The Secret Garden

Entire home in Palermo, Italy

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 2 bathrooms
Hosted by Giuseppe
  1. Superhost
  2. 5 years hosting

Listing highlights

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Beautiful and walkable

Guests say this area is scenic and it’s easy to get around.

Mountain and garden views

Soak up the views during your stay.
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Lemon, loquat, mandarin, hibiscus, jasmine, figue and palma chica: the Secret Garden hides the most iconic fruit trees and plants of Arab-Sicilian tradition. Set within an ancient villa, this enchanting retreat offers a unique blend of history and nature. Completing the scene, a trio of traditional benches adorned with antique majolica tiles sits beneath a pergola—perfect for outside dinners or aperitivo.
Inside: vintage furniture, new comfy beds, air conditioning, and a unique historical charm.

The space
The accommodation opens onto a cool, 80-square-meter open space with dual exposure—street side and garden side. Two sleeping areas are elegantly separated by a wrought-iron divider. The space also includes two lounge areas, a work station with desk, a walk-in closet, and a dining area for rainy days.

The modern, fully renovated, and fully equipped kitchen is accessed directly from the garden. You'll always find olive oil, salt, sugar, coffee, tea, and a bottle of water waiting for you.

Definitely not one of those cookie-cutter Airbnbs with IKEA furniture and staged photos of teacups and wine glasses—this place has real character.

Guest access
The entire BnB—including the garden and kitchen—is for the exclusive use of our guests. You'll have full privacy and space to relax as if it were your own home. For families, we’re happy to provide toys, a high chair, and a baby cot upon request.

Other things to note
The property does not have private parking, but there are many areas where you can park for free within walking distance of the apartment. In addition, there are also paid parking lots nearby.

Registration details
IT082053C2VSVBPYRU

What this place offers

Garden view
Mountain view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 49 reviews.

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Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 92% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 6% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 2% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Palermo, Sicilia, Italy
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighbourhood highlights

Sferracavallo is a picturesque fishing village part of the metropolitan city of Palermo, famous for its sea, sunsets and fish restaurants. From the house, you can reach the beautiful Capo Gallo nature reserve in 20 minutes on foot, where you can hike on the mountain or enjoy the beautiful sea by snorkeling in the marine area. The 'slides' (known access to the sea of Sferracavallo) are a 5-minute walk, as is Barcarello.
Sferracavallo is the perfect place to combine sea and culture. In the morning, you can take walks in the Arab-Norman alleys of downtown Palermo and in the evening, cool off with a swim among the rocks of Sferracavallo, to end the day with a spaghetti with sea urchins on the waterfront, perhaps admiring the sunset.

Meet your host

Superhost
59 reviews
4.9 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
My work: Teacher
Speaks Arabic, Greek, English, Spanish, French and Italian
Traveller, sea lover, languages nerd (I am fluent in English, French, Spanish, Greek and Arabic). Ask me advices for secret beaches, local food and wine... You will not be disappointed.

Giuseppe is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Flexible check-in
Checkout before 11:00
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm not reported