Old barn renovated by the sea

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A wooden bench with a metal support structure, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.
A cozy room with a wicker sofa, a wooden door leading to a bright hallway, and a shelf with decorative items.
A wooden pathway over a rocky surface leading to a building with a tiled roof.
A kitchen with two green patterned sinks, a window with curtains, a stove, and various kitchen utensils and containers on the counter.
A rustic dining area with a wooden table, wicker chairs, and a woven ceiling light.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Ionian Sea

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast for a fee
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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CATANIA, Sicilia
  • Place, Mount Etna
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Catania Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Isola Bella
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Riposto

Located in Riposto, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Etna and Giardini Naxos Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Hundred Horse Chestnut Tree and Adventure Park Etna. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like mountain climbing, hiking and ecotours nearby.
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CATANIA, Sicilia

What's nearby

  • Mount Etna - 20 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Via Etnea - 25 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Corso Umberto - 25 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Catania Beach - 30 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Isola Bella - 37 min drive - 42.8 km

Getting around

  • Carruba Station - 15 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Novecento Pizza e Cucina - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar Il Nuovo Portico - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪La Briciola - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crescenzio-Pizzeria A Tavola - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mov - Sushi Movement - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old barn renovated by the sea pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Old barn renovated by the sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Old barn renovated by the sea located?

This family-friendly Riposto holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ionian Sea and Torre Archirafi Beach. Riposto Beach and Spiaggia di Fondachello are also within 6 miles (10 km). Carruba Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We have enjoyed our stay at Alessandra's house. The house is very cozy and well equipped. Quiet and calm. A few minutes down the road there is a small beach. The sea view from the terrace is unforgettable. Alessandra and her family were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2023
Fantastic persons, nice and clean. They enjoy the place
Verified review

8/10 Good

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Unser Aufenthalt war ok / Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter im vorfeld nicht vorhanden

Wir hatten das Haus 6 Monate im Vorfeld gebucht und auch bezahlt. Ab da gab es keine Kommunikation zum Vermieter. Dieser reagierte auf nichts, weder auf FEWO-Chats noch auch Mails. Als wir dort ankamen haben wir das Haus fast nicht gefunden, da keine Beschreibung vorlag. Durch ein Zufall sind wir dann doch vom Vermieter empfangen worden. Dieser war ganz überrascht und hat uns auch nicht erwartet. Angeblich technische Computer-Probleme und es hat ihm dann auch leid getan. Gott sei dank war das Haus frei, konnte in 2 Stunden für uns hergerichtet werden und dann haben wir eine schöne Woche verbracht.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wunderbarer Aufenthalt zwischen Meer und Ätna

Wir haben 10 schöne Tage in dem kleinen, feinen Steinhäuschen mit wunderbarem Meer- und Ätnablick verbracht. Die Lage ist toll, es ist hübsch eingerichtet und es ist alles notwendige vorhanden. Wir haben Ausflüge in alle Richtungen unternommen. Es gibt einen Bahnhof mit Verbindung nach Catania, Syrakus, Messina, Taormina. Im kleinen Ort Carruba ist alles vorhanden, was man zum täglichen Leben braucht, Bäcker, Lebensmittelläden, Pizzeria und eine nette Bar. Die Badestrände von Riposto und Cottone waren Ende September fast menschenleer, das Meer noch schön warm und sehr sauber. Auf jeden Fall sollte man den Ätna besuchen. Alessandra hat uns bestens mit frischen Früchten wie Mango versorgt, war jederzeit ansprechbar und trotzdem sehr diskret. Vielen Dank, wir können das Häuschen nur empfehlen.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2023
Geliebte, Ich bin gerührt von den schönen Worten, die ihr für den Ort findet, den ich so sehr liebe. Ich empfehle Ihnen, sich an den Ort zu erinnern und mich zu werben, weil ich nicht mehr mit diesen Seiten arbeiten möchte Ich danke euch Alessandra
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfekt für Individualurlauber

Ein sehr gemütliches, mediterranes Häuschen an einem wundervollen Ort, von einer Gastgeberin, die keine Wünsche offen lässt. Absolut traumhaft. Mille Grazie Alessandra
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Grazie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacances à Praiola

Gite idéalement situé à 5 minutes à pied d'une petite plage avec une très belle vue sur la mer. Le gite est très calme et on peut s'y reposer sur des transats à l'ombre des feuilles d'un plant de vigne de la terrasse ou d'un magnifique laurier rose. L'emplacement du gite nous a permis de découvrir la côte Est de la Sicile (Syracuse, Etna, gorges d'Alcantara, Taormina, iles Eoliennes...). Merci Alessandra pour ton accueil, tes conseils et tes légumes. Les citrons sont tout simplement délicieux. Nous avons passé 15 jours merveilleux dans ton gite.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Leben im Paradies

Bestens
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Etwas schwierig zu erreichen-sonst alles bestenwürde ich jederzeit wieder machen. Sehr nette und hie

Alles bestens Bis auf das Wetter- was nicht bei FeWo reserviert werden kann
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Toller , erholsamer Urlaub

