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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Mascali, Sicily
  • Place, Mount Etna
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Spiaggia di Fondachello
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Corso Umberto
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Mascali: Country Cottage / Gite - Mascali

The apartment is situated on the first floor of a renovated farmhouse overlooking the Ionian Sea. The setting is a magnificent natural balcony surrounded by greenery, with a picturesque wooden bridge that leads up to the apartment. At only km 1½ from the nearest town the apartment is divided on two levels and is air conditioned. It includes a living room that converts to a double bedroom, a twin bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with a shower. There are also two shaded patios where one can relax and enjoy the wonderful view of Taormina, Calabria and the beautiful sea of Fondachello. The strategic location makes it easy to reach the centres of historic, naturalistic and cultural value; Taormina and Etna can be reached within 20 minutes whereas a dip in the sea at Fondachello is only 7 minutes away.
The ground floor of the house is occupied by the proprietor who will be happy to provide information and advice for tourists.

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House Rules

Check in after 12:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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Property # 6564644
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

About the area

Mascali

Located in Mascali, this holiday home is in a rural area. Corso Umberto and Greek Theatre are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Etna and Giardini Naxos Beach. Hundred Horse Chestnut Tree and Adventure Park Etna are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Mascali, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Mount Etna - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Spiaggia di Fondachello - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Corso Umberto - 12 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 12 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Porta di Catania - 12 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • Fiumefreddo Station - 8 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Orizzonte - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Le 7 Torri - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ciauru Torrefazione Fiumefreddo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Vulcano Etna Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mare Dell'etna - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mascali: Country Cottage / Gite - Mascali pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Mascali: Country Cottage / Gite - Mascali?

As of 11 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mascali: Country Cottage / Gite - Mascali on 31 Dec, 2026 start from S$75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Mascali: Country Cottage / Gite - Mascali?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mascali: Country Cottage / Gite - Mascali?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Mascali: Country Cottage / Gite - Mascali?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mascali: Country Cottage / Gite - Mascali located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Marina di Cottone Beach, Mount Etna and Ionian Sea. Porto dell' Etna and Spiaggia di Fondachello are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sebastien T.

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

Amazing typical Sicilian experience!

Caro Leopoldo, grazie ancora per l’accoglienza nella tua affascinante casa in collina e di fronte al mare, grazie per la tua disponibilità, gentilezza e discrezione... ti consigliamo vivamente la tua casa senza esitazione. Sperando di incontrarci di nuovo un giorno, Rachel e io , inviamo a te , i nostri più cordiali saluti. Rachel e Nicola
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

sara z.

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

Piccola casina semplice con vista meravigliosa

Il signor Leopoldo è una persona veramente gentile ed ospitale. La casa sarebbe il piano sopra la casa di Leopoldo. Noi eravamo due coppie e ci siamo stati bene😌 la vista dal terrazzino è spettacolare e si vede il mare. Ringrazio ancora Leopoldo per averci consigliato luoghi speciali che abbiamo apprezzato tantissimo! Grazie ancora per l’ospitalità
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2023
Grazie Sara e ai tuoi amici, il mio obiettivo e cercare di fare sentire gli ospiti come se fossero a casa loro. Nel vostro soggiorno siete stati molto discreti e rispettosi.Quando ospiti come voi vanno via dispiace sempre un po'. Ti ringrazio anche per i suggerimenti che affettuosamente mi avete dato per migliorare l'ospitalità, ne farò tesoro. spero a presto Leopoldo
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10/10 Excellent

Geny P.

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Gemütliche und toll gelegene Mansardenwohnung mit Balkonen

Wir haben eine tolle Zeit in Leopoldo Ferienwohnung verbracht. Die Wohnung ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet und verfügt über zwei Balkone mit Aussicht, einen mit Blick ins Grüne und einen mit Blick in Richtung der Küste bis Taormina. Die Ferienwohnung ist ideal gelegen sowohl für die Erkundung der Küstenregion als auch für Ausflüge auf den Ätna. Leopoldo ist ein toller Gastgeber. Wir empfehlen diese Unterkunft sehr gerne weiter.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2021
Geny sono contento che vi siete trovati bene, conoscervi è stato un vero piacere, siete sempre i benvenuti
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8/10 Good

Philippe O.

