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HOME RELAX: NATURE, GOOD FOOD FOLKLORE

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A swimming pool with white lounge chairs and a decorative pot in the center.
A covered outdoor area with terracotta planters containing various plants and flowers.
A dining area with a round table, chairs, a chandelier, and a kitchen in the background.
A two-story building with a balcony on the upper floor.
An outdoor patio with a round table and chairs, a wooden chair, and potted plants.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Balestrate Beach
Sleeps 7•2 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Balestrate, Sicily
  • Place, Balestrate Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Spaggia Forgia
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, spiaggia Balestrate
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

HOME RELAX: NATURE, GOOD FOOD FOLKLORE

New and comfortable apartment in a villa, on the 1st floor of a villa of one floor, in quiet and peaceful area, consisting of kitchen with beautiful panoramic views, furnished and equipped, with a sofa bed, full bathroom with shower, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, double bedroom, 1 entrance, private terrace, panoramic and equipped with table, chairs and charcoal barbecue, laundry .The apartment has air conditioning, reserved parking, garden with swimming pool, swing, bedding , bathroom and kitchen, washing machine, iron and ironing board. far from the village of 800 meters from the sea and 1.2 KM. Close to the nature reserve of the gypsy, Bath of Segesta, Scopello San Vito lo Capo, Erice, Palermo. Site assistance h 24. Upon arrival, the owner or a local guide will accompany 'free Balestrate to let you know the streets, beaches, restaurants, pizzerias, shops you can servire.durante the months of July and August evenings in the square are particularly animated by songs, show

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
E' preferibile che si fumi in balcone o in terrazz

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT082007C299KSXHWX
Property # 6214858
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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Balestrate

Located in Balestrate, this apartment is in the city centre and near the beach. Porto di Castellammare del Golfo and Parco Avventura Bosco Alcamo - Vivilbosco are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Zingaro Nature Reserve and Capo Rama Nature Reserve. Scuba diving and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Balestrate, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Balestrate Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Spaggia Forgia - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • spiaggia Balestrate - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mondello Beach - 49 min drive - 56.5 km
  • Tonnara of Scopello - 54 min drive - 31.7 km

Getting around

  • Balestrate Station - 6 min walk
  • Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Centoundici Food&Drink - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Da Giovanni Frutti di Mare - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Perla Spaghetteria E Frutti Di Mare - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brugnano Café - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Rosa Dei Venti - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does HOME RELAX: NATURE, GOOD FOOD FOLKLORE have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is HOME RELAX: NATURE, GOOD FOOD FOLKLORE pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at HOME RELAX: NATURE, GOOD FOOD FOLKLORE?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at HOME RELAX: NATURE, GOOD FOOD FOLKLORE?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HOME RELAX: NATURE, GOOD FOOD FOLKLORE?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is HOME RELAX: NATURE, GOOD FOOD FOLKLORE located?

This family-friendly Balestrate apartment building is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Balestrate Beach and Spaggia Forgia. Spiaggia Balestrate and Spiaggia dei Fossili are also within 2 miles (3 km). Balestrate Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 156 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our staying in Balestrate. The host Rosalia is nice and helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

uwe h.

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

Perfect stay

We enjoyed 3 days relaxed with very friendly family who runs the house. Perfect to visit the attractions around.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2023
sempre lieti di fare trascorrere una bella vacanza ai nostri amici
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

beautiful house and family

We stayed for a few days and it was amazing. Everything was clean and perfect for us. Rosalia and her family are super welcoming, helpful and keen to tell you about the beauty of the region. Really recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

Visit to western Sicily

The property is beautiful. We hiked and did tourist things during the day. Played in the beautiful pool to cool off in the afternoon. Went and ate at Eo restaurant which was recommended by the host. We did rent a car to get around our last two days. Fantastic time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2025
grazie
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sebastian H.

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

Nice Apartment with pool and seaview

Good to discover the surroundings (Trapani, Zingaro, Segesta...). Very clean and everything you need in the appartment. The host super friendly. Place to park your car inside the property, pool, washing machine...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2025
grazie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Clean and comfortable with a delightful host.

We enjoyed the full use of the apartment with onsite parking. Once you get the hang of driving in small Sicilian towns, it becomes east to get around. Balestrate has a beautiful beachfront and many lovely restaurants. Our hostess was helpful and friendly. Mille grazie, Rosalia!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov, 2024
siamo contenti che i nostri ospiti siano soddisfatti.. grazie
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karine M.

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

Staying at Rosalia's

Clean apartment, could use an upgrade though (suggestion: extra air conditioning in the master bedroom - it was hard to cool down). Rosalia is the perfect hostess, being warm, welcoming and very helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
accogliamo sempre i suggerimenti dei nostri ospiti..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

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

Great Apartment

A large, well equipped apartment, just a few minutes outside of Balestrate. With two balconies, a rooftop terrace, and a swimming pool, the apartment has very nice outdoor living spaces too. The host was very helpful with local information and providing transportation to/from the train station (for a reasonable fee.) We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2023
Our priority is always to make our guests spend a pleasant holiday and stay in their beautiful memories so much that they want to return willingly ................
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saladin R.

