The old style Sicilian appartment of Andrea is a beautiful place to stay when one wants to visit Catania (10 km), the Etna and all the other interesting sites in the area. It is situated in a non-touristy and therefore very authenthic village. There are however plenty restaurants, pizza places and shops nearby. We really enjoyed staying in Mascalucia and walking around. Andrea and his girlfriend Samuela are very welcoming and friendly. Andrea is also a recent inducted official tourguide of Italy and we booked a great tour with him to explore the sites and history of the Etna. His extensive knowlegde, enthousiasm and being a native of the place made it a terrific excursion, showing us lesser known areas on the vulcano. The trip was truly worth taking. We would certainly recommend Andrea as a guide of the Etna or whatever place on Sicily (the main land of Italy as well) and this lovely big, but super cosy house! Thanks for everything and we hope to come back!

The place was great! Beautyfull and really old Sycylli style. Samuela and she's family was very kindly and helpfull. I love this place almost like my house!

Amazing place! Beautiful place! Everthing its ok! :) Thank You Andrea!

Great place, great hosts!

Samuela greeted us and was a warm and responsive host. The house is charming and full of history. Beds were firm but comfortable. Mascalucia is lovely for those who want to be off the beaten tourist track.

Andreas flat is really beautiful and exactly as described. Samuela gave us a warm welcome and was really helpful explaining information about visting catania, etna and the region. It is the perfect place visit etna. I highly recommend staying there!

Samuela and her sister were waiting for us with a delicious freshly baked pizza when we arrived!! After that we got great and useful tips about what to do in Sicily!! The apartment itself feels like a little Sicilian museum and was perfect for our stay. Also the location of the apartment is great if you want to visit the cities on the east side of Sicily! Would definitely recommend this place to everyone!

This was is a fabulous old space - romantic and beautiful, clean and close, with everything one needs. The high painted ceilings are lovely. Our hostess was fabulous. Helpful and available, friendly and knowledgeable, flexible and communicative. She is a guide with perfect English.

This is a very special house in a tiny village Mascalucia. Perfect spot if you want to visit the Etna and Catania, or Taormina. The house is an old villa in very good conditions: clean and cosy. A bit old fashioned but that suites the whole. Have breakfast at Ottagono around the corner with a cappuccino and cornetto! Claudia was a very nice and helpful host. Thanks!

Claudia and her Family were so amazing hosts. The house is so beautiful even more than the pictures show. There is a rally big and very nice garden with lemon trees and clementines. And a very big and nice swimming pool. The place is one of the most perfect places we have ever been to. Ein wirklicher Geheimtipp!!

One of the best stays we have had with airbnb! Perfect location for what we were looking for, very clean, quick to respond to any questions and the dog was a sweetheart! We miss him already!!!! We never got to meet Claudia as she is very busy with her job but her housekeeper was there whenever we needed him and Claudia was very quick to message us back.

We had a great stay at Claudia's place. It's a unique apartment with everything that you need. The kitchen is outside by the swimmingpool area. I whould recommended it to my friends.

Wow, this place is truly amazing! We had such a good time at this palace :D Also we got a new furry friend :D If you're planing to stay in this area, you should totally stay at Claudia's place.

This historic building is amazing! The ambience is really special, great views on a clear day. Claudia's place is a wonderful base for traveling to Etna. We really appreciated the special attention and care that she and her staff showed us during our visit.

Exhausted from long hours of travel and still jet lagged, my husband and I had a difficulty locating the place which it shouldn't be. We were just very tired and hungry, but Claudia stayed with us on the phone the entire time until we figured out how to get to her place. The villa is beautiful, away from the tourist area. We felt we that were one of the locals. It's about 40 minutes away from the airport and Taormina. The shower room is small just like the one on the cruise. My husband and I are small so it wasn't a problem at all. I love the history of the building. It's tastefully decorated. It's equipped with dining supplies (no kitchen and fridge). The parking is a BIG plus! There are also coffee shops, bakeries and restaurants nearby. I love how Claudia surprised us with a bottle of wine for my birthday. That was very lovely. Excellent communication. Her housekeeper Mohammed doesn't speak English but he tried very hard to accommodate us. He was very friendly and attentive to all our needs. We also met her husband who was also very helpful. He gave us tips around the area. It was definitely a wonderful experience. Even though I didn't meet Claudia, she always made sure that we are ok and we had everything we needed. Thanks very much!!! Until next time.

