Location: Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe (Palermo, 25 km. Closest Airport: Falcone Borsellino, 50 km) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 5)
Keywords: One Bedroom Suite, One Bedroom Apartment, One bedroom attic suite, One bedroom penthouse, One bedroom flat, Studio, Apartment, Penthouse, Attic, Attico, Flat, Roof top suite, Studio Suite, Studio Suite and added bedroom
This beautiful Studio Suite with optional two-twin-beds bedroom is located above the owner's summer residence. It has exterior independent access, up through the shade of the sub-tropical garden and is exquisitely fully furnished. It has vaulted ceilings, air conditioned, wall safe, new washroom and kitchen, dishwasher, clothes-washer, two very large, furnished, covered decks (60 square meters, 560 sq. ft) offering view of the mountains and the nearby village; they are covered with traditional vaulted structures, made-up with logs and clay tiles and are totally furnished.
For guests with children or for a small group, we include a two-twin-beds bedroom and can accommodate up to five guests. The Studio Suite, on the other end, is perfectly sized for your romantic holiday.
Coal barbecue and exterior burners allow to barbecue, griddle or deep fry on the deck. The suite is available, for weekly rental, year round. It can be rented out as studio suite (it sleeps up to three guests) or as studio suite with an additional twin-beds bedroom (sleeps up to five guests).
We have provided you with a wall safe, should you wish to have extra protection for your jewellery and valuables.
Electric lift for your luggage is provided.
This Studio is located in the heart of Casteldaccia, a quaint village on a Sicilian hill, two km from the sea and 20 min. easy drive to Palermo.
The location offers all the best. Placed in the centre of the town, the villa overlooks an intimate garden, while at the same time it offers you a taste of local life and easy walks for your shopping. Excellent is the local production of wine. Don’t forget to taste the world renown 'Corvo, Duca di Salaparuta', the pasta Tomasello, exported in USA and Canada and the extra virgin cold press olive oil 'Giada'.
Freeway connection, located 200 meters away, will allow you to quickly connect, explore and discover remote areas of the island.
About Sicily:
Sicily is the largest and most important island in the Mediterranean, it extends for 25,460sq km. Planes of fertile red soil, excellent for the cultivation of vine grapes, citrus orchards and olive groves, alternate with hills, green in spring for the cultivation of wheat and, among the majestic mountains, Mount Etna, the most popular of active volcanoes. The climate is typically Mediterranean along the coasts, with mild, short winters and moderate rainfall.
Near-by centres:
Palermo, 1.500.000 inhabitants, capital of Sicily – an island in the sea of sunlight – is a splendid city adorned in the course of 2500 years by Greeks, Arab Emirs, Norman Kings and Spanish Viceroys; it offers an incomparable example of beauty, history, culture and traditions to excite the mind and the eye. It has a wide selection of museums and entertainment. Casteldaccia is well connected to Palermo by freeway and by public transportation.
Close-by centres are: Santa Flavia and Solunto, with its Graeco-Roman archaeological site, 3 km west; Bagheria, an active and very alive town, ideal for elegant shopping, with its seventeenth century scenographic mansions once summer retreat of the Palermitan aristocracy, 5 km west; Porticello, a delightful fisherman village, 3 km west; Aspra, another unspoiled fisherman village, 5 km west; and Altavilla, with its Sanctuary to the Holy Mary, 2 km east. All are offering plenty of tourist attractions.
Excursions:
Casteldaccia is east of Palemo, so you will be closer and will not meet the city traffic when driving for a day trip to Cefalu`, Taormina, Mount Etna, Siracusa, Agrigento, Selinunte.
We recommend excursions to: Palermo e Monreale (20 km), Cefalu` (50 km), Segesta, Agrigento, Madonie Natural Park (80 km), Taormina (200 km), Mount Etna (200 km), Siracusa (250 km), Eolie Islands.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer : Laundry soap is provided at no extra cost
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Two single beds are placed in the added bedroom.
- Convertible Bed : This very comfortable sofa-single-bed With custom-made mattress is placed in the main studio area.
- Crib : We can provide crib and high chair
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Stove with 4 burners and oven
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Basic needs provided, such as sugar, salt
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher : Dishwasher soap provided at no extra cost
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Charcoal BBQ and kitchenette provided for outside cooking and deep frying on the covered terrace
- Balcony
- Lanai : Covered terrace furnished with dining table and seating area
- View/Location
- Mountain View : View of the mountain and nearby village.
