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Casa Giolele - Sea, Etna, Taormina

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A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a cityscape with multiple buildings.
A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A hallway with a stone floor, white walls, and doors leading to rooms.
A dining area with a table set for four, a green armchair, a small table with a vase, and a chandelier.
A dining room with a stone floor, a chandelier, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Ionian Sea
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Balcony
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Acireale, Sicily
  • Place, Timpa Natural Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza del Duomo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Acireale Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Casa Giolele - Sea, Etna, Taormina

The apartment is located in the city centre and has been recently renovated and equipped to ensure guests’ comfort: The rooms are large, spacious, and bright, and the amenities and furnishings are complete and of excellent quality: dishwasher, washing machine, American-style coffee maker, kettle, oven, microwave, television, a full set of linens, kitchenware, and much more. The apartment is ideal for families, couples, and travellers on business trips, study trips, or simply on holiday, any time of year, as our region offers a fabulous sea during the summer and the spectacular sight of snow-capped Mount Etna during the colder months.
Guests will find themselves in a welcoming, friendly, and carefree atmosphere, where they can enjoy a stay in complete freedom in one of the most picturesque coastal destinations in the Mediterranean.
The house is equipped with Wi-Fi and air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Adatto ai bambini
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A tourist tax of 1.0€ will be charged for the first 5 days.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT087004C2HFI7KQQQ
Property # 6648939
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
This property accepts cash
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Acireale

Located in Acireale, this apartment is in the city centre and by the sea. Via Etnea is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Etna and Catania Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Angelo Massimino Stadium or PalaCatania. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Acireale, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Timpa Natural Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Acireale Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Piazza San Domenico - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Puppet Theatre and Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Acireale Station - 7 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vulcanica Pizzeria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gelateria Belvedere - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Costarelli - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Moro - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria gli Abbatazzi ‘’Cucina & Amore’’ - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Giolele - Sea, Etna, Taormina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa Giolele - Sea, Etna, Taormina?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Giolele - Sea, Etna, Taormina?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Giolele - Sea, Etna, Taormina?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Giolele - Sea, Etna, Taormina located?

Located in the heart of Acireale, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi and Timpa Natural Reserve. Acireale Cathedral and Piazza San Domenico are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Canadian pensioners

Great location, spacious area, excellent host, what more could We say!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an incredible stay at Casa Giolele. The apartment is spacious enough for 6 people and located on the 7th floor. It felt very rustic Sicilian to me, and everything was clean and well-maintained. There are two toilets, a kitchen with all necessities, a shower, and a bath. All in good condition. The bed was nice, clean and comfy.The location is superb, just outside the city centre. On Saturday we went to the main square where there were local festivities. It was nice to catch the vibe of the locals. Mount Etna was only about 30-50 minutes away, and the sea was even nearer (definitely check out Pozzillo!).Elio was a very gracious host. Check-in and check-out were right on time and went smoothly. He was very responsive on WhatsApp whenever we had questions. Our flight was moved 30 min earlier, so we asked around 10 p.m. the night before if we could check earlier as well, no problem at all. We would definitely stay here again.Thank you, Elio, and thank you, Acireale!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant stay

Elio is the perfect host! He provides everything you can possibly need, and more. Plus, he's quick to offer suggestions and recommendations and has a large list of contacts, including taxis that can help make your stay hassle-free. All of his properties are well-maintained and immaculate. I say all because we stayed in 2 of his 8 properties and checked out a third. The apartment is centrally located among various shops, restaurants, and grocers. Because it is in the midst of a bustling town there will be sounds of traffic and people going about their business. So, if you're looking for a quite getaway, then you may want to reconsider. But if you want to get the full Sicilian experience, this is the place to be. If you visit during the summer months be aware that there are only AC units in the bedrooms and the lowest setting is 24C/75F. But, the apartment has plenty of large doors and windows for ventilation. Checking in and out is a breeze. Great communication and attention to detail. Highly recommend! Thanks Elio for making our stay so enjoyable!
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Casa perfetta e pulitissima ideale per la sua posizione per chi vuole visitare l’Etna e la costa

Elio è una persona disponibilissima e molto cordiale e di ottima comunicazione.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Huge apartment and perfectly located.

