Villa Francesca

Location: Via Ginepro, Catania, it

Star Rating: 9.8 Stars

Property Type: Apartments

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Air conditioning
• Terrace
• BBQ facilities
• Safety deposit box
• Car hire
• Non-smoking throughout
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Public transport tickets
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• 24-hour security
• Security alarm
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Two-Bedroom Apartment

  Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a bidet. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the kitchen. The apartment also offers a barbecue. The spacious apartment provides a washing machine, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Bidet
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Child safety socket covers
  • Baby safety gates
  • Sofa bed
  • Pool towels
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Denice (7/5): - Firstly, our host was very friendly and helpful. We really appreciate the hospitality extended to us. The apartment was clean, spacious, modern and with good facilities for cooking and laundry etc. Everything about the apartment is as described so we were happy with our accomodation. The apartment is also close to a beach. We had read previous reviews and understood the apartment was remote hence why we rented a car. The location itself was dilapidated and completely run down and neglected. We arrived at dark so it was quite a surprise to see how bad the roads were and the to see the overall condition of the area the next morning.There was nothing in walking distance not even a nice walking route despite the apartment being in a nature reserve. The beach is close but even the beach was full of litter and debris. This could be attributed to a storm earlier in the year but in general the area which the apartment is located is not nice which is a pity considering it has lots of potential.
• susy (4/5): - proprietari disponibili e gentili - disponibili prodotti da bagno. pulizia della cucina
• Sabina (10/5): -
• Agnieszka (10/5): - Piekny dom. Z własnym podwórkiem więc spokojnie można parkować autem. Wyposażony we wszystkie niezbędne rzeczy. Czysty. Ładnie urządzony. Właściciel przemiły. Wszystko nam wyjaśnił po czym podesłał lokalizację miejsc wartych zobaczenia. Idealne miejsce wypadowe do zwiedzania. Dużo zabawek dla dzieci. Trampolina. Cala rodzina bylal zadowolona z pobytu.
• Małgorzata (10/5): - Blisko do plaży. Cisza
• Vaclav (8/5): -
• Didzis (9/5): - Māja bija kārtīga, ar visu nepieciešamo aprīkojumu ģimenes atpūtai. Tuvumā picērija, strādāja tikai brīvdienās, bet picas gardas. Apkārtnē ir ļoti daudz kaķu. Kopumā nekopta apkārtne, atkritumu maisiņi samesti gar ielas malu, nebija tīra pludmale, daudzas mājas vasarnīcu ciematā bija pussabrukušas. Bez mašīnas tur nav ko darīt.
• Tadej (9/5): - The location is near the beautiful beach, very quiet area. Great for families with small kids.
• Lena (9/5): Alex was a wonderful host, providing options for things to do/places to eat and very responsive! -
• Paweł (10/5): - We had a wonderful stay at this apartment! The place was spotless, beautifully furnished, and had everything we needed for a comfortable holiday. The location was perfect – close to the beach, yet quiet enough to relax and unwind. The apartment was spacious and well-equipped, with a cozy atmosphere that made us feel right at home. The host, Alex, was very welcoming and attentive, providing helpful tips and making sure our stay was smooth. We would recommend this apartment to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday, and we would love to return in the future!
• Plamen (10/5): Много съм доволен - Собственикът беше много дружелюбен и отзивчив. Дори ни даде локации на места за посещение! Много близо до плажа и на спокойно място, далеч от тълпите. Има всичко необходимо за престой . Препоръчвам и ако посетим пак Сицилия ще отседнем пак тук.
• Cilla (10/5): - Huset ligger utanför stan i ett område med sommarhus och området var lugnt. Det var helt tyst på natten förutom fågelkvitter. Barnen uppskattade tomten med leksaker och den barnvänliga sandstranden. Huset hade alla bekvämligheter och hyresvärden var mycket vänlig och hjälpsam!