- Monument View : Immersed in the private sub-tropical garden
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- The Studio Suite has high ceilings, air-conditioning, a wall safe, stereo/ CD player, a new washroom with shower, The new kitchen, fully equipped with all you need for gourmet cooking and a basic supply for your cooking needs, is furnished with love and care to the smallest detail and includes dishwasher, fridge, four-burners stove with oven, and all the utensils, Coal barbeque unit and exterior burners allow you to barbeque, griddle or deep fry on the covered patio, In the Studio Suite you will find fresh bed and shower linens. Clothes washer and laundry soap is available at no extra cost. Use of barbeque, griddle, deep-frying and smoking on covered patio only. Only registered guest have the use of the residence.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Small pets only. They need to be approved and registered.
- Kid Friendly : Oh, yes! Children are welcome...
- Smoking Allowed : Smoking is allowed only on covered decks.
- Activities
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Biking
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Martial Arts, horse riding
Rate Details (In Euros)
Nov/Feb12:242 Mar/Apr:275 May/Jun:330 Jul/Aug:462 Sept:352 Oct:330 Nov12/Feb13:266
Basic prices: 1or2 guests/week/Euros/cash. Additional guests: 10% of basic price
4 nights min stay/guest. Rental prices and final cleaning tailored to your group.
“ALL-INCLUDED” - no hidden costs. 10% discount to 12 years old children or younger
Electricity, Heating, Air Conditioned all included. Prices/night available
Free High-Speed Internet. All guests need to be registered
Free laundry facility and basics such as soaps, sugar, salt!
Pets to be approved and registered. Please inquire for charges by the night
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Come to Sicily for a Fantastic Holiday in Italy!
Why the Owner Chose Palermo
The house, built in 1965, was my first project, after I graduated in Architecture!
For 10 years, during summer, I ran in the garden a ‘Scuolina’, a free Art School for the children of Casteldaccia and nearby towns, teaching drawing, painting and ceramics.
Every year I return with my family to this house and to Casteldaccia to restore my energy and get in touch with my roots.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
My home is located off the main road of Casteldaccia, at walking distance from all the stores. At the same time allows me to retreat at home in the paradise of my subtropical garden.
Casteldaccia is close to Bagheria, a larger town, where I can go shopping, and still enjoy the fresh air of the countryside.
Palermo, the capital of Sicily, is only 20 minutes away from my reach, with its history, culture and traditions, restaurants, museums, churches, squares.
Owner's Map of Palermo
The garden has been in my family since the year 1725, date of the foundation of the town of Casteldaccia.
I grew up and played every summer with my brother and my cousins in this garden, at that time much larger. Many years later, also my children played in it every summer. Many of my fondest memories are connected to this garden.
Property Photos
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- The living room area, intimate and comfortable - Palermo/Casteldaccia, Sicily Suite Accommodation
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- The kitchen: love and care to the smallest detail - Palermo/Casteldaccia, Sicily Suite Accommodation
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- The bedroom area highlighted by oil paintings
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- View of Altavilla mountains across the valley
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- Unforgettable jasmine flower’s scent
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- The kitchen opens to the main covered deck
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- Hand-painted custom-made kitchen cabinet
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- The living room opens to the front entrance deck
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- The optional two-twin bed bedroom
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- The bathroom with a pedestal hand basin
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- The dining is next to the cooking and barbeque areas on the main deck
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- Palm, oleander and fig trees turn this into an enchanted garden
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- The bay of Casteldaccia
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- ‘Piazza Matrice’, Casteldaccia main square at night
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- ‘U Cievusu’ is Casteldaccia public beach
Traveler Reviews (30)
It is a delightful house
Guest: Michael and Rebecca
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Date of Stay: 02/09/11
Review Submitted: 12/21/11
Dear Carlo, Thank you for making such excellent arrangements for us. And thank you to all your family for your hospitality. It is a delightful house - like a tree house, but more commodious than any we remember. We will not comment much more on Sicilian driving, except to say that we think it is more a result of fear of Mr. Toad, rather than an exceptionally large number of Mr. Toads. I'm sure you will have a much better understanding. Arrivederci. P.S. All the recommended food shops are very good. we particularly liked the Vini ed Olii shop and the wood oven baker behind the church (his sweet stuff is also excellent) Two guests from UK: Michael and Rebecca
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...beautiful home, garden and town
Guest: Jon and Erin
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Date of Stay: 02/21/11
Review Submitted: 12/21/11
Thank you so much for letting us rent out the cozy studio apartment. We came to Sicily for our honeymoon and have enjoyed the country. We have eaten wonderful food, toured (almost) all of the sites and have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The people here in Casteldaccia have been very friendly. Thank you to Alessandra for arranging the surprises - champagne and flowers from family back home. We have had a lovely time and thank you again for sharing this beautiful home, garden and town with us. From the Great White North Two guests from Canada: Jon and Erin in honeymoon
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It has been a perfect size for our family
Guest: Ana, Albert
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Date of Stay: 02/28/11
Review Submitted: 12/20/11
Dear Maria and Carlo, We really had a good time in your studio, it has been a perfect size for our family. Our children were happy staying in our bed and the sofa bed because we were together and it was easier for us to wake up in the night! It's good to have your space when you are travelling all the day, it's like you arrive at home! It's a pity for us to leave so soon because now we are getting used to the Italian driving, the food and to get situated in the zone. We are leaving one day earlier because our flight is a bit earlier and we want to stop in Selinunte and Marsala before to go. We have to come back to Sicily again sure but maybe when our child it would be older! We have much to see yet. Thank you for your hospitality, to give us the opportunity to live in a no touristic town! Thanks to Alessandra and Manuela also. P.S. We like your pictures on the wall! Sincerely. Four guests from Spain: Ana, Albert, Marti (4), Eloi (2)
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We had a great stay
Guest: Sophie, Tony, Vince, Kasey, Wanda,
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Date of Stay: 04/09/11
Review Submitted: 12/20/11
Dear Maria, Thank you for all your help with the house. We had a great stay and the house was beautiful. [From email. They rented Studio Suite + Main House] Seven guests and a baby from Italy, UK and USA: Sophie, Tony, Vince, Kasey, Wanda, Vince, Dominic, Camilla baby
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Town very friendly!