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Emplacement idéal....

Un hébergement simple mais idéalement situé loin du bruit avec une vue exceptionnelle des deux balcons que ce soit côté mer ou coté terre avec un jardin luxuriant Leopoldo est très agréable et discret Nous avons passé un agréable séjour
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2020
Merci Sandrine, Philippe et Paul, vous êtes toujours les bienvenus!
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8/10 Good

Florence R.

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Logement atypique

Difficile d accès mais un très beau point de vue. Dépaysement total aux pieds de l Etna. Leopoldo est un.hôte sympathique et discret.
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8/10 Good

Jacky L.

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Séjour agréable

Accueil chaleureux, bon emplacement pour aller sur l'Etna (1h en voiture), et à la plage (10 min en voiture). Le propriétaire Léopold habite au rez-de-chaussée de chaussée. Il est très sympathique et chaleureux. Je recommande.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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8/10 Good

DELPHINE F.

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Sympathique calme et authentique

Excellent séjour et grande gentillesse de l'hôte
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Esther K.

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Super vriendelijke gastheer en mooie plek

Prima ontvangen door gastheer Leopoldo. Al op de eerste avond zat ons zoontje (9) te tekenen met de potloden die hij te leen kreeg. Ook mochten we het atelier zien en de prachtige dingen die Leopoldo maakt. Het appartement is ruim en smaakvol ingericht. De 2 balkons bieden zon en schaduw. Mooi uitzicht op de kust van Taormina tot Catania. Minpuntje zijn de smalle, bochtige toegangswegen naar boven, op de uitlopers van de Etna. Anderzijds een zeer centraal punt voor uitstapjes aan de oostkust, wat wij veelvuldig gedaan hebben. Bij Leopoldo bij voorkeur de auto beneden aan de straat laten staan. Hij brengt de koffers naar boven (en terug) met zijn bestelauto. Alle egards voor Leopoldo en zijn mooie, artistieke leefomgeving. Dank Leopoldo voor de familiaire sfeer en het kunstboek(en). Onze zoon is er zeer verguld mee. Hopelijk tot een volgende keer!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Grazie per le belle e sentite parole e per avere apprezzato il mio lavoro d' artista. Siete una famiglia molto simpatica, mi é venuto naturale entrare in empatia. Siete sempre i benvenuti!
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10/10 Excellent

camille f.

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Séjour très agréable

La maison a un charme fou, avec un magnifique jardin. Leopoldo est un hôte très délicat et accueillant. L'emplacement est pratique pour visiter l'Etna mais aussi pour se rendre à la mer. Nous recommandons vivement ce logement.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Sono molto felice che vi siete trovati a vostro agio nella casa, ospiti come voi fanno sentire la loro mancanza quando vanno via, siete sempre i benvenuti
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6/10 Okay

Gabriele H.

Sehr einfach Ausgestattet

Sehr schöne Lage. Sehr netter Vermieter. Ausstattung sehr einfach.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thanks Gabriele and Junger, my desire is to give more and more comfort to my guests and make them feel at home, you are always welcome Leopoldo
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10/10 Excellent

SILVANA C.

Fantastic stay , stunning view , peaceful relaxing place

Fantastic host feel like home , I had over nigth sleep as never .
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Grazie Silvana, la tua recensione mi è da stimolo per dare sempre più ai miei ospiti. Siete sempre benvenuti! Leopoldo
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10/10 Excellent

Brigitte W.

Wir haben uns sehr, sehr wohl gefühlt.

