What does one say after one’s second stay in Maria’s apartment? I’m almost tempted to ‘copy & paste’ my review of two years ago because everything I said then still holds true now, two years later. The fact that we came back also says enough! :-)

We stayed at Maria’s apartment for a week in July of 2014 and now again for a week in August 2016. The three of us, my wife from New Zealand, my daughter of 11 and myself (Dutch) drove down from The Netherlands and arriving ‘back’ at the apartment felt like home. We were greeted by Maria and her partner and immediately everything felt familiar again and oh so welcoming.

The apartment is great and its location beyond perfect. Right there on the beach with a huge balcony. The photos don’t lie. We always had meals on the balcony enjoying the view. Nights with the doors open so you can hear the waves. We come for the heat so why use an airco. :-)

The sea is absolutely beautiful. Crystal clear water, usually very calm and gorgeous temperature! There is just nothing like it! Our daughter loved it (again). The fact that she can see fish with her goggles almost being the main attraction.

The folks staying at the Hilton a few blocks down the street probably think they have the best deal but we beg to differ. I’m pretty sure we’ll be back again in a few years time. :-)

Maria is a wonderful host, extremely friendly and very responsive. Communicating with her is a breeze. We would highly recommend this accommodation to anyone. Keeping it secret s going to be impossible anyway. :-)

The previous tenant wrote an excellent review so I do suggest you read that one also, or browse further down the history until you find mine of two years ago. I don’t really have much to add. :-)

PS: The location is perfect also for day tripping. To Mount Etna, to Taormina or to Cantania for instance. If you do go to Cantania, do take a tour of the opera house. But mostly just stay in town, go to the beach and enjoy it. Swim early morning for instance. There is nothing like it, trust me. :-)