Claudia was a fantastic host. The house was absolutely gorgeous and in a good location in Mescalucia. There is the sweetest dog that lives on the grounds. We really enjoyed our time there. Claudia was so nice and actually gave us a ride into Catania because the buses were not running that day and we had a flight to catch. I do recommend renting a car to stay there because it is out of the way from other parts of Sicily. It was a lovely place away from all of the city noise.

It's a nice basic little place, loved the patio with all the cacti, never had a chance to use the BBQ but it looked great.

Very cosy stay near mount Etna, great communication with host. Would have loved to stay longer.

Eleonora is a great person, she made us feel very welcomed, helping us and offering homemade food. The apartment was clean and comfy, including a beautiful terrace. Thank you!

Eleonora's place is a great for a short stay. It's located in equal distance between Mt Etna and Catania which is handy if you're planning on visiting both. The accommodation is quirky and nicely decorated. There's no direct internet access as is specified on the page.

Eleonora is great host. We arrived quite late, but was no problem at all. A bit hard to find her place, but after few days in Sicily, we are realised that is not unusual. We asked her beforehand if she could prepare some dinner for us, and even we where late, she presented for us such a lovely food with smile!! Her food is a <> !! Thank you so much for the great start in that beautiful island. Anita & Gabor from Hungary

Eleonora's place is a perfect if you're going to Etna as it is around 20 minutes away from it with the car. Everything was exactly as we expected - perfect place to spend a night before climb and also safely park the car. Eleonora offered us dinner for additional price and I must say it was really stunning! You should definitely try it if you get a chance! All in all, good, reasonably priced place to stay near Etna.

Great accommodation. Everything there what you need. Easy check in and out.

We basically went to Eleonora's place for a visit at Etna! Everybody who wants to go to Etna, it is just perfect. We needed 30 minutes to go by car to the south access at Sapienza refuge. The accommodation is simply furnished with everything you need and a lovely place to stay outside and read a book for example. Eleonora is a great host! She could provide a typical sicilian meal which was awesome! One negative point to sadly underline is a noisy neighborhood with a lot of barking dogs and some scooters driving around. But there is not that much Eleonora could do about it. Grazie per tutti! Damien et Nathalie

An absolutely amazing space - we loved staying here for a night after visiting Etna and exploring the gorgeous little town. One of the most beautiful rooms I've stayed in before - highly reccomend!

The apartment is beautiful, very comfortable, clean and fragrant. Prepared with attention to every detail. It is spacious and nice to spend time there. There is a comfortable lounge area with a sofa and a desk where you can enjoy your evening and also a bedroom with a large and very comfortable bed. We could also freely use the terraces. Martyna is very nice and willing to help. She recommended us a spot for breakfast. We were delighted with the great coffee and delicious rolls. We hope to return to this luxus place again.

È stato tutto perfetto!

L'alloggio si trova in una posizione centrale e la casa è pulita e curata nei dettagli. Martina e il marito sono due persone molto disponibili. Lo consiglio!

Martyna ed il marito sono state due persone splendide, gentilissime e simpatiche. Il locale era in perfetto ordine e pulitissimo. Il paese è molto carino, ben servito e comodo per un'escursione sull'Etna. Sicuramente da consigliare.

Martyna e suo marito (super disponibili anche con indicazioni e consigli) hanno ristrutturato elegantemente una vecchia stalla, rendendola un appartamento accogliente, rilassante e un'ottima base per visitare i dintorni. Vivamente consigliato!

L'alloggio di Martyna è l'ideale per una famiglia: tranquillo, spazioso, comodo ed accogliente. C'è il posto macchina in garage e Martyna è Fabio sono disponibili x ogni necessità. Assolutamente da consigliare!

Excellent experience. Camper was really comfortable, access to the nice big kitchen and shower. Super place for campaign very close to the Etna. Rossella and Alessandro gave us a lot information about possibilities around Etna. Was pleasure to meet people with passion. Definitely we comeback next year. Highly recommended.

This is a nice budget place to stay near Catania. It's a calm village in the hills where you can enjoy nature and still have all the necessary comfort. There is comfortable kitchen and bathroom, the caravan is great and has everything you need. You will need a car though. Allessandro and Rosella are very nice and lovely hosts and you will get insider's advice as to how to spend best your time in the Catania area. Allessando is an expert and will be very very useful to you if you are nature lovers and adventurers.

