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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

SEA HOUSE 1 on the Beach

Amazing ,sea and comfortable house, close to the beach in Balestrate. XVII century Accomodation.



we offer you a unique chance to experience the beautiful Gulf of Sicily in a XVII century House, located in Balestrate. Balestrate is located less than an hour's drive from some of Sicily's premier tourist attractions. Some of the 'must-sees' of the island include Palermo, Monreale and Cefalù with their impressive artistic heritage, Agrigento for its temples, Segesta for its Greek theatre and temple, the beautifully preserved medieval stone city of Erice, the archaeological park of Selinunte, and the reservoir of Zingaro.


The Sicily region: Here at Casa Tuzzo we offer you a unique chance to experience the beautiful Gulf of Sicily. Balestrate is located less than an hour's drive from some of Sicily's premier tourist attractions. Some of the 'must-sees' of the island include Palermo, Monreale and Cefalù with their impressive artistic heritage, Agrigento for its temples, Segesta for its Greek theatre and temple, the beautifully preserved medieval stone city of Erice, the archaeological park of Selinunte, and the reservoir of Zingaro.

Palermo / Balestrate area: The property is located less than 50 m from the beach and offers stunning panoramic views of the Gulf of Sicily. Amenities and services in the local area include markets, pizzerias, restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, a range of shops and a tourist port.

Some activities you can enjoy in the vicinity include horse riding, mountain biking, watersports, scuba diving, fishing, or just relaxing on the beach and soaking up the Sicilian sun.


The house is 100 metres far from beach, supermarket, bar, restaurant.
Pub, just in front of the house, put live music time to time, specially in peak season


How to get there: By Airplane: Fly to Palermo airport and then take the freeway A29 Palermo-Trapani for around 15 minutes (exit at the exit for Balestrate). of car, to exit 'Balestrate'. We are located approximately 20 km from Palermo airport and 180 km from Catania airport.

By Train: From Palermo station, take the train for Balestrate.

By Ship: From the Port of Palermo, take the freeway A29 Palermo-Trapani and exit at the exit for Balestrate. From Naples to Palermo by express ferry - Departure: 4.30 pm - Arrival 9.30 pm
Naples and Cagliari -


communal/partner pool available avability on request

Property manager

Natalia and Piero

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

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)

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • 24/7 front desk
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1)
The price is SAR 179
SAR 208 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
CASA FERRANTE SRLS

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Sea House 1 On The Balestrate
SEA HOUSE 1 on the Beach Balestrate
SEA HOUSE 1 on the Beach Private vacation home
SEA HOUSE 1 on the Beach Private vacation home Balestrate

About the neighborhood

Map
Balestrate

What's nearby

  • Balestrate Beach - 6 min walk
  • Spaggia Forgia - 11 min walk
  • spiaggia Balestrate - 3 min drive
  • Castellammare del Golfo Beach - 18 min drive
  • Alcamo Marina Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Balestrate Station - 4 min walk
  • Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Sky - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Da Giovanni Frutti di Mare - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blank-o lounge bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rosa dei Venti - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Yuppi - Pizzeria Gastronomia - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does SEA HOUSE 1 on the Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is SEA HOUSE 1 on the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SEA HOUSE 1 on the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SEA HOUSE 1 on the Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SEA HOUSE 1 on the Beach located?

Situated in Balestrate, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Balestrate Beach and Spaggia Forgia. Spiaggia Balestrate and Spiaggia dei Fossili are also within 2 mi (3 km). Balestrate Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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SEA HOUSE 1 on the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne K.

Love, love, love, the house, the town, the hosts
We spent two months in this lovely town, in an amazing house. Piero and Natalia were excellent hosts. The house is well equipped and the terrace is wonderful. The weather for November and December was very comfortable, even able to swim in the sea. The folks of Balestrate were kind and very helpful. The quality of the food, from meat to fruit and veggies to fresh baked bread and pastries was very good. Balestrate itself is an easy town to walk so you dont need a car. The train and bus very convenient to travel the island. Thank you to Peiro and Natalia and the whole island of Sicily for a great two months!!

