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Casa Dogana Vecchia, country house between Catania and Taormina

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Outdoor pool
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 92691 sq ft

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  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Casa Dogana Vecchia, country house between Catania and Taormina

A charming country house built in the late nineteenth century, surrounded by lemon trees: enchanted place where you can enjoy the breathtaking panorama suspended between the sea and the volcano.
Located in the ancient wine cellar, this warm and welcoming house, has been furnished recovering and rearranging furniture and objects typical of the country tradition.
The accommodation consists of an open space of about 70 square meters with a large living area, a well-equipped kitchenette, a mezzanine with double bed, a bathroom with shower and a dressing room.
Outside, a large patio Aeolian style overlooking the Ionian Sea, is the ideal place to spend endless hours of relaxation comforted by the scents of the nearby citrus grove and the muffled sounds of the surrounding countryside.
The owners, who live in the adjacent house, are available to support you during your stay with cooking classes, breakfast basket and jeep tours to discover the most fascinating and least known places of the island.
The property is for rent within the meaning of Italian Law n. 438/1998.

Property manager

Novae Dimore

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,691 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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
Property Registration Number IT087017C2FCVLA09D

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Casa Dogana Vecchia Country House Between Catania Taormina
Casa Dogana Vecchia Country House Between Catania Taormina
Casa Dogana Vecchia Country House Between Catania Taormina

About the area

Map
Acireale - Giarre, Sicilia

What's nearby

  • Timpa Natural Reserve - 10 min drive
  • Torre Archirafi Beach - 11 min drive
  • Acireale Cathedral - 13 min drive
  • Mount Etna - 15 min drive
  • Barone di Villagrande 1727 - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Guardia Mangano Santa Venerina Station - 5 min drive
  • Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casa Modò - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pasticceria Russo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Briciola - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Argentina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪L'antica arte del pane - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Dogana Vecchia, country house between Catania and Taormina have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Casa Dogana Vecchia, country house between Catania and Taormina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Dogana Vecchia, country house between Catania and Taormina?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Dogana Vecchia, country house between Catania and Taormina?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Dogana Vecchia, country house between Catania and Taormina located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Ionian Sea and within 6 miles (10 km) of Timpa Natural Reserve and Riposto Beach. Torre Archirafi Beach and Porto dell' Etna are also within 6 miles (10 km). Carruba Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Casa Dogana Vecchia, country house between Catania and Taormina Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard L., Birmingham, Michigan

Charming Home Base in eastern Sicily
This is the epitome of a wonderful place to stay and base your visit to eastern Sicily. Luigi and his wife have taken great care in furnishing this charming home – using all first class linens, dishes, glassware and pots and pans. Where some will use a mish mash of left over items it is clear that Luigi has taken care and thought in furnishing this home. The view of the sea and Mt. Etna is spectacular; you can pick fresh lemons from the trees right outside your patio and enjoy the quiet of the countryside while being well within driving distance of all the sights. Luigi loaned us his GPS that he had loaded with the most direct route to Mt. Etna, Tourmina and Syracuse as well at the best place to get brioche and granita. Luigi was available to give us insight into the area and we took advantage of the offer to provide a welcome basket (we made a great pasta diner from the basket) and breakfast basket (we hardly need to buy anything else), we also drank the wine from his vineyard every night as well as his lemoncello. And if needed there is a huge grocery store within 2 km from the house. The only draw back is that it is located on a remote and unpaved road so we did not feel comfortable coming back after night. This was compensated for by eating a larger lunch and cooking dinner at “home” using the well stocked cooking utensils and dinner ware so we never felt we were at a disadvantage. This is a wonderful part of Sicily with many historical spots to see – Mt. Etna, Piazza Armenia, Syracuse, Noto, Tourmaina are all were well worth the visit. We appreciate Luigi’s hospitality and would unreservedly recommend this charming place in the countryside.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Laura B., Durham, Durham

