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Old House of charm with swimming pool and panoramic view between Etna and sea

Family-friendly stay near Mount Etna

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A pool area with a stone staircase, lush greenery, and a church tower in the background.
A cozy room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a lamp, and a window with floral curtains.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A garden with palm trees and a mountain in the background.
An outdoor patio with brick pillars, a pergola, and seating arrangements.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms1292 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Trecastagni, Catania
  • Place, Mother Church of San Nicola
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanctuary of the holy martyrs Alfio, Filadelfio and Cirino
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Butterfly House
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Trecastagni

Heart of Trecastagni.At this villa, you'll be steps from Mother Church of San Nicola and within a 10-minute walk of Sanctuary of the holy martyrs Alfio, Filadelfio and Cirino. Butterfly House and Cantina Benanti are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mother Church of San Nicola - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sanctuary of the holy martyrs Alfio, Filadelfio and Cirino - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Butterfly House - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cantina Benanti - 13 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Catania Port - 28 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

  • Fiumefreddo Station - 26 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Giaca - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Viagrande Pizza e Bistrot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪I Palici - Ristorante - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pasticceria Zuccaro - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Valentino - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Old House of charm with swimming pool and panoramic view between Etna and sea

Typical House of 1710 with a spectacular view, Etna and sea the other part, located in TRECASTAGNI near the stairway of the Church of San Nicola, one of the most beautiful and ancient of Sicily. Immersed in the green, having a swimming pool in a unique and very panoramic scenery, in the heart of the historical center of this ancient country. The house is tiled with an ancient Sicilian cooked and furnished with antique furniture, great care in the details. Ideal starting point for excursions on the volcano Etna and visits to nearby beaches, and in the city of Catania, Taormina and Siracusa.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

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.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT087050C2578KMCRP

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Old House of charm with swimming pool and panoramic view between Etna and sea to the airport?

This villa is 18.3 mi (41-min drive) away from the Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Old House of charm with swimming pool and panoramic view between Etna and sea have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is Old House of charm with swimming pool and panoramic view between Etna and sea to the beach?

This villa is 19.6 mi (42-min drive) from Catania Beach and 9.3 mi (42-min drive) from Cyclops Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Old House of charm with swimming pool and panoramic view between Etna and sea offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Old House of charm with swimming pool and panoramic view between Etna and sea?

No, there is no casino at this villa.

What time is check-in at Old House of charm with swimming pool and panoramic view between Etna and sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Old House of charm with swimming pool and panoramic view between Etna and sea?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Old House of charm with swimming pool and panoramic view between Etna and sea have a pool?

This villa features an outdoor pool.

Does Old House of charm with swimming pool and panoramic view between Etna and sea have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is Old House of charm with swimming pool and panoramic view between Etna and sea to downtown Trecastagni?

This villa is 0.1 mi away from Trecastagni.

Old House of charm with swimming pool and panoramic view between Etna and sea Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just back from a lovely 10 day stay at this lovely villa in Trecastagni. The villa is a classic Sicilian villa, equipped with everything we needed along with a lovely pool and covered area to sit and eat when it got too hot!All the rooms have aircon but we only had to use it lightly as the villa kept cool during the day (especially when you keep shutters closed during the day).The location of the villa is unbeatable (specially as you have a pool as well). 2 mins walk to fabulous local restaurants and bars. Excellent bakery right outside the villa open from 8am serving lovely pastries and snacks if you don't want to cook during the day! Thoroughly recommend and will be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and an amazing space to stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villa with character

Wonderfull stay in this superb location with great hosts. Peacefull ambiance, view on etna mountain, excellent dining in Trecastagni, optimal location for day trips.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house and outdoor space near a lovely town

really lovely old style italian propoerty but equipped well. The old style adds to the charm of the propoerty. The outdoor spce a large with many shaded areas and a great pool. The hosts were very welcoming and gave a good introduction. The location is great - walking distance to the local town which is pretty and friendly. Discovered a couple of really lovely restaurants.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous holiday

The house was full of character and in the perfect location for restaurants and shops for the essentials. The garden and pool area was stunning with the most incredible views of Etna. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First and foremost the hosts and property were amazing.The property is old and rustic but has all the amenities needed.The pool area is a small paradise in itself with an amazing view of Etna.The area is vibrant and loud as there is always something happening both with culture and history.The church bells are wild, be prapared.Thank you Carmelo and Alessandra
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Property

We had a wonderful stay, it was relaxing and absolutely stunning. The pool area is the biggest selling feature, with views of Mount Etna and many sitting areas. The house had everything you could need, although only one room has AC so it did get a little hot at night. Overall, I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful property