We initially booked this place for only two nights. Short after arriving at Alessandro's place, we noticed his enormous will to help and giving tips and advice. We were totally overwhelmed by his effort and enthusiasm. So we decided to extend our stay for two more days - we even cancelled another reservation! Besides many insider tips, he lent us several items we did not manage to bring to his place: sunglasses, snow shoes, scarf, backpack and many other things; all for free. Unbelievable! We have never seen such hospitality before. After the first day, we did a mountain bike tour with his bikes in the etna park - totally worth it. We really enjoyed this trip. He repeatedly gave information on the history, vegetation and many other things of the etna. Although not specifically asked, he often gave us information via (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN): good places to eat, nice spots at the etna ot weather conditions. We were very happy about that information since we did not know all those things. All in all, we can only say a big THANK YOU to Alessandro for his endless dedication and commitment. He really is a wonderful host. He enriched our trip to Sicily a lot! We are very thankful for having met him. We wish Alessandro and all future guests all the best!

Incredibly lovely hosts. We had a beautiful nights sleep in a very comfortable bed in their camper. They gave us great tips for things to do in the area and treated us to a delicious coffee and biscuit in the morning. Highly recommended staying here.

Alessandro want way above board to help us plan our trip. He was kind, helpful and very knowledgable. He really made out visit the best!!

Really lovely place and people :) We loved the camper and its really comfortable!

Fantastic! Lovely cosy campervan (but not small), private bathroom. Rossella and Alessandro went above and beyond with helping us organise our time around Mount Etna efficiently and also helping us with the rest of our Sicilian trip. The breakfast and dinner they organised for us was delicious. We are really looking forward to staying with Rossella and Alessandro again in the future!

The value what one get for the money paid at Rossella and Alessandro is much much higher then you would guess before. They are real sportsmen inside out and we have appreciated their welcome, the food is excellent and their knowledge about Etna and whole Sicilly is just so enriching! I would like to come back for more adventure with Alessandro on bike, may be kajak and when i improve my skiing skills also skiing on Etna! My advice for the future guessts - if you wont feel yourself with a sparkle of adventure spirit and looking for tidy place you will be dissapointed there but if you have all i have described you will have great time there and you will get the real experience of Sicily.

It is real private botanical garden with some guest houses and big old central farmhouse. Good breakfasts and dinners (if you ask), swimming pool, a lot of beautiful trees and plants.

Beautiful grounds even in the rain. Great restaurant recommendations. Super friendly staff.

Great, one-of-a-kind place - an old, but very well kept botanic garden at the outskirts of Catania. Small, but very private houses in the garden have a lot of charm as well. Swimming pool is a plus too. Children friendly.

Les hôtes se retrouvent immergés dans un jardin botanique charmant ,immense , au calme .

le logement se trouve dans un magnifique parc, avec une végétation variée. La piscine, partagée avec d'autres résidents, est superbe. La chambre est très spacieuse.Pour nos filles, deux lits se trouvaient dans l'autre pièce, avec également une micro- cuisine pour réaliser des plats simples . Nous avons été agréablement accueillis vers 21h et tous les matins un copieux petit déjeuner nous attendait dans une salle commune.

Séjour très agréable

这处住所实际是庄园模式的酒店,由几栋bungalow组成,有公共的泳池和用餐区,和房东之间沟通也没有问题。环境个人很喜欢,有足够的位置停车,非常多绿植,能遇到各种小动物,更像是住在郊外的山林里,只是冬天住暖气可能会不足,夏天住蚊虫多。

Luogo riservato ma è piedi per mangiare comodo per visitare l'etna, colazione extra e piscina pulitissima

This place is an absolute gem! Hidden from all hustle and bustle, yet still close to little town where all restaurants are. Cottage is so charming and ideal place for couples and families. Has everything you need. Giovanni was waiting for me at the gate and was more than helpful. Place is secure and absolutely lovely. My stay was very short, although I had a full picture of it. I will be definitely staying in Margaret’s place, next time I will take my family with me. If you're looking for place to unwind, look no more! You can't go wrong with this choice. I am giving this place and its host 5 stars on everything! Thank you and I will see you again!

A fantastic place.

Great place to stay and lovely host. Couldn't imagine anything better for my last days in Sicily. Totally recommend if you're planning a bike trip to Etna. Plenty of things for breakfast. Would use again!

The perfect place with the perfect host.

