If I could give this stay TEN STARS I would! This is a TRUE SICILIAN EXPERIENCE! We surprised our parents with a 50th Wedding Anniversary trip to Sicily. My fathers family is from Nicosia and he had never been. I knew right away when seeing this property this is where I wanted them to stay on their anniversary- they were booked up but their anniversary night was open! Their daughter Caterina communicated with me ahead of time and was SO HELPFUL- an answer to prayer for me! My parents are 70 and took a bus from Catania to Nicosia and Caterina graciously arranged for her mother Dina to pick my parents up from the train near by which was so helpful as there aren’t many taxis around. I was so thankful! We didn’t do the cooking class but we arranged for them to prepare a meal- and let me tell you it was worth EVERY PENNY! It’s not just a meal- it’s an experience! Caterina sent several menus to choose from and I chose the “Our Land” menu and my parents RAVED about it. Dina and Nino were the BEST hosts I could have asked for. They set up a table al fresco for my parents anniversary, set up a play list and played music for my parents to dance in the courtyard while they cooked for them (I didn’t ask for that they did it on their own!). They made them a beautiful anniversary cake, lit a candle and sang to them. It was like true family which is exactly what I dreamed for my parents. They felt so celebrated and loved and kept saying how Dina and Nino are such a light!
They would have stayed a full week if available! I now dream of going there and bringing my kids as well to really experience Nicosia and Sicily for what it really is- this family represents it beautifully! You can’t beat the value for this. I really don’t know that this Airbnb stay can EVER be topped! This is true hospitality and beauty at it’s best!
Caterina, Dina, Nino, Francesco- my family can’t thank you enough! You were a God send, a blessing, and we hope to visit again soon.
If you are thinking about booking- do not hesitate. The answer is- A MILLION TIMES- YES!!!