The description and photos of the Mermaid House ticked all the boxes and the reality is just as lovely. We couldn't believe how close we were to one of the quietest beaches in the area! Another added bonus is that the sun beds provided in the courtyard are light enough for any able bodied adult to carry them down to the beach, saving you the typical 4 Euro a day tourist tax on rental. The house itself is stunning and spacious, ideal for our 4 adults but we could also see how it'd be easy enough to accommodate another two. It's a blend of typical Mediterranean and well thought out design, whoever decorated it obviously has an eye for these things. There's loads of storage space (often one of my whinges about holiday lets), everything is there that you'd expect in terms of facilities and the air conditioning and other electricals all work very well.The house was very clean when we arrived and Carmen was the perfect hostess, coming to find us when we got lost, making sure we knew where all the best places to go were etc. We found Letojanni to be a brilliant location for us as we were close enough to Taormina and other famous locations (Isola Bella, Etna etc.) - just a short drive away - but we also got the benefit of a lovely local village atmosphere with enough restaurants, cafes and shops to keep us amused on more lazy days when we didn't want to drive. Prices were a lot more reasonable in the local area than in more commercial tourist resorts, our shopping was coming up at a comparable price for Lidl or similar in the UK and the quality was really good. Overall a really fantastic holiday and one that we'd all be happy to repeat tomorrow (didn't want to leave at all!)

I went on holiday with my partner for two nights only, unique house just a few meters from the beach, furnished elegant and taste a mix of old and new, garden terrace with barbecue, lounge, kitchen complete with everything needed to cook two large bedrooms, each bedroom with sea view and air conditioning satellite TV, wifi, bathroom with large-shower , exceptional cleanliness. I had lunch and dinner outdoors for a good two days just breathing the scent of the sea. No unpleasant smell AND NO FARM AROUND, JUST A Countrymen WITH SOME AROMATIC PLANTS AND A DOG. The only negative note: Unfortunately I only booked for two nights. I'll be back '

La casa delle sirene è alla fine del lungomare di Letojanni, in un posto tranquillo e rilassante, il giardino esterno è perfetto per cenare a casa gustandosi un po' di fresco e relax, con una passeggiata di cinque minuti si è al centro di Letojanni con locali, ristoranti, market, bar, bancomat, se si vuole andare a Taormina c'è un autobus che passa dietro casa ogni mezz'ora, il mare davanti casa è molto bello, spiaggia con ciottoli non molto confortevole ma con le scarpette passa la paura! Nella casa c'è tutto il necessario per viverla alla grande, non manca nulla, e la gentilezza della padrona di casa non ha eguali, la consiglio vivamente a tutti.

für eine herrliche Woche war "die Heimat der Sirenen" unser Zuhause. Das Haus und der Innenhof sind wunderschön, die Beschreibung ist in jeder Hinsicht korrekt. Carmen ist die perfekte Gastgeberin, jeder Wunsch wird erfüllt, Probleme aus der Welt geschaffen. Der Ort ist gut zu Fuß erreichbar und bietet nicht nur sehr gute Restaurants. Zur Orientierung zeichnete uns Carmen auch eine Übersichtsskizze. Taormina ist gut mit dem Bus erreichbar. W-LAN funktioniert perfekt, sehr angenehm. Liebe Carmen, wir möchten nächstes Jahr wiederkommen :-) Liebe Grüße Ingrid und Cornelia

My holiday in Marmaid house was very nice. The location is great and very quiet. Near the house all are green with bougainvillea, hibiscus and many other flowers. The house is beautiful with charme.In house I have feeled very nice invironment. Everything inside of house are very nice and new. The house is well equipped and we find all, that we need. Restaurants and shops are in walking distance. The beach is just across the street, nice and clean. Carmen was kind and attentive. She has many recommendations for to do excursions in beautiful places. I recommend for a quiet and relaxing time

