Residenze SereLeo

We found the apartment very welcoming, and the area was quiet. The place was clean and the hospitality was excellent.

Breakfast wasn't part of the stay, but the little apartment had what we needed to make our own. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen worked well, and the bathroom had a big shower. It was handy to stay here before heading to Sicilia in miniatura the next morning. Just 50 meters away, La Golosona does takeout, though there are only a few tables, so we ate there. The food was amazing. I'd recommend pairing this vacation rental with the restaurant. 😍

We were five people staying for 12 days, and by the end it was clear this house needs more attention to everyday livability. The owner was helpful and available, but some issues made me wonder whether she had actually lived there. There's room for a proper fridge in the hallway, but no outlet; adding one would help. What we got were mini-bars, and even after a second one was brought at our request, there still wasn't enough room for food and water in July's 40°C heat. For this house, I'd suggest no more than three people and stays of no longer than 3-4 days unless the fridge is replaced. The kitchen lighting was so dim that we bought a bulb. The one provided made a candlelit dinner look brighter, and cooking with so little light was the main problem. The bathroom also needs a light above the mirror. I wear contact lenses and struggled to see, and there was no shelf for toiletries, so things ended up on the sink and radiator. Some of the cleaning supplies were in bad shape: a worn-out sponge, a broom that speaks for itself, no dustpan, and a nearly destroyed mop bucket. We had to buy sponges and rags to clean the house. We were lucky that the heat made it possible to wash the sheets and sleep in clean ones, because there was no spare set. Finally, the air conditioning key was locked together with the house keys using a padlock, so we couldn't set it to turn on before returning to a cool house. These were things we noticed while living in the house for a longer stay. I hope the owner makes these changes and takes care of these details.

The owners were very kind. They even gave us a simple breakfast though it wasn't included in the price, and quickly sorted out a technical problem. The place itself was comfortable, beautiful, and clean, with a good location for trips to Mount Etna and visits to nearby villages. Highly recommended.