'CASA ARANCI' self catering villa, great sea views, close to piazza Duomo

Outdoor dining
Dining
Exterior
Onsite parking, car recommended
Exterior detail
5.0
Outstanding(71 Reviews)

House in Acireale

5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

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Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

This 3 bedroom house which spans over 3 floors is situated in Piazza Madonna Suffragio with magnificent views of both a beautiful 400 year old church and the Ionian sea; it is walking distance from the heart of Acireale, a 17 C baroque town bursting with beautiful historical buildings. 'Casa Aranci', recently refurbished, retains some of its original features and integrates within the square.

Casa Aranci sleeps 5 people.
The first floor is dedicated entirely to an en suite bedroom with a king double bed, it also has a single sofa bed for a third guest.
The second floor comprises of a king double bed room and a single room both sharing a 'wrap around' style balcony with individual access from the respective rooms and a bathroom with shower. The highlight of 'Casa Aranci' has to be the third floor which is the kitchen and dinning area leading out to a garden terrace which benefits from magnificent views of the sea. There’s also a bathroom with shower on this floor.
All rooms have air conditioning which can also switch to heating in the few cold winter nights between Nov and April.

Catania, Taormina Mt Etna and Siracusa are within one hour drive.

Thermal Site; Acireale's Santa Venera Thermal Site dates back to Roman-times but unfortunately it is currently closed to the public.

Excursions to Mt Etna: Etna volcano, the largest Volcano in Europe, towering above Catania, Sicily's second largest city, has one of the world's longest documented records of historical volcanism, dating back to 1500 BC. Historical lava flows of basaltic composition cover much of the surface of this massive volcano. The Volcano, truncated by several small calderas, was constructed during the late Pleistocene and Holocene over an older shield volcano.
If you are a volcanoes amateur it is possible to organise a trip to Refugio Sapienza and the cable car that departs from there followed by a ride in a four wheel drive shuttle and take advantage from there of the guided tours with highly trained experts in geology and volcanology that can lead you on small groups to the summit of mount Etna. In Casa Aranci you’ll find vouchers for a free snack and drink for everyone taken the excursion to the summit.

There are good restaurants in Acireale and around. "Vecchia Aci" trattoria in the square on the side of the San Sebastian church,  also from Piazza Duomo you can walk across on via Cavour until you see the steps of the church of San Domenico, and across the church is the restaurant "Il Fico d'India" also a very good restaurant/pizzeria and quite good value ( these are my favourites). -please note: Fico d’India means The Prickly Pear, which is a typical Mediterranean plant and nothing to do with Indian food!

The recently open restaurant-pizzeria “Frumento” in the fish market of Piazza Mazzini are open for dinner, their food and wines are very good quality and they’re very popular already. 

The pizzeria “Vecchio Teatro” round the corner from the house in via Romeo has reopened after being closed recently for refurbishment and it’s very economical. .

For an aperitif just seat at "Costarelli" or any bar near Piazza Duomo and enjoy the scenery and the passeggiata (walk on the main street Corso Umberto up to Villa Belvedere gardens). 
 
Locals have their midmorning snack of "granita" - a sorbet made with almond paste - you can sample different flavours also at cafe' "Cipriani" just across the church of San Sebastian -closed on Wednesdays- 

In Santa Maria la Scala there are several good sea-food restaurants "Scalo Grande", "La Grotta", “Al Mulino” and "La Timpa" (their granita is renowned).

For a special evening, the town of Acitrezza has several sea food restaurants, the best one, "Da Federico", is in the main square  or my friend Emmanuele's "Il Covo Marino". 
Also "La Bettola dei Marinai, Da Lorenzo" in the town of Santa Tecla and "Aquapazza" near the small port in that the same town. 
In the small town of Capomulini try the restaurant “Al Mulino”, it’s position on stills right on the sea, their menu and service are very good. - practice your Italian in google translate!

Also the Pinacoteca Museum in via Marchese di San Giuliano is one of the most important in Sicily and the nearby Teatro dei Pupi (a theater of traditional sicilian marionettes playing scenes of history in Sicily) and its own museum upstairs are worth visiting.

