Just a stone's throw from the sea and a partner of the Funivia dell'Etna (Etna Funicular).

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A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and hanging lights. There are potted plants and a vase on the floor.
A rustic interior with a wooden door, a wicker sofa, hanging lights, and a potted plant.
A small outdoor kitchen area with a table, chairs, and a sink.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a painting on the wall.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Ionian Sea

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Aci Castello, Sicily
  • Place, Norman Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cyclops Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cyclops Islands
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Aci Castello

Located in Aci Castello, this vacation home is by the sea. While the natural beauty of Mount Etna and Catania Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Catania Port. Gioeni Park and Palace of Culture are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Aci Castello, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Norman Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cyclops Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Casa del Nespolo Museum - 7 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cyclops Islands - 9 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Catania Beach - 20 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Cannizzaro Station - 7 min drive
  • Giuffrida Station - 8 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sicilia's Cafe de Mar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Giancarlo Barone - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mythos - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Odissea Ristorante Pizzeria - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Porto Nuovo - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A stone's throw from the sea and partner of Funivia dell'Etna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A stone's throw from the sea and partner of Funivia dell'Etna ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A stone's throw from the sea and partner of Funivia dell'Etna ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A stone's throw from the sea and partner of Funivia dell'Etna located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Norman Castle and Ionian Sea. Cyclops Beach and Cyclops Islands are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cannizzaro Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

cute!

it was a great stay in our fav part of town!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Beautiful town in Sicily. The host made as feel welcome and helped us out when we got a parking ticket. The house is exactly as the pictures shows. Would definitely stay here if I ever come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Nice, quiet spot in a busy town. Friendly owners. Clean and comfortable.

We were happy with our stay in this establishment and would recommend it to friends/family. We were greeted by the owners when we arrived and received a bowl fresh fruit and cold almond milk (local drink). Spacious and rustic. Street parking easy to find but may have to pay (~3.50€/day). One hour from Etna, Syracuse, and Taormina. Kitchen lacked linen. Setup was good for two adults with multiple children. Not ideal for multiple couples as second bed was a pullout couch. Although the sofa bed was reasonably comfortable, it is situated in the dining room which is not ideal for privacy. Lots of dining nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2020
Thank you for your review. About your criticism on the kitchen linen lack, we apologize for the lack of a single dish cloth that you could have asked for us. We would buy it immediately. Bye.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Like staying in a house in 1915

Warm greeting from couple who own the house and live upstairs. The house as noted by others is old, furnished with old pieces and has the weirdest set up with two bathrooms that are adjoining. Inside is dark so lights have to be on all the time. Good location, close to the town square that was really lively at night. BUT the listing says there is parking and it is STREET parking with rules about when you have to pay for parking and when not and we managed to get a parking fine! We were booked in for 2 nights and intended spending the days on Etna Nord, about an hours drive with plenty of hair pin bends etc so we left after one night and stayed in a delightful hotel close to the wineries etc that we wanted to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2020
Grazie per la tua recensione. La casa è tipica siciliana di fine 800 con i mobili ed i pavimenti dell'epoca, così come è scritto in maniera chiara nella descrizione della proprietà. Non tutti capiscono e apprezzano il bello e l'antico. Il parcheggio è in strada ed il codice della strada va rispettato. Mi spiace che ti abbiano preso una multa ma dovevi stare attenta : ci sono i segnali stradali da leggere e rispettare. Se poi sei andata in un hotel sull'Etna ed hai apprezzato le aziende vinicole si vede che, al momento in cui hai prenotato, non hai capito che io ho una casa -vacanze vicino il mare, peraltro apprezzata dalla quasi totalità dei miei gentili ospiti. Mi permetto di darti un consiglio : prima di partire per il prossimo viaggio cerca di avere le idee chiare e leggi bene la descrizione della proprietà. Se cerchi la luna ... non prenotare il sole ... Cordiali saluti.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Schöne Ferienwohnung mit großem Außenbereich

Erholsam, entspannt. Für eine Woche die perfekte Unterkunft.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2025
Grazie per la vostra recensione.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superbe Séjour

Nous avons passé un superbe séjour, on a beaucoup aimé le cahrme de cette maison ancienne, la propreté du lieu, tout le nécessaire pour cuisiner. Accueil impeccable, logement bien localisé pour vadrouiller dans la région et aller se primer à Catania.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

ACI Castello

War gut
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Aci Castello il ponte del 25 aprile

La struttura è una casa d’epoca, posta al piano terra di una casa privata con accesso da un cancello in ferro posto sulla strada principale. Essa è dotata di due cortili ben attrezzati, uno all’ingresso e l’altro sul retro. All’interno le camere sono tutte comunicanti, così come i due bagni: questa peculiarità (specificata immediatamente dal proprietario) può rappresentare un handicap se si è in due famiglie. La struttura, per esposizione e spazi all’aperto è certamente più godibile nel periodo estivo. Nel complesso ci siamo trovati bene ed il proprietario è stato estremamente cortese e disponibile. Nota negativa: i letti sono scomodi, specialmente il divano letto.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Affascinante!