We really enjoyed staying at the villa. The pool and gardens are wonderful and, as indicated in another review, the house interior is nicer than the photos suggest. Good location for exploring Mount Etna (Would highly recommend Etna Est tours), Siracusa, Taormina and more... Great local shops especially the bakery across the road and the fishmonger and vegetable shops. Good restaurants within walking distance. San Anton restaurant a particular highlight.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

our stay in Trecastagni

Our family has had a wonderful holiday in Sicily. The house is very comfortable for 7 adults with its 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. We rented a car and visited Taormina, Catania, Syracuse, Giardini Naxos and Agrigento. Trecastagni itself is a nice village with easy access to restaurants , fresh fruit and vegetables, and supermarkets.The bakery opposite the house is excellent. We can highly recommend a stay in Carmelo's house.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

The most perfect location

The location in the heart of a small town, the beautiful outside area, the communication with the owner were all excellent. However, we were not prepared for such a tiny kitchen (what you see in the photo is all you get!), the upstairs bedroom has a downstairs bathroom (that is not clear in the listing) and there is only AC in the upstairs bedroom. Overall the villa seems a little small for 4 bedrooms, but we loved our stay and really enjoyed all the positives.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Volcanic villa

The villa is everything and more than is shown in the promotional shots, you have to be there to appreciate how fantastic the garden, pool and views are. Mount Etna was erupting at times during our stay and that was amazing to see, it had unfortunately covered the town in ash before we got there but Carmelo the owner had done a great job of cleaning the pool so we could use it. One thing to mention is the church bells are very loud and go crazy at seemingly random times, so take your earplugs!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay for the New Year

This was a fantastic home in a small town outside Catania city centre. A prefect place to watch the New Year fireworks (from the close by church) and have a NY dip in the pool! Perfect location to get to Etna (35 min drive) and other close towns - Taormina, Syracuse, Noto, Catania. The house is in a small village with an excellent bakery across the main gate, great fresh fruit and fish shops, and fabulous restaurants - highly recommend San Anton. Carmelo is a very nice host and helpful when we asked about local info. Our family of 8 - 6 adults and 2 kids - had more than enough room.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

For our family, this was perfect

Our family included 5 adults and two boys 13 and 15. We all enjoyed the property for its charm, its variety of places to sit and talk, read, enjoy a meal, or take in the surroundings. We enjoyed the immediate neighborhood, including restaurants, a bakery across the street, and the nearby piazza. A / C only in the upstairs bedroom, but not a problem because at roughly 1,000 feet above sea level, evening temps (in late June) were comfortable and we were out all day! Carmelo the host is friendly and accommodating, the property and pool well- maintained. Our stay was a very good value. We would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great villa and pool near Etna

We had a fantastic stay at Carmelo’s house. The pool and outside space is fabulous with a great view of Mount Etna (just as good as the photos on the website). Our kids loved it. The house is spacious for a family of five and is clean and well equipped. Trecastagni is a great location. Plenty of good restaurants, food shops and an excellent traditional bar/cafe (Bar Sport - you can get great arancini, granita and ice cream there). Etna and Catania are close by, and Taormina and Siracusa also within easy reach. Carmelo was really helpful and responsive. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property-great location!

The Villa built in the 1700s gave us a realistic feel of Sicilian living. Literally 5 minute walk to the grocery store. Fantastic fresh fish restaurant across the street and many restaurants to choose from within walking distance. Fresh fruit and vegetable markets, bakeries and so many friendly Italians in the village. Camelo and Alessandra live close by and respond quickly to questions or needs. We were sad to leave after 17 nights. We did have drivers to take us to the historical sites and to the sea. The description of the Villa is accurate!
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay

We had a fantastic time a Carmelo's place. The property was pretty much as expected based on the photos, if anything the inside is nicer when you're actually there. The garden and pool area are spectacular. Inside you're staying in a very old building which gives it character. Everything is perfectly comfortable and functional. The shower rooms are probably due some attention but still fine. The location is excellent, right in the centre of town which plenty of shops and restaurants in easy reach. Recommendations of places to eat are provided and they are spot on, definitely worth visiting. All communication with our hosts was simple and any minor issues were dealt with quickly. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Old house

Would not recommend Steep driveway to bring our luggage up. Had to ask twice to put heat on because it was cold and damp. Forgot the light on in the bathroom one night and they texted us to shut it off. Washing machine was not clean. Showers were tiny. Had to walk up and down the steep and slippery driveway because we went allowed to drive up. But they used it all the time. The only good thing was the 2 minute walk into town.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Authentic Sicilian Experience

Carmelo’s place is a dream! Elegant, rustic, authentic and comfortable for us. Trecastagni is such a charming village and getting to interact with the local community was a great pleasure. The community has everything you need. We were literally the only tourists in town. The community was so welcoming! Digustibus market, the bakery right at our door and the restaurants in town were all fantastic. The main town square is only a 650 foot walk. Carmelo arranged a wonderful transportation company that took us to the airport and to Catania. Catania and Taormina are a lovely drive away. We rented a car for 3 days and had no problem with parking (rent from Saitta Autonoleggi, they are excellent and next to it is a big market). Make sure to keep house keys with you at all times as the doors lock when you exit the house and property. We were tired the first night and locked ourselves out but Carmelo was available by simply pushing the intercom button outside the front gate. I could go on about how much we loved the home forever. The pool is fabulous! We felt everything from the property to the home to Trecastagni was better than the pictures and what was described.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quirky villa in superb location