There's a foot bridge across the square from the house that leads to an ancient path to the sea in the village of Santa Maria la Scala, you'll enjoy the walk; this path is known as "Le Chiazzette" (a natural reserve now); you'll find a metal post about half way down, you can go on walking up to the town square or take the steep steps on the right that takes you to the old flour mill (Il Mulino) and the sea. The sun goes behind the hill in the afternoon so the best time to go is in the morning. For the summer months the town hall built a free entry wooden platform on the rocks with showers and a little bar with deck chairs to rent.

We should also add that the old church across the square tells the time with its bells from 7am to 10pm. This is an ancient custom in Sicily that has been carried out for centuries since the period when it was the only way for most parishioners to know when it was time to get up, have lunch, the Angelus and go to bed... This is difficult to understand nowadays when we all have watches and phones to do that job!
However, we provide earplugs in the house if you think it may affect you!

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio

Map of Acireale

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Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(71 Reviews)
Summary of reviews
Delightful three-level townhouse with spacious rooms, amazing views, great amenities, and a welcoming host. Highly recommend staying here for a unique and beautiful experience!
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5.0
Apr 2024
My adult daughter and I stayed at Mario's place and it truly was a delightful place to stay! The home has three levels with the first one having a spacious entryway and a very large bedroom with additional couch which I also believe can be a bed, along with a full bathroom. The second floor has two bedrooms and full bathroom, which is where we stayed. It's very unique as it has one main entry door but two rooms within in it, each with a separate door and again, a full bathroom. The upper level is absolutely amazing! It has another bathroom with shower and a beautiful kitchen with a spectacular patio that wraps around one side of the home. The views of the sea, church, and sunrise are stunning! We utilized the patio every day, several times a day!! We did drive here from Siracusa, just have to be aware that the streets in Acireale are narrow but can be navigated by properly allowing enough room for tight turns. Mario does have a dedicated parking space out front to park your car which is where it stayed the remaining part of our stay until we left. We walked all around Acireale, and even the streets that are narrow without much sidewalk can be easily walked by being in the street and staying close to the parked cars. This is truly how the locals do it, even with kids! There are several farmer's stand and stores within a 10-15 walk. Mario left us some welcome and departing goodies which were awesome!! Highly recommend staying here!!
5.0
Aug 2023
The host is extremely warm, generous and accommodating. The three-storey townhouse has been lovingly renovated, has the most modern equipment and is in excellent condition. We were treated like members of the family and found food such as fruit, milk and butter as a welcome gift. Cosmetics and beach towels were also provided free of charge for guests. The description, the furnishings and the pictures in FeWo Direkt are completely accurate. We will definitely be back! Best regards to Mario and Eamon You get what you give!
5.0
Aug 2023
The house has a beautiful view is well located and the owner is very helpful . The house was very clean and everything in work conditions. Very worth it . Thank you for your hospitality .
5.0
Jun 2023
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5.0
Oct 2022
Casa Aranci was a perfect fit for our family of five adults and Acireale was a good central location for trips to Mount Etna, Taormina, Siracusa and Catania. We loved relaxing on the third floor terrace with a beautiful view of the sea. Some of us thought the church bells were charming, others were annoyed but appreciated the earplugs. Mario is an excellent host and provided us with restaurant and sightseeing recommendations, plus parking tips. Acireale is a lovely town and the people are friendly, wished we had more time to spend there.
5.0
Sep 2022
Owner was extremely helpful
5.0
Aug 2022
great house with tons on amenities and great views.
5.0
Aug 2022
Before we arrived at the property, Mario provided extremely helpful information and was there to greet us on arrival. The villa provided everything we could ask for and Mario was always on hand to provide any help. It was a short stay but made all the better by our accommodation. The beds were comfy and the kitchen provided all the equipment we needed.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Acireale?

The average price for a rental in Acireale is $87 per night. This rental is $19 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 'CASA ARANCI' self catering villa, great sea views, close to piazza Duomo. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is 'CASA ARANCI' self catering villa, great sea views, close to piazza Duomo pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at 'CASA ARANCI' self catering villa, great sea views, close to piazza Duomo?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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