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SCHLOSS am Meer mit privatem Pool, Park und Blick auf das Meer und den Ätna
Stazzo (Acireale), SR

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9,8

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Bewertungen

10/10 – Hervorragend

Frank T.

Gut: Sauberkeit
Tolles Castello mit sizilianischer Seele. Wir haben es total genossen: alles andere als „Tourismus v
Tolles Castello mit sizilianischer Seele. Wir haben es total genossen: alles andere als „Tourismus von der Stange“ Die Hausherrin Liliana war immer da, wenn wir sie gebraucht haben. Gleichzeitig Blick auf Ätna und Meer: Ober Hammer
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Oktober 2021

10/10 – Hervorragend

Theda S.

Gut: Sauberkeit
Traumhaft
Manchmal versprechen die Fotos mehr, als es die Realität hergibt. Aber dieses Schloss ist unglaublich, die Fotos bilden eine gute Ahnung ab. Wir haben uns sofort zuhause gefühlt. Lagebewertung: Auf der einen Seite der Etna in voller Pracht, auf der anderen das Meer zu sehen. Bis zur nächsten Location für jugendliche Berliner benötigt man ein Auto. Deshalb nur 4 Sterne in dieser Kategorie. Ansonsten aus meiner Sicht: Mindestens 10 Sterne. Ein Traum. Abgefahren, irre, ein Jagdschloss. In der Kategorie Familienurlaub mit 9 Personen von 25-85 Jahren: Perfekt (Es sei denn, jemand kann absolut keine Treppen mehr steigen). So ein tolles Anwesen habe ich noch nie bewohnt.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im September 2021

10/10 – Hervorragend

Gerd F.

Gut: Sauberkeit
Einzigartige Unterkunft mit phantastischem Blick auf das Meer.
Das Schloß liegt etwas erhöht und hat zwei große Terrassen, von denen man wundervolle Blicke auf das Meer und den Etna hat. Die Einrichtung der Zimmer ist sehr persönlich und individuell. Interessant sind insbesondere die vielen alten Bilder und Fotos der Eigentümerfamilie aus dem letzten Jahrhundert. Der Pool ist groß (ca. 7 mal 15 Meter) und deshalb auch bestens zum Schwimmen geeignet. Der große Garten ist sehr gepflegt und bietet viele schattige Plätze zum Verweilen. Zum Hafen sind es ca. 250 Meter Fußweg. Die Betreuung durch die Gastgeberin war ausgesprochen freundlich und herzlich.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juni 2019

10/10 – Hervorragend

Christine W., Berlin

Splendid experience - everything was perfect!
We use to rent once a year a special location for a week holidays with friends. This time it was obvious: It will be very difficult - or even not possible to find some location better than the beautiful Castello Claves. Everything was perfect: The tasteful interiour of the house, the wonderful park and garden, the huge pool. And last but not least the owner, who was welcoming us with her charme and friendliness. Whenever we needed assistance she was there, but very discrete in the background. As we even did not use all the parts of the house we decided to come back another time. 100% to be recommended!
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2016
Antwort von VrboOwner am 11. Sept. 2023
Thank you for your review. Castello Claves is a truly unique location and I am happy you enjoyed it.

10/10 – Hervorragend

Adam Bullmore

Gut: Sauberkeit
Magical week in a unique home.
Our week at Liliana’s beautiful Castello was a delight. We were a party of 8; two parents & 6 young adults 17-23. There was plenty of beds to go round and enough bathrooms too. The kitchen and dining room were perfect for our needs. The decor throughout is charming and reflects a true family home without feeling cluttered or intrusive. The outside spaces are even more wonderful. The half shaded veranda is very spacious and perfect for dining and lazing around. The terrace between the towers offers stunning views of Etna and the sea and on occasions we ate there too. Both spaces have large tables and chairs. The swimming pool is a proper size at 15m and well equipped with loungers, shower and changing room. Water temperature in June - perfect. The whole Castello is surrounded by a stunning garden which is lovingly maintained. Beautiful scented shrubs everywhere, tropical palms and mature trees. Fresh lemons to pick from the orchard. The place is teeming with birds and butterflies. The town of Stazzo is lively but refreshingly unpretentious. The restaurant on the square sells delicious pizza, the two bars are busy and fun. Fresh fruit and veg from a stall on the square is high quality and good value. In the evening a gelati van sells modestly priced cornets. Our host Liliana was so kind, helpful and respectful of our privacy. Nothing was too much trouble. She wanted us to have a wonderful time in her magical home and we did -100%.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juni 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Bill S., Ajax, Canada

Gut: Sauberkeit
Unique Vacation Rental
Staying the castle was very unique and a lot of fun. Lilliana the host was great.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juni 2023

10/10 – Hervorragend

Jerry S.

