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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4807 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Scicli, Ragusa
  • Palazzo Beneventano
    7 min walk
  • La Fornace Penna
    8 min walk
  • Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista
    8 min walk
  • Comiso (CIY-Vincenzo Magliocco)
    48 min drive

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At the Borgo dell'Arte Scicli

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available
Microwave
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (10)
The price is $57
per night
$76 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
At the Borgo dell'Arte Scicli

About the neighborhood

Scicli

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Scicli, within a 10-minute walk of Palazzo Beneventano and La Fornace Penna. .This vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Church of San Matteo.
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What's nearby

  • La Fornace Penna - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Church of San Matteo - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Spiaggia Donnalucata - 23 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Spiaggia di Cava D'Aliga - 24 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Scicli Station - 16 min walk
  • Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Millennium - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Grotta - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cremeria Candiano - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Busacca Ristorante - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Moscabianca - ‬9 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.

Rooftop house in the center, 2/4 guests, free illimited WIFI, free parking

"Once upon a time...." in Scicli, is our Grandma's house. Luigi, my husband and I, renovated it using typical and traditional materials, with an eye to environmental protection. Now "C'era una volta" is a comfortable holiday home, ideal for couples or families, equipped with all modern comforts. Furnished with care and love, it can comfortably accommodate up to 4 people. Arranged on three levels, it welcomes you in a living area with dining area and relax area, kitchenette, double bedroom, two bathrooms and a large panoramic roof top terrace.

If you think of a holiday with friends and are more than 4 or with total privacy, we are pleased to inform you that we own a second home, with the same characteristics, right next door. You can see and book by visiting www.homeaway.com/holiday-holiday/p1973355

Shop and facilities are easily reachable on foot. The house is located in a very quiet, safe and well-kept part in the center of ​​Scicli, behind the imposing Baroque church of San Bartolomeo. The sea is about a 5-minute drive away. The coast is mainly sandy, interrupted here and there by suggestive cliffs. "C'era una volta" can be the ideal starting point to go up to Mount Etna or Agrigento on a the daytrip and visit the Baroque of Val di Noto with tranquility.

We deeply love this region and we'll be on your side with tips on what to visit, what to eat and drink and what you should deifinitely enjoy once here on holiday.

Services included:
- Independent entrance
- Equipped kitchen with dishes, glasses, cutlery, pots, moka, ladles, linen, dishwashing detergent
- Illimited free wifi up to 30 Mega
- Fridge
- Hairdryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Washing machine and clothesline
- TV with satellite system and decoder
- Detergents for daily house cleaning
- Bed linen on arrival
- Bath towels upon arrival
(set of 3 towels for each guest)
- Final cleaning
- Electricity (up to 3 kwh/day)

Services not included:
- Electricity over consumption (0.45 euros / kwh)

- We're sorry but we can not admit pets at home.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or make use of the other amenities, which include babysitting service.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Francesca

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: negli spazi esterni

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 807 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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 IT088011C2QP42DQW6

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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Independent House Roof top Terrace Center Scicli 2/4 Guests
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Independent Roof top Terrace Center Scicli 2/4 Guests
Independent Roof top Terrace 2/4 Guests
Independent House Roof top Terrace Center Scicli 2/4 Guests
Independent House Roof top Terrace 2/4 Guests
Independent Roof top Terrace Center Scicli 2/4 Guests
Independent House Roof top Terrace Center Scicli 2/4 Guests
Independent House Roof top Terrace 2/4 Guests
Independent Roof top Terrace Center Scicli 2/4 Guests
Independent Roof top Terrace 2/4 Guests
Selvstændigt Hus Stor Terrasse i Centrum af Scicli i Montalbano
Selvstændigt Hus Stor Terrasse i Centrum af Scicli i Montalbano

Rooftop house in the center, 2/4 guests, free illimited WIFI, free parking Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in Scicli
We had a wonderful weeks stay in Scicli. The house was perfect with everything we needed and Scicli itself was beautiful. Francesca was a fantastic host, friendly, helpful and incredibly knowledgable on Scicli and the surrounding area. We throughly enjoyed our week and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host
I can highly recommend Francesca's house. She is the perfect host. So much useful information is provided. The location is ideal. Having the roof terrace makes all the difference. I would love to stay there again. Thanks Francesca. Bryony and Kerry
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scicli joy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Piedegrotta. The lovely house was well located in a beautiful and atmospheric old neighbourhood and walking distance to the sights and tastes of Scicli. The house was well equipped, the bed comfortable, and the roof top terrace was an added joy. Francesca was a wonderful host. She welcomed us, gave us a great overview of the town's history, advised us on places to but food, enjoy a range of dining, and was responsive to our needs. She couldn't be nicer. We were sad to leave, but we are looking forward to coming back. Kathleen and Tom
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Nicola B.