Wie beschrieben, gemütlich, geniale Lage, kein Straßenlärm
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2023
Lieber Holger, vielen Dank und ich freue mich, dass es dir gut ging. Ich hoffe du kommst wieder um mich zu sehen Alessandra
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wunderschön zwischen Ätna und Meer

Wunderschöner Ort zum Erholen und Abschalten. Auf der einen Seite das Meer, auf der anderen der Ätna. Nachts eine himmische Ruhe, perfekter Platz zum Ausspannen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

This was a lovely spot to spend the first few days of our holiday relaxing - the views from the property are gorgeous and the property itself is very comfortable. The air conditioning was unfortunately broken for our stay but we were provided with a fan which did the job fine. Alessandra was very helpful and provided us with delicious aubergines from her garden to enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2023
Thank you for the nice review. You where very good client and the house was perfect when you left. The air conditioning is still broken but luckily in these moment is not helpful See you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vier wundervolle Tage in stimmungsvoller Umgebung!

Nach unserer Reise durch ganz Italien, genossen wir die vier Tage bei Sandra sehr. Das Haus ist an einem ruhigen Naturplatz und wunderbar eingerichtet, mit allem, was man braucht. Vom Garten brachte uns Sandra Auberginen, Zwiebeln, Zitronen und Mango. Vielen Dank und wir können das nur weiterempfehlen! Ursula und Hansjürg
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2023
Ursula and her husband where perfect host, it was a real pleasure to host them Alessandra
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacances en famille

Excellente location pour toute la famille au calme pres de la mer
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Impeccable

Un petit coin de paradis, avec la plage en bas du jardin. Alessandra et sa famille sont très accueillants, et la maison est confortable avec tout l’équipement nécessaire. Un emplacement parfait pour visiter l’etna, taormine, et la cote est de la Sicile.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2023
Chers amis, merci pour cette merveilleuse critique. Vous aussi avez été fantastique
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

En plena naturaleza

Super estancia en la encantadora casa de Alessandra en plena naturaleza. Hay que equiparase bien contra los mosquitos pero aparte de esto, todo perfecto. Gracias Alessandra
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kleines Paradies

Wer Ruhe in einem wunderschönen, naturbelassenen Fleck Sizilien sucht, ist hier richtig, sofern er kein 5-Sterne-Appartement erwartet und sich nicht daran stört, dass die Vermieterin auf dm gleichen Fleck wohnt.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2023
Ospite perfetto, indipendente e ordinato
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

THE place!

What a wonderful respite here with sweet Alessandra and her charming family. This cottage is the most cozy and comfortable place in Sicilia. The views are fantastic.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2023
And Patty is the best person we guest, so nice and peaceful, also if she lost her luggage.....
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bezubernder Ort

Sehr gemütliches, kleines - feines Steinhaus, mit allen Annehmlichkeiten. Sehr freundlicher hilfsbereiter Nachbar (Sabstiano) Vielen DANK bis zum nächsten Jahr
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2023
thank you, we love our place and try to make our guest feel good.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sicily Trip

Nice place near the water. Food is excellent but expecilly the Granita & Briosh
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2023
very nice couple, very educated and clean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place, amazing view (the sea on one side, Etna on the other), surrounded by orange trees :)

Great place, amazing view (the sea on one side, Etna on the other), surrounded by orange trees :)
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruhige Idylle

Sehr herzlicher Empfang durch Sebastiano. Wer Ruhe und dabei einen Meerblick und wunderbaren Ätnablick sucht ist hier genau richtig!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2023
Dear Ekkehard, we were very pleased to have you in our place and hope to have you back some day! Good people are always welcome :) We hope you spent a nice holiday!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Most lovely holidays!

The little house and the site are beautifull. It's quiet, only the Etna could have been more busy. But what it's really all about is Sebastiano, living next door... He's most friendly and helpful, you hardly ever meet a person like him. He brought us e.g. his bio-vegetables and we had excellent meals. Just to mention one of many deeds. And of course there is Otto, Sebastianos small dog. Friendly too, always up for playing. And he was quickly good friends with our dog, they had oranges together every now and then and disappeared every now and then.... Life permitting we would like to come back.......All the best to Sebastiano, Otto and Alessandra, unfortunately we didn't get to know her personally.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2023
Dear Maria, I am sincerely sorry I could not have been with you but I had some problems, not serious, with health, and this year my daughter will be there in my place. Anyway, I'm calm because I know Sebastiano is a lovely person and the house is beautiful. I hope you have found everything neat and tidy, I am very fussy and I personally follow the cleaning of the houses. Thank you for your nice comment and I really hope to meet you for a next holiday Alessandra
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10/10 Excellent

Wunderschöner, friedvoller Ort. Sehr gut zum entspannen und relaxen. Gerne wieder.

Wunderschönes Haus, tolle Umgebung. Sehr entspannter Urlaub. Gut zum relaxen. Sehr nette Leute (Sebastiano) vor Ort. Er hat diesen Urlaub perfekt gemacht.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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