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VILLA MANCINI - Lofts by the sea in front of the stacks

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 780 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Aci Castello, Sicily
  • Via Etnea
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Catania Cathedral
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Lungomare di Ognina
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

VILLA MANCINI - Lofts by the sea in front of the stacks

Its strategic position, with private access to the sea in the Cyclops Marine Reserve; 600/800 meters from the center of the tourist seaside villages of Aci Castello and Acitrezza; very close to the city of Catania and Acireale in one of the most beautiful promenades in Italy, a few steps from the sea, it makes it a unique and special place.
On foot, taking a simple walk of 600/800 meters, all the services, restaurants, coffe shops, markets, shops, banks, post offices, rent bikes, canoes and cars are available.
From the same loft you can easily reach all the places of Eastern Sicily, Taormina, Syracuse, Noto, Etna, Caltagirone, Piazza Armerina, as well as the suggestive villages on the slopes of Etna, all reachable in a few minutes by car or by public bus, for the presence in front of the house of suburban bus stops and internal circulars of Catania.
In addition to the presence of the Tourist Bus.
The promenade is well equipped, with beaches, solariums, diving, you can do all water sports, and rent all sorts of boats; a few steps can also be rented bikes, in the marine oriented reserve of the cyclops, which offers numerous itineraries for children, adults, snorkeling, diving, boat trips with a transparent bottom.
The magnificent stacks, where they can enjoy unforgettable baths in crystal clear waters, can be reached by pedal boats, and canoes, which can be easily rented on the beach, or by means of characteristic rowboats.
And all this can be reached on foot, without any need for means.
You can reach the most beautiful places in eastern Sicily, which are a few kilometers away; being our loft right in the center of Eastern Sicily, Catania is 5 Km. away, Acireale 6 Km., Taormina 20 Km., Messina 70 Km., Siracusa 65 km., Noto 80 Km., Caltagirone 70 Km.
Etna, the highest volcano in Europe, now erupting, 25 km., Where unforgettable excursions can be made can be easily reached.
Also ideal for winter holidays or in the autumn, Carnival of Acireale (the most beautiful Carnival in Sicily, among the most eccentric in the world), Easter, 1st May, 25th April; or for the opportunity to enjoy the village festivals or the rites of the patron saints, with fireworks, markets, fairs.
Food and wine tours; cultural trips
Also ideal for families and children due to the presence of thematic amusement parks (ETNALAND), water parks, adventure parks.
Do not forget that its location, surrounded by greenery, makes it an oasis of tranquility and serenity.
The owners, passionate about cooking and trekking, on request organize dinners or typical lunches based on fish, meat or local products; and walks on Etna or in the surroundings.

Property manager

orazio blanco

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number IT037006C2E2FZ6E5U

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All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Aci Castello

Located in Aci Castello, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Mount Etna and Catania Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Catania Port. Travelling with kids? Consider Etnaland and Butterfly House. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Aci Castello, Sicily

What's nearby

  • Seafront - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Via Etnea - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Lungomare di Ognina - 17 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Cannizzaro Station - 3 min drive
  • Giuffrida Station - 8 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mythos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sicilia's Cafe de Mar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria da Federico - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gran Cafè Solaire - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Go Go 43 - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does VILLA MANCINI - Lofts by the sea in front of the stacks have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is VILLA MANCINI - Lofts by the sea in front of the stacks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at VILLA MANCINI - Lofts by the sea in front of the stacks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at VILLA MANCINI - Lofts by the sea in front of the stacks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is VILLA MANCINI - Lofts by the sea in front of the stacks located?

This family-friendly Aci Castello holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Cyclops Beach, Ionian Sea and Casa del Nespolo Museum. Lachea Island and Cyclops Islands are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anat B.

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

Wonderful time at A I Castelo

We had great time at Horazio's place in Aci Castelo. The apartment is very well arranged. Horazio was very attentive and responsive to our requests. The apartment situated in a beautiful area over looking the sea,with short distance from Catania and Taormina. We recommend warmly this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keil N.

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

Perfect Condo in Aci Castello

Property was perfect for our family's stay. Very good location within walking distance of Aci Trezza and Aci Castello. Orazio communicated well before and during our stay - definitely an awesome and accomodating host. Gated onsite parking was a nice plus.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dode H.

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

Delightful for Christmas sleepovers!