8/10 Good

Petra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Miguel Angel P.

No cumplio nuestras espectativas
Nos encontramos con varias cosas que hacen que nuestra valoración no sea positiva. Piero nos solicitó mas dinero por la limpieza de sabanas y toallas, cuando según la descripción del apartamento no aparecía este concepto. Anteriormente le había enviado un mensaje preguntando si había algún gasto adicional ante el que no hubo respuesta. La información sobre el pago extra nos la dio el dia antes de viajar, con lo cual nos quedamos sin opción de mirar alternativas. A pesar de que Piero nos dijo que no había problema con el ruido del Pub de al lado, las noches de Viernes a Domingo hubo actuación en directo. Esta bien si quieres oir música mientras cenas, pero no si lo que quieres es dormir. Lo peor. El apartamento decía tener dos baños, pero solo tenía 1. Parece que la confusión vino de que se consideraba una ducha en la terraza como un baño. Tampoco había microondas (a pesar de que la descripción lo indicaba), aunque en nuestro caso Piero ofreció uno que rehusamos dado que no teníamos previsto realizar comidas en el apartamento. Por último el apartamento está en el último piso y no hay ascensor. Lo cierto es que es un apartamento con una decoración sencilla, pero de buen gusto y con muy buenas vistas, lo cual hacía que la estancia fuera agradable. Pero estaría bien que la descripción del apartamento avisara sobre la falta de ascensor. Los colchones no eran tampoco confortables. En resumen. Piero es un buen anfitrión y el recibimiento fue cordial y eficiente y nos dio mucha información para facilitar nuestra estancia. Sin embargo la valoración general ha de ser negativa, basicamente por no cumplir las descripción anunciada, especialmente el número de baños.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Pia O.

Mysig stad
Fin solterass, gångavstånd till restauranger, stränder och affärer. Bilderna för lägenheten är lite förvirrande, då de blandat bilder för fler lägenheter.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

camille d.

Lovely House next to beach
Lovely House Next to Beach. Huge Terrace, comfortable and Spacious Bedrooms, Kitchen in Perfect Sicilian Style. Sea view from All the Rooms. 2 minute walking distance from BEach shop restaurant and BAr. Super Hospitality. Reccomend
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Arjen v.

Luxe huis???
De werkelijkheid is totaal anders dan de titel doet vermoeden. Het huis is verre van luxe, sterker nog het is een vies en warm appartement op de tweede verdieping. We zijn daarom de volgende dag vertrokken en de rest van de vakantie in een heel leuk hotel verbleven in de buurt. Wel dien ik op te merken dat de verhuurder ons een "gratis" verblijf in een ander huis heeft aangeboden op een ander tijdstip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Nia O.

Loved the location and views
Firstly, I am so sorry to read about the fires that are troubling Sicily and Italy at the moment. We really enjoyed our visit to your island and hope to return and explore the East in the future. As to the apartment. The location was great, the Windows opening in all directions was marvellous. My disappointment was in the poor and broken furnishings and the kitchen was not clean. The music from 'Why Not' went on until after 2a.m. but we had to keep all windows open as the air con was not effective. Sorry to sound so negative. but I hope you will read this and make improvements as your property is really lovely. Nia and Tim O'Byrne
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tony R.

