[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # RUFFO house in the heart of the historic center Vacation home in Francavilla di Sicilia with kitchenette and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107479100/107479042/dee5f591.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107479100/107479042/fb39c454.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107479100/107479042/0a161140.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107479100/107479042/acbcf84f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107480000/107479100/107479042/f96c57ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location RUFFO house in the heart of the historic center provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2484 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### RUFFO house in the heart of the historic center Vacation home in Francavilla di Sicilia with kitchenette and balcony This smoke-free vacation home features laundry facilities. The vacation home provides a kitchenette with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a washing machine and an electric kettle, and other amenities include free WiFi and a balcony. Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Unit size: 484 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91470000/91468200/91468127/b01a4c89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Loft with panoramic terrace in historic center. 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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 IT083025C229M4NJKL ### 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.903408,15.135803&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:k%7BjfFwek%7BA%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%40S%40QBS%40S%40SBQBSBSBQBSDQBSDQDQBSDQDQFQDQFQFQDOFQFQFOFQHOFOHOFOHOHOHMHOHMHOJMHMJMJMJMHKJMJKLKJKJKJKLKJILILKLIJILGLILGLINGLGLGLENGLELENELENENCLCNELCNANCNALCNANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLDNBNBLDNDLDNDLDLFLDNFLFLFLHLFLHLFLHLHJJLHLHJJLJJJJJJJJJJLJJJLJLHLJLHLHNHLJNHLHNFNHNFNHNFNFPHNFPFPDNFPDPFPDPDPDPDRDPBPDRBPBRBPBRBRBPBR%40R%40R%40PBR%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FPARAR%3FRCRARARAPCRCRCRCPCRCPCREPCREPEPEPEPEPGPEPGPEPGPGNIPGNGNINGPINGLININKLINILINKLILKJKLKLKJKJKLKJKJMHKJMJMHKHMHMHMHMFMHMFMFMFOFMFMDMDOFMDOBMDOBODMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMAOCOAOCMCOCMEOCOEMCOEMGMEOEMGMGMGOGMGMIMGMIKIMIMIMIKKMKKIKKKKMKKMKKIMKMKKKMIMKOIMIOIMIOIOIMGOIOGQIOGOGQGOGQEQGQGQEOGSEQEQCQEQESCQESCQCSCQCSCSASAQCSASASASAS%3FSAQ%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iin1AGk1Hw1LuthUntdVUDE1d7M=) Francavilla di Sicilia, Città metropolitana di Messina #### What's nearby - Gurne dell'Alcantara. Francavilla di Sicilia - 17 min walk - 1.4 km - Gole Alcantara Botanical and Geological Park - 5 min drive - 4.8 km - Cuba of Santa Domenica - 6 min drive - 3.8 km - Corso Umberto - 21 min drive - 22.3 km - Taormina Cable Car - 23 min drive - 23.4 km #### Getting around - Mascali Station - 26 min drive - Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 74 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪La Dispensa Dell'Etna - ‬7 min drive - ‪Bar Nica Nuci - ‬14 min drive - ‪Bar Turè - ‬14 min drive - ‪Osteria Vinetna - ‬14 min drive - ‪Macelleria U Pacciu - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is RUFFO house in the heart of the historic center pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at RUFFO house in the heart of the historic center? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at RUFFO house in the heart of the historic center? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is RUFFO house in the heart of the historic center located? > Situated in Francavilla di Sicilia, this vacation home is steps from Matrice Church and Piazza Matrice. Church of SS. Annunziata and Church of San Francesco are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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