Gut: Sauberkeit
Beautiful and authentic
Lovely, clean, intimate, felt like royalty Perfect hospitality Beds and mattresses need to be replaced immediately
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Oktober 2022

10/10 – Hervorragend

theresa g., Yardley PA

Gut: Sauberkeit
Authentic Sicilian experience
Our family had the most wonderful time on our Sicilian adventure! The Villa was like stepping back in time. We cooked most of our meals in. The pool was picture perfect, and the balconies were inviting for playing games, dining or reading books. We enjoyed walking down to the Marina for coffee or evenIng drinks. There was a nice restaurant as well. I would recommend renting a car to explore. Although the Villa has five bedrooms, we found it comfortably slept our group of six. The turret bedroom didn’t have a bath, and the spiral staircase wasn’t for the faint of heart. The other bedroom had two cots which were better suited to small children, not adults. Both of these points are clearly stated in the listing, and we weren’t bothered at all. Liliana was lovely! An incredible host, We felt so welcome and safe in her family home.
Aufenthalt von 9 Nächten im Juni 2022

10/10 – Hervorragend

Gary R.

Gut: Sauberkeit
Living the Dream
We felt truly at home at Castello Claves. Owner and ground floor resident Liliana Di Re loving has created and curated unique details in every room and in the ample gardens to showcase the story of her remarkable family. We never grew tired of discovering photos, objects, and assemblages that showcased their story and Liliana's unique artistic talents. She helped us contact an extraordinary local chef to cater a special birthday luncheon under a flowering pergola on the main terrace; we also dined under the stars on the rooftop and enjoyed relaxing around the ample pool. The castle is equipped with ample bedding and towels, and the handsome dishes and glassware were plentiful. The town of Stazzo is a bit scrufty, but the little supermarket there easily supplied us with fresh bread, food, drink and other essentials when we were not otherwise enjoying easy day trips to Taormina, Catania, Aci Castello, and Siracusa. Would go back in a heart beat!
Aufenthalt von 8 Nächten im Mai 2022

10/10 – Hervorragend

debbie k.

Gut: Sauberkeit
Peaceful slice of Italian heaven
The property is even more beautiful than the pictures! The pool area is drenched in sun all day (there are shades if you want them). There are two large balconies, one designed for breakfast, one for evening aperativo. The rooms are all very comfortable and artfully decorated over the last 120 years of family ownership. Liliana is delightful and left us homemade marmalade and cakes as well as basic breakfast supplies. Don't forget to check out her hand made bags available for sale in the tower too! It is a wonderful place to stay, my only note is you will probably want a car just because Stazzo isn't that big. That said we whiled away many joyful hours sitting by the pool, walking in the garden or taking in the views of Enta and the sea. You can't go wrong!
Aufenthalt von 6 Nächten im April 2022

10/10 – Hervorragend

donald l.

Gut: Sauberkeit
wonderful place
Thank you Liliana for your gracious hospitality. Donald Leevers
Aufenthalt von 8 Nächten im März 2020

10/10 – Hervorragend

Maria H.

Gut: Sauberkeit
Unieke lokatie
Wij hebben daar met 10 volwassenen gelogeerd en een een fantastische vakantie gehad. Een sfeervol kasteel, spullen wat gedateerd maar goed werkend. Dit past in de sfeer van het kasteel. Liliane is een zeer vriendelijke/behulpzame gastvrouw. Zij vertelde over haar familiehistorie waardoor wij daar min of meer deelgenoot van werden. Er stond een zelfgebakken tulband voor ons klaar. Aandachtspuntjes; 1 tweepersoonsbed was te kort voor ons 180cm. En met 10 man zou een derde set sleutels of een zender voor het toegangshek erg handig zijn.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Oktober 2019

10/10 – Hervorragend

Didier D.