Very nice apartment with fantastic roof terrace
Mariella was a lovely host, and the apartment was lovely. All mod cons really, and the WIFI was a real bonus to occupy a little down time for the kids. As the for the huge roof terrace, well that is the real winner. We had cook outs up there, sun bathing, cards with kids and the sunsets were something special. We were 2 adults and 3 kids for 2 weeks around Balestrate. The food, beaches, snorkelling and people were all fantastic. We couldn't recommend it enough.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gerb R., Leeuwarden, Friesland

Sunshine and views galore !
We stayed in the Sea House apartment at Casa Tuzzo for the months of December and January. The apartment is on the third floor and has a wonderful south facing roof terrace which was the best feature of this comfortable apartment. We were able to sunbathe and relax out there almost daily with the midday temperatures in the sun and out of the wind there nearing 30 even during these months. The apartment is well equiped but the living space may be a bit small for larger groups, although there are two bedrooms (one very large) and there's plenty of room on the terrace. There are windows facing all four compass directions for great views of the entire bay. The harbour was down a flight of stairs fifty yards from the apartment's front door and was very convenient for walking our dog. Immediately to the east of the harbour is Balestrate's beach. We went for runs on the more than 5km long beach to the west which connects Balestrate with Alcamo Marina and Castellammare del Golfo. Breathtakingly beautiful! Especially the views of Scopello where there is also a large nature reserve with hiking trails in the hills along the seaside. Nearby we also enjoyed visiting Terrasini for lunch on the terrace on several occasions and a little further west near Palermo Mondello was also one of our favourite spots. Another favourite was Sciacca on the southern coast. We also enjoyed Corleone, San Vito Lo Capo, Trapani, the ghost town of Poggioreale, Salemi, Marsala, Agrigento with it's ancient Greek temples, Enna, Catania, Aci Castello, Aci Trezza, Messina and of course Palermo. We also loved the buzz of the main street and main square of Alcamo on a saturday evening. One last don't miss is Cefalu which is also a beautiful seaside town. Sicily is a lovely rugged island and we shall definitely return and will use Natalia and Piero's apartment as our base once again when we do so !!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

marco p., trabia

amazing Sicily
We decided to visit Sicily in october and it was still "summer" and Piero welcomed us in the best way with complimentary bottle of wine, fresh fruit and "cassatelle" with ricotta cheese. The house is spacious and comfortable, close to the beach and the city center, everything is walking distance. Balestrate is very calm and cozy not far from main attractions like Erice, Segesta, Palermo, Castellamare del golfo, Zingaro natural reserve. We definitely want come back maybe in Summer.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sarah W.

Très bien
Appartement propre, proche de la plage (et de la gare...mais ce n'est pas dérangeant, ce n'était pas bruyant) et propre, très pratique et superbe terasse sur le toit.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jill L., Sydney Australia

Comfortable and roomy yet with lots of character
We enjoyed our stay here very much. The apartment has lovely views both of the pretty town of Balestrate and of the sea. The rooms are comfortable and there is a lovely feeling of room to breathe. The terrace overlooking the town is lovely, lots of sun and very private. The fruit and wine on our arrival was much appreciated and the kitchen had lots of little extras ( oil, vinegar, sugar, coffee, honey and more) which all added to making us feel right at home. It is well located at a half way point to many of the area's attractions. And a great and modestly priced seafood restaurant in town. Piero really follows up with great service and ensures plenty of information on what to do. In sum, it is charming, great value and friendly people to make sure all is fine.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Martin a.

Fantastica casa
Fantastica Casa vicino il mare, e vicino il centro. Siamo venuti con i nostri figli, che sono rimasti affascinati dalla casa, dalla posizione e dalla ospitalità di Natalia e Piero. Abbiamo affittato anche un altra casa con piscina nella zona di trapani. Torneremo Sicuramente.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Adolf S.

Just 50 metres far from Beach and Center. Amazing!
we spent one week in this lovely house of Natalia and Piero. We were really surprised about their Hospitality . The house is 50 metres far from Sandy Golden Beach, shop restaurant and Bar. Big Terrace, and sea view from all the rooms We really reccomend it for young, old people, group and familiy
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Frank l.