Giolele is a wonderfully light and spacious apartment and in a great location for touring Etna and the coast between Syracuse and Taomina. The apartment itself is on the 7th floor (with a lift!) of a modern building with a fabulous wrap round balcony that is in the sun from early morning until late afternoon. It is easy to find with satnav and you can have private parking, which I would strongly advise, very close by for €5 a day. The area around the apartment is residential with supermarkets, takaway pizza, cafe etc. However, the old centre of Acireale is just 5 mins walk away where, in addition to being very pretty, you will find plenty of reasonably priced restaurants. All in all this is a fab apartment in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

très bel appartement

Nous sommes restés deux semaines à Aciréale : Appartement très spacieux, très bien équipé, très bien situé avec les commerces à proximité et sans nuisance de bruit. Eléonora et Elio, sont des personnes très sympathiques et attentionnés, toujours disponibles et près à nous rendre service. Ce sera avec plaisir que j'y reviendrai et je le recommande
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ottimo

Elio è stato gentilissimo e sempre disponibile durante tutto il soggiorno. L'appartamento è in una posizione strategica, è luminosissimo, dotato di tutti i confort e pulito.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

excellent à tout point de vue

très grand et très bel appartement , bien situé dans quartier animé le jour et très calme la nuit . Propriétaires très sympas et constamment disponibles . à recommander sans hésiter .
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ottima sistemazione

Appartamento, nuovo, pulito e confortevole, con 3 camere matrimoniali e un salotto spazioso con tavolo tv e due divani. Al settimo piano con ascensore. E' sicuramente il proprietario di casa-vacanze più gentile e disponibile che io abbia mai incontrato. Consiglio vivamente questo appartamento, il centro città si raggiunge a piedi, e l'autostrada è a 5 minuti di macchina. Acireale è stato un buon punto di partenza per girare la Sicilia Orientale.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Welcoming Stay Near the Center of Acireale

We just returned from our first visit to the little city of Acireale. What a beautiful town! - gorgeous seaside views, great restaurants and shops, and some of the friendliest people we have ever met on our travels. Elio and Eleonora are so warm and hospitable, you will feel at home from the moment you are greeted upon your arrival. The apartment is large, immaculate, and very comfortable with 2 large bedrooms with high ceilings, a very nice-sized living/dining room, well appointed kitchen & bath, and a good wifi connection for communicating with friends & family at home. Walking to the duomo takes only a few minutes; a grocery store is located around the corner, & many pizzerias, restaurants, gelaterias, bakeries, & nice clothing stores are found within a short walk of the apartment. We highly recommend this apartment to those who need a conveniently located, large apartment (it would easily house a family of 5 or 6) for a great visit to Acireale. We spent 10 nights there & loved waking up each morning to cloudless skies & fantastic views of the Mediterranean from our Acireale "home". For a comfortable & relaxing visit to Sicily, this is the place!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

perfetto in tutto

Ottima posizione per visitare la sicilia orientale. Appartamento spazioso e pulito. Proprietario molto disponibile e premuroso. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo. Consigliato anche a chi, come noi, viaggia con bambini
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Holiday in a nice, well located apartment

We selected Acireale as the place for our 10 days visit at the eastern part of Sicily, and what a luck. We arrived in the middle of the marvellous, spectacular carnival. The apartment is located centrally both for enjoying the carnival, walking in the city, and tours in the region. The apartment was beautiful, nice, bright and clean, and with really good beds. From the first contact, the owner Eleonora were helpful and provided us with good advices about a.o. transport from and to the airport, restaurants and places to visit. Specially, a tour in jeep the full day up Etna became unforgettable. We will highly recommend other visitors to ask Eleonora for advice about such an excursion. We were not just visitors in a rented flat. We were actually the guests of Eleonora, Elio and the whole family! Thank you so much. Britta and Soren L. (Denmark)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Grazie!

We stayed at this apartment 4 nights. It is very spacious with a beautiful view on the sea, comfortable beds and quiet neighbors. Elio was a very gracious host, willing to help us with all our questions and need. We loved the location as it was walking distance to the center of town yet finding a parking was never an issue. It also was conveniently located to visit the Etna, Catania, Taormina and so many other beautiful villages.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Veramente una vacanza !!!