• Andrea (9/5): Exceptional Stay at Villa Francesca! - We had a fantastic time at Villa Francesca! The host was incredibly welcoming and attentive, making sure everything was perfect from the moment we arrived. The house is beautifully detailed, clean, and well-equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. It’s a perfect place for families, with plenty of space and thoughtful touches that made us feel right at home. The location is quiet and peaceful, yet conveniently close to local attractions and amenities. Highly recommended — we would definitely return. A truly memorable experience in Sicily! You need a car
• Lauren (9/5): -
• Paweł (10/5): Exceptional - An ideal place for families. We were 6 people: me and my wife, grandparents and 2 children. Everyone was satisfied with their stay. Everything you need in the apartment and around the house, very clean, with a relaxation area next to the house. The host was very helpful, explained everything in detail when greeting us, sent helpful links to nice places around Catania, cared about our safety during our stay, asked if there were any problems, etc. I sincerely recommend it. very enjoyable stay.
• Masimiliano (10/5): Relax and confort ! - This is the second time we come to Villa Francesca and again we had a perfect stay . Thank you Alex and well done !
• Romča (9/5): Superb - Near to the sea, very kind owner, nice apartement (with good equipment). You need to have car for shopping or going to the restaurant (but we knew it).
• Tatiana (10/5): Exceptional - Property had everything for our stay. Owner bought a lot of groceries for our breakfast. In property was single use toothbrush, toothpaste, shower gel, shampoo etc.Property had toys for kids and everything what you need for babies as well.We arrived earlier and owner dropped us to comercial centre to do our shopping and have a look around until property was ready for our stay. Then he picked us up. He helped us with car rent and advised us about locations around.Sea was just 5 min walk from property. Probably the only thing that we struggle with was location. It’s a bit far from Catania and no shops around, just a small bar /shop around the corner which had some drinks , sweets , ice cream , pizza … so you definitely need a car to commute, to buy groceries. Was a bus stop there , around 15 min walk from property.
• Vukosavljevic (10/5): Exceptional - Very nice, clean and well equipped accommodation. Close to the airport and Catania. The beach is beautiful and spacious and very close to the accommodation. The host is friendly and always available. I recommend it for families with children because the yard is beautiful.
• Larionova-cojocaru (10/5): Quite village, fully equipped house, child friendly sand beach - The house was Extra Fully equipped with all the necessary things and even more! The village was quite and secure with a beautiful sand beach with child friendly sea entrance. The host was friendly and helpful. He shared the places to visit and a lot of other useful information.
• Bonita_1110 (10/5): Exceptional - Very good place, especially for families with kids, a lot of toys and activities. Close to the beach. The owner is so helpful, he provided all the information what you need. Highly recommended.
• Miquel (9/5): Superb -
• Karolina (10/5): Exceptional - Our stay in the accomodation was excellent. Clean, modern, just perfect,,The contact person Alex was the best host I have experienced in all my travels around the world,,polite, charming, helpful and professional. The fridge was full of good food and the home was very comfortable..The most amazing beach with incredible views to Etna is 100 meters down the street. We will surely come again..The worst thing was we had to leave..:))))))
• Xuezhu (10/5): The house is very beautiful, - The house is very beautiful, and the landlord is very considerate. He prepared a lot of water, milk, fruits and other food for us. There is a beach nearby. I will stay here again next time
• Andrew (10/5): Villa was well equipped and clean. Owner is friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend - There are 3 Smart TVs, a laundry room, air conditioning and 2 bedrooms + a sofa bed. There's one bathroom and an external toilet in the laundry room. The area has a private entrance and is quiet. The beach is a few meters away from the property as well. We also found a pantry and a fridge full of food as well Everything was perfect!
• Michal (10/5): Exceptional - The house is nicely renovated and clean. Perfect location in the Vaccarizzo area close to Catania in under 15 minutes by car. Nice beach. Generally the villages are past their prime time. The benefits - private beach and comfort - by far outweigh this though.