What Wonderful House , whay Unique Hospitality
We spent two weeks in Sicily: on week in trapani area, in Alcamo Marina and another week in Palermo Area, in Balestrate. Both week we stayed in one of Natalia and Piero apartments The House #419234 is absolutely one of the best place that we have been seen and stayed in our life.. it is a XVII century accomodation, with Huge Terrace, with Sea views from All the rooms, confortable in Sicilian Stile, close to the Sandy Beach (50 metres) but also 100 metres far from shop, restaurant Bar and Supermaket. Train station and Bus station is 300 metres. Parking free and safe down. The office of Natalia and Piero is also down We really spent a unforgettable Holiday. We will come back Frank
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Piero T.

Beach,Tasting Food, Amazing Host/House: what else?
The Sea House (but also Klitm) is Amazing. it has All you need for a few days or a week or more.There is free parking in the street across from the apt, so that's easy too. Natalia knows the area and neighborhood in great detail and can help you with any questions you might have! They are awesome and left us fresh oranges, chilled water and a bottle of wine from local grapes. So nice. You can walk 50m and step into the harbour and stroll down to the beach:SANDY and BIG. Water was great, even in November. A bigger, calm beach is just a short drive away and features 9km of yellow sanded beaches! There were still plenty of shops open, even in the down season. Although the best restaurants (sapori di mare) may only open on weekends, so plan ahead. The only downside to the apt was the bar Why Not? across, which featured live music on Saturday evening and everyone seems to enjoy the places cheap cocktails, so bring some earplugs or plan to join the crowd! We did. It's a cool local hangout and people are friendly. The food is good. Balestrate is very nice. WHat ELSE?
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Stephan H.

Tolles, altes Haus in zentraler Lage
Balestrate ist ein kleines Städtchen, daß mit seinem rechteckigen Stadtgrundriß den Besucher schnell Überblick gewinnen lässt. Obwohl ohne enge Gassen ist es dennoch charmant, weil es schöne Gebäude hat. Dennoch gibt es schuckligere Orte. Das Haus ist sehr schön am Ende einer der langen Strassenachsen gelegen. Von der Wohnung und der Dachterrasse aus hat man genau Blick auf die Hauptachse der Stadt - und die Stadt auf die Wohnung. Die Wohnung liegt im obersten Stock (DG) des Gebäudes. Sie ist etwas größer als die riesige Dachterrasse. Diese richtet sich nach Süden aus, das Meer liegt im Norden. Daher hat man nur seitlich Blick auf das Meer. Dieses sieht man aber aus allen Fenstern der Wohnung. In der Küche, dem Wohnraum, wäre daher ein bodentiefes Fenster ganz schön (kleine Anregung). Die Wohnung ist schön eingerichtet. Der Eßtisch könnte etwas besser sein als der vorhandene klappbare Terrassentisch. Ebenso wäre eine Couch schön, die keine Situkuhle von 30 cm hat. Nicht allzu sehr störte uns dei Livemusik der Bar gegenüber, die Fr und Sa ab 22.00 Uhr erklang. Auch die direkt hinter dem Haus fahrende Eisenbahn störte nicht sehr, da nur wenige Züge fahren und dies auch nicht zu früh am Morgen. Uneingeschränkt schön ist der Strand, den wir Ende Oktober meist nur mit 2-3 anderen Familien teilen mussten, und der wirklich riesig ist. Zudem ist das Meer angenehm warm, so daß man lange darin bleiben kann. Andere Besucher schwärmen von den tollen Gerichten, die man in den vielen Restaurants von Balestrate genießen könne. Diese Begesisterung können wir nicht teilen. In Italien (und in Deutschland beim Italiener) habe ich sicher schon besser gegessen. Das Essen war ordentlich, aber ohne Höhepunkte - und das in eigentlich allen Restaurants, die wir besuchten. Dafür war es auch recht günstig. Balestrate hat einen hohen Anteil von Wohnbevölkerung, so daß es auch in der Nebensaison angenehm belebt ist. Andere Badeorte waren Ende Oktober verwaist. Mit unsren drei Kindern verbrachten wir einen schönen, entspannenden Urlaub in einem Sizilien, daß ich nicht so schön erwartet hatte. Es war bei weitem nicht so dürr wie andere Mittelmeerinseln nach dem Sommer, abwechslungsreich und interessant. Die Wohnung war deutlich schöner eingerichtet als die meisten Wohnungen, die ich bisher in Italien bewohnte. Das Haus ist wunderschön alt, die Lage im Ort herausragend. Die Kneipen sind belebt und angenehm, so daß mancher Mojito oder Spritz in der Bar gegenüber dran glauben musste...
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Natalia T.

