The Mori's House, a house in the center close to the sea

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A bedroom with a bed, pillows, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A modern staircase with a metal railing and a light fixture at the top.
A kitchen with pasta jars on the counter, a sink, and a window with a view of the outside.
A modern bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a shower area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area set for four with white chairs and a table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lungomare di Ognina

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Catania, Sicily
  • Place, Port of San Giovanni
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lungomare di Ognina
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Le Ciminiere Fairs and Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony

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About the area

Catania

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio, a neighbourhood in Catania. While the natural beauty of Catania Beach and Mount Etna can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Catania Port. Gioeni Park and Palace of Culture are also worth visiting.
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Catania, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Port of San Giovanni - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lungomare di Ognina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Le Ciminiere Fairs and Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Via Etnea - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Catania Port - 2 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Galatea Station - 11 min walk
  • Catania Ognina Station - 19 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stark's Cafè - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Moca - Monfalcone Cafè by Santocchini - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taiyo - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pepe Nero - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cutilisci - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mori's House, a house in the center close to the sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Mori's House, a house in the center close to the sea?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mori's House, a house in the center close to the sea on 20 Nov 2026 start from £201, 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.

What time is check-in at The Mori's House, a house in the center close to the sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mori's House, a house in the center close to the sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mori's House, a house in the center close to the sea located?

Located in Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Spiaggia San Giovanni Licuti Rocce and Ionian Sea. Port of San Giovanni and Lungomare di Ognina are also within 1 mile (2 km). Galatea Station is 11 minutes by foot and Italia Station is 14 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was amazing. Laura was easy to communicate with. The location was central to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very spacious, and the videos provided for getting the key for entry were great.The rooms were clean and the beds comfortable. Things to be aware of if you are driving a car are it is difficult to find parking close by, and expect a few minutes walk and paid parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at The Mori’s House. The owners were friendly and gave excellent information to ensure we had a wonderful stay. The property is well taken care of and very well equipped. It had everything we needed! It is within short walking distance to transportation to get into the city centre, with easy grocery store access.Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The conditioning worked well. I did read about stairs and did not think it would be an issue. I’m 72 yo so next time I would rethink it. Host was accurate in description.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was amazing!! Host was prompt and professionally. Rooftop terrace, OMG, wonderful! Great walkable, close to metro, restaurants, waterfront, city bus transportation!! Very clean and welcoming. Beds were firm, but very comfortable, and linens, smelled great!!! Air conditioning was a true plus, for American tourists!!! Laura was the perfect host!! Grazie, Grazie for a beautiful stay in your apartment!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely stylish modern apartment. Great terrace and bbq
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice clean apartment

Pleasure to stay in the apartment, nice terrace.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely place in Catania

We enjoyed our stay in The Mori’s House. It’s a quiet and privat appartment near the local beach where some nice restaurants can be found. The city is very busy and it’s difficult to find some space to park your car, but nevertheless it was a lovely holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Mori’s House — modern comforts in a hidden side street

This is an elegantly appointed and comfortable apartment, near the water and within easy reach of all amenities. We enjoyed morning coffee and evening drinks on the rooftop patio. Laura gave us all the information we needed for a successful stay and was easy to contact.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and comfortable

We loved our stay in Catania. Laura is a wonderful host and even helped us with our misunderstanding of the garbage and recycling. The place was very clean and the terrace on the rooftop was so nice to sit at and decompress from a busy day of tourism. Laura is great! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice

Good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice, Clean Property with Good Management

The Mori House is nicely remodeled, and very clean! It is a five minute walk to Catania Picanello train station, and three minute walk to a small grocery store and Tris Bar, which offers all snacks/meals. It is a forty minute walk into the historic center of Catania. The neighborhood is old and a bit run down, but safe. The property manager is excellent, providing quick and helpful responses to all communications.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Sicilian experience on the edge of Catania

The hosts, Laura & Andrea were very accomodating, welcoming & helpful. We had a great stay, and better than expected with easy walking access to the sea (Miami beach lounge), local shops, cafés (Trisbar 1966 & Magri highly recommended), & woodfired take-away Pizzaria 100 yards away on Via Messina. It's a short 15 minute taxi ride to Catania City. If you like a traditional rustic fish restaurant try Nitto in Ognina (10mins Taxi) very popular with the locals (don't be put off by the plastic cups, plates & cutlery)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place in Catania.

Since this was our first time in Sicily we wanted to focus on a region, rather than cover the entire island. We were able to travel to Etna, Taormina, and Siracusa easily from this location. The apartment was comfortable for 4 adults. One word of caution. If you’re not comfortable with climbing stairs this place may not be for you. The property description, and host attentiveness were spot on.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2023
It was a pleasure to host Dave and his group. They have been great guests! They are highly recommended! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My best friend and I stayed at Mori’s House for a week in Sicily, and it truly felt like a private oasis in Catania. Perfectly located near the beach, restaurants, and shops, the property blends modern amenities with the historic charm of the building. The air conditioning was excellent during the August heat, and the three-story unit was spotless and unique, with two large bedrooms and views of the ocean and a nearby church.I loved the upstairs bathroom with its volcanic rock shower and chose that room, though the downstairs suite—with its 15-foot ceilings and chandelier—was stunning. Each morning we enjoyed coffee on the rooftop patio overlooking Mount Etna, complete with a grill and plants for a relaxing setting.Laura is an incredible host who provided the most professional check-in I’ve had in over 10 years of rentals. She sent a detailed video, gave excellent recommendations, and responded quickly whenever we reached out.The location is ideal: just a 5-minute walk from a lido Laura recommended, close to other beaches, with a grocery store a block away and antique shops and cafés even closer. By the end of our stay, we truly felt like locals and were sad to leave. I would recommend Mori’s House and Laura without hesitation—she made our Italian dreams a reality, and we can’t wait to return!
This was my favourite bathroom. It's very clean and modern but the rustic elements were incredible
Lower level bedroom with its own balcony and pull out couch
We loved the kitchen that came with all we needed to cook any meal we didn't eat out. Laura has a moka pot and a Lavazza coffee machine
Little details really set this place apart. Even the entrance is gorgeous!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
L’hébergement était très propre, pourvu d’une climatisation très nécessaire vu les températures très élevées en septembre Faciliter de prendre les bus pour ce rendre au cœur de catanes.Le problème ce sont les parkings tous payant, vu l’emplacement du logement en intra-muros et à proximité des commerces.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ottima soluzione per soggiorni di media e durata. L'appartamento è dotato di ogni comfort: lavatrice, lavastoviglie, forno, aria condizionata e griglia barbecue in terrazza. L'appartamento si sviluppa su due piani (tre se si conta la mansarda, dove c'è la zona lavanderia e il terrazzino), con una camera da letto e un bagno per ogni piano. Il centro storico di Catania dista circa 8-10 minuti con l'auto. Nei pressi dell'appartamento troverete comunque diversi posti dove mangiare e supermercati. Grazie a Laura per averci ospitato
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erster Sock ohne Auftug auch in der Wohnung zwischen Schlafräume sind Stiegen, also Achtung mit schweren Koffern. Das ist der einzige Nachteil, sonst ist wirklich alles perfekt und sehr liebe freundliche Vermieterin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable place. Parking is a problem, have to find a spot on the very crowed street and pay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Logement très propre bien situé pour visiter Catane et les environs
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Struttura recentemente ammodernata, posizione strategica..

Tutto bene, nella norma.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super appartement, spacieux et bien situé pour un séjour diversifié centre historique, Etna, etc

Aucun problème Hôte attentionnée Propriété spacieuse et agréable sur deux niveaux avec une terrasse sur le toit
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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