Very clean, charming small house in a historic area.
Enjoyed the area - very few tourists mid October. The house was clean with a lovely rooftop space. Francesca was great, arranged a wonderful cooking lesson.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Benedetta M., Topsail Island, North Carolina

Local Living
Pleasant apartment in a quaint section of Scicli. Walking distance to everything you need or desire. Francesca and Luigi welcomed us as family and became our friends. We enjoyed our stay in this baroque town rich in culture and warm people. We made friends with the butcher, the pastry chef and the supermarket owners. Recommend this property and town highly for people looking to live like locals.

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm B.

Cera una volta is a delightful, well appointed property with all home comforts and a roof terrace.
Francesca is a very attentive and well organised hostess. Her friendly approach made our whole experience of Sicily particularly enjoyable. The house is comfortable and spotlessly clean, only a few minutes walk from the town centre, which has a good selection of eateries, shops, baroque churches and 'Montalbano' locations. Francesca's local map is marked with all the places to visit, the numbers 2, 4 & 6 are the locations of cafes, restaurants and food shops and is part of a comprehensive folder of leaflets about local towns and attractions, available in several languages. Her offer to buy in shopping in advance and to organise car hire if we needed it was also most welcome, particularly as we arrived so late in the evening. An ideal 'home from home' for any couple wanting to visit SE Sicily! We managed to visit the Greek Temples at Agrigento, the seaside towns of Donnalucata and Sampieri, as well as Modica, Noto and Ragusa for their chocolate and baroque highlights and even all the way to Villa Romana del Casale to see the 'bikini girls'. The best meal we had was at Ristorante Majore in Chiaramonte Gulfi, an amazing, unpretentious little restaurant with wonderful service, surroundings and even more importantly great food! The people of the area were all so friendly and helpful they made it a wonderfully memorable holiday. Many thanks to all of you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschön
Tolle und ruhige Lage mitten im historischen Scicli. Sehr nette Vermieterin, die uns gute Empfehlungen gegeben hat Wir hatten einen perfekten Aufenthalt.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicolas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bellissimo luogo ma rumoroso ; très beau lieu mais bruyant
Senza dubbio, il luogo e la città sono un paradiso per un ancoraggio siciliano. La città stessa offre uno scorcio di Sicilia barocca. La casa, situata nelle strette vie di un quartiere vicino al centro, permette di entrare in contatto e di chiacchierare con i vicini molto cordiali, una piccola comunità che vive all'aperto quando il sole non splende troppo. Siamo stati sfortunati, però, perché al nostro arrivo l'aria condizionata era rotta. La casa, con il suo tetto piatto, è diventata rapidamente un forno durante il giorno e ha sprigionato tutto il suo calore di notte. L'unica opzione per dormire era il ventilatore, che agitava un po' d'aria con le finestre aperte. Tuttavia, dopo che la strada si è addormentata intorno all'una di notte, sono stati i cani presenti nelle vicinanze a regalarci diversi concerti. Ma il clou dello spettacolo inizia alle 5.23, quasi tutte le mattine, con la musica elettro-pop che rimbomba nella casa cubica con le persiane verdi dall'altra parte della strada. Nei ritornelli è accompagnato da una donna urlante, che poi scopriamo essere la figlia gravemente disabile. Abbiamo catturato un video dell'evento che senza dubbio ci farà ridere tra qualche anno. Detto questo, la Sicilia è magnifica, l'appartamento superbo, la città di Scicli eccezionale, Francesca accogliente, che cerca di fare del suo meglio, ma torniamo esausti dopo brevi notti dall'1 alle 5.23 interrotte dai cani.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

PIERRE V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour Scicli
séjour très agréable dans.un site exceptionnel. l'appartement est trés bien situé, dans un quartier ancien calme et plein de charme, proche du centre l'accueil est chaleureux Scicli est idéalement situé pour visiter le Sud Est de la Sicile et profiter des plages
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian I.