We enjoyed 2 weeks here in July. Firstly the location is awesome, right in the middle of the village, bakery opposite, restaurants, ice creams, coffee shops, banks all within walking distance near the base of mount etna. The house itself is secure with large iron gate, there is no parking, you have to park on the street, we always found parking within a couple of minutes walk to the house. There is a steep driveway but it’s only about 20 paces so easy to navigate. The house is very old and quirky, full of charm, dark inside to keep it cool. 3 bedroom downstairs could do with air con but was bearable with a fan. 4 bathrooms all on ground floor, 2 en-suite. 3 bathrooms are very small and the showers are tiny, 1m by 1m EU min standard. Shower heads need modernising, it was like using a hosepipe to shower with, my shower drain was partially blocked, I alerted the owner but nothing was done so in the end I brought a drain clearer and did it my self. Kitchen surprising small but equipped with all the basics, enough to reheat something, cook some pasta or prepare salads. There were no small mixing bowls, measuring jugs or spoons ( I had to buy one) or casserole dishes so you wouldn’t be able to properly cook anything. The villa garden is fantastic, beautiful pool, spotlessly clean with a lovely view of etna close to the church which rings bells during the day. 2 nice eating areas. We didn’t use the BBQ. We would definitely return to this villa again. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Very disappointed

The house was cute and clean but unfortunately didn’t meet our expectations. One of my most important requirements when booking our houses while on our trip to Italy was a/c and washing machine. We stayed in 4 total properties while traveling with our family and this was the only one that was a disappointment. We arrived around 10:00 pm on a Friday night and there wasn’t parking near the house. We had to park about two blocks away. When we got to the house and shown around the first thing I noticed was how hot inside the house was. There were 4 total bedrooms and only 1 of the 4 bedrooms had an air conditioner in it which only cooled the one room. There were fans in all of the other bedrooms but no air in the kitchen or living room. The house was an easy 80 degrees inside even at night. The first whole day we were there we left for a few hours and made sure the fans were on in hopes that it would keep the air circulating. When we got home later that day the fans had been turned off as well as the one small mini split in the one bedroom. Super frustrating to know that the home owners came in while we were gone and shut them off. I get that all lights should be turned off while we are gone, we treated every house we stayed in as we would our own home but it was very intrusive to know they came in and turned off the fans and small unit. We definitely would not recommend nor would we stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Fijne omgeving, oud huisje

Fijn verblijf ivm leuke omgeving/levendigeid; leuke restaurants, baristacafe en bakker in de buurt. Huis zelf minder, ergverouderd en niet alles even schoon. Zwembad en zitplekken buiten waren prima
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heerlijke week op een bijzondere plek!

We hebben met ons gezin 7 dagen genoten van dit bijzondere huis op een hele fijne locatie. Midden in een dorpje met bakker, supermarkt, restaurants en bars op loopafstand. Binnen een half uurtje rijden van verschillende bezienswaardigheden. Eenmaal terug bij je huis sluit je letterlijk de wereld weer even buiten en trek je je terug in een prachtig paradijsje met uitkijk over de Etna. Heel bijzonder!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Aangenaam verblijf vlakbij het centrum, ideaal voor gezin

We hadden een aangenaam verblijf in het vakantiehuis. De ligging is uitstekend, op 2 minuutjes wandelen van verschillende restaurantjes. Parkeren op straat is soms even zoeken, maar we vonden altijd een plaatsje in de buurt. Wij waren er met ons gezin met drie tienerdochters, dus het was ideaal dat iedereen zijn eigen slaap- en badkamer had. Pronkstuk is de tuin met een mooi zwembad met prachtig uitzicht, en veel schaduwplekjes. Trecastagni is prima gelegen voor uitstapjes met de auto naar Etna, Etnaland, Taormina, Catania, tot zelfs Syracusa, Noto of Agrigento.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Skøn bolig i meget hyggelig mindre by

Vi havde en skøn ferie i denne bolig, som er meget charmerende indrettet og har den skønneste have og svømmepøl. Det var derfor også anden gang, vi besøgte stedet. Huset ligger midt i en mindre by, så man kan både gå ture i gaderne, spise på en af de dejlige restauranter eller trække sig tilbage i fred og ro. Kan kun anbefales.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idéal

Tout parfait (sauf météo, moustiques et clochers bruyants mais rien à voir avec propriétaires et maison !)... magnifique
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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