• Mile (10/5): vacation that felt like home - There was not a single thing we did not like about this property! It was the most convenient villa we have ever stayed in. We liked everything and you absolutely felt like at home! There were all the necessary appliances from a washing machine, to towels, to full fridge of food and drinks, and even more than you can expect! The beach is a 2 minute walk away and we definitely will be coming back 😁 Nothing, everything was great!
• Masimiliano (10/5): First of all I would like to thanks Alessandro who is a real gentleman. All perfect the apartment has beautiful finishin - Tuto nuovo, è perfetto.
• Anita (10/5): Exceptional - Location- very close to the see. Everything really nice, the space, the kitchen, the yard. Could only use some more closets for the clothes, some drawers also, we had to leave some of the clothes inside the bags. the way from the airport to the village where the property is situaded was like some rrviewers mentioned- a bit disturbing, lots of garbage along the sides of the road. But once you get there and settle in everything is nice.
• Anna (9/5): Superb - The owner of the Villa is extremely helpful and friendly. He always immediately replied to all our qeustions in Whatsapp and helped in person if needed. Villa has a great renovation and equipped with good furniture and amazing kitchen. there is everything what is needed for children: baby bed, child seat for 2-3 years old, child kitchen seat, toys inside and in the garden... we highly recommend it.
• Ottó (10/5): very good - full equipped, clear. the owner is very friendly
• Vi (9/5): Very recommended for staying in this house, especially if you want to go to the beach in short walking. - We got everything what we needed (even better than 4 star hotel) during our 3 nights in this house. The house is very clean, very convenient to the nice beach. Alessandro (our contact person) is very friendly and helpful, gave us a lot of hints for sightseeing places including parking, restaurants and buying local foods. You should have a rental car for going to city center of Catania.
• Zoltán (10/5): Clear recommendation. - This place was the perfect starting point of our trip in Sicily. After landing in Catania in the evening with 3 kids it was a great help that the house was fully equipped with every essential things and the fridge was loaded with food and drinks (as breakfast was in the price included). Everything was 100% clean and the heating was fine as well (still needed in March sometimes). Alessandro is a great host, was always there to arrange anything we needed. Even if the neighborhood is a bit deserted, its location is still perfect. And the beautiful sandy beach is only 2 minutes on foot. Everything was super, we would definitely return! It is not a mistake, but it was a bit tricky to find the place - note that there is another same named villa in Catania, and the shuttle arranged by booking.com wanted to take us there. But luckily we got the exact location before our arrival in Whatsapp, so it was no problem.
• Julie (10/5): Quiet retreat just 10 minutes from the city with everything you could want. - Alessandro was very nice and supplied us with everything we could want (including a full pantry/fridge) and recommendations on things to do in the area. The apartment is a 10 min. drive to the airport and REALLY close (150 ft.) to a nice, sandy beach, that was empty in March (except for a couple of fisherman). It is a peaceful area, and we felt very safe! Our 8 year old LOVED the trampoline, the toys, and the bunk beds. Would definitely stay here again! The area was hit by a cyclone 5 years ago, so there are some really nice homes that have been fixed up, and then some that are uninhabited. In spite of the deserted town feel, the area felt very safe and peaceful.
• Serghei (10/5): Exceptional -
• Nedim (10/5): Exceptional - Alex, the host, made some purchases and prepared products for breakfast. We stayed 4 days and enjoyed the whole time spent at Villa Francesca. Everything was just perfect. Alex is absolutely the best host ever and you can always count on his support, true Italian hospitality or even more than that. Such an honest, caring and likable guy, who made our stay unforgettable. And ask him about the pizza place round the corner – I never had a better one! I liked everything. We came in February, and for those who don't know - in Italy there is a problem with the heating during the winter. They use air conditioners but they don't always help. We asked Alex for electric stoves, and he kindly provided. The problem was solved!
