Reviews of Il Rifugio di Aitna

Very quiet and relaxed location, but quite easy to reach a few small shops, cafes and bars in Ragalna. Great outside area with lots of space for peaceful lounging!

Quiet and beautiful place. Excellent base to explore Etna. Very attentive owner.

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This is the most well equipped property we have ever stayed in. The property has been lovingly restored in a traditional Sicilian way but with all the mod cons of the modern World. Nestled at the end of a little lane, we loved the peace and tranquility - we were there 24 hours and in that time only one car and one pedestrian went past. The outdoor furniture was comfortable, with little touches like citronella candles and muslin curtains billowing in the breeze. Based on the slopes of Mount Etna, the cooler air was a welcome relief. The kitchen was so quaint and the two decorative sinks were Instagram worthy! The added bonus was a washing machine in the bathroom. The bedroom we stayed in was really pretty, the bed was super comfortable with quality crisp white bedlinen. The perfect restorative escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

There was nothing at all to dislike.

- Great hospitality from the owners, thank you for the several bottles of wine )) - If you like be alone and far from civilization, you will love this location. - Property fully equipt and kitchen is full - salt, oil, etc. - Wonderfull garden

There are several things to work on... - water pressure is pure in genaral but when you flash the tollet the pipes are empty at all. - few electical sockets are broken and looks dengerouse - water taps in tollet and kitchen are broken - steps to the second floor sceary and very dengerouse to use especcialy at night

Beautiful rustic rifugio very close to Mount Etna. Fireplace was nice in mid March while it's still pretty cool at night. Nice kitchen facilities.

Loved the outside area, especially our two dogs, who loved to run around in a safe and enclosed area.

Would recommend having more cutlery and kitchen appliances. For 2 people it was enough. However, if more people were staying, they would need more.

We where 6 persons and our dog and stayed for 4 nights. We had a very good time, especially in the evenings chating and joking in front of the very nice and cosy fireplace. On our checkout our dog did not want to leave😅 I would raccomend it to anyone.

Perfect stay, far from all the hectic in Sicily. They host is very kind and it will make all possible to guarantee the best stay possible. The villa is big and it has all the facilities.

The property was beautiful and very cozy. A family cottage at the base of Mount Etna where we were able to enjoy views (over the treetops) of Etna spewing a bit of lava in the distance at night. We loved the authenticity of the cottage and the privacy all while being conveniently located on the edge of a small town. Antonio and his sons are wonderful and very friendly. We will definitely be staying here again if we get the chance. Thank you for everything! 🙂

A beautiful garden surrounds the house, with space for outdoor dining, bbq, space for kids to play, or just to relax and look at the stars. The home is comfortable and fully equipped. The host was friendly and very responsive to messages.

Tremendous, characterful place near the sights around etna, like a really luxurious mountain refuge. The drive up to etna is awesome! The apartment is really well equipped with wonderful grounds, wish we were staying longer.

limited dining and shopping options nearby but it was out of season so many places closed. The lighting in the kitchen was very poor and made cooking difficult. But these are small points and overall it was super value and a great stay.

The house was very nice, the owners put a lot of thought designing each and every room. The kitchen was sooooo beautiful, atmosphere in the place is great. And if you forget to buy a bottle of wine, you can agree with the great host to take one from their collection ( for few euros of course) 😄

The power can switch off if too many electronics are on, but the owner did warn us about it.

The house had a unique atmosphere, was charming and delightful in every detail. The garden was beautiful and well-kept, and the owners were very friendly and helpful. It was the perfect place to forget about the hustle and bustle of everyday life and unwind.

Quite and peaceful. Very good for family travelers

A great family house in the beautiful Sicilian country side close to Etna hikes …Alexandro and his family took care of every possible detail to make our stay cozy comfortable and filled with pleasure . the fire place being on and stacked with wood … the BBQ area a, the great garden and view . we could not have asked for me and we enjoyed the amazing local produce of the village from wine to veggies and Alessandro’s orange trees . we can truly say that we had the Sicilian experience.

loved every thing