L'appartamento e' davvero bello, spazioso, luminoso, pulito. Pieno di tutti i confort.Il proprietario Elio e' davvero gentilissimo, disponibile e sempre pronto a consigli utilissimi. La zona e' centralissima ma si trova comunque sempre parcheggio non a pagamento.A casa non manca davvero nulla:stoviglie, elettrodomestici (lavastoviglie inclusa!!),biancheria, detersivi.La posizione inoltre è strategica per visitare tutta la costa e anche i paese intorno all'etna.Insomma tutto davvero perfetto. Consigliatissimo e garantito!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Consigliatissima!

L'alloggio è spazioso, luminoso e pulitissimo, dotato di tutti i comfort ed accessori indispensabili a trascorrere un periodo fuori casa, sentendosi come a casa. Elio, oltre ad essere una persona accogliente e disponibile, è attento alle esigenze di tutti: in casa non mancava nulla, dall'olio, al caffè, a tutti i tipi di detersivo e...in bagno c'era persino l'acetone! L'appartamento è ubicato in posizione centrale, ma riservata, e nei pressi di svariate attività commerciali che non interferiscono con la tranquillità del luogo. In breve tempo si riesce a raggiungere a piedi, sia il mare delle Chiazzette (consiglio di portare delle scarpette per il mare, perché la spiaggia è rocciosa, ma bellissima!!), sia le passeggiate commerciali e storica di Acireale. Per i più temerari vale la pena anche fare un salto alla baia di S. Caterina: dal belvedere la vista è mozzafiato!!! Acireale è tranquilla e a misura d'uomo con persone accoglienti ed affettuose ed ovunque si possono gustare ottime granite con brioche ed arancini. E' un buon punto di partenza per raggiungere anche i paesini vicini (Taormina, Acicastello, Catania, ...) che vale davvero la pena visitare.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Appartamento stupendo Eli...

Appartamento stupendo Elio educato e gentile. pulizia da 10, che dire grazie alla prossima. e' Tutto una meraviglia ve lo consiglio a tutti
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Consigliatissima! La casa...

Consigliatissima! La casa è bellissima, pulita e molto attrezzata. Abbiamo raggiunto velocemente in macchina Taormina, Catania e Siracusa ed è posta poprio ai piedi dell'Etna. Acireale è una bella cittadina nella riviera dei Ciclopi, la spiaggia di rocce vulcaniche si raggiunge agevolmente in macchina,il mare è pulitissimo. C'è un'altra spiaggia che si raggiunge solo con una bella camminata che purtroppo non siamo riusciti a vedere quindi non sappiamo come sia. Elio, il proprietario, è una persona gentilissima e molto disponibile e lo ringraziamo ancora.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Our holiday in Acireale, ...

Our holiday in Acireale, Sicily was spectacular. Acireale is a lovely town that is surrounded by the Mediterranean. The centre of the town of Acireale is home to many ancient churches and buildings. However, the many shops located throughout the town offer high fashion and quality clothing as well as footwear at very reasonable rates. All the shop keepers are helpful and very appreciative of your business. Also, Acireale is conveniently located because it is closely situated to many major attractions in Sicily. The following are some of the attractions that we were lucky enough to experience: the beautiful town of Taormina, the city of Catania (Castle of Aci Castello), Mount Etna, Riposto, Santa Maria la Scala, La Timpa, Calatabiano (sandy beach) and many more wonderful sites in Sicily. Most importantly, the apartment we rented in Acireale was extraordinary. The owners of the apartment, Eleonora and Elio were exceptionally hospitable. They were very gracious and helpful with directions and suggesting places/things to do, ensuring we were comfortable, etc. Also, the apartment was fully equipped with all the household amenities one could imagine (dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, stove, coffee maker, etc.) The apartment was immaculate, all the rooms were very spacious and well organized plus brightly decorated. Not to mention the balcony that surrounds the apartment offers a marvelous view of the Mediterranean. Overall, Sicilians are beautiful people. Everyone in Acireale is kind and friendly. They are interested and appreciative that you are a tourist visiting their city. Lastly, you will be guaranteed to enjoy some of the best food and beverages that you will ever taste in your life!

About the host

Hosted by Elio

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Why they chose this property

Our Holiday House is ideally situated for easy access to the highest volcano in Europe. UNESCO has included the Etna world heritage by defining it as one of the volcanoes 'the most emblematic and active in the world. From home is easy and convenient to reach the sea, for the young is very nice walk along a nature trail called' the Chiazzette 'you will reach the beach of Santa Maria La Scala, a seaside village of yesteryear. we invite you to read our reviews because they are our best advertising

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