Ci siamo trovati benissimo!! Davvero carino il posto, immerso in uno splendido prato verde, e molto tranquillo! L'interno molto pulito e funzionale! Per la colazione avevamo a disposizione di tutto: acqua, caffè, merende, thè, succo di frutta, frutta di stagione! Fantastico! Margareth è una persona brillante: semplice, molto disponibile, ospitale e alla mano.

Struttura fantastica...con tutti i confort che si possono desiderare... Margaret ,insieme alla sua famiglia ci ha fatto sentire come a (URL HIDDEN) senza invadere la nostra privacy...sempre disponibili ed educati... Consiglio a tutti di alloggiare in quest' angolo di paradiso ,per rilassarsi e godersi un po' di natura ... Unica pecca come ho detto a Margaret e che questa casa non è mia (URL HIDDEN) ho lasciato lì il mio cuore....grazie ancora per l ospitalità ..a presto

Si sta davvero bene nel cottage di Margaret, donna splendida la cui ospitalità la contraddistingue.

Very charming house with its terrace in San Giovanni's downtown ; Giorgia and her family were very kind and available for any request during our stay !

Persone molto accoglienti e cordiali, casa pulita e curata. Giardinetto graziosissimo e ricco di piante. Un soggiorno perfetto per immergersi nel relax dei paesi Etnei. Consiglio sicuramente!

Appartamento molto carino, completo di tutto, molto pulito.... La posizione è ottima per escursioni verso Etna, Taormina, vicino all'autostrada e a 5 minuti dal centro di Catania. Giorgia e suo marito sono gentilissimi ed estremamente disponibili... Grazie di tutto

Ottima soluzione per chi cerca a costi contenuti una abitazione confortavole con giardino interno (backyard) . Location ottimale per escursioni a Taormina, Baia dei Ciclopi, Etna, Catania. Casa molto pulita e fornita di ogni accessorio. Consiglio!

La casa di Giorgia è molto comoda e accogliente con un bellissimo giardino. A pochi passi c'è il centro e una buonissima gelateria per gustare una fantastica granita ai gelsi, la più buona di tutta la Sicilia. Giorgia e suo marito ci hanno accolto con bevande fresche e dandoci indicazioni preziose sulla zona. Consiglio questa location per trascorrere un piacevole soggiorno nella provincia di Catania e per raggiungere l'Etna e la stupenda Acireale.

ho trascorso 4 giorni nella casa di Giorgia é stata una piacevolissima sorpresa. La casa, collocata in una ottima posizione strategica per visitare sia i paesi etnei che la costa del catanese, è comodissima ,fresca e fornita di moltissimi confort e utensili vari per la cucina. Ma la vera chicca é il bellissimo giardinetto che si presenta come un grazioso scrigno per cene all'aperto ,magari a base di pesce da grigliare nella utilissima griglia messa a disposizione e fornita perfino della carbonella ! consigliatissima .

Charmante petite maison de ville avec terrasse et BBQ. On a passé un super moment, on recommande!!! :)

Es war ein wunderbarer Aufenthalt im "Casa e Giardino" von Giorgia und ihrem Mann. Das Appartement ist richtig gut ausgestattet, sehr sauber und es fehlt einem an nichts - der Höhepunkt ist der kleine, aber feine Garten, in dem man super frühstücken und auch Grillen kann. Zur Lage: das Appartement liegt sehr zentral in dem Ort San Giovanni La Punta, alles wichtige ist in der Nähe. Es ist perfekt gelegen, um Ausflüge zum Etna, nach Catania und auch Taormina zu machen, allerdings liegt es nicht wirklich in Strand-Nähe. Giorgia und ihr Mann haben uns sehr lieb empfangen und waren bei Fragen jederzeit erreichbar. Danke für den schönen Aufenthalt! :) ich würde es jederzeit weiterempfehlen!

As we arrived, we were welcomed with a freshly squeezed orange juice into the beautiful flat! The house is beautifully decorated, with little souvenirs from around the world. Samuela (the hostess) cooked us an amazing meal. We all ate together and Andrea (the host) told us about his adventure in the Sicilian wildlife. They also gave us advice about all the tradition food that we should try and all the places to see. The house itself was equipped with everything we needed and if something was missing Andrea and Samuela were very keen to help. For the mornings, they had prepared all kinds of breakfast snacks and coffee, which we were all very glad about. We really couldn`t have wished for a better home for these couple of nights. The location is also great - right in between Etna, Catania Centre and the beach. After the a day full of adventures, we were all very glad to return to the house. Where I would lay in the hammock, we would make a table with wine and fruit from the local shops, listen to music and really enjoy the rest. I am sure that anyone staying with Andrea and Samuela will have a time of their lives - they are excellent hosts and the most kind hearted people! I wish them all the very best!