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

Perfect holiday, lovely home, welcoming owner

We had a fantastic week here - and booked again for next year before we left! Very comfortable apartment, well equipped and clean, a few minutes walk from centre of town and a few minutes drive from beach. Rosalia, Francesco and Martina were incredibly welcoming and helpful, and lovely with our disabled daughter. Very, very highly recommended! Mille Mille grazie Rosalia
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun, 2023
e sempre una soddisfazione leggere che i nostri ospiti si siano trovati bene e ci sforziamo sempre di migliorarci...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian A.

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

This is a wonderful place to stay, couldn't be better

We had an absolutely wonderful experience here due entirely to the professionalism and caring attitude of Rosalie, the owner. The apartment was clean, well-equipped, comfortable, and beautiful. We had a problem with our car and Rosalie and her husband came and picked us up and helped us resolve it. I can't say enough good things about this stay. Book with confidence.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

tom m.

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

Good

Excellent property.location not great access to town difficicult with high climb / decention with no street lights
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ruth E.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Good Price

You need a car really if you stay here we used taxis and walked stayed in other parts of Sicilly in our month stay, train connections fine contact via WhatsApp with the owner managed to get us an oven for the last 2 weeks as we only had a hob-and no kettle took my own teapot as don’t drink coffee made with beans there was a machine Washing machine worked no pool that but we expected that
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan, 2023
e' nostra buona abitudine scrivere sull'annuncio tutto cio' che l'ospite deve sapere e quello che' e' presente nell'appartamento... abbiamo sempre descritto che l'appartamento' distante dal centro circa 1 km quindi per chi non ha voglia di camminare e' necessario un mezzo ... non ho mai descritto che in cucina c'e un forno ma, se qualcuno me lo chiede, posso fornirlo....con piacere.. .. ultima cosa che descriviamo e' che nei mesi invernali la piscina e' chiusa...in modo che ad un ospite attento nulla sia una sorpresa...e' il modo piu' corretto di presentare un annuncio...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Wonderful hosts!

The property is exactly as advertised. Although the apartment is in the same building as the owners, we felt as though we had the place to ourselves. Rosalia and her family could not have been more helpful. We were picked up at the airport and she arranged the use of a car for the week. Although we had done some research into what attractions were in the surrounding area, Rosalia and her daughter Martina gave us some very helpful advice, which made our stay even more enjoyable than we had hoped for. On the day we were due to return home, Francesco got up at 4 am to run us the few miles to Palermo airport. This holiday apartment offers excellent value for money and we would highly recommend it as a base for exploring north west Sicily. Thank you Rosalia and family!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
we always try to do our best to make the guest holiday unforgettable...
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

marjorie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The place is clean BUT, all the necessities that you needed is not provided, no soap, toilet paper, dishwasher soap, paper towel etc. Pool is close at 8pm, what the heck your on vacation and after a long day outside you want to relax on the pool but it is close. And one more thing no air conditioning, you have to pay 5euro/day. All of these should have provided with no extra cost.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dawid P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed here with my family. Overall, the experience was good. The host was friendly and shared lots of tips via WhatsApp, including dining and boat trips. The pool area was lovely, and the apartment was decent. It’s about a 15-minute walk to town (with one steep hill), but the town is charming with great food at reasonable prices. We appreciated having two parking spaces (one inside the gate and one outside).On the downside: the apartment needs refreshing as many things feel old and worn. Power sockets were very limited (only one in the kitchen and three in total across bedrooms). Air conditioning costs extra, which wasn’t clearly stated. The property is spread over two levels with a roof terrace, but note there are three apartments upstairs plus the owner’s family downstairs, so the pool is shared with more guests than expected. The pool closes strictly at 8 PM. One hot evening I went for a late swim and was told it wasn’t allowed; the next day, the host said she reported us to Vrbo and could evict us, which felt extreme.Other points: The host said we could keep rubbish in bins on the balcony during the stay, but on checkout morning, we were asked to take it all downstairs. The washing machine is shared and often used by the host between turnovers, so it was hard to access.If you’re okay with strict rules and an older apartment, it’s a decent stay. If you want more flexibility, it may not be for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Magda F.