Orazio (owner) went the extra mile for us. Arriving in the dark, it was very difficult to locate, so, after WA-ing between us, he and his son stood out on the road to ‘direct’ us! Then throughout our stay he responded immediately when we had questions/concerns.... The apartment was as per the pics online. Spacious and light; the patio area well-screened with gorgeous mature plants.... Recommend highly. “We must come again” became our mantra!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Tanja S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

2 Wochen in Aci Trezza - Unterkunft okay aber für 2 Wochen zu wenig Komfort und zu laut

Zunächst einmal möchte ich betonen, dass der Vermieter sehr freundlich war und der Kontakt immer sehr nett war. Weiterhin möchte ich darauf hinweisen, dass unsere Bewertung aus UNSERER Sicht (deutsches Paar ohne Kinder, 35 Jahre) geschrieben ist und wir eventuell einen höheren Anspruch an Qualität haben. Ich finde faire und ehrliche Bewertungen wichtig da ich mich selbst darauf verlasse bei Buchungen, daher kann ich die anderen SEHR guten Bewertungen zu diesem Appartment nicht verstehen. Hier also unser ganz ehrlicher Blick auf die 2 Wochen vor Ort: Pro: - netter Kontakt zum Vermieter, er ist immer erreichbar - problemloser Check-in am Anreisetag - großes Appartment mit viel Platz - schön angelegter Vorgarten - funktionierende Klimaanlage - helle, offene Räume - Privatsphäre obwohl die Vermieter direkt darüber wohnen - Parkplatz direkt vor dem Appartment auf dem Privatgelände, daher sehr sicher - Supermarkt zu Fuß erreichbar sowie auch diverse gute Restaurants in den 2 benachbarten Ortschaften - In nur 50Min (mit dem Auto) am Ätna Con: - es ist unheimlich laut! Eine größere Straße geht direkt vor dem Haus entlang und dort ist ständiger Verkehr, auch nachts. Ich konnte aufgrund der Lautstärke sehr schlecht schlafen. - zur Lautstärke: man hört im Appartment ständig den Wasserheizer (Boiler) bzw. das laute Quietschen, wenn jemand der Familie des Vermieters oben in ihrer Wohnung einen Wasserhahn aufdreht oder duscht. Das geht leider von 7:30 morgens bis 23:30 abends... uns hat das sehr gestört, weil man auch immer davon aufgewacht ist. - Ausstattung: die Betten waren für unsere Verhältnisse sehr unbequem, die Kopfkissen sind keine richtigen Schlafkissen, eher Deko-Kissen. Wir haben daher eher schlecht geschlafen. Da wir die Insel eh noch erkunden wollten, haben wir 5 von 14 Nächten spontan in anderen Appartments in anderen Städten übernachtet, daher war es am Ende nur halb so schlimm. - Ausstattung: das Bad ist leider in die Jahre gekommen... die Toilette war kaputt (der Sitz ist immer verrutscht), die Duschkabine ist nicht richtig zugegangen (daher auch undicht) und war super klein. An der Wand im Bad war Schimmel im Eck zu sehen. - Ausstattung Couch: über die Couch sind Tücher gespannt damit man den eigentlichen Zustand der Couch nicht sofort sieht. Die Sitzflächen hängen nach unten und man kann dort eigentlich gar nicht richtig sitzen. - Falscher Eindruck durch die Bilder des Inserates: es gibt keinen eigenen Pool
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Heinz N.

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

Inserat

Ich hatte den Filter auf Objekte mit Pool gesetzt und dann wurde mir dies angezeigt. Es gab aber keinen Pool
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

anne r.

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

Bon séjour

Petite villa bien située pour découvrir la côte Est de la Sicile. Route passante au bas de la propriété, mais la végétation permet que ce ne soit pas bruyant. Commerces et restaurants à proximité
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Christian M.

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

Très bon sejour

Bel appartement entouré d un jardin magnifique. Propriétaires accueillants.

10/10 Excellent

Maddalena C., Oleggio

Risveglio vista mare

Posizione ottima sia per recarsi al mare, sia per arrivare a piedi ad Acitrezza dove si trova di tutto: dal supermercato ai negozi di ogni genere ai bar e ai ristoranti. Molto piacevole l’appartamento con la grande vetrata vista mare e il giardino dove si può comodamente fare colazione pranzo e cena. Proprietari molto ospitali e disponibili! Ci tornerei!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

Lovely property, very well situated and the owners were extrememly helpful and kind.

Property was ideally situated in Aci Castello with great road access to various sites on the east side of Sicily. Catania was only 15 minutes drive away. The property was clean, with great facilities and the owners were delightful and very helpful. Aci Castello and Aci Terza have great restaurants whic are no more than 5/10 minutes walk from the property. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

laurence b.