Beautiful appartment with character and charme, super terrace inside and outside. Great location in a quiet streeet in the center of the old town, so it wasn't too noisy. Panificio, supermarket and pizzeria just around the corner. And Samuela was really nice and helpful. I would go there again!!

Even though we didn't meet Andrea, he offered everything to make our arrival smooth, including a timertable for the busses from Catania. Upon our arrival we met Samuela, who was so very sweet, gave us food and something to drink, showed us arround and provides directions for a trip to Mt. Etna - so sweet! The apartment itself is a place where you instantly feel at home. It is HUGE and it is so cozy and offers everything. We enjoyed the stay in the small town very much, where - it seems - tourists are not very common. Plus, it is quite easy to explore Etna from Mascalucia. We were very sad that we only stayed for two nights and would definitely recommend staying here. Five stars on all levels!

Andrea is the best guest ever. This is EXACTLY what we were waiting from Airbnb. The Penthouse is great, the view is amazing, Andrea is super-nice and was really welcoming. He is in love with the nature and want to share it with you. He will probably offer you treks and excursions. Just come there and do it, you won't regret it!

Andrea was a great host and the house was amazing, beautifully furnished with a terrace absolutly awesome. The village of mascalucia is very pretty and a lot of shops and commodity are close of the house. Andrea welcome us very nicely with tasty granite :) Just a little thing : the bells of the church next to the house are ringing at 7am every 15mn... But if you're up early to visit it's not a big problem :)

Andrea is a super responsive, helpful , flexible host. The neighborhood is very cute, but quite quiet. You definitely need a car to get around, but parking can be a little bit of a problem....like everywhere in small towns . The apartment is very nic, with lots of light. The room is big and comfortable. The view is amazing. The terrace is cute, but quite hot as most of it covered. Great value!

Me and Oliver throughly enjoyed our stay at Andreas place. Seeing mount Etna erupt was breath taking and visiting the natural pools was the cherry on top of a perfect stay. The apartment is BEAUTIFUL and the hosts are the most friendly people we have come across. We highly recommend! Thank you so much Andrea and Samuela! X

The apartment occupies the entire third and last floor of the old house, with private terrase only for the tenants. The best part of the apartment is the view from the terrase window to Etna where we had every day breakfast. But the greatest part is the owner Andrea. Only thanks to Andrea we understood what the Sicily was indeed. Andrea's appartment was our final stop in All-Sicily-Tour and he was the only man for 2 weeks who can easily speak english. We got from him huge part of interesting information. Booking the appartment will give you the possibility of communication with this great person. In whole the appartment (besides great terrase) was bright and simple with some effects due to the age of the house. We parked our car on free public parking about 300 metrs from the house and everything was allright. On the corner was great pizzeria and next door is patisserie. Advantages of the place: - No problem with car, appartment placed on suburbs of Catania and easily to reach highways without traffic jam. Traffic in Catania city is terrible and I won't recommend to go inside of the city by driving car. - Free parking (what you will not find in Catania city). - Private appartment with absolutely private terrase and balcony, great view to Etna, another view to old little town and roof bird watching. - Full equipment at kitchen, washing, ironing. - Good equiped to protect you from cold nights.

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We stayed with Serena and Pascuale for 10 nights and had a brilliant time. The apartment is really nicely decorated and really spacious. It is only a 25 minute drive from Catania airport and the city centre. The neighborhood is nice and quiet with great views of the sea and Mt Etna. Upon our arrival they has thoughtfully put bottled water and some fruit with other provisons in the fridge which was nice. We were treated to a delicious pizza as a surprise gift on our second night and ate in the restaurant downstairs on our final night. The food is really nice and all locally sourced and made and we would recommend eating downstairs. The family made us feel really welcome and made a real fuss over our little boy who loved seeing them each day and particularly took a shine to the young waitress who worked there. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this apartment and we will be back at some point in the future. Ballisimo.

