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Grandma Sara's Etna House, home at the foot of Europe's highest volcano

Mascali vacation home with kitchen

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A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a television on a wooden cabinet, and a staircase.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wooden wardrobe, and a mirror.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
A wooden table with a woven placemat, two cups, a teapot, and a tray of pastries.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, a television on a wooden cabinet, and a staircase.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Puntalazzo, Città metropolitana di Catania
  • Place, Mount Etna
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Sanctuary of Santa Maria of Vena
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Hundred Horse Chestnut Tree
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mascali

In Mascali .You'll find Hundred Horse Chestnut Tree and Mount Etna within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Also, Etna Park Visitor Center is within 3 miles (5 km) and Adventure Park Etna is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mount Etna - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Sanctuary of Santa Maria of Vena - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Hundred Horse Chestnut Tree - 11 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Etna Park Visitor Center - 15 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Adventure Park Etna - 16 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • Carruba Station - 15 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Time4sushi - ‬12 min drive
  • Mambo
  • Crescenzio-Pizzeria A Tavola
  • ‪Ai Tre Massi - Ristorante - Pizzeria - ‬14 min drive
  • Murphy's Arco Pub

About this property

Entire place

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

Grandma Sara's Etna House, home at the foot of Europe's highest volcano

Mascali vacation home with kitchen
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Self-service laundry
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer fireplaces and hair dryers. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT087023C2LAOOONAH

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 Grandma Sara's Etna House, home at the foot of Europe's highest volcano to the airport?

This vacation home is 30 mi (53-min drive) away from the Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Grandma Sara's Etna House, home at the foot of Europe's highest volcano have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Grandma Sara's Etna House, home at the foot of Europe's highest volcano to the beach?

This vacation home is 14.3 mi (33-min drive) from Giardini Naxos Beach and 16.9 mi (34-min drive) from Letojanni Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Grandma Sara's Etna House, home at the foot of Europe's highest volcano offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Grandma Sara's Etna House, home at the foot of Europe's highest volcano?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Grandma Sara's Etna House, home at the foot of Europe's highest volcano?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Grandma Sara's Etna House, home at the foot of Europe's highest volcano?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Grandma Sara's Etna House, home at the foot of Europe's highest volcano have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Grandma Sara's Etna House, home at the foot of Europe's highest volcano have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Grandma Sara's Etna House, home at the foot of Europe's highest volcano to downtown Mascali?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Puntalazzo.

Grandma Sara's Etna House, home at the foot of Europe's highest volcano Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manuel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is just so authentic and cozy. Everything needed was available. As we stayed during Winter it was a bit chilly, but the hosts welcomed us with a log fire already burning. Lovely place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean Francois B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 22 nights in Mar 2026

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