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

Not recommended - short term stay

The property is located in a very good place. You need a car to enjoy it properly. The house rules are very strict. For example, the pool hours are very restricted at the point that the time to enjoy it is very limited. The property has very basic stuff you need to buy everything from hand soap, dish soap, garbage bags, paper towel, etc. The property does not have some basic appliances such as coffee maker, microwave, etc. We asked the property owner for more hand soap (it was provided a very small amount of a mixture of water and soap that lasted twice), salt and dish soap. We received an explanation that we needed to buy everything but salt and another roll of toilet paper was provided. We had to ask the property owner to control her voice tone during our conversation (she explained that it was a cultural approach to conversations). We don’t recommend the property since it does not meet our regular standards. We believe you will enjoy it for a long term stay probably if you are properly prepared and equipped. We think and recommended the owner to be very clear and explicit on her post about the conditions so that you can take an informed decision.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
We are always open to constructive criticism from our guests.. but that they are constructive and not presumptions!! ... If a guest who arrives demands the expense and 'logical answer we do not provide the necessary to cook as oil, salt, aromas ... these are things that, if he wants, the guest must buy.. Our habit instead provide the essentials to use the bathroom (toilet paper and liquid soap bottle upon your arrival .. but then you have to buy it ..) I am sorry that the guests have not read our ad in its entirety because we have never written that we provide appliances and the pool hours are from eight in the morning to eight in the evening .. Well specified times on the site...The evening and night hours are necessary for the system to clean and disinfect surfaces and pool water.The guests left damage to the house.. dirty walls, dirt everywhere and broken door handle. without reporting anything to the owner.. guests not recommended
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Søren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dejligt sted med super venlig vært.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein wunderbarer Ort Sizilien, Land und Leute kennen zu lernen. Rosalia ist jederzeit hilfsbereit und trägt mit ihrer unkomplizierten zugewandten und freundlichen Art sehr zum Gelingen bei. Die Dachterrasse und der Pool laden zum Relaxen ein.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jose D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wurden sehr gut betreut immer wieder gerne
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Franca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un super séjour. Rosalia et son mari sont très gentils et très disponible. Logement très bien situé et au calme. Les propriétaires sont de très bon conseil pour les lieux à visiter. Merci pour leurs accueil.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marc H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Notre séjour s'est très bien passé dans cette maison. Rosalia, qui parle très bien le français, nous a très bien accueillis et nous a présentés les sites à visiter. Notre petite fille a apprécié de plonger dans la piscine après la journée. L'appartement est confortable et suffisamment équipé pour passer un agréable séjour.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Middelmatig vakantie appartement

Verblijf was uitdagend, alles in het appartement was gedateerd, slaapkamer, meubels, woonkeuken en servies etc. Appartement moet nodig gerenoveerd worden! Allerbelangrijkste wat niet klopt is het adres en beschrijving, we werden nl. naar het centrum gestuurd op dit adres maar in werkelijkheid was het huis buiten de stad op een onbekende plaats die wij nooit konden vinden zonder de eigenaars hulp om ons op te halen. Dit klopt dus helemaal niet met de werkelijkheid en moet aangepast worden!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2025
Es tut mir leid, diese absolut unverständliche Aussage zu lesen... die Herren hatten, wie alle Touristen, die in unsere Anlage kommen, eine geografische Position des Hauses, aber sie verirrten sich im Zentrum und ich rief mich an, um sie zum Check-in abzuholen...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B.

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

Sehr schöne Umgebung und schöner Strand.

Viele Kurztrips in die nähere Umgebung zum Wandern und für Stadtbesichtigungen.Die Restaurants sind auch sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2025
siamo contenti del risultato
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aubert B.

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

Appartement

Appartement tres bien ,manque manque un peu de vaiselles,manque d isolation pour le bruit,propriétaire au rez de chausse et 2 autres Appartement au meme etage que le n autres,sinon belles piscine belle terrasse, propriétaire tres gentille
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2025
grazie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard B.

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

Im Herbst noch einmal angenehm warm

Sehr nette Gastgeber mit tollem Abhol- und Bringservice zum Flughafen; Balestrate ist ein netter, kleiner Ort mit einem schönen Badestrand. Sehr saubere Unterkunft, landestypisch eingerichtet. Wunderbarer Swimming pool.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct, 2024
Wir versuchen immer, unsere Gäste glücklich zu machen

About the host

Hosted by ROSALIA PAGANO

Host profile image
A LADY ARE BORN AND GREW HERE BALESTRATE.SPESSO, RECENTLY, MI AND 'HAPPENED TO THINK OF LEAVE THIS EARTH FOR A BETTER FUTURE FOR THE FAMILY .. BUT THE IDEA OF LEAVE THESE TASTE, SMELL THESE, THIS SUN, THIS SEA ME ALWAYS MADE PULL BACK ...

Why they chose this property

we bought this house 'cause we were impressed by the convenient area, close to the village but not in the center, quiet, peaceful, with clean air and freedom' for our children to be able to play in the entire tranquility '....
The large garden has allowed us to be able to install a swimming pool and extensive property 'allows us to have a car parking space for us and for our guests ..

What makes this property unique

THE GARDEN OF THIS PROPERTY 'AND ITS FRESH GREEN GRASS AND SENDING A SENSE OF CALM, PEACE AND THAT' OUTSIDE THE CHAOS AND DAILY ... '... RELAXING.

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