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L'appartement est spacieux et fonctionnel, agréable, mais ce n'est pas une maison ! L'accès à la piscine est limité à la matinée, car l'appartement est situé au dessus de la pizzeria des propriétaires et que des banquets ont lieu tous les soirs. Le parking est facile et le quartier tranquille. Bien situé pour visiter la Sicile

Estuve con mi familia 3 días en casa de Serena y estuvimos fenomenal! Serena y su familia son encantadores y estaban disponibles para todo. El apartamento es precioso, muy bonito decorado y muy acogedor. Está situado a las afueras de Catania, muy cerca del Etna. Nos sirvió como base para visitar toda la zona sur-este de la isla. Los anfitriones tienen un restaurante con unas pizzas deliciosas. En resumen estuvimos muy a gusto y si volvemos a Sicilia repetiremos sin duda!

Excellent rapport qualité prix pour ce logement confortable et bien équipé. Les propriétaires gèrent une pizzeria au RDC de chaussée, pratique pour diner, un peu bruyant toutefois. Cela ne nous a pas dérangés plus que cela. Les propriétaires sont adorables et serviables, très à l'écoute et à nos petits soins, très plaisant. La piscine est très bien, non utilisable en soirée du fait de l'installation de la pizzeria. Nous en avons largement profité le matin, ensuite c'était balade et retour tardif.

Tolles Apartment und super freundliche Gastgeber. Man fühlt sich zu jeder Zeit klasse behandelt und bei Fragen sind die Gastgeber immer da. Die Wohnung ist sauber, sehr groß und neu. Uns hat es in der Wohnung an nichts gefehlt. Das Essen im Restaurant ist sehr lecker und die Preise sind günstig, vor allem wenn man die speziellen Angebote für Gäste nutzt. Es sollte jedoch der Beschreibung hinzugefügt werden, dass der Pool nur zu eingeschränkten Zeiten nutzbar ist, da abends die Restaurantgäste dort sitzen. Weiterhin gibt es im Garten und am Pool keine geeigneten Sitzgelegenheiten, wie beispielsweise Liegen. Abends draußen zu sitzen ist nur schwierig möglich, da sich die Restaurantgäste im Garten aufhalten. Insgesamt jedoch ein super toller Aufenthalt und wir kommen gerne wieder!

Nous avons séjourné pendant une semaine dans l'appartement de Serena et Pascuale, c'était une excellente expérience. L'appartement offre une très belle vue sur le volcan de l'Etna ainsi qu'un accès à la piscine très agréable. Serena et Pascuale sont des hôtes adorables. Vous pouvez manger dans la pizzeria de Pascuale (juste en dessous de l'appartement), la nourriture y est très bonne et locale. Nous vous recommandons ce logement à 100%. Merci pour tout ! Ciao ! // We stayed for a week in the Serena & Pascuale's apartment and it was such a good experience. The apartment offer an amazing view on the Etna volcano with an access to a nice swimming-pool. Serena and Pascuale are the kindest hosts we ever met. You can eat under the apartment at the pizzeria (made by Pascuale, delicious local food). We recommend this apartment at one hundred percent. Many many thanks for everything !

The apartment is very spacious, located in a residential and safe area of Catania. It is exceptionally clean and tidy. The kitchen is well equipped and big. There is a courtyard where You can have breakfast/ dinner and even though we were warned about mosquitos, we were not bothered by them. The wifi worked fine and the AC was great. The communication went smooth and the hosts were very attentive. Even though we were not specially fond of the city of Catania, it was easy to explore nearby citys and sights. You definitely need a car though. Overall a recommendable place to stay.

I can definitely recommend this appartment if you want to explore the north east coast by car, as it's a spacious and clean place (with a garden in the shade) located in a quiet residential area of Catania with plenty of free parking space right in front of it, only 10 minutes away from the city center and quick access to the highway to Syracusa and Messina. By the way, we didn't have any problems at all finding the place with our navigation system. The hosts Francesca and Angelo are really friendly and are willing to help you with anything you need!!

The place is absolutely amazing and calming

The space was spacious and well decorated. Comfortable and well lit. The two bedrooms [in addition to an attached kid's room to one of the bedrooms] and two bathrooms and a large kitchen with a good sized table makes it useful for a group. Though the 2 bathrooms are both on the 2nd floor which is a three story climb because the downstairs ceilings are so tall. You have to have a car to stay here but there is parking provided right at the apartment. Driving into the complex is a bit tricky - think narrow Italian streets meant for two way traffic, even though this is a new complex.

Francesca was a lovely host, The place was nice and clean, bedding was comfortable, we traveled with a young child, she was very nice to my daughter. Definitely recommend it.

Francesca's house was a perfect spot to explore the east coast of Sicily. The location is good if you are by car, around 10 mins from Catania.