Wonderful country design house in rural Sicily
This place is so wonderful that I almost don't want to write the review so it can stay our little secret! As you can see from the photographs the house has been carefully designed by the couple who live next door. The kitchen, house and bathroom already has everything you would want for a stay and is set up very well for self catering, we ate in every night we were there and had breakfast sat outside every morning which was lovely. The hosts are warm and friendly, there when you need them but also allowing you to get on with your holiday. Thank you Luigi and Perla for being such lovely hosts. The house is located in a semi rural location (you would need a car) but is very well located for exploring Etna and the coast. I really could not recommend this place more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Etienne T.

Nice house. Thanks to Luigi for his help and advice
Beautiful view

10/10 Excellent

Ronald Willi F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay in Giarre
Thank you Luigi for some lovely days at this very beautiful historic winery!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang Quehl Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle, schöne rustikale Unterkunft
Kommen gerne wieder, ausgesprochen freundliche Vermieter, man wohnt in einem kleinen Gesamtkunstwerk, alles liebevoll hergerichtet.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Max K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Unterkunft / awesome flat
Wohnung war genau wie beschrieben, etwas abseits, sehr ruhig, gute Einkaufs- und Ausflugsmöglichkeiten in der Nähe, netter und hilfsbereiter Vermieter. Die Wohnung ist auf jeden Fall zu empfehlen!! Thank you for the great time, Luigi!!

8/10 Good

Dejan M.

Nice, creative Place on Eastside of Sicily
Thank you Luigi for a nice week in your very charming old, creativ and functional house. He was allways there for questions. The place was overall very clean and especially the terase a highlight (inkl. wifi, outdoor shower). We recived friendly and good advised for restaurats in the area and our visit of the area Etna South, trips to the citys on the north and south. We felt, that the house was prepared with a very hugh attention to details! Noteworthy is the not concreted way to the house, which also with a little (not 4x4) car was possible by driving very carefully. Also during our stay in the end of july there was every evening partytime and loud sound from a event location near the house. This didn't interroupt our sleep, but could other people.. We recommend this beautiful house to people who want to discover the East-Side of Sicily, the Etna and how would not feel disturbed about the fact that the owner lives next house nearly. Grazie Luigi!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Traumhaft
Das Haus , die Lage, der Garten, alles ist wirklich wunderschön. Luigi, der in unmittelbarerer Nähe wohnt, ist jederzeit ansprechbar und sehr hilfsbereit und nett. Man kann diverse Ausflüge sowohl zum Ätna als auch problemlos in einige wunderschöne Städte machen. Supermärkte und Restaurants sind in der Nähe, gute Anbindung an Autobahn.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joachim M.

Ein wirklich schönes Ferienhaus. Wir haben die Zeit dort sehr genossen.
Ein sehr gepflegtes Ferienhaus. Der Vermieter war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Irmgard U.

Mai 2017, sehr schönes Ambiente
Die Besitzer waren sehr freundlich und außerordentlich hilfsbereit. Alles war liebevoll eingerichtet, besonders die Terrasse hat uns gut gefallen, mit einem herrlichen Blick. Sehr gut funktioniert hat der Pellets-Ofen, mit dem wir am Abend und am Morgen das Haus schnell erwärmen konnten. Lebensmittelgeschäfte sind in der näheren Umgebung vorhanden, ebenso Restaurant.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

Thomas M.