Die Unterkunft ist sehr persönlich und liebevoll gestaltet, darum haben wir uns auch gleich wie zu Hause gefühlt. Wir waren mit unserem Sohn, 7 Jahre alt, und er hatte auch viel Raum außerhalb unserer Wohnung. Mit Kinder perfekt. Außerdem haben wir die beiden Balkone sehr genossen. So konnten wir je nach Sonnenstand, Lust und Laune draußen sitzen. Leopoldo ist wirklich ein sehr netter Vermieter, der immer für einen da ist wenn man etwas braucht und einem aber komplett seine Privatspähre läßt. Außerdem durfte unser Sohn mit ihm im Atelier malen und zuschauen und einfach auch nur dort sein, was natürlich der Hit war. Außerdem hat uns die Lage sehr gut gefallen. Man hatte das Gefühl mitten unter den Einheimischen zu sein und dennoch sehr zentral. Mit dem Auto (allerdings notwendig) ca. 5 Minuten nach Nunziata. Dort gibt es eine herrlich Bar zum Frühstücken und einen herrlichen Pizzabäcker für Pizzen zum Mitnehmen am Abend. Außerdem bloß ca. 20 Minuten zum herrlichen Strand von San Marco (Naturschutzgebiet). Wenn man es einfach, aber schön möchte, dann ist man bei Leopoldo bestens aufgehoben.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thanks for the nice words you wrote to me, I'm glad you felt like you were as at home and I thought I had old friends as guests. It was an honor to have the excellent Franzi to paint in my studio. You are always welcome Leopoldo
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10/10 Excellent

Markus C.

Schöne Unterkunft mit Meerblick

Wir haben in der Wohnung von Leopoldo sehr schöne und angenehme Osterferien verbracht. Die Wohnung ist eher einfach aber geschmackvoll eingerichtet und hat im Prinzip alles Wesentliche was man für einen Urlaub benötigt. Leopoldo war ein sehr aufmerksamer und gleichzeitig zurückhaltender Gastgeber der uns mit vielen Ausflugstipps und mit Zitronen/Orangen aus dem Garten versorgt hat. Besonders gefallen haben uns der Balkon mit Meerblick (ideal zum Frühstücken) bzw. die Terasse Richtung Etna (am Abend). Wir kommen gerne mal wieder!
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Markus & family, è stato molto piacevole avervi come ospiti , siete una bella famiglia, mi sembra di conoscervi da tanto tempo, siete sempre i benvenuti.
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10/10 Excellent

Nicolas P.

Dépaysement total et localisation idéale

Logement plein de charme et très dépaysant, bien équipé (climatisation, lave-linge), disposant d'une superbe vue de Riposto à Taormine et parfaitement situé pour visiter la côte Est de la Sicile, de Syracuse à Messine en passant par l'Etna bien entendu. Plages les plus proches à 10 minutes. Le propriétaire des lieux, Leopoldo, est très accueillant et disponible. The accommodation is full of charm and ideal to break from the usual routine, well equipped (air conditioning, washing machine), with a superb view from Riposto to Taormina and perfectly located to visit the east coast of Sicily, from Syracusa to Messina, and the Etna of course. Nearest beaches within 10 minutes. The owner of the place, Leopoldo, is very welcoming and available.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thanks Nicolas, it was a pleasure to accommodate your very nice family. I can no doubt say that you are the ideal guest. Of course you are always welcome!
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8/10 Good

celine p.

Belle vue mer

Petit gite d etape ideal pour visiter la côte est de la sicile. Merci pour l accueil Leopoldo!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Celine Christophe e Titouan siete sempre i benvenuti ! Grazie
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10/10 Excellent

Valeria V.