Liked: Cleanliness
C'era una volta- märchenhaft schöner Urlaub
Wir sind mit vielen wundervollen Erinnerungen aus unserem Urlaub in Scicli zurückgekehrt. Diese Region mit den prachtvollen Städten, den tollen Sandstränden, der typischen Landschaft mit viel mediterranem Flair und all den sizilianischen Köstlichkeiten, hat uns eine Urlaubszeit mit einer perfekten Mischung aus Kultur, Genuss und einfach nur Entspannung ermöglicht. In ganz besonderer Erinnerung bleiben, wird uns unser "Zuhause" für diese zwei Wochen. C'era una volta - das Häuschen hätte keinen besseren Namen bekommen können. In einer kleinen Gasse gelegen, mitten unter all den freundlichen Nachbarn, so liebevoll ausgestattet aber doch so schlicht und ursprünglich restauriert. Unser absolutes Highlight waren unsere gemütlichen Stunden auf der Dachterrasse, mit Blick auf die umliegenden Berge mit Kirchen und einem Kloster, auf die Höhlenwohnungen und einfach nur über die Dächer dieses alten Stadtteils. Herrlich! Die Besitzer haben uns sehr herzlich empfangen und uns mit vielen Tipps versorgt. Danke Francesca und Luigi für eure so überaus freundschaftliche und hilfsbereite Art und die wunderbare Zeit bei euch!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Einfach klasse!
Super schöne Ferienwohnung auf drei Ebenen mit dem Highlight der Dachterrasse. Super liebe und hilfsbereite Gastgeberin Francesca behilflich in allen Lebenslagen. Für uns der perfekte "Sizilien-hautnah" -Urlaub im zauberhaften und romantischen Scicli! :)
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöne Ferienwohnung in toller Kulisse
Die Wohnung war sehr sauber und für 4 Personen gut ausgestattet (Schirme, Strandstühle usw.) Auch die kleine Herausforderung „Parken“ war mit Francesca‘s Hilfe kein Problem. Auch bei allen anderen Dingen hilft sie gern und ist erreichbar. Wir haben uns sehr wohl und willkommen gefühlt. Die Wohnung liegt in einer Wohngegend, abseits der Tourismus-Ströme - das Zentrum ist aber fußläufig in nicht mal 5 Minuten zu erreichen. Wer gerne mit offenem Fenster schläft muss leider damit rechnen von Hundebellen aus der entfernten Nachbarschaft geweckt zu werden. Da es eine Klimaanlage gibt kann man die Fenster aber auch geschlossen halten und die wunderbare Dachterasse gleicht auch das wieder aus :)
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JULIEN P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un vrai bonheur!
La maison très propre est agréable à vivre située dans un quartier authentique de Scicli qui est une magnifique ville. Superbe semaine, tout ça nous manque déjà!! Merci à Francesca pour sa gentillesse et ses très bons conseils.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Seraina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein wunderbarer Ort mit viel Charme
Wir wurden von Francesca sehr herzlich empfangen und fühlten und sofort wohl. Sie gab uns viele wertvolle Tipps und wir konnten sie auch während dem Aufenthalt um Infos bitten. Der Hausteil ist eingebettet mitten im italienischen Leben am Stadtrand von der reizvollen Stadt Scicli. Die Wohnung ist liebevoll und praktisch eingerichtet. Die Räume sind mit viel Geschmack und Liebe zum Detail gestaltet. Die Terrasse ist ein Schmuckstück und wir genossen es dort zu essen oder einfach zu sein. Danke Francesca für die liebe Gastfreundschaft und die guten Gespräche. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

camille f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison charmante
Maison idéalement située, au calme, dans un quartier des plus charmants, nous y avons passé un séjour très agréable. Francesca nous a bien accueillis et nous recommandons vivement ce logement.