C’est pas mal..mais tres pres d’une route passante et bruyante..les propritaires sont gentils

Le loft est agreable mais pas grand chose pour faire la cuisine..il vaut mieux parler italien..et ce n’est pas evident a trouver..
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mirenka F.

Estupendo

Orazio ha sido un perfecto anfitrión, nos ha tratado como si fuesemos de su familia. La casa está muy bien situada para visitar todos los sitios importantes como Catania, Taormina, Siracusa y el Etna. A pocos minutos andando Acitrezza y Acicastello. Lo recomendamos sin duda.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

gerlof V.

Compact maar fijn appartement

Mooi en eenvoudig appartement. Wij waren met vijf personen en dat is max. Door slimme indeling met schuifdeuren kan de tweepersoons slaapkamer visueel bij de zitkamer en keuken worden getrokken. Door glazen gevel ruim en licht gevoel. Eigenaar woont er boven. Met handen en voeten en half Engels valt goed te communiceren. Erg behulpzaam. Fijn terras met voldoende zon en schaduw. Op loopafstand van aci trezza en aci castello. Snel in Catania En ongeveer een uur van Taormina omdat het aan een doorgaande weg ligt.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Martha Z.

Ferienwohnung Fam. Orazia Blanco

Die Wohnung entspricht in vollem Umfang der Beschreibung. Besonders schön ist der Garten und die Terrasse. Vermieter sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und entgegenkommend. Parkplatz auf dem Grundstück vorhanden und durch ein stabiles Tor abgesichert. Der Ort und das Meer sind innerhalb weniger Minuten zu Fuß zu erreichen. Sehr gute Fischrestaurants und Bars mit herrlicher Aussicht auf die Cyclopenfelsen. Das einzig Störende war eine Baustelle nebenan.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jacqueline B.

Mooi terras, ruim appartement, zeer aardige gastheer en gastvrouw

Goed gelegen tussen twee leuke dorpjes. Geen strand, wel lido's met trappen in zee. Prima zwemwater. Aan te raden : kanoen naar de eilandjes.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Estelle B.

Location à retenir

L'appartement est propre et bien agencé. La climatisation est efficace, et la terrasse très agréable. Bien situé pour visiter la Sicile de Taormine à Syracuse. De plus Orazio et sa femme sont très accueillants.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Guy V.

Great place for vacation

Very nice house, close to the coast. Orazio is a perfect guest and was always available for advice. Thanks for the great vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gusta K., Hilversum, the Netherlands

Heerlijk verblijf met de gastvrije Oratio

Wij hebben een fijne week gehad in het appartement onder het huis van Oratio in Aci Castello. Een mooi appartement met een heerlijk terras omgeven door prachtige beplanting. Het appartement biedt alle comfort die je nodig hebt om je verblijf aangenam te maken. Het huis ligt op loopafstand van een leuke kleine haven met daaromheen allerlei leuke restaurants. Verder is het een goed uitgangspunt om leuke trips te maken naar bijv. Catania en Syracuse
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Stephane R.

sympathique appartement

+ Accueil sympathique du propriétaire. + Locaux très propre. + Terrasse sympa pour manger ou prendre l'apéro. + la proximité de la mer et de Catane petit - le manque d'ustensiles et de lumière pour cuisiner On recommande !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

John S.

Very nice appartment

Orazio and his entire family are very kind and hospitable. They made us feel very welcome, but respected our privacy. The appartment was nice and clean. The terrace ia a picture. The surroundings are very suitable for people who love the sun and sea, but there also is a lot to do and see. For the latter a car is advisible. I would have given 4,5 star out of 5, but there doesn't seem to be that possibility. We enjoyed our stay very much, thanks Orazio
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

John S.

Very nice appartment

Orazio and his entire family are very kind and hospitable. They made us feel very welcome, but respected our privacy. The appartment was nice and clean. The terrace ia a picture. The surroundings are very suitable for people who love the sun and sea, but there also is a lot to do and see. For the latter a car is advisible. I would have given 4,5 star out of 5, but there doesn't seem to be that possibility. We enjoyed our stay very much, thanks Orazio
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marco S.