We had a great time staying with Francesca. Everything was perfect !!!

The place was great for a nights stay. Even though Franceasca doesn't speak English, her brother helped us with the check in process. The house is spacious and the bedrooms are on the 1st floor with 2 bathrooms. It was a pleasant experience.

L'appartamento di Alessandro e davvero meraviglioso, con tutti i comfort di una vera casa. Doversene andare è stato veramente triste!! Consigliatissimo sia per soggiorni brevi che per permanenze medio lunghe... difficilmente troverete di meglio in zona!

beautiful place on the ground floor, very spacious with everything i needed, 1 min walk to shops, the area is very peaceful, would love to return

Samuela and Andrea were great hosts. They explained us in details what to visit and where to go eat in the roundabouts. Their place was clean and everything was well prepared for our stay. We strongly recommend this original apartment!

Samuela's space is very good, spacious, well decorated and there is a small fireplace that works pretty well.

We slept somewhere worse, unfortunately, as there was an issue in the booking system of airbnb. I was contacted by host via (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN), but I didn't have internet, so I didn't realize there was a problem. She could have tried to call me via phone as you can see if the other party has read the message Anyway, the Place is ok and quiet, even when it's hot it's kinda fresh (around 600 mt over sea level)

Words cannot describe what a wonderful stay we had at Samuela's place. From the communication in the beginning to her sweet father picking us up from the airport to arriving at a beautiful apartment in a perfectly situated part of town, we loved every minute of it. Upon first arriving at the house, Samuela treated us like family. Her main purpose was making sure we had everything we needed and throughly enjoyed our stay. One of the days she even took us around in her car giving us a tour of Mascalucia and the surrounding area. It was fabulous. Then the last night she cooked a big dinner for us which we loved. This was one of the most memorable experiences we had on our trip. Samuela and her family are amazing cooks. The house is located in a beautiful town. We actually chose to stay there because we wanted to be outside the hustle and bustle of Catania and strategically located to visit Mount Etna. The town was just what we were looking for. A complete immersion with local culture, some of the friendliest people we have ever met, and great food within walking distance. We started each morning with a cappuccino from a cafe just a one minute walk away. We bought groceries to cook from a market just 2 minutes away. And we bought some fantastic local wine just a 1 minute walk away as well. There are also plenty of delicious restaurants within a short walk of the apartment. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We have stayed at many places and this was one of the few that exceeded all of our expectations. We hope to be back for another visit!

This apartment is the ideal base to explore Catania and the surrounding areas - volcano Etna and the coast. Samuela was helpful and generous host. The apartment itself is unique being based in old winery, very stylish and specious. Clean and well equipped. Close to this place you may find Italian coffee shops and pizza places. Safe place with wonderful people. We would go back there any time.

Antigua bodega bonita situado en un pueblito siciliano. Estuvimos muy bien, eso sí, mucho calor!

贴心的房东开车接我们到酒店,还给我们买了第二天的早餐!房子美丽有特色,很大!强烈建议和她的朋友Andrea出游,专业又亲切的导游,给我们讲了很多关于西西里的人文景观,带我们去潜水,见到了很多也许不出名但美上天的地方!大爱西西里!

Adriana was awesome! She was super nice and helpful, and she booked my dad and I at a really cool restaurant in Catania that we wouldn't have been able to get in without her calling in for us. The house was exceptionally clean, and in my opinion was much better in person than in the pictures. It has everything that you need, air conditioning, comfy beds, etc. Next time I come to Sicily I will definitely come back here.

Adriana and Valentina were the greatest and most lovely hosts! Very easy and fast to communicate in advance, very helpful and warm during our (too short!) stay there, with great information and a wonderful personal approach to being hosts. They provided us with some local and homemade food upon arrival which was of amazing quality and taste, and we wish we had had space in our luggage to buy some more to take home! The location is very handy to reach Etna, seaside, Catania. The apartment is very nice and perfectly and lovingly equipped; the view out the back to the garden is great and the view from the hosts' terrace upstairs is simply: wow!

A beautiful place to stay in the hills between Catania and Mt Etna. You will fall in love with the warmth and hospitality of this lovely family who are sharing a priceless piece of local history in their home and environment. Well designed open modern space in traditional setting with all the comforts you could wish for ... and more! From the simple pleasures of fresh farm eggs and homemade marmalade to the majestic views of Mt Etna and the surrounding countryside, this experience was a complete delight. Great location for accessing all parts of Sicily by car as well as the airport. We highly recommend you to stay in this little piece of Paradise as places like this are a rare find in our modern world. Many thanks to the vision, commitment and hard work of this amazing family team.