Affascinante, confortevole e curata dimora. Una bellissima esperienza. Floriana e Francesco sono ospiti discreti ed al contempo premurosi e disponibili. Consigliatissma!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2022
Grazie mille. Per noi è stato un grande piacere ospitarvi. Floriana e Francesco.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Belle demeure

Joli appartement en rdc avec patio et proches de tout commerce . Très bon accueil de Floriane et son époux avec un gâteau à l arrivée et du jus de fruits. Ainsi que du linge de toilette. Je recommande vivement cette location
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Friendly owners and great location.

Owners were friendly and available for any assistance. Great location for travel on Sicily's coast. Comfortable and clean house with historical decor. Parking was easy within a block from house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Accueil sympathique avec pourtant une arrivée très tardive. L'ensemble du logement bien. Par contre.

Accueil sympathique avec pourtant une arrivée très tardive. L'ensemble du logement bien. Par contre matériel de cuisine un peu inexistant. Pas de saladier, une petite casserole pour 4 pas de cafetière. Donc bien mais peu mieux faire.....
Verified review

8/10 Good

Super! Très bien placé et très agréable.

Propriétaires très accueillants parlant italien et anglais, serviables. L’appartement est très bien placé à Acicastello: au calme et proche de commerces de bouches excellents. Acicastello est un village joli, agréable et authentique. La décoration est très sympa et rend l’atmosphere chaleureuse. Deux points à améliorer: - changer le matelas du lit double - équipements de cuisine à compléter Merci.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Buen sitio en un entorno admirable

Casa muy bien organizada con todo tipo de detalles y que te permite realizar excursiones tanto al Etna, Taormina, riviera de los ciclopes. Lugar adecuado como descanso despues de dias intensos. Muy tranquilo
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2020
Ciao Milagros mi ha fatto piacere avervi come ospiti. Sono contenta che vi siete trovati bene a casa mia. Floriana.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Florianas house is utterly beautiful!

Being in the hustle and bustle of Aci Costella was great. we had a real taste of Sicilian life... the local shops being full of beautiful local produce and the community was extrermly warm and welcoming. We will definately return to discover more of this wonderful island. Floriana and frederico (hope I remembered your name) were great hosts and honestly the house could have been a film set.. so very beautiful. we all feel quite sad that we had to come home so soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2020
Hello Helen, thanks for the nice review, we are very happy to have hosted you and your beautiful family. If you go back to Sicily we are waiting for you with joy. Floriana and Francesco.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Danke!

Alles da, was wichtig ist, nette Vermieter, schöne Gegend und das übliche Verkehrschaos im Ort. Trotzdem immer einen Parkplatz gefunden. Danke!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay in Aci Castelo!

My wife and I had a wonderful stay in Aci Castelo with our two teenage daughters. Floriana and Francesco were gracious hosts and the apartment was very comfortable. It was amazing to stay in a place with so much history. The pictures truly don't do it justice. The master bedroom is huge and the family/dining area is large as well. Our girls shared a room off the master bedroom that had its own exit out onto the rear courtyard. The front courtyard is private and cosy. The kitchen is small but served all of our needs. It should be noted that some other reviews stated that the beds weren't very comfortable. We found all of the beds to be very comfy. The apartment had everything we needed for our stay. We plan to return and will definitely recommend this place to our friends. Thank you so much, Floriana and Francesco. Grazie tante!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2020
Dear Terra, Bill and girls, thank you for the nice review written by you. You have been wonderful guests, very nice and perfect. When you will return to Sicily we will wait with joy, so you will learn better the Italian language that you already know quite well. Goodbye.Thank you for everything. Floriana and Francesco.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Stay with 2 little traveller

We had a fab stay( 10 days ). A warm welcome with fruits , milk, juice and cookies. If we are coming back to the island we will try to stay there again. Grazie for let us 4 stay
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Bell'appartamento nel centro di Aci Castello

Ad Agosto siamo stati ad Aci Castello per 4 notti, eravamo due famiglie con tre bambine dagli 8 agli 11 anni. Ci siamo trovati molto bene in questa casa, con ambienti spaziosi, puliti e freschi. E' molto comoda perché è in centro al paese, ma essendo in un cortile interno è anche silenziosa. Ottima pasticceria proprio fuori di casa. Floriana e suo marito sono stati molto gentili e disponibili. Consigliata!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2020
Grazie mille per la vostra recensione. Anche voi siete stati degli ottimi ospiti. Saluti da Floriana e Francesco.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Hospitalidade 10!

Nossa estadia foi ótima. A casa é espaçosa, bem localizada, equipada e limpa. Os anfitriões são muito simpático. Fomos recebidos com uma jarra de suco natural, uma cesta de frutas, pães, geléias. Chegamos mais tarde que o planejado, e a anfitriã nos auxiliou chamando um taxi para nos levar em tempo ao teatro de Catânia, pois tínhamos entradas para um espetáculo. Também recebemos tickets para snacks e bebidas que foram utilizados em um passeio ao Etna.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2020
Ciao Claudia grazie per la bella recensione. Anche voi siete stati degli ottimi ospiti, discreti, rispettosi delle regole della casa e soprattutto simpatici e cordiali. Se ripassate da queste parti Vi aspettiamo. Un abbraccio. Floriana
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