You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Mori's House, a house in the center close to the sea
The house of the Moors is located in a strategic position, a stone's throw from the new metro station "named Metro" and 5 minutes walk from Piazza Europa. The central location will allow you to reach the famous beach of the old fishing village of San Giovanni Li Cuti in just a few minutes through a characteristic ancient road used by carters. This enchanting coastline is famous for its volcanic sand, the characteristic rocky and sandy beach and for the delicious fish restaurants that are located close to the beach.
Property manager
Laura Caterina Contrafatto
Languages
Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish
Property amenities
Beach
Near the beach
Internet
Free WiFi
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Oven
Dishwasher
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Spices
Electric kettle
Toaster
Blender
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
Shower
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Bidet
Hair dryer
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the ocean
In the city center
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
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 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
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
Property is also known as
The Mori's House, a House in the Center Close to the sea Catania
About the neighborhood
Catania, Sicily
What's nearby
Lungomare di Ognina - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Via Etnea - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Catania Fish Market - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Piazza del Duomo - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Catania Cathedral - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
Galatea Station - 11 min walk
Catania Ognina Station - 19 min walk
Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Gelateria Caffetteria Calogero - 6 min walk
Caffè Epoca - 6 min walk
Pasticceria Verona & Bonvegna - 7 min walk
Cutilisci - 7 min walk
Andrew's Faro - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Mori's House, a house in the center close to the sea pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Mori's House, a house in the center close to the sea?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Mori's House, a house in the center close to the sea?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Mori's House, a house in the center close to the sea located?
Located in Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Ionian Sea and Port of San Giovanni. Lungomare di Ognina and Historical Museum of the Landing in Sicily 1943 are also within 1 mi (2 km). Galatea Station is 11 minutes by foot and Italia Station is 14 minutes.
The Mori's House, a house in the center close to the sea Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Andrea L.
27 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, Clean Property with Good Management
The Mori House is nicely remodeled, and very clean!
It is a five minute walk to Catania Picanello train station, and three minute walk to a small grocery store and Tris Bar, which offers all snacks/meals. It is a forty minute walk into the historic center of Catania.
The neighborhood is old and a bit run down, but safe.
The property manager is excellent, providing quick and helpful responses to all communications.
Andrea L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Zbigniew B.
25 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Good
Zbigniew B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela R.
10 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The Mori’s House — modern comforts in a hidden side street
This is an elegantly appointed and comfortable apartment, near the water and within easy reach of all amenities. We enjoyed morning coffee and evening drinks on the rooftop patio. Laura gave us all the information we needed for a successful stay and was easy to contact.
Angela R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Beth H.
22 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
We loved our stay in Catania.
Laura is a wonderful host and even helped us with our misunderstanding of the garbage and recycling.
The place was very clean and the terrace on the rooftop was so nice to sit at and decompress from a busy day of tourism. Laura is great!
We would definitely stay here again!
Beth H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Catharina L.
24 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place in Catania
We enjoyed our stay in The Mori’s House. It’s a quiet and privat appartment near the local beach where some nice restaurants can be found. The city is very busy and it’s difficult to find some space to park your car, but nevertheless it was a lovely holiday!
Catharina L.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dave W.
19 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in Catania.
Since this was our first time in Sicily we wanted to focus on a region, rather than cover the entire island. We were able to travel to Etna, Taormina, and Siracusa easily from this location. The apartment was comfortable for 4 adults. One word of caution. If you’re not comfortable with climbing stairs this place may not be for you. The property description, and host attentiveness were spot on.
Lovely stylish modern apartment. Great terrace and bbq
Hugh
10/10 Excellent
Inness M.
18 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Super Sicilian experience on the edge of Catania
The hosts, Laura & Andrea were very accomodating, welcoming & helpful. We had a great stay, and better than expected with easy walking access to the sea (Miami beach lounge), local shops, cafés (Trisbar 1966 & Magri highly recommended), & woodfired take-away Pizzaria 100 yards away on Via Messina. It's a short 15 minute taxi ride to Catania City. If you like a traditional rustic fish restaurant try Nitto in Ognina (10mins Taxi) very popular with the locals (don't be put off by the plastic cups, plates & cutlery)
Inness M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Mike C.
30 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mike C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Alessio S.
2 December 2022
Struttura recentemente ammodernata, posizione strategica..
Tutto bene, nella norma.
Alessio S.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan P., Québec
16 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Super appartement, spacieux et bien situé pour un séjour diversifié centre historique, Etna, etc
Aucun problème
Hôte attentionnée
Propriété spacieuse et agréable sur deux niveaux avec une terrasse sur le toit