Just a stone's throw from the sea and four steps from the historic center, "Maison Donizetti"

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An outdoor seating area with red cushioned benches and tables, surrounded by buildings.
A compact kitchen with a coffee machine, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the sea through a window.
A staircase with a stone wall, a lamp, a vase with dried plants, a small table with a phone, a clock, and a decorative elephant.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a view of the outside.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a staircase leading to another level.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Make yourself at home
    Guests love the comfortable living areas, perfect for unwinding.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lungomare di Ognina

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Catania, Provincia di Catania
  • Place, Port of San Giovanni
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lungomare di Ognina
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Etnea
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Catania

Located by the ocean, this holiday home is in Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio, a neighbourhood in Catania. Via Etnea is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Catania Beach and Mount Etna. Gioeni Park and Palace of Culture are also worth visiting.
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Catania, Provincia di Catania

What's nearby

  • Port of San Giovanni - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tribunale di Catania - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lungomare di Ognina - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Le Ciminiere Fairs and Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Via Etnea - 3 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Catania Ognina Station - 14 min walk
  • Italia Station - 15 min walk
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Calicenero - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Moca - Monfalcone Cafè by Santocchini - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Verona e Bonvegna Pasticceria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Akkademia - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cutilisci - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Just a stone's throw from the sea and four steps from the historic center, "Maison Donizetti" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Just a stone's throw from the sea and four steps from the historic center, "Maison Donizetti"?

As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Just a stone's throw from the sea and four steps from the historic center, "Maison Donizetti" on 2 Dec 2026 start from AU$489, 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.

How much is parking at Just a stone's throw from the sea and four steps from the historic center, "Maison Donizetti"?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Just a stone's throw from the sea and four steps from the historic center, "Maison Donizetti"?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Just a stone's throw from the sea and four steps from the historic center, "Maison Donizetti"?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Just a stone's throw from the sea and four steps from the historic center, "Maison Donizetti" located?

Located in Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio, this holiday home is within a 10-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). Italia Station is 15 minutes by foot and Galatea Station is 16 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Most perfect stay

We arrived at the apartment and our host greated us with a bottle of Prosecco and saved us at parking spot. He showed us all we needed to know and recommended places to see and eat. We felt safe and supported at all times. This was the best vacation for us.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Kristine e Cynthia sono state due ospiti meravigliose, rispettose delle regole della casa e la comunicazione è stata eccellente. Hanno lasciato l’appartamento ordinato e pulito. Spero tanto di riaverle ancora come ospiti.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I spent our one month honeymoon in this fabulous place. Alessandro was like family to me. He was very gracious and friendly. He made my wife and i feel very comfortable and accomodated us in every way possibly We will be definitely coming back. I would highly recommend these accommodations
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2025
Grazie per la tua recensione, Tu e Janet sarete sempre i benvenuti a casa mia, spero di rivedervi presto e vi auguro tutto il bene del mondo.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This 2-floor house is fully equipped. It was so very clean with a very comfortable bed and with a lovely garden/outdoor space to enjoy eating or relaxing while Rosie, the little cat trots by.We cannot say enough about Alessandro, our host, who lives next door. He was so present and helpful with anything and everything we asked about and needed. He will treat you like family. There’s a Conad market nearby and in the summer season to mid September you can walk down to the platformed beach clubs. We chose not to rent a car. So, we stepped out of the house and took Uber to get to the historical center of Catania and many other places. Restaurants are within walking distance. Bringing in some of your own food supplies helps. The nearby outdoor Wednesday market is a real Sicilian treat! Don’t miss it! All in all, our stay was great!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeds expectations, great property with an even better host

I greatly enjoyed my stay at the Donizetti House. The property was extremely comfortable and totally clean when I arrived. The neighborhood was nice as well, quieter than the more touristy parts of Catania. The host, Alessandro, was also extremely helpful. He not only saved me a parking spot for the check-in and waited late after my flight was delayed, he also recommended local activities and nearby live music in Catania. Would stay again!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2024
You have been a perfect guest, you will always be welcome in my home. I wish you all the best for your future. Alessandro.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend this apartment

This is a fantastic apartment and great value, the kitchen is stocked with everything you could possibly need with loads of pots and appliances, it has 4 TV screens with 1 at 6ft with Netflix! The apartment was really clean, modern and spacious, the two bathrooms are great with brilliant showers. All amenities, public transport and the sea are within walking distance and the area is lovely. The host is extremely helpful and accommodating with anything that I needed and checked in often to make sure everything was okay.
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2024
Grazie Jo, sono contento che ti sei trovato bene in casa mia. Spero di riaverti presto come mio ospite.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful clean house with quiet garden

Alessandro was an excellent host and very communicative. Responses were prompt and helpful. He met us at the house when we arrived, even holding a parking spot for us in the front of the building. The house was very clean and well appointed with everything we needed. The air conditioner was much appreciated because Sicily was 10 above normal the week we were there. We would definitely stay in this house and with this host again. One recommendation would be to bring some supplies for eating and drinking because there aren’t very many restaurants close by. That said, there is a nice little market a couple hundred meters away, a supermercato less than 1 km, and a couple of wonderful seafood restaurants about 15 minutes walk away, down by the shore. A good experience overall…
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2025
Grazie a Voi siete stati degli ospiti eccezionali.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
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