Reviews of Focu e Mari
Via Dott. Mario Amato, 24 (Residence Prato del Mare 1), 95016 Mascali, Italy
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Reviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGuisy is an exceptional host. We absoutely enjoyed our stay and recommend it. The accomodation has a nice, large terrace as well as much space inside. We visited Taormina and did multiple hiking trips around etna, which are easily accessible from there by car.
Thank you for appreciating our structure ☺️ Hosting you was a real pleasure☺️ We look forward to seeing you soon
Reviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewfriendly and helpful host, washing machine, good beds, clean
Thank"s 🥰
Reviewed: 19 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewI vacationed with my parents and we were absolutely delighted with the apartment. Everything is well thought out, spotlessly clean, and neat. The terrace is a perfect spot for breakfast, and the proximity to the sea made our stay even more enjoyable. Juicy is an exceptional host—she was incredibly responsive and helped us with everything we needed, making our stay even more comfortable. Highly recommend!
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Honored to have met you 🥰
Reviewed: 15 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReally beautiful apartmant. The bed was really comfortable, quiet place, for relaxing. Its also fairly close to the town of Taormina. The beach is only 5min walk and it is so nice and peaceful.
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Wonderful family 😍 I hope to see you again soon in Sicily ☺️
Reviewed: 11 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewThe comunication with the owner was excellent. We had a warm welcome. We also appreciated the visiting sugestions.
It was a fantastic experience meeting you and I hope you will return to Sicily one day😍
Reviewed: 3 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewEverything, but the surrounding roads is dirty. But it is not mistake of the Focu a Mari. The close beach is excellent and clean.
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Reviewed: 21 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewHost was super helpful. She showed us everything around the property and gave some tips where to eat and what is worth to sightseeing. Whole property including parking was behind the fence, so it was really safe. I really recommend stay here.
You are wonderful and kind guys. It was a real pleasure to host you🤩 I hope to see you again soon in our Sicily🥰
Reviewed: 9 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewWe enjoy a nice holiday in this location. We evaluete very well a fully equiped apartment in a closed private apartment houses location with a large terase with possibility to grill a barbeque even we did not use it due to relatively short stay. There is a walking distance to the beach. It is also very good place to access a walking trips or a trek in Etna area or to visit nice coast area with beaches around Taormina city. Host Giusy is realy nice and friendly person, gave us usefull tips and she was always willing to help when needed.
Thank you for the excellent review and for appreciating the love we put into our work. Hosting families like you, kind and respectful of the structure, is always a pleasure and an honor. We look forward to seeing you soon in our splendid Sicily.
Thank you for the excellent review and for appreciating the love we put into our work. Hosting families like you, kind and respectful of the structure, is always a pleasure and an honor. We look forward to seeing you soon in our splendid Si… Show more
Reviewed: 18 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewVery nice, beautiful apartment. Mrs. Giusy is an exceptionally nice person, she was waiting for us with a very wam welcome. Nicely prepared table was waiting for us with a bottle of wine on it and complementary biscuits. The aparment was clean and nicely prepared for our arrival; rooms are made in really a good taste. And last but not least, this is a very big apartment with a huge terrace with chairs and sofa - to dine or just spend time outside as well. Thank you:)
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Hosting people like you is the reason why I love and put passion into this activity See you soon in Catania or Budapest
Reviewed: 2 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewI am happy that everything was perfect ☺️ I'll wait for you soon🙂
Reviewed: 8 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewAccommodation in a very quiet location with good access to the beach. There is a children's playground and a reserved parking space in the accommodation area. The owner is a very nice person who recommended us where to go on a trip and where to go for dinner. The apartment is modernly furnished and the kitchen is very well equipped. There is also a large terrace with seating in the shade. Thank you very much for everything. We really liked this place.
We are happy that you enjoyed our facility. We hope to have you as our guests again soon
Reviewed: 2 January 2023 · Stayed in December 2022
Verified reviewFor a few days in December we were looking for a quiet accommodation close to the beach, as a base for trips north of Catania. We were not disappointed - the apartment is in a meticulously maintained condominium, we were almost alone there. The apartment is like new, equipped with everything we needed. The host was lovely and very accommodating (early arrival). The beach is just a few minutes walk away.
This does not apply to the accommodation itself. In general, the waste management in Sicily is a disaster, and the wider area is a proof of that.
Thank you for appreciating our facility. It was a real pleasure to have you as our guests. We hope to see you soon
Reviewed: 30 October 2022 · Stayed in October 2022
Verified reviewVery good contact with host. Very good, safe location. The host is very friendly, helped us with all questions. The domfort and environmemtal is perfect.
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I am happy to have passed on the passion and enthusiasm that I dedicate to my guests🤩 I hope to see you again soon, a hug☺️
Reviewed: 16 October 2022 · Stayed in October 2022
Verified reviewTotally recommend and I wish every holiday stay were like this. Amazingly nice and open owners that will help you with everything and make you feel like home. Very comfortable apartments with all equipment needed. Placed really close to the sea (5 minutes walk) in very quiet and cosy part of Mascali. We are more than happy to choose Focu e Mari for our holiday's stay.
We were happy that you found yourself very well in our structure and that you appreciated our friendliness. We hope that you will soon be our guests again😊
Reviewed: 5 October 2022 · Stayed in October 2022
Verified reviewEverything was perfect! Giusy was very helpful and super nice. The apartment is clean, spacious and nice beach is 3 min away. You get your own parking space inside the complex.
Thank you Until next time♡
Reviewed: 22 September 2022 · Stayed in September 2022
Verified reviewComplete unit to ourselves, incredibly well presented and clean. Inside a gated community so security wasn’t an issue.
Wonderful Guests😊 Thank you