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SCS - Alaimo Loft L1 – Home 5088381 Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • 3 sleeps
  • 3 nights min stay

SCS - Alaimo Loft L1 – Home 5088381

  • Apartment
  • 1 bedroom
  • sleeps 3
  • 3 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 1 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed

Description from owner

Description

Glamorous and graceful loft, well renovated semi-detached in a privileged position in the heart of the historic center of Catania, facing the Castello Ursino, an ancient fortress built by Frederick II of Swabia. This ancient working-class area is now totally revitalized and is the heart of city life and the gastronomic center of Catania's popular culinary culture.

The apartment consists of a double-height open space, very bright, with an entrance hall, dining area and living area where there is a double sofa bed and a balcony overlooking the medieval castle. The equipment is completed by a comfortable kitchen equipped with all the accessories to make your stay comfortable. The sleeping area consists of a very comfortable double bed, deco bedside tables, chest of drawers, wardrobe and bathroom with shower.

The house is fully furnished and equipped with everything you need for your stay: air conditioning and heating in all rooms, linen, towels, kitchen utensils, iron with ironing board, washing machine, dishwasher, electric oven, gas hob , microwave oven, refrigerator, electric and gas kettle, hair dryer. The bathroom has a shower, sink, toilet/bidet combination.

There are also: LED TV, DVD player, books/magazines, tourist brochures and leaflets, basic information, free wifi.

A few steps from the Duomo it is possible to easily reach all the most interesting and symbolic places of the city, its culture and its architecture. A few meters away is the historic market of the fish market, the museum, the Benedictine monastery, the cathedral, the Etnea (main street of the city and seating area), the Greek amphitheater and the Odeon, the opera Vincenzo Bellini . In the evening, the square surrounding the Ursino Castle is full of typical and well-priced restaurants. Main rooms and pubs are in vogue right next to the square. From here you can definitely enjoy the city in full of its attractions.

For those arriving by car, it is possible to get around the square for a fee and for free.

Our accommodations are cleaned by professional and qualified personnel, sheets and towels are included with cleaning and supply carried out by a professional laundry which guarantees sterilisation.

The lease is provided in compliance with Law 431/98

The house offers all the comforts for a unique and exclusive stay in a well-designed space, immerse in Catania history. We expect you to take care of the property and to allow the next guest to live the same experience of yours.

On arrival, we will be happy to explain to you all about how to use the equipment and the house in general and also find a brochure with key information about the house, the area and the places to visit. For all other information, you need please do not hesitate to contact me.

PRICES ALL INCLUSIVE

Free on-street parking is available.

Smoke is allowed only in open spaces (balconies)

Please inform me in advance about your arrival time in the flat to better manage our meeting. I work during the day and I need to plan in advance.

Please communicate at your reservation late check-in after 8pm.

The rental is supplied without centralized services in accordance with Law 431/98 without providing personal services.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • Crib
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Sofa beds
    Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 1 Full bath

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

Catania is the second important city in Sicily and the main one in the east part of the island.
The location is a the foot of Mount Etna the highest volcano in Europe and still active. The wonderful strength of Etna, the snow-covered peaks, the crystal clear sea of the Ionian coast, the historical and archaeological heritage, the baroque churches and palaces, the enogastronomic traditions and music, the innate warmth and hospitality culture of the people, welcome tourists in every season.
Fire, water, and light meet, mingle and intertwine to give the visitor a unique spectacle. The province of Catania offers a scenario that has attracted tourists and travelers for centuries.
A strip of land where nature mixes colours in an embrace

Interaction with guest

I will be happy to meet you and to welcome in the check in date. Please, for that, due I work during the day, tell me in advance your arrival time for better planning my day and for receiving you at the time you need. At check in, I will happy to give you all instructions, information, to give you the keys and to help you during your stay. Please feel free to contact me for any info you need and for any issue you have during your stay in our property. You can reah me by wapp, phone, email.

Policies

Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: ($160.44) €150.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.

2 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

PRICES ALL INCLUSIVE
Free parking on street is available.
Smoking inside the property is strictly forbidden
Any kind of events, parties are allowed at this property. Only the people in the reservation are allowed to use the property. No guests.
Based on the local law (L. 431/98) at you arrive you will be asked to show your document (ID or Passport) for identification and a formal agreement will be signed.

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About the owner

Self Catering Sicily C.

Tourist License
CIR:19087015C213418

Calendar last updated:
26 Apr 2024
Years listed:
9
Based in:
Italy
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian

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Reviews

Excellent
4 reviews

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“Lovely apartment , great location”

Reviewed 26 May 2019

Stayed in the week leading up to Easter. We both enjoyed our stay, the apartment is ideally located, five minute walk to the fish market. Lots of local restaurants within a two minute walk from the apartment. The apartment is nicely furnished and in a quiet location.

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

“Excellent Location lovely Apartment”

Reviewed 6 May 2019

We stayed in the week leading up to Easter, the apartment is well furnished and the locality next to the Castello is perfect, a five minute to the fish market. The apartment has all the necessary tool… More

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“Idealer Ausgangspunkt für Erkundungen”

Reviewed 21 Oct 2018

Die Wohnung ist hell und freundlich, sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet mit allem, was man für einen Stadturlaub braucht: Küche, Waschmaschine, Dusche... Die Steckdosen entsprechen nicht der in… More

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“A comfortable base in an interesting part of town.”

Reviewed 14 Aug 2016

Max the owner is very pleasant and easy going. We didn't need to contact him for anything serious during our stay, just once for help finding an adaptor for the socket for the washing machine plu… More

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Response from the owner Thanks ALison.. it was a pleasure to have you as my guest

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Self Catering Sicily (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Self Catering Sicily (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Self Catering Sicily (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Self Catering Sicily the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Self Catering Sicily (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Self Catering Sicily (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

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Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Self Catering Sicily (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Self Catering Sicily (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Self Catering Sicily (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Self Catering Sicily (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Self Catering Sicily (the owner) a message.

If Self Catering Sicily (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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