• 3 Bed Rooms, 2 Bathrooms, 6 Sleeps ...
• Beach View , Ocean Front
• Beach , Fishing , Tourist attractions
The stone arches that you notice when you enter the house, the high vaulted ceiling and the beautiful view of the marina are the first things you notice when you enter Casa Balestra. This residence was built in 1860 and was part of a larger building owned by my grandfather. When I was a young girl, the highlight of my summer was to spend my vacation at grandpa’s house by the beach.
The ground floor of the house used to be a warehouse where grandpa used to store grains, wine barrels and olive oil from his land. When my mother inherited her part of the house, she renovated it completely, including a wooden staircase connecting the two floors.
The ground floor includes a large living room area with a window overlooking the marina; a kitchen with a family area has everything you need to cook your daily meals. A complete bathroom with shower is also on this floor. The second floor, accessible through a wooden staircase, includes two very spacious bedrooms and a smaller one, plus the second complete bathroom with bathtub/shower combination. All three bedrooms have access to a balcony. One has a balcony on the street side; the other two have access to the balcony overlooking the marina where you can enjoy breathtaking sunsets while you sip a glass of the good local wine.
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Additional Information About Rental Rates:
For cancellations more than 60 days prior to arrival, there is a fee of 30.00 Euros. For cancellations less than 60 days prior to arrival and more than 31 days prior to arrival there is a fee of one night rent. There are no refunds for cancellations less than 30 days prior to arrival.
25% total rental is due at time of reservation. Payments can be made via PayPal. The balance is due at check-in in cash.
A 200 Euros refundable security deposit is to be paid in cash at check-in. This amount will be totally refunded before you check-out, or withing 14 days of your departure, after the housekeeper inspection of the house.
No pets allowed. Sorry!
No smoking allowed in the house.
| • Beach View | • Ocean Front |
| • Beach | • Fishing |
| • Tourist attractions | |
| • activities guide | • central heating |
| • hair dryer | • linens provided |
| • local activities guide | • local maps |
| • restaurant dining guide | • toilet paper |
| • towels provided | • Car Recommended |
| • blender | • dish washer |
| • iron & board | • microwave |
| • oven | • refrigerator |
| • stove top burners | • washing machine |
| • coffee maker | • cooking utensils |
| • toaster | • Full Kitchen |
| • Washer | |
| • fireplace | |
| • dining area | • Seating for 6 people |
| 2 Bathrooms |
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| 3 bedrooms , sleeps maximum of 6 people |
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| • books | • CD |
| • music library | • radio |
| • balcony | • parking on street |
| • terrace | • 6 Garden Chairs |
| • housekeeper optional | |
| • beach towels | |
| • long term renters welcome | • non smoking only |
| • children welcome | |
| • ask for elderly or infirm | |
| • wheelchair inaccessible | |
| • pets not allowed | |
Local Area:
| • antiquing | • fishing |
| • horseback riding | • sailing |
| • scuba diving or snorkeling | • surfing |
| • swimming | • walking |
| • wind-surfing | • Boating |
| • Biking | • Shelling |
| • Kayaking | |
| • ATM/bank | • churches |
| • eco tourism | • fitness center |
| • groceries | • marina |
| • museums | • Safe Swimming Beach |
| • beachcombing | • hiking |
| • pier fishing | • sight seeing |
| • snorkeling | • Wildlife Park |
| • Wildlife Viewing | |
| • massage therapist | • medical services |
| • restaurants | • ruins |
| • scenic drives | • volcano |
| • winery tours | |
They call this part of Sicily the wine country. You can visit wineries, hike in Lo Zingaro natural park, or visit the Greek temple of Segesta or Agrigento. The medieval town of Erice is only one hour away. There is so much to pick and choose in your daily activities. And don't forget to try the local restaurants.
A weekly fresh produce open market is held each Monday. It's a good place to people watch and buy local produce. Tired? You can just sit by the beach (10 minutes walking distance from the house).
Palermo is only one hour away and so is Trapani. Both cities are full of history and provide plenty of cultural activities. There is so much to do and one week will be barely enough to get you started.