi is very large, the swimming pool too. The view is beautiful.

ML, France, visited August 2022

Gli Ulivi really blew us away. The photos of the property looked beautiful, but in person... wow... it's on a whole different level of beauty. The house is stunning and charming in its features. The pool and grounds area made it lovely for a big group, offering different gathering places and picture-perfect views of the sea and the Aeolian Islands.

PF, United States of America, visited August 2022

Gli Ulivi is an amazing villa! Beautiful secluded property. It is on a hill with nothing around it.

CN, United States of America, visited May 2022

The glorious pool and views of the sea.

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