8/10 Good

A. N.

April 2019
- Sehr aufmerksame Gastgeberin (Francesca): viele Informationen über Scicli und die Umgebung, inklusive eines Besuches des ehemaligen Klosters Santa Maria della Croce; sogar Einladung zum Abendessen zu Hause bei ihrer Familie am ersten Abend: vielen Dank dafür! - Haus: renovierter Altbau, teils mit Natursteinwänden, in der Altstadt, mit einer sehr schönen Dachterrasse - Einbauküche ist vorhanden (Induktionskochfeld, Kühlschrank, kleiner separater Ofen; Waschmaschine) - Haus selbst ist sehr kühl bei einer Außentemperatur 12-15 Grad, sonnig / wolkig / windig) - Vorsicht: sämtlicher Stromverbrauch muß extra nach Verbrauch bezahlt werden - Heizstrahler, Klimaanlage (kann kühlen und heizen), Warmwasser (Boiler): auf diese Extrakosten wird in der Fewo-Direkt-Beschreibung NICHT hingewiesen!! - dies habe ich erst vor Ort erfahren. Da ich hinsichtlich des Stromverbrauches sehr vorsichtig war, wurde mir nichts in Rechnung gestellt. - kein WLAN vorhanden (bereits vor Abreise auf Nachfrage erfahren). - Mobilfunkempfang im ersten Stock und auf der Dachterrasse gut. - Fernseher im Erdgeschoß ist klein; Empfang von einigen italienischen Sendern, BBC World Service und zeitweise ZDF. - Matratze des Doppelbettes ist eher fest, aber gleichmäßig. - Zufahrt zu den Parkmöglichkeiten in der Nähe des Hauses sehr schmal - für einen Fiat 500 gerade ausreichend. Ein sehr kleiner Wendehammer (die Zufahrtstraße hört im Tal auf), ist vorhanden, aber meistens mit mindestens einem Auto zugeparkt.

10/10 Excellent

Marlene Q.

Wunderschönes Ferienhaus in der Altstadt von Scicli!
Das Ferienhaus ist sehr gemütlich ausgestattet und versprüht jede Menge italienischen Charme. Die Dachterrasse war sowohl für ein Frühstück in der Sonne als auch für ein Wein am Abend das Highlight mit einem tollen Ausblick auf die Altstadt! Wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt und man hatte alles, was man braucht. Francesca gab uns gute Tipps für sehenswerte Orte in der Nähe und man konnte sie bei Problemen jeder Art jederzeit erreichen. Also alles in allem ein tolles Ferienhaus mit einer tollen Vermieterin :-) wir würden es jedem empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Mirko S.

Ottima accoglienza ma...
Accoglienza ottima, molta cordialità e disponibilità. La casa è carina ma - anche a causa della posizione nel mezzo di una gola - risulta piuttosto calda. Climatizzatori a disposizione ma mettete in conto spese piuttosto alte per il consumo elettrico (praticamente il massimo in Italia a kWh con incluse ANCHE le spese fisse...in 5 gg senza accendere nulla, nemmeno scaldabagno e piastre della cucina, se ne sono andati svariati € aggiuntivi - spiegatevi bene prima con i padroni) oppure rischierete di dormire piuttosto poco: purtroppo la notte a finestre aperte le luci esterne e i cani del vicinato non aiutano. Cucina con piastre elettriche un po' limitante. Posizione ottima a due passi dal barocco siciliano, e terrazza piacevole con vista sulla storia.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Markus M.

Authentische, vollständig und liebevoll ausgestattete Fewo
Wir haben selten eine gleichzeitig authentischere und liebevoller ausgestattete Fewo angemietet. Alles ist in einem sehr guten Zustand: von der Küchenzeile und den Koch- und Essensutensilien bis zu den Strandstühlen und dem Sonnenschirm. Die Wohnung befindet sich keine 5 Minuten von allen Läden und Restaurants in Scicli, mitten unter den Einheimischen. Man ist von der ersten Minute an in der sizilianischen Lebensart angekommen. Die Terrasse war für uns der ideale Platz, um den Tag abzuschließen. Scilci selbst ist eine lebhafte und liebenswerte Stadt mit vielfältigen Möglichkeiten zum Einkaufen, Besichtigen oder zum Essen gehen. Scicli ist ein sehr guter Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge in die Barockstädte in der Umgebung. Auch für einen Tagesbesuch nach Siracusa (mit der Bahn). Zum Strand in Sampieri sind es mit dem Auto ca. 20 Minuten. Francesca hat uns sehr freundlich empfangen, hat eine dicke Mappe mit Informationen zu Sehenswürdigkeiten, Restaurants etc. vorbereitet und steht jederzeit für Rückfragen oder Hilfe zur Verfügung. Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Urlaub in Francescas Haus!