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The house by the sea - Pomelia Apartment
Claudia is a superkind and very helpful host, she’s ready to answer all the questions always very fast. She came to the train station to meet us and showed us the town. We are very grateful and thank you again! The apartment is amazing, we felt like at home. It is a seaside flat, and has a balcony with sea view and with a beautiful flowering tree in front of it. We spent 5 days in Nizza in october, it’s a calm small town, it was definitely not crowded by tourists, the beach, the sea and the weather were all great. You have everything you need (bakery, café, shop) in walk distance. Nizza is a good startpoint to visit other towns nearby, as it has train and bus stops. Highly recommended!

At the beach with the grandparents 1
Concetta is an incredible host! The apartment is located right in the heart of Naxos, just a minute’s walk from the sea and close to all the restaurants and bars. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking, and there’s even a washing machine. We stayed as a couple with a baby, and everything was perfect. Concetta helped us with everything we needed – she went above and beyond. The place was cleaned every two days, and even the sheets were replaced regularly. Highly recommended! We’ll definitely be back!

Panoramic Penthouse
The place was beautifully decorated and had amazing views! I wish we had booked for a longer stay. So conveniently located to everything and would love to come back someday.

Solaris Penthouse
My stay at Giorgio's penthouse was absolutely fantastic! The space was pristine and incredibly comfortable, providing a perfect solo retreat. Giorgio was an exceptional host – very responsive, kind, and even shared some excellent local pizza recommendations. Everything was exactly as described, exceeding my expectations. I will definitely be returning to this Airbnb on my next trip!

Penthouse on the Strait of Messina
This place was absolutely beautiful with a beautiful view. Very clean . We had everything we needed. Would definetely come back here. And recommend this place to everyone.

Arturo's attic house
The apartment is a bit dated, but the location makes up for it: right next to a discount store and in the first row to the beach - from the large terrace you have a fantastic 180-degree view of the sea and the surrounding areas. The city itself is charming with two or three small restaurants, and the surrounding towns are also within walking distance. In the height of summer, the location is really ideal - you can't go wrong. The terrace can be reached via a spiral staircase, it belongs to a small separate apartment, which looks a little different in the photos in the listing. It's best to take a close look beforehand. If you are very tall, you should consider the sloping roof – but even that is feasible. Arthur was very helpful when the Internet and TV did not work at first. All in all: If you are looking for a great location directly by the sea and can overlook smaller peculiarities, you are in the right place.

Apartment EOS by the sea of Reggio
Maurizio is the perfect host where nothing is too much trouble. The view from the balcony is amazing and the photos do not do it justice. Incredible stay

Mansarda Maremare - one bedroom, great seaview!
Really nice place, super clean, with obviously an amazing view. Everything went super smoothly
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Taormina Studio 100 Meters from the Station
Francesco received us very well, it was super attentive. For being first floor, I was worried about the noise, but I was able to sleep very well, it didn't get in the way

Casa Valastro
We spend wonderful week at Alfio's place. All good reviews are hundred percent correct. View is amazing! Flat is very clean and cosy. There is air conditioning for every room separately. It's everything what you need and even more. Flat is simple but everything is solid and good quality. The area is great. All aperitivo we had on the terrace was with amazing view, quiet area and we were really satisfied. Hosts are very helpful and were responding to us very fast :) We will go back for sure :) Grazie di cuore :)

Casa Nica—Seafront Home in Village Near Acireale
We had a lovely stay at Chiara"s place. Swims in the morning and drinks on the balcony in the warm evenings. The apartment is very well appointed and tastefully decorated.

Casa Marina
This is a fantastic place to stay. The accommodation is perfect - it had everything I needed and was clean and quiet, and in a great location for exploring. Alberto and Martina were extremely friendly and helpful - they’ve put together a brilliant booklet of tips and recommendations for the local area and gave me great advice for a trip out to the islands. I’d definitely stay here again.

At Edo's House
We were very pleased with our stay. Alessandro was very communicative, at check-in, in case of problems, when transferring our daughter to the airport. We enjoyed the small terrace very much, but it felt almost directly by the sea. We can only recommend the apartment. Volker and Iris

Marvelous Seaside House w/Garden + FREE Parking
Daniele's apartment is at the far end of the Naxos bay a ten minute walk from the hussle and bussle of the beaches and beach side restaurants/traffic. It sits between a couple of small, independent hotels but for us, in mid-June, was very quiet and peaceful, and with a beautiful setting overlooking well kept gardens and the sea. Not much else to add to the other positive reviews.....it's a great, well-appointed, private and quiet apartment and not a bad place from which to explore the Messina region if you have a car. We certainly recommend!

