The house, an old restored barn , nestled in the countryside, mostly citrus, mangos and olive trees. The property ends up on the sea, which is a five minute walk from the house but it is also accessible by car. The house is surrounded by a large garden with barbecue, hammocks, deck chairs to relax and cook fresh fishand the sea is five minutes away on foot or by car. Large living room with fireplace and dining big table, in a part of the salon the old manger has been transformed in the kitchen, sofa, chairs etc. A corridor leads to the first bedroom with a double bed, a anteroom and the a bath with the shower, just renewed. The third room is very large and the ceiling is high enough to so in the mezzanine there are three single bed. Below is a large bed and a sofa bed, television and a bathroom with a shower. On the way to go to the beach , after a curve you’ll find a small bamboo house , there you’ll find a lot of useful staff for the beach like shoes, beach mattress , fins and masks and toys for children and ombrella The beach is not private, is call "Praiola Piccola", consists of round stones of various sizes. You will find a hut with everything you need for the beach as masks, fins, shoes for the beach, umbrellas and a few games. The music of the waves and the odor of the sea will delight your stay. In the season of blossom, the flower of citrus, the fragrance will be irresistible. Carrubba, the country, is situated midway between Catania and Taormina and you can find all type of shops, Riposto is reached in about 5 km . Etna, the volcano, can be reached in about half an hour and can be seen from the house. Its favorable geographical location and the proximity to the highwayallows easy access to famous places like Taormina, Acireale, Catania, Siracusa, Piazza Armerina and make excursions to the magnificent picturesque "Alcantara Gorges." Council this situation for families and groups of friends wishing to spend a holiday immersed in nature and who want to have a basis to discover Sicily and r its wonders. It's important to have a car to explore the area and the rest of Sicily
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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No events allowed
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Pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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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
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Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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 does it cost to stay at Old barn renovated by the sea?
As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old barn renovated by the sea on 6 June 2026 start from AU$187, 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 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.
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.
Patti B.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
And Patty is the best person we guest, so nice and peaceful, also if she lost her luggage.....
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.
Katja N.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
Fantastic persons, nice and clean. They enjoy the place
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.
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.
Claudia S.
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
Ein sehr gemütliches, mediterranes Häuschen an einem wundervollen Ort, von einer Gastgeberin, die keine Wünsche offen lässt. Absolut traumhaft.
Mille Grazie Alessandra
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.
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.
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!
Carina
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 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
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
Ursula D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
Ursula and her husband where perfect host, it was a real pleasure to host them
Alessandra
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.
emmanuelle p.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
Chers amis, merci pour cette merveilleuse critique. Vous aussi avez été fantastique
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
Djihane M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Guido L.
3 May 2019
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.
Guido L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
Ospite perfetto, indipendente e ordinato
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stefan S.
15 Oct 2018
Bezubernder Ort
Sehr gemütliches, kleines - feines Steinhaus,
mit allen Annehmlichkeiten.
Sehr freundlicher hilfsbereiter Nachbar (Sabstiano)
Vielen DANK
bis zum nächsten Jahr
Stefan S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
thank you, we love our place and try to make our guest feel good.
Verified
8/10 Good
Rosario N.
23 Sept 2018
Sicily Trip
Nice place near the water. Food is excellent but expecilly the Granita & Briosh
Rosario N.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2023
very nice couple, very educated and clean
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peter R.
20 July 2018
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 :)
Peter R.
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ekkehard F.
24 May 2018
Ruhige Idylle
Sehr herzlicher Empfang durch Sebastiano. Wer Ruhe und dabei einen Meerblick und wunderbaren Ätnablick sucht ist hier genau richtig!
Ekkehard F.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 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
10/10 Excellent
Maria-Theresia K.
4 May 2018
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.
Maria-Theresia K.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 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
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Karin K.
24 Apr 2017
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.