Vacanze al Mare by DomuSicily

Location and view

There was no soap besides small tube

Terrazza

Tutto bello

I truly appreciated this location for several reasons. It is very close to the sea, although the immediate access point is rocky and not ideal for entering the water. However, there are bus stops just one minute away that can easily take you to the sandy beach in Mondello. For those who enjoy walking, it’s about a relaxed 30-minute stroll—personally, I found it a great opportunity to stay active. Near the accommodation, on certain days, there is also a restaurant called Grafitti where the food is absolutely excellent. Interestingly, the place was always full, and I couldn’t help but feel like I was being served by characters straight out of The Sopranos—yet always with a smile. For those who want to cook or do laundry, the space is fully equipped with everything you might need. I especially appreciated the thoughtful touches: a bag of pasta and a jar of pesto, which were incredibly helpful on our first morning when everything was closed due to Easter. There was also water and a bottle of wine waiting for us in the fridge. I would definitely return without hesitation.

If I were to add a few recommendations to make the experience even smoother: It is appreciated that check-in between 20:00 and 22:00 was accepted. However, it can be quite stressful to fit within this time window, especially when flights arrive late. For a late check-in, I had to pay an additional fee of €20. I was also required to take a taxi to the location, which cost another €50. I would have preferred to know about the tourist tax in advance, so I could include it in my travel budget. Considering that the contract and all necessary documents can be signed and sent online, I believe having a key locker would be a very helpful addition. This could potentially eliminate the €20 late check-in fee and possibly even the €50 taxi cost, as buses are extremely affordable—only €1.40 per person. I would also recommend adding a drying rack for clothes.

There was no breakfast provided in the appartment.

Spacious and well appointed

Not enough kitchen utensils

- Very nice and spacious flat in a quiet area (at least it was really quiet in December, can't tell what's going on here at any other time and season), so that it was really relaxing to come back after noisy and crowded Palermo and enjoy the beautiful evening sea view from the balcony. - The flat is equipped with almost everything one needs for a comfortable stay, although it would be great to have a vacuum cleaner there as well.

- There was no trash containers nearby so that one has to walk either up or down the road couple of hundred meters in order to throw rubbish away. - It is a kind of enclosed isolated area connected only by road to Palermo and Mondello, so it is not so safe to move around on foot between these areas as there is little or no space to walk around. Either take a bus or rent a car, please. - [THE MOST IMPORTANT THING] Check what is written here in the description regarding the conditions especially energy consumption and be careful by signing any additional contracts. It is better to get information from the host in advance to avoid misunderstandings.