House of Design with Jacuzzi
We had an excellent stay in Dario’s lovely apartment. The roof terrace with the jacuzzi and view of Etna is stunning! The rest of the apartment is spacious, well designed and comfortable - the kitchen was remarkably well equipped. Dario was a very responsive and helpful host and Riposto is well located for visiting the East coast of Sicily.

Villa in Aeolian style
A simple but beautiful villa with plenty of space, several terraces and a beautiful and unobstructed view of the sea. From there you can explore the area on foot or by car and you can discover something new every day. Be it the Castello, the Capo Milazzo or the old and new center of the city. The house is simply furnished, not up to date, but this also has its charm. Yes, there are no real showers or air conditioning, but this has been made up for by the view, the spacious garden and much more. I would like to highlight Alessandra and her family. Super friendly, helpful and respond very nicely and promptly to inquiries. Thank you for 2 great weeks in Sicily.
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- ViaRoma - Very central apartment with sea view
Extremely beautiful apartment, well equipped and across the road from the Strait of Messina - a dream location. Highly recommended.

Apartment in Seafront Villa
We had a really lovely stay! The apartment is well-equipped and had everything we needed. We especially enjoyed the beautiful terrace – perfect for breakfast or a relaxing evening drink. With the private access to the sea and the peaceful outdoor space, the place truly felt like an oasis. One downside was the noisy street, especially during weekend nights – something to keep in mind if you're sensitive to sound. We also really appreciated the free parking on the street – we were always able to find a spot nearby without any trouble. Salvatore was a great host: very friendly and helpful. His local tips were excellent – especially the restaurant recommendations, which were spot on! He also has a dog who is very friendly, though it did bark occasionally. All in all, a great place to stay that we would definitely recommend.

Isola Bella Infinity Sunrise Suite
We really enjoyed two bedroom apartment with clean bathrooms and kitchen! Francesco was very helpful with recommendations of the restaurants, shops and attractions . We had a beautiful balcony with sea view where we had breakfast every morning, great parking just next to the our building. We were able to walk to the downtown but it is not an easy walk. Francesco gave us instructions how to get to the public parking by the car and that was very helpful.

House on Via Medici - 5 min from the port of Milazzo
available in all respects...apartment in a great location...very clean and spacious...excellent in practically everything...recommended in every respect...thank you and we hope to see you again

Sicily Acitrezza 100 m2 with astonishing sea view
Emanuela is a great host! The apartment is a gem in a beautiful village. The early morning sunrise from the balcony facing the sea is stunning! I feel at home the moment we stepped in to the apartment. Highly recommended!

NAUSICAA studio Lipari
Great place especially for the price. Equipped with everything you need. The room is a bit dark dark, but with a nice balcony. The apartment is surrounded by neighbors so don't expect it to be completely quiet all the time (thin walls). The communication with the host Margherita was easy and pleasant. All in all a convenient affordable place to spend the vacation.

Alema apartment Giardini Naxos
Beautiful apartment, very clean with modern furnishings and everything felt new. The air con was the super quiet, you would never know it was on! Emanuele was the best host we have ever experienced and great with local info and restaurant recommendations as well as being so helpful and accommodating. The apartment was very central with lots of choice of bars and restaurants just a few minutes away - Italinicius has the best pizza we have ever tasted and worth a visit. Also La Cambusa has excellent food in a beautiful setting on the beach. The bus service is good although we walked along to the train station for a few early morning trains to Messina & Syracuse (its about a 25 minute walk from the apartment). We stayed here for 2 weeks and can highly recommend Emanuele's apartment for great amenities and the central location. 100% 5 stars!

The House of the Aci
Well-located accommodation, close to Catania, Etna, and 1 hour from Taormina. A little out of the tourist center, but several restaurants nearby in Aci Trezza. Excellent recommendations for tours and restaurants by our hosts. Very nice welcome by Julia, many recommendations and detailed information. Accommodation a little cramped if you imagine staying at 4, but ideal for 2 people! Perfect equipment, with beach essentials, umbrellas if needed, etc.
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- Isola Bella
- Taormina
- Stadio San Filippo - Franco Scoglio
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- Di Riaci beach
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