Guest: From Canada, Ted, Jo, Matt, Dunc
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Date of Stay: 07/09/11
Review Submitted: 12/20/11
We, a family of four, arrived late and welcomed the patiences from Manuela and Alessandra. Thank you! Enjoyed settling into our apartment home for the second leg of our vacation in Italy. Town very friendly! Visited Segesta, wonderful / Erice, touristy / Palermo, exciting to drive and historic / Cefalu` and all the secret beautiful beaches e.g. San vito Lo Capo. Once settled into our routine sipping Aperol before dinner and Amaro Lucano after, made me feel Italiano!
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The breeze on the terrace was wonderful
Guest: Diane and Darrel from New Zealand
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Date of Stay: 07/29/11
Review Submitted: 12/20/11
Thank you for your friendly welcome. We had a bonus - the first to use the suitcase hoist! We managed to explore much of Sicily during our month here. Siracusa, Taormina, Etna, Erice, Selinunte, Agrigento... Casteldaccia was great to use as base. The breeze on the terrace was wonderful during the heat of August. We cooked and ate on the terrace every night. Special thanks to Alessandra. Arrivederci.
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Guest: Nicolas
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Date of Stay: 08/12/07
Review Submitted: 11/26/10
Dear Maria and Riccardo We really enjoyed our stay in Sicily and especially in your flat. We spent such good holidays! Many thanks for your help! Hope to come back soon to see the rest of the island. Merci et ? bient?t! Nicolas and Elodie from Auxerre, France
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Guest: Simon
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Date of Stay: 08/22/07
Review Submitted: 11/26/10
Dear Maria and Riccardo, We have enjoyed our stay to the point where Loures started calling Casteldaccia home, We thank you so much for the good hospitality and a beautiful house. We surely have loved Sicily as we thought and will definitely would come back. Thank you and hope to see you soon Love Simon, Maysa and Loures – two adult guests and one child from Jerusalem via Israel
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Guest: Geoff
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Date of Stay: 09/15/07
Review Submitted: 11/26/10
After a fairly uneventful flight we saucezed ourselves into a crowded (overcrowded) minibus and picked up the hire car. Drove through Palermo and arrived at Maria and Riccardo’s just before midnight. I’m pleased to say it was worth it! Maria and Riccardo are lovely people and Sicily is beautiful (although the drive to the best beaches was some way and the beaches were not always clean). People are friendly and the roads are good. Mount Etna was FANTASTIC! (you must go) but make sure you go with a guide (we had Giuseppe who was great). It is easy to get lost on a mountain, believe me! Everything was as we expected and the weather was kind to us (sunny everyday but two). It is worth coming to Maria’s and Ricardo’s because they are both such nice, generous people. Guests: Geoff and Frances from Hethersett, Norwich Norfolk, UK
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Guest: Dave
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Date of Stay: 09/28/07
Review Submitted: 11/26/10
Dave has always dreamed of visiting Italy, especially Sicily, to see where his family came from, and being able to meet his relatives has been a real treat! We cannot have imagined more beautiful people and exceptional hospitality. Thank you so much and please visit us in Utah – in snow or desert! (by Susan) Riccardo and Maria – Thank you so much for your hospitality! We love your town of Casteldaccia as the wonders of Sicily. We will be back and spend some more time here exploring all there is to explore. We scheduled way too little time to be here at this time – but it was great to see you, Robert, Armando and all! Will stay in touch! Grazie! (by Dave) Guests: Dave and Susan from Utah, USA
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