Gut: Sauberkeit
Family Vacation
All members of our group enjoyed the privacy and elegance of Castello Claves. The location was perfect for exploring Mt. Etna, Taormina and Catania. Views from the towers are spectacular! Short, easy walk to the water and small eateries. We loved hearing the church bells & roosters : ) Our on-site host Liliana was very kind and helpful with any requests we made. She recommended a local private chef (Bruno Trovato) who escorted us on a tour of local markets and prepared an amazing dinner for us with the super fresh items we chose. It was everyone's favorite meal of the trip.
Aufenthalt von 8 Nächten im September 2019

6/10 – Okay

Tore Normann N.

Sted med spesiell skjarm
Det var en stor overraskelse for oss at eier bodde i 1 etg. Jeg kan ikke se av prospektet at det var tilfelle. Det vil si at hele 1.etasje og området utenfor var disponert av eier. I tillegg hadde hun besøk av familie som benyttet svømmebassenget. ( barn som lager mye lyd ) Vi gjorde oppmerksom på at vi var 5 par i 60 - 70 årene. Det ene soverommet ligger i et av tårnene og eneste tilgang er en smal vindeltrapp ( ikke enkelt med kofferter) toalettet til dette soverommet var to etasjer ned. Heldigvis fant vi potter som brukerne kunne benytte. Men ikke hyggelig for voksne folk. Et av de andre soverommene var veldig lite og passet også dårlig for et voksent par. Stuene bar også preg av at vi var i et privat hjem, mange personlige ting stod rundt omkring og det føltes nesten ubehagelig. Beliggenhet, haven, svømmebassenget, terrassen var veldig bra, fine restauranter i gå avstand, bade muligheter i sjøen og suma sumarum hadde vi fine dager. Takket være at to av parene var sporty og tok de dårlige rommene. Jeg synes dere bør opplyse om disse forholdene. Dumt å reise den lange veien og så oppleve disse overraskelsene.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2019

10/10 – Hervorragend

Helga T.

Gut: Sauberkeit
A very special vaccation
We were 6 persons together on vaccation and this was everything we expected and more. We stayed there from 27 May - 6 June and it was wonderful. The castle, the furnitures, the decorations, the garden, the swimming pool is all so special. Our hostess, Lillian, is a warm friendly person. She is very helpful and gave us useful tips about everything. She arranged for us a trip to Etna with a marvellous guide (she knows everyone) :-). This is a excellent place for family vaccation or with few friends but having a car is a must. We take with us many good memories from our stay in the castle. Thank you Lillian :-)
Aufenthalt von 10 Nächten im Mai 2019

10/10 – Hervorragend

Lee J.

Gut: Sauberkeit
THE most magical place!
We are a 5 adults and 3 children party who have just returned from Castello Claves. I cannot recommend this place enough, it is as stunning on the outside as it is on the inside, full of history and architecturally beautiful. Lilliana was so welcoming and generous with her time, arranging for us to dine locally at some lovely restaurants and helping to book taxis when needed. We literally didn't want to leave! The area is beautiful, non touristy and a car is recommended but you can get to local amenities by foot. We will be returning for sure!
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2019

10/10 – Hervorragend

Annette S.

Gut: Sauberkeit
Scott holiday
Fabulous place to stay. We holidayedw it’s our four sons and partners. plenty of room..the pool was brilliant and very welcom e in the heat. Nice to walk down into the village.usedthe shop frequently. The restaurant at the bottom of the road was a disappointment. Lovely to look at all the photos and furniture in the castle. Liliana was lovely and very helpful.
Aufenthalt von 10 Nächten im Juni 2019

10/10 – Hervorragend

Nancy H.