Beautiful place for a relaxed holiday

It was a great pleasure for us to spend our holidays at Dino´s house. As he lives downstairs and the holiday house is upstairs, he was always available for questions regarding the house or any recommendations regarding the region. We felt very comfortable at our stay as the house and its view is simply marvellous and thanks to Dino´s very kind and relaxed personality. The house provides everything you need for a perfect vacation. We cooked delicious meals we enjoyed having at one of the different terraces. We hope to return soon to this wonderful, quiet place and can highly recommend it to anybody longing for relaxed vacation.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thanks Valeria and Miriam, for me it is a pleasure when my guests feel comfortable and have a nice memory of Sicily. You have been ideal guests. Greetings for your future. You are always welcome
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8/10 Good

Marc L.

Location agréable avec un très bon rapport qualité/prix.

Le propriétaire (Dino) est très sympathique et très serviable. La location possède deux terrasses : une avec une belle vue sur la mer et l'autre avec une vue sur le jardin. Elle se trouve à 7 km (en voiture) de la plage et se trouve également proche de l'Etna et de la ville de Taormine. Nager en regardant le volcan fumer est une expérience inédite en ce qui nous concerne ! Je recommande cette location qui se trouve hors des grosses stations touristiques.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Grazie MARC, è stato un vero piacere ospitarvi , posso dire che siete stati gli ospiti ideali. Spero che vi sia rimasto un bel ricordo della Sicilia. Siete sempre i benvenuti ! PS: In realtà , controllando con Google map, casa dista dalla bella spiaggia di Fondachello solo 4,5 chilometri ( 10 minuti di macchina) Dino
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8/10 Good

Mathilde R.

Séjour du 29/07 au 02/08

Location très agréable et très bien située. Accueil très sympathique de Léopoldo.
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent L.

Maison calme vue mer et Etna

Accueil convivial et chaleureux de la part de Léopoldo. Maison calme est bien située pour visiter la région et notamment découvrir l'Etna. Le propriétaire vie sur place, mais sait rester discret et serviable.Nous avons passé un très bon séjour. Bon rapport qualité/prix dans une région très touristique.
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10/10 Excellent

Pablo P.

"english The house is ...

"english The house is located in a quite place from wich you can easily visit Etna volcano and surrondings (mountain and sea), as the cities of Taromina and Catania. The house is beautiful, spacious and is full of details that will help you to pass confortable days. The house have marvelous views of the sea and there are balconies and terraces where you can enjoy having rest and relax. The owner is a lovely person who will always try to help you, making the experience something enjoyable. italiano La casa si trova in un posto tranquillo, ottimo per conoscere il vulcano Etna, i suoi dintorni (montagna e mare) e le città di Taormina e Catania. L`appartamento, inoltre, è bello, ampio e pieno di piccoli dettagli per rendere il soggiorno confortevole. Ci sono bellissime visuali sul mare e le terrazze e spazi all’ aperto fanno della casa un luogo ideale per riposare e rilassarsi. Il propietario è una persona incantevole, sempre pronto ad aiutare e a rendere il soggiorno un’ esperienza gradevole. español La casa se localiza en un lugar tranquilo, ideal para conocer el volcán Etna, su interesante entorno (costa y montaña), así como las ciudades de Taormina y Catania. La casa, además de bonita, es amplia y está repleta de pequeños detalles para hacer que la estancia sea confortable. Cuenta con bonitas vistas al mar y con terrazas y espacios abiertos que hacen de la vivienda un lugar ideal para descansar y relajarse. El propietario es una persona encantadora siempre dispuesto a ayudar y a hacer de la estancia una experiencia agradable."
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10/10 Excellent

Annette K.

"Die Wohnung ist sehr bes...

"Die Wohnung ist sehr besonders und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Tolle ruhige Lage mit großartigem Blick auf das Meer. Der Vermieter ist überaus nett. Wir kommen gerne wieder. Very nice and quiet appartement, full of atmosphere, with a beautyful view on the sea. . The owner is very pleasant and helpful. We will come back."
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10/10 Excellent

Angelo f.

"Alloggio con ottima posi...

"Alloggio con ottima posizione panoramica e silenzioso. Il proprietario è gentile, cortese ed affabile. Lo consiglio vivamente."

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