Ottimo soggiorno

Abbiamo soggiornato nel loft di Aci Trezza per le feste di fine Anno. L'appartamento è accogliente, luminosissimo e arredato con gusto. Un giardino attrezzato e discreto lo impreziosisce ancora di più. I proprietari sono stati cortesi e disponibili provvedendo a tutte le necessità della casa affinchè la nostra vacanza procedesse nel migliore dei modi. Appartamento decisamente consigliato: se il soggiorno è stato così piacevole in inverno immagino quanto lo possa essere durante la lunga estate siciliana visto che si trova letteralmente a due passi dal mare e dal centro di Aci Trezza.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

MAGALI G.

Emplacement idéal!

Appartement idéal pour visiter la côte est de la Sicile, les propriétaires ont été très à l'écoute et serviables, nous ont conseillés sur les visites à faire et les restos. L'appart se trouve tout près de la mer (accès direct à pied après avoir traversé la rue principale) et à 10mn à pied d'Aci Trezza et d'aci Castello par le front de mer qui est magnifique avec d'un côté les îles du cyclope et de l'autre le château normand d'Aci Castello. Beau souvenir d'une baignade dans la mer Ionienne un 24 octobre!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline J.

Lovely apartment in lovely location

We have just returned from a wonderful week in this apartment and hope very much to return next year. It is just as pictured, tastefully furnished and very clean, and the patio garden surrounded by tropical plants is lovely. The owners are very jolly, welcoming and helpful, while respecting their guests' privacy (they live upstairs in what is a 2 storey villa). The location in the edge of Acitrezza is very good - it only takes about 5 minutes to walk to the nearest beach, 10 minutes to the centre of Acitrezza and about 25 minutes to Acicastello. There is a choice of many good restaurants and bars in Acitrezza and and a number of beach clubs nearby, plus various points where you can access the sea for free. Everywhere there are beautiful views and the sea is the best I've ever swum in. You don't need a car unless you are planning to tour a lot - we got a taxi there from Catania airport (E50) only because we were arriving quite late, but got the bus back which was absolutely fine for a total of E5 each. Highly recommended!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Excellente semaine

Orazio est très serviable et fera tout pour vous plaire, le loft est très bien situé, à 2 pas de la mer avec un accès réservé pour accéder au front de mer, et à 500 mètres du petit port animé et des restaurants de Aci Trezza. Un endroit idéal pour rayonner dans la région. Petit plus: un figuier et un bananier dans la cour... et surtout possibilité d'y garer la voiture. Petit moins (il en faut bien un): les relations avec les propriétaires se font en italien, ce qui n'est pas toujours évident, mais à la fin, on se comprend toujours ;-)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jedd H., Eastleigh England UK

Outstanding apartment. highly recommended.

Orazzio is a very welcoming, very attentive host. He greeted us warmly and was keen to see that we had everything that we wanted and needed. The apartment is clean, very well furnished and very comfortable. All of the main rooms open and look onto the amazing garden which is the unique and outstanding feature of the property. It is private and perfectly equipped for sitting in and relaxing in the day time as well as for dining especially as it is tastefully illuminated at night. The apartment is well sited for access to the local towns of Aci Castello and Aci Trezza which have a range of restaurants and bars to suit all tastes. You can access Catania with relative ease from where the train service runs regularly to all destinations however the bus service is an interesting experience! Orazzio’s apartment is an ideal holiday destination for a quiet getaway to relax as well as a base to explore the eastern side of Sicily and of course Mt Etna. Thank you Orazzio, for letting us use your apartment and for an amazing holiday in Sicily. Orazzio è molto accogliente, ospite molto attento. Egli ci ha accolti calorosamente e ha voluto vedere che avevamo tutto quello che volevamo e avevamo bisogno. L'appartamento è pulito, molto ben arredate e molto confortevoli. Tutte le stanze principali aperte e si affacciano sul giardino, stupefacente, che è la caratteristica unica ed eccezionale della proprietà. È privato e perfettamente attrezzato per sedersi e rilassarsi durante il giorno, così come per i pasti soprattutto perché è illuminata con gusto di notte. L'appartamento è ben posizionato per l'accesso alle città locali di Aci Castello e Aci Trezza che hanno una serie di ristoranti e bar per tutti i gusti. È possibile accedere a Catania con relativa facilità da dove il treno passa regolarmente a tutte le destinazioni ma il servizio di autobus è un'esperienza interessante! L'appartamento di Orazzio è una destinazione di vacanza ideale per una vacanza tranquilla per rilassarsi e come base per esplorare il lato orientale della Sicilia e, naturalmente, l'Etna. Grazie Orazzio, per averci permesso di usare il vostro appartamento e per una stupenda vacanza in Sicily.

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