Tolles Haus für Zwei!
Wir verbrachten eine schöne Woche im Alten Zollhaus - ein wirklich geschmackvolles und durch den hohen Raum besonderes Ambiente, dazu die schöne Terrasse (die wir Ende Februar nicht nutzten, aber im Sommer muss das sehr schön sein) und ein ausgesprochen freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Gastgeber Luigi, der bei jedem Problem innerhalb von Minuten vor Ort war (er lebt unmittelbar neben dem Haus). Küche ist zweckmäßig, wenn auch nicht übermäßig reichhaltig ausgestattet, aber für einfaches Kochen reicht es. Wir waren Ende Februar/Anfang März und fürchteten etwas die Temperaturen, aber inzwischen ist ein moderner Pelletofen installiert (nicht der kleine auf dem Bild), der das Haus recht schnell auf angenehme Temperaturen bringt. Wir mussten dafür auch keine 10€/Tag zahlen, sondern kauften die Pellets einfach vor Ort, für Luigi war das kein Problem. Einzige kleine Minuspunkte waren das häufig ausfallende Wasser (die Pumpe fiel aus, ließ sich aber ohne Probleme wieder starten) und das schwache und nicht zuverlässige WIFI). Aber das sind eigentlich nur Kleinigkeiten, insgesamt ein wirklich schönes Haus!

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian S.

Entspannung pur!
Sehr nettes Flair, super nette Gastgeber!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2016

8/10 Good

Uwe O., Z.Z Dublin

Sehr schoenes Haus in laendlicher Lage
Sehr schoen eingerichtetes Haus mit viel Geschmack und Charme . Lage ruhig und abseits - wenig Moeglichkeiten in direkter Naehe . Terasse und das Ambiente sind aber sehr relaxing und haben uns den Aufenthalt angenehm gestaltet trotz Regen - empfehlenswert !! Sehr freudlicher Inhaber , der nebenan wohnt . Eigener Hauswein gab es vor Ort und sehr lecker .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie W.

Wunderschön, individuell und sehr liebevoll gestaltetes Feriendomizil.
Luigi und seine Frau sind perfekte Gastgeber, die mit tollen Tipps und Ratschlägen jederzeit zur Seite stehen. Der Service ist perfekt: da wir sehr spät angekommen sind und keine Möglichkeit zum Einkaufen mehr hatten, hat Luigi uns einen gefüllten Kühlschrank vorbereitet, so dass wir weder abends noch morgens hungern mussten :-). Für ihn selbstverständlich hat er uns sein GPS Gerät überlassen, sodass wir uns mit dem Auto sehr gut zurecht gefunden haben. Seine Lieblingsziele waren bereits eingespeichert. Als ich nach einem Schuhmacher gefragt habe, hat er mir direkt angeboten, die Schuhe selbst mit in die Stadt zu nehmen. Abends standen sie repariert wieder bereit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Antonio M.

Maravillosa casa en el campo.
Hemos pasado una semana maravillosa en esta casa dos adultos y dos niños. La propiedad se encuentra entre Catania y Taormina y es un lugar ideal para explorar esta zona de la isla. Cuenta con todas las comodidades necesarias y es un lugar muy agradable para relajarse. Sus propietarios hacen además que la estancia sea un auténtico placer con todo tipo de informaciones sobre qué visitar, dónde comer, y consiguen que uno se encuentre como en casa. ¡Muchas gracias!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Bernd B.

Very beautiful place!
We have spent 7 fantastic days in this wonderful house. Beautiful and tasteful interior in combination with a huge garden was the perfect environment to relax and calm down. The location is optimal, because all you need is close to reach. We will for sure come back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina M.

Es war total super bei Luigi und Perla. Wir kommen wieder.
Die FeWo ist sehr liebevoll eingerichtet und man findet alles vor, das man braucht. Es war am schönsten morgens draußen zu frühstücken und einfach nur auf die Orangenbäume zu gucken. Wir durften uns auch selbst Orangen pflücken. Abends war es sehr kalt in der Wohnung. Der Ofen macht aber alles sehr schnell gemütlich warm. Der Weg zur FeWo ist speziell. Nur teilweise geteert und wirklich holprig. Man gewöhnt sich dran und darf nicht zimperlich wegen der Autoreifen sein. Die Hauseigentümer haben Katzen, die frei auf dem Grundstück rumlaufen, aber einem nicht auf der Nase herumtanzen. Alles in allem war es einfach perfekt für uns.