Gut: Sauberkeit
Magical place
From our first meeting with Lilliana, the property owner who resides on the first floor, to the day we departed, we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly and were able to relax in the beautiful setting she's created. The gardens and grounds are lovely and the interior has everything you need. We were there for a wedding and had rented a car for the week so that allowed us to visit other towns in Sicily. Because there is not a great deal to do in Stazzo, I would just be mindful of needing either a driver or a car. We did enjoy walking to the Blue Bar, which is a two minute walk down to the sea, every morning for coffee and croissants which were awesome. For a group that wants to have a place to relax and unwind, this is the perfect spot. The pool area is perfect for doing just that and the views from the numerous terraces in the house are amazing. You will not be disappointed if you make this villa your home while visiting this beautiful island.
Aufenthalt von 9 Nächten im Mai 2019

10/10 – Hervorragend

Mark J.

Beautiful castle and location
My family and I have just returned from a week spent in Castello Claves. Although a little difficult to find late at night, it was well worth the effort. ( for those using Sat Nav, we found that if you enter 21Aprile 98 when you get to Stazzo, it does the trick). The house is stunning with a tree lined driveway leading up to an equally impressive residence. When we awoke the next morning, the views out to sea on one side and the views to Mt Etna on the other were also stunning. Liliana was the perfect host, unobtrusive, yet always willing to help when required. The castle has everything you should need, and the outside balcony is massive. The upper level is perfect for views and all day sunshine! The weather could have been a little kinder, quite cloudy on occasions but the last couple of days were gorgeous. The pool area is also impressive. I would say that car hire is a must, both for travelling to Stazzo but also for heading out and seeing stuff. The village is small with a coffee shop, a few restaurants, small shop and a takeaway. The nearest supermarket is a couple of miles away in Santa Tecla. Closes from 1.30 to 4.30 in afternoon. Overall, we had a fantastic time in equally fantastic accomodation. If ever back in this area of Sicily I would not hesitate to stay again. If booking car hire, I suggest booking directly with company you wish to hire through, and not through a broker! We witnessed a few difficulties with people trying to access their vehicles as the company you are dealing with cannot amend bookings made through a broker. Also, take out excess waiver cover. The roads are narrow and the drivers impatient!
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im April 2019

10/10 – Hervorragend

Verifizierter Reisender

Wonderful place
We really enjoyed our stay at the Castello. The place is like in a fairytale, the host is kind and helpful and the swimmingpool area outstanding.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2018

10/10 – Hervorragend

Harriet R.

The Most Magical Stay
We had the most wonderful holiday at Castello Claves. The castle, grounds and pool are even better than what the pictures show, and the location is ideal if you fancy a quiet, non touristy beach spot. Lilliana, who owns the castle and lives downstairs, was lovely, very hospitable and friendly, and happy to help us with anything we needed from organising taxis to ordering pizza! All the rooms in the castle have great character, and the place is beautifully decorated. The tower rooms especially are magical, unlike any room i've slept in before, it really was a unique experience. The balcony space is huge and we enjoyed many delicious meals out there. The pool is a really good size too, surrounded by picturesque grounds and very comfortable sun loungers and beds. The sea is only 200 yards or so down the road, and the little town of Stazzo looks out onto it. There were not sandy beaches near us, but instead wooden structures on the volcanic rock that made it easy to climb down and go swimming. There were a couple of nice restaurants in Stazzo and little bars serving delicious granita on the seafront, but the best meal we had was at Lorenzo's in the neighbouring town of Santa Tecla. We ate incredible fish and seafood, and drank fantastic wine, all at a very reasonable price. The walk was only 25 minutes or so, and it was an easy amble down the little roads. We did not have a car during our stay, and if you wanted to go further a field it might be wise to hire one as transport links weren't great, but with the heat (37c some days), we were very happy to just enjoy the lovely grounds, pool and town of Stazzo. It was only 10 minutes to a little shop and to a few restaurants/bars, plus Lilliana can organise you a cab for a good price (we used this for airport connections, a bigger supermarket trip and a trip to the waterpark, Etnaland, which was great fun). We also enjoyed a snorkelling excursion with Mario, which was a really nice half day out. All in all we were very impressed with Castello Claves and the surrounding area. Would recommend highly for families or bigger groups looking for a standard pool/beach villa holiday but with a Castello Claves with a twist. Thank you Lilliana!
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juni 2018

10/10 – Hervorragend

Rumi K.