Unique Sicilian Accomodation On the beach
We spent 2 weeks using homeaway web site, and we stay in 2 houses with Natalia and Piero. One week in Palermo Area and another week in Trapani Area (in a villa with pool, 1033477) The Apartment Sea Was is Unique. Very confortable and a typical Sicilian Stile. Few metres far from beach, Sandy and Gold. Natalia and Piero are very friendly and Nice people, Perfect Host. We really reccomend Both Property and Natalia and Piero Company.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eugenio S.

Only one Word: Fantastic
Thanks for a fantastic holiday in Balestrate, Sicily. We loved our split level apartment with roof terrace which was in a very central location in the town, just 5 minutes walk from the beach. Balestrate is a great base for exploring Sicily, and there are so many beautiful places to see. We have made new friends in Piero and Annamaria, who were so helpful in every way. All the restaurants in Balestrate have such fantastic food. Everything is so fresh. The salads, olives, pizza and pasta and seafood are of the highest quality. I think perhaps the best in Italy. Thanks once again, for a fantastic holiday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Simply Amazing..
You must stay in this House. It is really Marvellous. And the owners are Special Persons..
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Great stay in a comfortable apartment
My wife and I stayed in Piero's flat in Balestrate in October 2009. It's a comfy place with plenty of room, and in an old typical Sicilian building. Not only did we have an economical place to stay, we were also spoiled by Piero's mother, who cooked us a delicious dinner and brought some wine and chocolates too. Very nice, and I recommend it.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent House, Very Nice People
"Apartment is really marvelous, all is confortable, perfect and clean; you find here everything, what you need.Owners are very kind and they were very warm and friendly all the time. Mostly donna Marie Christine was very pleasant, worried; she is charmer indeed! House is close to the long sandy beach and to the train station too. This was the most beautifull week in Sicily and I hope we return in Balestrate sometimes..."
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

MAXIME V., France

Tres bon emplacement
Accueil des propriétaires très agréable, avec toute la semaine, des plats siciliens préparés par la maman de Piero. L'appartement est à quelques mètres de grandes plages de sable fin, la baie est superbe, la station balnéaire un charme certain. Piero est totalement disponible pour nous, ce qui ajoute des idées pour les sorties et visites de la région. Un bémol pour le bruit des scooters/voitures à prendre sérieusement en compte les premières parties de nuits de juillet/début août.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Casa Tuzzo
I have a beatiful experience with my visit to Sicily, much more then I really expected. First of all, I want to say that we were totally satisfied with accommodation. It is very clean house with new furniture. The beach is very close so I can recommend this house to young couple with chlidren. The place is very calm and quiet and people are so friendly. I hope that soon I will visit this place again
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amazing House
Everything was just perfect and We have been received with very warm welcome. The house and were more than we expected. It is very nice and confortable flat. The sight from the house is beautiful and has a nice view on the sea. Very quiet neighbourhood and we had wonderful and quiet walking on the seafront large footpath. The Flat is well positioned in a very strategic place close to the motorway junction VERY SUITABLE to visit towns and beautiful places in Sicily. Just perfect for those who want to have a relaxing holiday and in the meantime visit full of culture places . We would like to recommend to everyone:family with children, couples, friends