• Paweł (9/5): Superb - evwrythink is ok
• Timur (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sih094 (10/5): Amazing - The owner was very nice, he came to meet with us because there was roadworks at around 11pm and he was very nice. They bought everything for breakfast and it was self service. Very clean and quite and nice area. The only disadvantage is that there is ni restaurants and stores aroud but with a 10 minute drive you will find all the needs you need
• Ilona (10/5): Nice villa to stay with kids - Nice villa to stay with kids, lots of outdoor activities such as slides, playhouse and ride on toys. House is very clean and comfortable,, feels like home :) Very kind host, lots of food left in the fridge and drawers so you have everything for breakfast and snacks:) Local beach is just few minutes away villa in a middle of nowhere, no local shops or restaurants within walking distance, so you definitely need a car
• Jedrekmarta (10/5): Perfect spot to visit Catania, if you have a car. - Brand new house Fully stocked and very well equipped kitchen Great hosts, friendly and helpful Clean Spacious Great for kids Close to airport
• Johnny (10/5): Love vila Francesca! - Everything was wonderful, we felt very good because everything was perfect, the most important thing for us was the quiet area. The owner is very caring and careful not to miss anything. We will come back at the next opportunity. Thank you! It can be said that the area is not exactly luxurious, but you will have a pleasant surprise once you enter the house, this is for future guests, go with confidence
• Volodýmyr (10/5): Too good - Near the sea, excellent design, a lot of activities for kids, a lot of goods for breakfast, very clean, great scents but fresh air in the apartment, garden and protected area, great for family with kids few moments: 1. it is so ideal, so you are afraid to break something 😁 so cannot fully relax 2. nuances with keys and water, but not critical
• Yuliia (10/5): Thank you very much to the hosts, it was a fairy tale, we would like to come to you again) - Everything was top notch. We were most satisfied. Very nice, very clean, very comfortable, friendly hosts, the sea is very close, clean beach, good beach. An ideal place to relax with the family. Everything was wonderful. But You just need to be prepared for the fact that the nearest store or cafe can only be reached by car. But this is easily solved by renting a car.
• Maja (10/5): Perfect for families - Property is brand new and they really provide everything even for long stay. Everything is perfect and really beautiful. Kitchen is really big and it has everything what you would need. Garden is big and it has a lot of shade for hot days. They provide a lot of toys and outside play sets. Stuff is really nice and they provide all information about where to go and how to get there. Beach is really near by. This property is perfect stay for families with small children.
• Balazs (10/5): Nice, quality apartment next to a sandy beach, with a helpful owner. - Villa Andrea 2 has everything you need. Yes, EVERYTHING! 2 minutes from the long, sandy beach, which is not crowded, free, and you can absolutely relax there. We contacted the owner, Alessandro via Whatsapp, he was communicative. When we arrived, he showed us the apartment, which is fantastically equipped: towels and large umbrella for the beach, shampoo, dental floss, toothpick, wipes, toothbrush, garbage bag, a bluetooth sound system, a nice terrace, a table for 6 person in the backyard, a trampoline, bicycle, swing for the children, cctv camera, wifi, etc, etc. Really, you have everything you need during your stay. Our price included breakfast, and we couldnt believe our eyes: The fridge and a kitchen cabinet were FULL of groceries: fruit juices, yoghurts, chocolates, snacks, puddings, tomatoes, peaches, pears, carrots, ham, bread, cookies. These were absolutely enough for breakfasts for our 6 days stay. The apartment is nicely furnished, it has a nice vibe. The bed has a comfortable mattress, the large kitchen is equipped with everything you need. The bathroom is also very nice. Mornings are quiet, you can sleep till 9 without any noise. Important! There is no shop or grocery store in the neighborhood. The closest one is 5 km from the apartment. Rent a car or you can use bus line D. A 10 minute walk to the bus stop. (Bus ride to Borsellino square is 20 minutes) Unfortunately, there are a lot of rubbish in this area of Catania, but the apartment and it's close environment is nice and clean. Alessandro can help in everything you need. He is such a fantastic owner. He sent informations about places we can visit, he recommended shops, etc. We were so lucky we found his apartment, and our stay was so great. We wanted a place like this, and it absolutely met with our ideas.

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