Wonderful stay
This is a lovely place and the description is very fair. We were an extended family of 10 and had enough space for all. Liliana made us feel very welcomed. I warmly recommend this place.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juni 2018

10/10 – Hervorragend

nancy b.

A wonderful truly authentic grand home. Wonderful character, it was a treat to stay there
We will never forget our great experience at this lovely house. A fantastic place for a large family holiday!
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Mai 2018
Antwort von VrboOwner am 11. Sept. 2023
I'm glad to read that Castello Claves charmed you. It is a magical place. It was our pleasure to have you here.

8/10 – Gut

marga v., Beuningen nederland

HET WAS EEN FANTASTISCH VERBLIJF MET MIJN GEZIN VAN 10 PERSONEN VOOR 1 WEEK
HET KASTEEL ZIT VOL MET ALLEMAAL OUDE SPULLEN EN MEUBELS WAT HET DAARDOOR JUIST ZO UNIEK MAAKT. HET IS DAN WEL VERGANE GLORIE MAAR HET HOORT HIER THUIS. ONZE GASTVROUW GIULIA WAS IN EEN WOORD FANTASTICH. WAS ALTIJD BEREID WAAR NODIG TE HELPEN EN ADVIES TE GEVEN. DE TUIN MET ZWEMBAD MAKEN HET TEVENS AANGENAAM ON RELAX TE VERPOZEN. BUITEN OP HET TERRAS IS HET OOK ERG PLEZIERIG ONDER EEN DAK IN DE SCHADUW TE V ERBLIJVEN. KORTOM EEN AANRADER WIE VAN IETS ANDERS HOUDT. BESLIST GEEN SPIJT VAN. GEGROET FAMILIE VAN DE wATER
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Mai 2018

8/10 – Gut

Arno B.

Fantastische tuin en zwembad, uniek pand en mooi uitzicht
Het kasteel uit eind 19e eeuw is mooi gerenoveerd en kijkt aan de ene kant uit over de zee, aan de andere kant op de Etna. Stazzo heeft een paar restaurants en een winkeltje met bakkerij. Verder ben je op de auto aangewezen om ergens naartoe te gaan. De eigenaresse, Liliana, is erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Ze woont in het kasteel op de begane grond, maar daar heb je als gasten absoluut geen last van. De tuin is weelderig en groen met genoeg schaduwplekken. De leefruimte op de eerste verdieping bevat een balkon over de volledige breedte die 's morgens in de zon ligt en 's middags schaduw geeft. Het dakterras hebben wij nauwelijks gebruikt omdat het afkoelde 's avonds, maar zal later in het seizoen een mooie plek zijn voor een borrel met zicht op de zee of de Etna. Het ruime zwembad met badhuis (toilet en douche) heeft veel ligstoelen. De slaapkamers ademen de sfeer van vroeger uit, dat past goed bij het pand. Met veel wind waaien de slaapkamerdeuren open als deze niet worden geblokt. De bedden van de hoogste torenkamer zijn aan vervanging toe.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im April 2018

10/10 – Hervorragend

Bryan G.

Amazing holiday beautiful place
We had the most wonderful relaxing time here at Castello spectacular views amazing gardens and place to stay we will definitely be back. I wish I had booked for 2 weeks so we could have explored but really we didn't feel the need to move from this tranquil place. Liliana was a really lovely lady, next time we will ask her to join us and cook for us and tell us all about the history of this beautiful castle at leisure whilst drinking the tasty mount etna wine 🍷 We purchased from the local shop. We loved that there where no shops just a beautiful harbour with a chilled cafe to sit and watch the boats!!! Oh I wish I was back there right now. Thank you so much Liliana for allowing us to stay in your home xx
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im September 2017

10/10 – Hervorragend

Therese M.

MAGICALLY!
Best location ever! You will find this castle in a sleepy little town with no tourists. The castle is absolutely amazing and have many great outdoor areas to hang out in, terrace, rooftop, grill area, pool area.The interior is beautiful and the owner Liliana is sooo nice. The pool is huge and the pool area is perfect, it also have a pool house with showers, dressing room and toilet. Walking distance to ice cream/coffe shop, two restaurants and the fish market. This is a truly magically place!
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juli 2017

10/10 – Hervorragend

Fiona C.

