Meet Rose
Cultured, Adventurous, Friendly
always helping my host for any need and providing turistic informations
On a typical day...
I have a very open house. My house is your house.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Cooking, Gardening, Playing cards, Reading, Music, gigs, festivals
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Hi! I'm Rose, I like reading, travelling and listening music. I always travel organizing the journey on my own. I like to accomodate travellers from all over the world trying to make their stay as confortable as possible. I'm landscaping skilled: you'll enjoy my wide mediterranean garden!
Ideally located. The accomodation is a charming private villa with park not far from the 'Riviera dei Limoni' sea (2 Kms), from Mount Etna (40 minutes drive), from Catania (20 minutes drive) and Taormina (30 minutes drive) located in Guardia, a quite village on the outskirts of Acireale (Catania). The villa is set in a superb strategical position to move for a complete visit of eastern Sicily.The A18 Motorway connecting Catania to Messina is only 5 Kms away. The Catania airport 25 Kms.The villa has recently been modernised in rustic sicilian style. At ground floor: two double bedrooms (with one additional bed on request) in adjoining rooms separeted by a sliding door, two bathrooms with hot shower, kitchenette with kitchen facilities. At first floor: one double and one single bedroom (with one additional bed on request) , one bathroom with hot shower and wide adjoinng sitting room with four armchairs and two sofas, perfect to a complete relax. The two floors are connected by an internal stair. The guests use their own independent entrance. Safe private parking in the court, 250 sq mts of private(only for guests use) garden with furniture (chairs, table, ombrella). Barbecue in the garden available as well. Owner lives on site in a separate part of the villa, car hire recommended but not strictly necessary. Railway station only 300 meters away. Train ticket booking service available from Guardia to Catania and Taormina roundtrip. Free Wi-fi. The whole scene of the area is dominated by the awe-inspiring hulk of Mount Etna rising up in all her majesty. The north and south faces can be reached easily in little more than half an hour. Little size pets are welcome. Weekly change of bed linen and wc towels included
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Acireale is a small ancient thermal town situated on the eastern coast of Sicily, 20 Km to the north of Catania. Its history is characterized by the earthquakes and the eruptions of Etna that, several times, have upset the order of the territory. The last reconstruction - after the earthquake in 1693 - has given a splendid Baroque look to Acireale, one of the most beautiful locations in Sicily. Worth visiting are: San Sebastian Church, the Zelantea art gallery, the theatre of the Puppets Opera, the Cathedral square that presents enchanting Baroque scenery; we remember the Carnival that, with its floats of papier-mâché, attracts visitors from all over the world. In the surroundings you can admire: landscapes offered by the volcanic hinterland; view of the next Cyclops's Riviera; fishing-villages, like Santa Tecla, Stazzo, Santa Maria la Scala situated at the foot of the Timpa, a ridge of millennial layers of lava overlapped, that reaches 200 meters upwards. Till today the Timpa, covered by a typical rich vegetation, represents a natural and geological heritage of an extraordinary charm. Catania is Km 16 away, Siracusa is Km 80 away, Ragusa is Km 120 away, Agrigento is Km 180 away,Taormina is Km 35 away, Messina is Km 80 away, Palermo is Km 240 away. A perfect place to spend your holidays in Italy.
Local Area Facilities
- Swimming
- Beach
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
Cancellation policy:
from 0 to 1 days before arrival charge 100% of total booking amount
from 2 to 7 days before arrival charge 50% of total booking amount
from 8 to 14 days before arrival charge 30% of total booking amount
from 15 to 30 days before arrival charge 10% of total booking amount
Politica di cancellazione:
da 0 ad 1 giorno prima dell'arrivo addebitato il 100% dell'importo
da 2 a 7 giorni prima dell'arrivo addebitato il 50% dell'importo
da 8 a 14 giorni prima dell'arrivo addebitato l' 80% dell'importo
da 15 ad 30 giorni prima dell'arrivo addebitato il 10% dell'importo
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
1 Review
November 2020
The villa is full of character and the room overlooks the beautiful garden. The location is also useful as it's very near the train station which takes you to Acireale or Taormina, both lovely cities. Simone is the son who looks after the guests, he is very helpful and is always ready to give you a helping hand.
How do I book?
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When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.