It is a very pleasent apartment. The garden is really nice and we felt very welcome! Thank you very much for the nice stay.

Unfortunately we had only one day at Casa Fahnenberg, we regret not having been able to spend more. The family, Adriana, Valentina and their mother, were most kind, we had a welcome basket from the garden, a hearty breakfast, the room was exceptionally nice. Adriana told us the story of their house, their figth to keep it and their garden going in the midst of the current real estate developments, we wish them good luck! Actually, it was our best Airbnb experience in Sicily during our trip! Thank you!

Casa Fahnenberg is a place of love, warmth and great food. For us it was the most incredible Airbnb-experience, celebrating christmas with Agatha, Adriana and Valentina we felt that we have become part of the family. Rarely you meet people as open, friendly and helpful as these. The food was beyond words. Plus: amazing view to the etna and the sea, fresh oranges and eggs, homemade bread and limoncello, ...

We had such a great time at Vila Fahenberg! Originally we rented the apartment for a week, but we loved it so much that we decided to stay a little longer. Valentina, her sister Andrea and het mother are all very hospitable, friendly and helpful . That, btw, is also our general impression from the Sicilian people, they are so nice! With countless delays, a canceled flight and our suitcases being lost for 5 days, caused by the most terrible airline in the World (Vueling that is), our vacation started not exactly as we hoped. Valentina however was always available by phone for advice and/or tips and that made us feel really comfortable in those dreadful times. When we finally arrived at the apartment we were happy to discover that it looked exactly as solicited on Airbnb. The apartment had all the basics we needed and more. And on top of that all the necessary info was all well written out in an extended English manual. From the local alarm numbers to the password of the wireless internet, to where we could find the manual of the washing machine. The apartment has it’s own entrance, it’s own terrace and it’s own car parking, so there is nothing you have to share. The entire premises is closed off by a big gate, which feels safe. The location of the town of San Pietro Clarenza is quite central. Main attractions and cities like Catania, Taormina, Messina, Noto, Siracusa, Ortygia en Messina are all within a 20-60 minutes driving distance. As a bonus all of the aforementioned places are close to the coast, so beaches galore. For shopaholics the area also has a few giant malls to offer. Centro Katané (15 minutes), Centro Sicilia (20 minutes) and Porte Cantania (25 minutes) are highly recommended. Needless to say that we had a wonderful time at Vila Fahneberg and i’m pretty sure we will soon return for a spontanous spring or fall vacation! :D

It was wonderful! We can definitely recommend this lovely place. Beside the treasures out of her garden (fresh eggs, homemade bread and vegetables), Valentina provided us with very good and helpful informations about Sicily. It felt like staying at a good friends house!

Liked it so much that we stayed more nights :) !

Lovely house, very spacious and centrally located. The pool is as nice as it looks in the pictures. Claudia is a lovely host, we felt very welcome.

The Claudia's place is absolutely incredible! The flat is part of a historic villa and is really well equipped in nice design. In my opinion in real it is much better than on the pictures. Especially recommended for couples / families / group of friends travelling by Car. Location is great for sightseeing in eastern Sicily. Great place!

The place is great! Everything was very clean and accurate, it was a pleasure to stay at Claudia's place. The facilities are better than expected and better than shown on the pictures. The furniture in the house is quite old, but very beautiful and it creates a unique Italian atmosphere. The place is very safe, location was very convenient and we enjoyed the swimming pool a lot! I would recommend this place to everyone who wants to explore this part of Sicily. Thank you for hosting us, Claudia!

Great host, Claudia. Thanks also to Mo and Rooty. Good location for nearby attractions. Perfect family home.

This is a lovely apartment with access to a great pool. The host, Claudia, is wonderful and helpful and her housekeeper is so friendly. I'd happily stay here again. The location is secluded but walkable to local shops and a fabulous base for travel if you hire a car.

Great place in the crowded catania area... very clean and high level comfort!

Spectacular place!

Luigi was very helpful. He was very efficient in answering to our queries. In addition, the apartment was very clean, spacious and with a nice view. We recommend this apartment.

Tutto assolutamente perfetto, gentilezza e disponibilità al top, ubicato in uno splendido paesino con gente meravigliosa. Se torneremo a Catania senza dubbi torneremo nello stesso posto