Lovely characterful old house walking distance to shops and restaurants. Excellent pool
The Castello is very different from the run of the mill villas and appartments
Aufenthalt von 14 Nächten im Juli 2017

10/10 – Hervorragend

Claire J.

Fanastic villa and a great week away!
The property is stunning. The photos do not do justice to the size of this place! Set in gorgeous gardens, with hammocks, swings, olive and lemon trees, the villa is steeped in history. We all loved all the historical photos of the place. The pool was so refreshing and the pool area offered a good selection of shade and sun. The living area is set on the first floor, with the tower rooms. The rooms were cool and airy and the beds were comfy. There is a full kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine and a HUGE oven/hob. We spent a lot of time on the terrace, looking out over the gardens, but there is also another huge roof terrace on the second floor which had great views out over Mount Etna. Liliana is a great lady :) we were always made to feel welcome, and upon arrival there were loads of goodies in the fridge together with a yummy chocolate cake. She loved having the babies around, and they loved having the run of the place! Liliana was very helpful at getting our days out booked, and has so many great stories from her time in this historical place. All in all, it was a great week away, made better by the accommodation. The one v. small negative (for me) was that Stazzo is quite quiet, with the restaurants not really open at lunch. We were making our own most days, but would have nice to have this as an option. However, Blue Bar on the harbour does a great selection of gelato and cannolis :) Thumbs up!
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juni 2017

6/10 – Okay

John B.

Very characterful but in need of some updating
The swimming pool is a real plus and the property is full of character. The proprietor is was very friendly and helpful. However, the facilities do need some updating from simple things like the blunt corkscrew to the very rickety beds. The access to the tower bedroom can only be for young and fit people and is a long way from the bathroom. I appreciate it is a difficult building to use aircon in but some fans to move the air would help. With some upgrading it would be wonderful.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juni 2017

10/10 – Hervorragend

Ralph N.

Excellent and peaceful.
A great place to stay and relax.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juni 2017

10/10 – Hervorragend

Lyndsay M.

Beautiful, stylish, authentic Italian holiday home
Perfect for an extended family holiday including a toddler and baby. Such a feeling of spaciousness and gracious old-style Italian living. The house is full of interesting artefacts collected over the decades and all so tastefully displayed. Huge balcony hung with jasmine and borganvilia, ideal for relaxing, meals, and views over the gorgeous garden and the Med. Plenty of room for everyone to be together to relax, eat, have fun or find private space when required. Swimming pool a very generous size and lots of reclining seats, loungers and surrounded by mature trees and shrubs. Liliana, who lives on the ground floor and keeps a very low profile is a wonderful host We all loved this place and will definitely consider coming again and would recommend highly.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Mai 2017

10/10 – Hervorragend

jens l., københavn

Huset er meget smukt, med en fantastisk udsigt og swimmingpool
Huset er originalt med en fantastiks beliggenhed i en olivenlund og med et super swimmingpool, værtinden gør alt for at du føler dig hjemme i det originale hus.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Mai 2017

10/10 – Hervorragend

Bas S.

Outstanding place to relax
We were two families who stayed in this beautiful castel for a week. We can highly recommend this place, it was even better then expected. The beautiful garden and terraces have a lot of places to relax and enjoy the views. The rooftop has 360 degrees view at the see, Etna and Taormina. The interior has a lot of historical details, but is friendly in use. Our children loved the swimmingpool and swing in the garden. The owner lives at the ground floor and is very helpful, she gives a maximum privacy to her guests. Stazzo is a nice village and it is easy to visit the Etna, Catania and Taormina.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im April 2017

10/10 – Hervorragend

Hannah F.

Beautiful Castle Stay
We absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful castle that had amazing views of both the sea and Mount Etna, especially from the turrets and terrace! The castle was full of history and the huge swimming pool was absolutely amazing - it even had a diving board and basketball hoop which was loads of fun for everyone and there were plenty of sun loungers for all of us to use. Lillana was a great host and made us feel very welcome - even baking us a cake on the day of our arrival! I would definitely recommend staying at the castle!
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im April 2017

10/10 – Hervorragend

Barnaby A.

