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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
TV
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Catania, Sicily
  • Lungomare di Ognina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Via Etnea
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Piazza del Duomo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Catania

Oceanside stay.At this Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Spiaggia San Giovanni Licuti Rocce and Ionian Sea. Port of San Giovanni and Alchimie d'Arte are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lungomare di Ognina - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Via Etnea - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bellini Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Catania Cathedral - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Galatea Station - 11 min walk
  • Catania Ognina Station - 19 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gelateria Caffetteria Calogero - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Epoca - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pasticceria Verona & Bonvegna - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cutilisci - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Andrew's Faro - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Mori's House, a house in the center close to the sea

The house of the Moors is located in a strategic position, a stone's throw from the new metro station "named Metro" and 5 minutes walk from Piazza Europa. The central location will allow you to reach the famous beach of the old fishing village of San Giovanni Li Cuti in just a few minutes through a characteristic ancient road used by carters. This enchanting coastline is famous for its volcanic sand, the characteristic rocky and sandy beach and for the delicious fish restaurants that are located close to the beach.

Property manager

Laura Caterina Contrafatto

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

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The Mori's House, a House in the Center Close to the sea Catania

The Mori's House, a house in the center close to the sea Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, Clean Property with Good Management
The Mori House is nicely remodeled, and very clean! It is a five minute walk to Catania Picanello train station, and three minute walk to a small grocery store and Tris Bar, which offers all snacks/meals. It is a forty minute walk into the historic center of Catania. The neighborhood is old and a bit run down, but safe. The property manager is excellent, providing quick and helpful responses to all communications.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zbigniew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Mori’s House — modern comforts in a hidden side street
This is an elegantly appointed and comfortable apartment, near the water and within easy reach of all amenities. We enjoyed morning coffee and evening drinks on the rooftop patio. Laura gave us all the information we needed for a successful stay and was easy to contact.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
We loved our stay in Catania. Laura is a wonderful host and even helped us with our misunderstanding of the garbage and recycling. The place was very clean and the terrace on the rooftop was so nice to sit at and decompress from a busy day of tourism. Laura is great! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Catharina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place in Catania
We enjoyed our stay in The Mori’s House. It’s a quiet and privat appartment near the local beach where some nice restaurants can be found. The city is very busy and it’s difficult to find some space to park your car, but nevertheless it was a lovely holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in Catania.
Since this was our first time in Sicily we wanted to focus on a region, rather than cover the entire island. We were able to travel to Etna, Taormina, and Siracusa easily from this location. The apartment was comfortable for 4 adults. One word of caution. If you’re not comfortable with climbing stairs this place may not be for you. The property description, and host attentiveness were spot on.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean apartment
Pleasure to stay in the apartment, nice terrace.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stylish modern apartment. Great terrace and bbq

10/10 Excellent

Inness M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Sicilian experience on the edge of Catania
The hosts, Laura & Andrea were very accomodating, welcoming & helpful. We had a great stay, and better than expected with easy walking access to the sea (Miami beach lounge), local shops, cafés (Trisbar 1966 & Magri highly recommended), & woodfired take-away Pizzaria 100 yards away on Via Messina. It's a short 15 minute taxi ride to Catania City. If you like a traditional rustic fish restaurant try Nitto in Ognina (10mins Taxi) very popular with the locals (don't be put off by the plastic cups, plates & cutlery)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alessio S.

Struttura recentemente ammodernata, posizione strategica..
Tutto bene, nella norma.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P., Québec

Liked: Cleanliness
Super appartement, spacieux et bien situé pour un séjour diversifié centre historique, Etna, etc
Aucun problème Hôte attentionnée Propriété spacieuse et agréable sur deux niveaux avec une terrasse sur le toit
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022