Minerva
Mondello, Sicily
The art collector's house
10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
5 Bathrooms
Key Highlights
- Heatable pool
- Walking distance to beach(es)/sea access
- Walking distance to restaurant(s)
- Walking distance to shop(s)
- Daily maid service
- Barbecue
- Bicycles
- Table tennis
Gallery
The elegant pool and green gardens.
The refreshing waters of the pool.
The shaded al fresco dining area.
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The gardens and pool with Montepellegrino in the background.
The comfortably furnished outdoor living area.
Minerva is a great house with a great pool and lovely artwork. It was all perfect. We would return because it's so relaxing and in a lovely location.
– Verified guest, visited 2026
Overview
- GuestsUp to 10
- Bedrooms5
- Double beds3
- Twin bed1
- Flexible double/twin bed1
- Bathrooms5
- En-suite bathrooms4 of 5
Features and Amenities
The property
- Private parking
- Air cooling system
- Underfloor heating
Geography
- Walking distance to beach(es)/sea access
- Walking distance to restaurant(s)
- Walking distance to shop(s)
Pool & Wellness
- Heatable pool12x3m
Services
- Daily maid service
- Local knowledge and recommendations
- On-the-ground support
Kitchen & Dining
- Barbecue
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
Entertainment & Tech
- Bicycles
- Table tennis
- Fibre Wi-Fi Internet
Includes
- Bespoke itinerary planning and exclusive experiences
- Exclusive use of your private villa and grounds
- Effortless trip sharing with your guests on our online platform
- Award-winning local expertise throughout your stay
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
Getting to and around
Bedroom details
- Bedroom 1: double bed (160x200cm), en-suite shower room
- Bedroom 2: master double bed (180x200cm), en-suite bathroom with separate shower
- Bedroom 3: double-twin bed (160/80x200cm), adjacent shower room
- Bedroom 4: double bed (160x200cm), en-suite shower room
- Bedroom 5: twin beds (80x200cm), en-suite shower room
NB: A double-twin bedroom has two single beds that can either be joined together to create a double bed or left separate as two single beds.
Reduced Occupancy
During the shoulder seasons, Minerva has a reduced price for a group of up to 6 that only need up to 3 bedrooms. The bedrooms not required will be closed, but the rest of the villa, its amenities and its grounds will remain at the complete disposal of guests. If unspecified, the best bedrooms will be prepared for you.About the property
Inside
accommodation at Minerva is spread over three floors.The front door leads into a welcoming entrance hall, whose cool grey floors, white walls and stylish lighting set the tone for the rest of the house. To one side is a double bedroom with en-suite shower room and further along, moving past the staircase to the first floor, is the superb state-of-the-art kitchen, with an island-cum-breakfast bar and windows overlooking the gardens. Next to the kitchen is the luminous indoor dining room, which in turn flows into the spacious, elegantly furnished indoor living area. Both these rooms feature large glass sliding doors accessing the shady al fresco dining and lounge areas.
Back in the entrance hall, a flight of stairs leads to the first floor, home to the main sleeping quarters. Here there is the main bedroom, a double with terrace overlooking the gardens and a wonderfully bright en-suite bathroom with shower and stand-alone tub. In true contemporary style, the bathroom wall is in glass with internal electric blinds whenever privacy is required. Still on the first floor are two more bedrooms: a double-twin with adjacent shower room and a double with en-suite shower room.
Heading back down to the ground floor entrance hall, the stairs continue to the lower ground floor. Here there is a living area with TV and French windows leading to a small patio, a twin bedroom and a shower room. This could be the perfect area for any teenagers in your group.
Throughout the villa, furnishings, fittings and bathrooms are of a very high quality and the overall effect is one of sleek, luxurious comfort.
Outside
Minerva sits in a plot of about 1000m2 that has been planted with abundantly fertile, fragrant and colourful trees, flowers, shrubs, herbs and lawns. Sitting in pride of place at the centre of one of the lawned areas is the inviting pool. From here it is just a short hop, skip and jump to the shady al fresco living and dining areas, which are accessed via large sliding glass doors from the their internal counterparts.CIR No.19082053C212745, CIN No. IT082053C29ECNX9KV
About the Area
Minerva is located in Mondello's premier residential area, just 2km from the town's delightful white sandy beach and a selection of restaurants and bars, including the Michelin-starred Bye Bye Blues. The main square of Mondello, where the little harbour and most of the restaurants are situated is a five-minute drive.
Anyone staying at Minerva should certainly spend some time discovering the architectural, historical and gastronomic wonders of Palermo, which is a 15-minute drive or an easy bus ride away. Palermo is also an excellent day out for those who love to shop. Monreale, with its splendid Norman cathedral, sits above Palermo and is not to be missed.
A few minutes' drive from Minerva will also take you to the A29 motorway, making day trips to western Sicily really easy. The Greek archaeological sites of Segesta and Selinunte are just 45mins and 1h20 drive away respectively, while a similar amount of driving time will get you to Erice, Trapani and Marsala.
Heading east, round Palermo's ring road and along the A19 is equally rewarding: the archaeological site of Solunto, the mediaeval seafront town of Cefalu and the Madonie Mountains are all highly recommended.
Considerations
Please note that this property is located in a residential area and therefore has neighbours.
Due to the nature of the property including terraces low walls and several drops around the grounds, children must be supervised at all times.
This property has air cooling and underfloor cooling systems rather than conventional air conditioning units.
You may also wish to know that the pool has a single depth of 1.3m.
Guest Reviews
Minerva is a great house with a great pool and lovely artwork. It was all perfect. We would return because it's so relaxing and in a lovely location.
Verified guest, visited August 2026
Minerva is simply stunning. The grounds are beautiful and we loved the pool. We felt very safe and secure. It's a great villa for a large group like ours (we were 9 people). All the amenities you could think of were provided. Would we return? Yes, it met all our expectations and more.
Therese Raimondi, visited July 2026
We loved staying at Minerva.
Verified guest, visited July 2026
Minerva checked all the boxes for our family trip - gorgeous pool, great kitchen layout (we love cooking), and the overall vibe that allowed for us to hang inside or out. Our stay was relaxing and memory-Filled. Well done.
Verified guest, visited July 2026
Our stay at Minerva was wonderful, enjoyable and relaxing. The yard and the pool were a peaceful and beautiful oasis in the busy Palermo area, and a great home base to explore the island. The excellent caretaker and welcomed us with pizza and snacks after a long voyage. We had a great stay! The house itself was very comfortable for our 8 guests, and stayed cool even in a heatwave.
Jeffrey Miller, visited June 2026
Minerva was well maintained, clean and functional. What we liked the most was the local team - everybody was very friendly, efficient and always looking forward to make the rental experience smooth and the best possible one.
Verified guest, visited October 2025
The accommodations and ambience at Minerva were spectacular. We had everything we wanted and needed. It was comfortable and spacious enough for the 8 of us. It was also convenient to Mondello. In short, we loved it and would return.
Verified guest, visited July 2025
What stood out about Minerva was the amazing art, the lateral space, the thought that went into the selection of food and towels and toys for the kids. Also that it was so well equipped with plenty of extra bits and pieces - whenever we thought of something we needed it was usually there. The pool was also bigger than in the pictures and everyone could enjoy it in their different ways. In summary it was and uplifting space and brilliantly equipped for an outstanding family villa holiday. Thank you to the team and to the villa owners for entrusting their home to us.
Verified guest, visited May 2025
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