The reality somehow outdoes the description. A lavish 3 storey castle overlooking the Ionian Sea.
Liliana, our septeguanarian host provided the warmest of welcomes and plenty of useful tips for our week long stay. With Liliana living on the ground floor that meant we had the other 2 floors to ourselves (3 if you include the Rapunzel bedroom on the 3rd floor within one of the castle turrets). Liliana allowed us to use her table tennis table and was around to answer myriad questions on anything from the house's history to recommended day trips. Acireale is certainly worth a visit, as is the little sea front village a 10 minute walk down from Acireale's town centre; Santa Maria La Scala. Liliana will also help with booking various nearby attractions including tours to Mount Etna; an absolute must, though the guided walk at 2,900 metres up made me feel a little light headed in the slightly rarified air. Much of the furniture dates back to the Art Nouveau period with ancestral and recent family photographs adorning the walls. The beds and linen were comfortable and crisp and the kitchen was kitted out with all the equipment you could wish for. Liliana was kind enough to have a bottle of red wine and a scrumptious home made cake for our arrival. The first floor terrace was a wonderful gathering area for breakfasts and suppers, and to while away the hours reading and chatting. The swimming pool has clear, mineral filled water from a well and is larger than most at 18 metres ( we estimated). The small village of Stazzo has an excellent butcher, 2 mini markets, a pleasant bar for an early evening drink (with snacks) and also a good pizzeria behind the slipway. There is a small black sand beach and a number of bathing decks with steps into the sea from the rocks. Some of these are private and some are public. We would suggest you hire a car as most attractions are a drive away. If it is a family holiday you may want to bring some games with you. This was a 6 person family holiday and we were there to celebrate a family milestone. There could have been no more luxurious base for us than Castello Claves. And Liliana is a delight. Not least because, along with her helpfulness, warmth and humour, she left us to our own devices. We have no hesitation in recommending Castello Claves. And Owners Direct for making the whole process as straightforward as possible. Kind regards Hilary and Barney.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im September 2016

10/10 – Hervorragend

Janet C.

Wish We Could Have Stayed Longer--It Was That Special
This was truly one of our family's most memorable vacations. The property is extraordinary, a true castle by the sea, within easy walking distance of the small harbor, bar, gelateria, and several restaurants. This amazing place is like an oasis in the middle of the small seaside town of Stazzo. The private pool was a great way for grown-ups to start the day and children to let off some steam after sightseeing. The views of the sea and Mt. Etna can't be beat, and meals on the terrace made us feel like we were in a movie. Catania, Mt. Etna, and Taormina are within easy reach by car for sightseeing, as are other sites. However, you may feel so comfortable that you don't want to venture too far from the castle. Lilliana, the property owner who lives on the ground floor, is a wonderful hostess. She offered us a warm welcome, along with a little treat, despite the fact that our flight was delayed and we arrived later than expected. She gave us full reign of the castle, offered travel advice, and was prompt in responding to inquiries, without being the least bit intrusive. We can't recommend this wonderful place more highly--and we can't wait to return.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juni 2016

10/10 – Hervorragend

Matthew W.

Beautiful Sicilian escape!
We had a wonderful stay at Castello Claves. The place is really even better than described--photos can't fully do justice to the rooftop views of the Ionian Sea in one direction and Mount Etna in the other. Stazzo is a laid-back destination that offers a few good, affordable restaurants, a marina with boat tours, and easy access by car to Taormina, Catania, and Acireale. The castle itself is great, and gives you the sense of being an old-school Sicilian aristocrat. Liliana, the owner who lives on the ground floor, is very nice and hospitable, and is happy to help with arranging local excursions. A highly recommended property.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im Juni 2016

10/10 – Hervorragend

Nicolien D.

Wat een fijne plek!
Wij hebben een heerlijk vakantie gehad. Wat een fijne plek (ook met kinderen). Het huis is ruim, schoon en charmant. Een fijne tuin waar de kinderen lekker konden spelen. Fijn zwembad en er hangen heerlijke citroenen aan de bomen. De gastvrouw is vriendelijk en erg gastvrij.
Aufenthalt von 7 Nächten im April 2016