Title: Apartment in Villa Liberty with garden overlooking Etna and near the sea - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Apartment in Villa Liberty with garden overlooking Etna and near the sea Apartment in Catania with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34487800/34487717/b3baaffc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34487800/34487717/039ba494.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34487800/34487717/cef4f973.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34487800/34487717/1ef4aeec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34490000/34487800/34487717/91b37514.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Apartment in Villa Liberty with garden overlooking Etna and near the sea and take advantage of a water park, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 4 bedroomsSleeps 151938 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Apartment in Villa Liberty with garden overlooking Etna and near the sea We accept reservations from at least 3 people, ideal for families and groups It offers the Etna excursion in Jeep, departure from the villa Sicilian art nouveau villa with sea view, 300 meters from the sea in Catania, offers 4 large rooms with balcony, 14 beds, 2 bathrooms, fitted kitchen, large living room with TV, central heating, air conditioning, 1 small terrace and a large terrace, all in Close to shops and renowned restaurants on the coast of Catania. The villa also has its own garden ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Water park - Fishing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,938 square feet ## Similar properties ![10 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110400000/110396500/110396418/424cab31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Currò Palace Catania City Centre - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave 8.0 Very good 2 reviews CA $802 CA $937 total includes taxes & fees Nov 22 - Nov 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=110396418&PinnedHotelID=110396418&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56940000/56938700/56938602/25a0f5d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa MiraEtna Santa Venerina - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=56938602&PinnedHotelID=56938602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46330000/46322300/46322299/971c37b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Sciare Modò - view Etna and sea view near Catania Acireale - Pool - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=46322299&PinnedHotelID=46322299&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26720000/26717700/26717621/06218245.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Gloria Maria, Pool relaxation silence nature. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number IT087015C2PXFAK9U6 ### We should mention 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 information in the booking confirmation A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Apartment Villa Liberty Garden Overlooking Etna sea Catania Apartment Villa Liberty Garden Overlooking Etna sea Villa Liberty Garden Overlooking Etna sea Catania Villa Liberty Garden Overlooking Etna sea Liberty Overlooking Etna Sea ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.52737%2C15.11147&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=S1A5eb0gtEHFHumA_-i4QxoVVhQ=) Catania, Sicily #### What's nearby - Lungomare di Ognina - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Port of San Giovanni - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Le Ciminiere Fairs and Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - Historical Museum of the Landing in Sicily 1943 - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - Tribunale di Catania - 3 min drive - 3.0 km #### Getting around - Catania Ognina Station - 5 min walk - Galatea Station - 7 min drive - Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bar Ernesto - ‬12 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk - ‪La Tavernetta - ‬8 min walk - ‪Pasticceria Quaranta - Gelateria - Caffetteria - ‬5 min walk - ‪Sciara Pizzeria Vulcanica - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Apartment in Villa Liberty with garden overlooking Etna and near the sea pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Apartment in Villa Liberty with garden overlooking Etna and near the sea? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Apartment in Villa Liberty with garden overlooking Etna and near the sea? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Apartment in Villa Liberty with garden overlooking Etna and near the sea located? > Located in Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Ionian Sea and Lungomare di Ognina. Port of San Giovanni and Historical Museum of the Landing in Sicily 1943 are also within 2 mi (3 km). Galatea Station is 25 minutes by foot and Italia Station is 27 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Apartment in Villa Liberty with garden overlooking Etna and near the sea Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 22 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### MARIA F., Greece Aug 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Authentic italian home great for large groups Overall, a great place to stay - turned out really nice and practical for our families (5 adults - children) ! Simona, the host, welcomed us in person - despite our very late... arrival at 05:30 a.m. She was really attentive and helpful whenever needed. The house is quite old but original and of typical local architecture. Very cozy and ideal for a large group! . Fully equipped with everything you might need - The washing machine is also really handy if you plan to stay for a week or longer - there are 3 sun umbrellas available too! The neighborhood is typically Sicilian and all amenities are within 3 mins walk. Really easy access to the city centre and the nearby shops and restaurants on the seafront. Overall, super value for money! Thank you very much Simona, for everything! ##### MARIA F. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie M., Oakland, Maine May 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous stay in Catania Beautiful older villa with peaceful garden. Simona was a gracious and helpful host before we arrived as well as during our stay. ##### Laurie M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Riccardo P. Oct 2, 2020 #### consigliato abbiamo soggiornato una settimana e qualche giorno nella bella villetta. eravamo un gruppo di 6 ragazzi ma lo spazio era veramente abbondate. l'appartamento è ben fornito di tutto in necessario vicino alla piattaforma marittima di ognina e a vari negozi. Molto gradita è stata la cordialità e la disponibilità del proprietario. ##### Riccardo P. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gilbert L. Oct 8, 2016 #### Charmante Jugenstilvilla Wir haben sehr gute Tips in deuscher Sprache erhalten wo wir gut Essen und Einkaufen können. Obwohl nicht Central ist alles gut zu Fuß zu erreichen. Internetverbindung (WLAN) ist im Haus vorhanden. Die Ferienwohnung war sehr sauber und charmant und wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. ##### Gilbert L. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Reinier v. Sep 4, 2016 #### Excellent home and very friendly owner I've had an excellent stay with my friends (group of 10) and I would recommend this house to everyone who would like an enormous and relaxing house to have their vacation in. The house has enough room for everyone, there is a lot of room outside the house and it was very close to streets with great cafés and bars. The owner was nothing but friendly and helping, even managed to adjust everything to fit our budget and needs. The house was clean and everything was in order when we arrived, and upon departure everything was handled smoothly as well. Five stars! ##### Reinier v. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edith H. Oct 17, 2015 #### Very nice and spacious house Villa Liberty is a very charming house with ancient details. Very high ceilings, big bedrooms, a wonderful view on the Etna en very peaceful. It's comfortable and the house has everything you need. The big terrace upstairs is wonderful for dining al fresco. And also the sunny sitting area in the garden is cosy for having a drink. The nearest bus stop is only 150 meters below the house and runs almost every 15 minutes during day time. It brings you right into Via Etna, the center of the town and the Piazza Duomo. Simona is a very kind host, although she wasn't able to meet us in the house. But her mother welcomed us and did everything to make our stay comfortable. Catania is a beautiful town with lots of restaurants, the famous fish market and impressive old buildings. We loved it and also the villages of Taormina and Siracusa are very much worth a visit. Sicily, we'll come back! ##### Edith H. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bert t. Oct 2, 2015 #### Vakantie in Villa Liberty We zijn te gast geweest in Villa Liberty in Catania met 8 personen. De eigenares Simona Ajon was niet zelf aanwezig maar haar moeder heeft ons verwelkomd en ons erg gastvrij bejegend. Het huis is gedateerd maar goed onderhouden en heeft een fijne sfeer en is van alle gemakken voorzien.Bushaltes en boulevard zijn binnen 10 minuten bereikt. W hebben erg genoten van ons verblijf en raden Simona eenieder aan. Vriendelijke groet. Bert en familie. ##### Bert t. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Silvia T. Aug 29, 2015 #### In villa sul mare La villa in stile Liberty con lussureggiante giardino in cui c'è l'ampio appartamento di Simona con grandi stanze ariose e chiare,una cucina dotata di ogni comfort ed una lavanderia su veranda,si trova in un quartiere tranquillo,molto vicino al mare ed a locali tipici in cui fare la celebre colazione siciliana o pranzare con del pesce fritto.È veramente un'ottima sistemazione,perché seppur in una città di media grandezza,si soggiorna ad una cifra modica in un luogo di relax pulito e ben attrezzato.Consigliatissimo! ##### Silvia T. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Willy G. Aug 17, 2015 #### Très belle maison Magnifique et spacieuse ancienne maison des années 1900. Vous disposerez de l'immense appartement du 1er étage, l'appartement du rez de chaussée étant inoccupé. Grande hauteur sous plafond avec des boiseries anciennes. Jardin agréable et spacieux. Parfaitement située pour visiter les alentours de Catane. (Noto, Syracuse, Acireale, Alcantara, Etna, Taormine) Excentré cependant mais permettant de se garer sans problème. Simona est très accueillante et chaleureuse. Elle nous a offert d'excellentes glaces pour notre arrivée dans la chaleur. La climatisation avait d'ailleurs été mise en route avant notre arrivée. Quelques petits bémols : manque cruellement de confort en cuisine (vaisselle et ustensiles de cuisine insuffisants, pas de torchon, pas de lave vaisselle dans une maison avec une si grande capacité d'accueil), la déco et le mobilier sont de mauvais gout, aucun savon ou lessive à disposition, l'odeur de gaz dans la buanderie n'est pas très agréable... ##### Willy G. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Amélie P. Aug 8, 2015 #### Bon séjour Grande maison avec de beaux volumes et une terrasse très appréciable. La climatisation était obligatoire vu la chaleur qu'il a fait (juste dommage qu'une des chambres n'avait pas la climatisation a l’intérieur, et qu'il fallait laissé la porte ouverte pour profiter de celle du salon). Elle est localisée dans un quartier calme et pratique pour se garer! L'accès Wifi est suffisant pour les recherches internet et finir de préparer ces vacances. La propriétaire est très accueillante et disponible en cas de problèmes et parle parfaitement le français! Petit bémol pour la batterie de cuisine et la machine a laver un peu fatigués. Au final, nous avons passé un très agréable séjour et recommandons cette location. ##### Amélie P. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dipak S. Jul 9, 2015 #### Wonderful We spent wonderful 4 days in the wonderful old mansion. Everything you need is in couple of minutes walking distance: A sicilan pasticheria, a sicilian butcher, a formidable fishshop, a small backery fantastic sicilian legumes and fruits on the streetcarts we loved it. From the balcony you can look at the etna, from the sea you get fresh breeze. thx to simona! ##### Dipak S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Antje K. Jun 21, 2015 #### Sonnige Tage in Catania wir (7Personen) haben einen sehr schönen Platz in Catania gefunden. Simona ist eine reizende Gastgeberin, die mit Rat und Tat zur Seite steht und perfekt deutsch spricht. Große Zimmer, bequeme Betten, sehr sauber, hell und gemütlich. Die Anbindung an öffentliche Verkehrsmittel ist eigentlich gut, es gibt mehrere Busse, die in die Stadt fahren. Leider gibt es keine Fahrpläne und deshalb muss man ab und zu geduldig sein. (Einziger kleiner Nachteil) am alten Hafen (3 Minuten) gibt es einen Imbiss, der Tische aufbaut und leckere Fische und Fleisch grillt. Wir hatten dort sehr lustige Abende. Wir würden dieses besondere Haus jederzeit weiter empfehlen. nochmal Danke für die liebevolle Bewirtung! Wolfgang und Antje ##### Antje K. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### peigne e. Jun 21, 2015 #### Très belle location Nous ne pouvons que recommander cette location très propre, bien agencée et spacieuse. Simona est une propriétaire charmante et très serviable qui n'a pas hésité, entre autres, à venir nous chercher dans Catane pour nous piloter jusqu'à la villa (N° 589 de la via Messina à l'angle de la via Pittoresca). Le petit plus serait .... une cafetière électrique pour faire du café "lungo" pour plusieurs personnes en même temps. Si nous devons revenir en Sicile, ce sera à la Villa Liberty sans hésiter. ##### peigne e. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine B. Mar 29, 2015 #### Très bon séjour L'appartement est vraiment très agréable et spacieux, avec vue sur l'Etna; Il y a aussi un joli jardin avec un petit bassin et des poissons rouges. L'accueil de Simona est très chaleureux. La propriétaire est effectivement très sympathique et prévenante. Elle parle aussi vraiment bien le français ce qui nous a bien aidé. La maison est très bien située, dans une rue calme avec la possibilité de garer la voiture très facilement. Idéalement située, il est possible de se rendre à Syracuse , Taormina, Aciréale (etc...à)très rapidement. En une semaine, nous n'avons pas pu tout visiter ; nous reviendrons donc à la "CASA DI GELSOMINO" de Simona mais cette fois sur une période plus chaude (juin par exemple) pour visiter les gorges de l'Alcantara, la vallée de l'Anapo et surtout rencontrer l'ETNA... ##### Catherine B. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Solenn L. Nov 21, 2014 #### Appartement très agréable et bien placé L'appartement de Simona est très agréable et spacieux, il y a tout ce qu'il faut pour y passer quelques jours et s'y sentir chez soi. Il jouit d'une magnifique terrasse avec vue sur l'Etna, un vrai bonheur ! De plus Simona est très sympathique, elle nous a très bien accueillis et nous a conseillé de bons restaurants. Je recommande cet appartement. ##### Solenn L. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frank D., Berlin Nov 6, 2014 #### Sympathische Gastgeberin und schönes Quartier Simona, die sehr sympathische Gastgeberin, die die deutsche Sprache liebt, auch gut spricht, nahm uns mit einem großen Paket süßer sizilianischer Köstlichkeiten (die auf Sizilien am Allerseelentag gegessen werden, passend zu unserem Aufenthaltszeitraum) in Empfang (!). Das Haus und die sehr großen Zimmer sind schön und geradezu riesig und sehr gut ausgestattet, z.B. auch mit Stadtplänen und Busfahrplänen, so daß der Gang zur Touristeninformation nicht so eilig war. Die Höhe der Zimmer mit Stuckdecken schätze ich auf ca. fünfeinhalb Meter! Dazu gehören eine Terrasse mit Etnablick und kleine Balkone in den Zimmern. Nicht zu vergessen der Garten - der Name "Casa di Gelsomina" (Haus des Jasmins) ist Programm, aber auch Bougainvilleen u.a wuchern dort geradezu, was nicht heißen soll, daß er ungepflegt ist. Da im Erdgeschoß niemand mehr wohnt, steht der ganze Garten den Gästen zur Verfügung. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind entweder in der Via Messina oder unten am Hafen reichlich vorhanden. Eine Empfehlung dort ist übrigens die exzellente Bar, Gelateria etc. "Quaranta" - dort schmeckte alles Probierte köstlich! Die Busverbindung vom nördlichen Stadtteil Ognina (hübscher Ortsteil mit hübschem Fischer- und Jachthafen, während man an den großen in Catania gar nicht herankommt) ins Zentrum (4 Linien), aber auch nach Acicastello (ein sehr hübscher Ort) und Acitrezza ist sehr gut. Es gibt auch den Bahnhof Catania-Ognina, der Fußweg dorthin (vielleicht könnte man auch das schlimmste Stück mit einem der Busse fahren) ist zwar nicht sehr weit, aber zum Teil schrecklich wegen des Verkehrs (Bürgersteige sind rar, man muß ein Stück auf einer vierspurigen Straße voll wahnsinnig aggressiver Fahrer laufen - überhaupt ist der Fahrstil in Catania ein Kapitel für sich). Züge fahren von dort auch nur alle ca. anderthalb Stunden - das kann aber an den gegenwärtigen Bauarbeiten liegen und sich vielleicht wieder ändern. Die Fahrt selbst dauert bis Catania Centrale nur 4 oder 5 Minuten, das wäre also schon eine Alternative zu den Bussen - einmal haben wir mit dem 448er im Stop-and-go fast eine Stunde gebraucht, ein anderes Mal mit dem gleichen Bus nur 20 Minuten. Jeden falls war es ein unvergeßlicher Aufenthalt in der Casa di Gelsomina, und wir würden dort jederzeit wieder Urlaub machen. ##### Frank D. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frédéric M. Nov 1, 2014 #### Vacances de charme "La maison du jasmin" est un très agréable appartement aux grandes pièces simplement et joliment décorées, la cuisine bien équipée et la terrasse avec vue sur l'Etna. L'accueil de Simona est des plus souriants avec un grand plateau de délicieuses biscuits.Les allentours sont assez tranquilles et les places de parking ne manquent pas. De petits magasins d'alimentation permettent de se ravitailler, même en bio. Bref, que du bohneur! ##### Frédéric M. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julien L., Paris Sep 16, 2014 #### Splendide villa ! Ce vaste appartement (170 m²), situé au 1er étage d'une sublime villa d'époque de style art nouveau (style liberty en Italie), offre des prestations haut de gamme : terrasse fleurie avec vue sur l'Etna, quatre très grandes chambres avec moulures et plafonds voutés culminant à plus de 4 mètres, deux salles de bains et un jardin particulièrement bien entretenu par Simona, la charmante propriétaire de ce petit palais qui nous a réservé un accueil chaleureux et s'est montrée particulièrement prévenante et disponible. L'équipement est complet et la décoration soignée. La "casa di Gelsomino" (c'est son nom) est parfaite pour accueillir une (très) grande famille, plusieurs couples, voire même un seul ce qui fut notre cas ! Seul tout petit bémol : la batterie de cuisine mériterait d'être renouvelée. Enfin, la voiture (indispensable) se gare facilement dans une petite rue calme au pied de la maison. Adresse parfaite pour rayonner dans tout l'Est de la Sicile : Taormina, Syracusa, Noto, Ragusa, etc. ##### Julien L. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### eva c. Jun 11, 2014 #### Bel appartement dans une villa L'appartement est grand et calme et assez bien équipé. Pas loin des grands axes, Il est bien situé pour découvrir le centre ville de Catane, l'Etna, le centre de la Sicile, proche de la mer. Et pour se garer, c'est simple. Nous avons passé d'excellents moments dans cet appartement avec vue sur l'Etna. La propriétaire est vraiment très gentille et elle parle bien le français. Merci ##### eva c. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea C. Apr 12, 2014 #### Splendido soggiorno Fantastico soggiorno anche grazie a questa struttura molto pulita e curata in ogni aspetto. Simona, la proprietaria, è una persona molto attenta alle esigenze del cliente.... da consigliare assolutamente! ##### Andrea C. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruno G. Mar 22, 2014 #### Très belle villa sicillienne Cathane est une grande ville et son seul intérêt est sa situation: proche de mer avec ses petits villages côtiers et à mis chemin entre L'etna et Siracuse. La villa est magnifique. C'est une très belle maison sicilienne. L'appartement est à l'étage: Il est vaste confortable et jouis d'une très belle vue sur l'Etna lorsque le temps s'y prête. ##### Bruno G. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Enrica A. Sep 23, 2013 #### Splendido! Casa stupenda, spazi comodissimi, attrezzatura completa. Tutto corrisponde alla descrizione e alle aspettative. La posizione è perfetta per la visita di catania e di tutti i dintorni, in centro ma in zona tranquillissima. La vista dell'Etna dal terrazzino del soggiorno da sola vale la scelta! la proprietaria è molto disponibile e gentilissima. Ci torneremo! ##### Enrica A. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### benedetta c. Jul 23, 2013 #### Abbiamo scelto Villa Libe... Abbiamo scelto Villa Liberty dopo aver letto le recensioni e devo dire che le aspettative sono state tutte confermate in maniera positiva. La casa è situata a poca distanza dal centro di Catania ma in una zona traquilla e lontana dal traffico cittadino. La villa è dotata di camere spaziose, ben arredate tutte in stile liberty con sanitari nuovi e confort...Al nostro arrivo la proprietaria Simona ci ha accolto con un bel vassoio di pasticciera siciliana (da noi molto gradito). Come inizio vacanza non è stato niente male! Consigliamo questa location per chi ama lo stile vintage e liberty e per la cordialità e disponibilità di Simona. Inoltre è anche in una ottima posizione per raggiungere l'etna, Taormina e tutti i paesi limitrofi. Benedetta e Alessandro ##### benedetta c. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anny N. Jun 6, 2013 #### Séjour magnifique, superb... Séjour magnifique, superbement situé tout près du charmant petit port d'Ognigno, la maison est très belle, l'équipement est parfait, l'accueil a été adorable,les chambres sont superbes et très propres, nous avons passé un moment magique, les soirées apéro sur la terrasse avec vue sur l'Etna restent un souvenir merveilleux ! Grazzie mille Simona, nous reviendrons ! ##### Anny N. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### mehdi b. May 17, 2013 #### "tres bien equipé, bien p... 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