We just spent a week in the Mermaid House in Letojanni. We had a very mixed experience and we were surprised no one had mentioned some important drawbacks in other reviews. For this house, unfortunately, I need to list the “cons” first-- CONS - The house is surrounded by an active sewage treatment plant and 2 chicken farms. You definitely smell sewage any time you go outside. If we tried to open the windows to enjoy the “sea air”, we smelled sewage instead. Fortunately for us, it was mid-winter and we could keep the house closed up. (The owner, Carmen, says the sewage is a “seasonal” problem—if you are interested in staying here, you might want to ask.) - The house is on the very edge of town, on a road where all neighboring houses are hidden behind high concrete walls that are covered in graffiti. (Note there are no photos of the house from the street....) - Less important-- Pillows are foam bricks. House is missing some basics, like garbage cans beyond the kitchen, or a colander for draining pasta. PROS - Carmen was very nice to deal with, and she kindly provided milk, coffee, tea, and muffins for us so we would have food when we arrived. When our hot water heater went out after a storm, she got it repaired quickly. - Newly redone house, with very nice bathrooms, wood beam ceilings upstairs, and tile floors. Pleasant outdoor eating area on the patio (if the wind is in your favor…) - Nice layout for families or couples, with 2 bedrooms upstairs each with their own bathroom, and a shared space downstairs with another bathroom. - Partial views of ocean from upstairs windows are nice - Location truly is walking distance to the beach (but you will want to go a few blocks south to avoid the sewage smell). Unfortunately, due to the location and the smell, I would not recommend this house to anyone.

Kontaktaufnahme, Bezahlung u. Eingangsbestätigung waren perfekt Keine Übertreibungen im Angebot zu Haus u. Umgebung-äußerlich sehr einfach, doch hinterm Gartentor mehr u. mehr Juwel ! Netter Empfang von Besitzerin, Einkauf im Kühlschrank u. div. Blumensträuße im Haus - alles super sauber. Haben es schon mehreren Personen weiterempfohlen Strand sauber - zum Baden war es noch zu kühl u. windig Pizzeria Tropicana an der Strandpromenade gut u. netter Besitzer - spricht deutsch - selbstgemachte Nudeln ;-) und gute Pizza Eisdiele/Pasticceria direkt unterhalb der Kirchentreppe zu empfehlen Fisch vom Auto gekauft - supergünstig u. lecker

Wir haben mit zwei Paaren 10 Tage im Mermaid-House verbracht und uns wunderbar erholt. Das Haus ist toll eingerichtet, von Regenwasserdusche in allen drei Bädern bis zu Waschmaschine und Spülmaschine. Im Innenhof kann man wunderbar sonnenbaden und abends grillen. Das Haus eignet sich hervorragend für einen Urlaub mit zwei Paaren, da es über zwei gleich schöne Schlafzimmer mit Meerblick im ersten OG nebst jeweils angeschlossenem Bad verfügt. Einzig der benachbarte Hahn macht sich morgens früh bemerkbar, ist aber dank Klimaanlage durch Schließen der Fenster zum Schweigen zu bringen. Ebenso können sehr Geräuschempfindliche die sehr entfernt wahrnehmbare Schnellstrasse und Bahntrasse ausblenden. Insgesamt ein tolles Haus mit einer sehr sympathischen und stets hilfsbereiten Vermieterin.

We landed in monsoon conditions May 23, 2011. Had a bit of a hard time to locate the house out of Catania, but Carmen found us in Letojanni and led us home. House may be a little smaller than it appears in photos, but garden area is fantastic for dining, lounging, etc. House brand new, excellent condition. Kitchen could be a bit better equipped for this price range (no toaster, microwave, limited utensils). Air worked pefectly. Carmen was amazing. She had provisions for the 1st day, including fruit from her garden, juice, milk, coffee, pastries - so we had food to wake up to. She had many recommendations re: sites to visit within a 30 km radius, authentic local restaurants, cuisine recomendations, etc. We followed her suggestions and were totally pleased. She was available to troubleshoot minor issues (power off briefly), looked in on us regularly to ensure we were OK. Excellent beach just 20 meters from front door. Would happily return one day. Grazie!