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Rais-style house with private access to the ocean

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

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Solanto, Città metropolitana di Palermo
  • Place, Lido Porto di Spagna
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lido Fondachello
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Basilica Soluntina Sant'Anna
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santa Flavia

When you stay at this vacation home in Santa Flavia, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Lido Porto di Spagna and Duca di Salaparuta Winery. .This vacation home is 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from Palermo Harbour and 13 mi (21 km) from Via Roma.

What's nearby

  • Aciddara - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lido Porto di Spagna - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lido Fondachello - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Duca di Salaparuta Winery - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Basilica Soluntina Sant'Anna - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Casteldaccia Station - 3 min drive
  • Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria Francu ù Piscaturi dal 1970 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tropical Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Villa Oliveri - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Angolo Siculo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Al Gallo Isidoro - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Rais-style house with private access to the ocean

The Casa del Rais, perched on the cliffs below Solanto Castle, offers breathtaking views and private access to the sea.
This historic residence—the former home of the Rais—was also used for spotting tuna and signaling the start of the Mattanza. Today, the old Rais’s house has been completely renovated to the highest standards of design and comfort, making it one of a kind.
The space
The property consists of two units:

Unit 1: a detached cottage on the cliffs featuring a kitchen, living room, bathroom, and an elegant terrace. The home’s highlights include the spacious terrace with ocean views, enhanced by a glass structure that creates a seamless transition from the outdoor space to the sea, giving you the sensation that you can almost touch it.
Here, your gaze will drift toward the horizon where the sea meets the sky.
The unit is equipped with a smart TV, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning. The kitchen features a gas stove, dishwasher, oven, and coffee maker.
From this unit, you can reach the sea via a rocky path. An outdoor shower and a barbecue are also available.

Unit 2: features 2 double bedrooms, four single beds in an open-concept layout, three bathrooms, and a terrace. The unit is arranged over two floors and a loft. On the first floor is the elegantly furnished outdoor terrace, complete with built-in sofas and comfortable cushions where you can relax. Upon entering the house, you’ll find yourself in a living area with a dining table, the kitchen, the first double bedroom with a sea view, and a bathroom. The first bedroom is cooled by a ceiling fan.
On the first floor, there is the second double bedroom with a sea view, a bathroom, and two single beds in an open-concept space. Both rooms are equipped with air conditioning.
Finally, there is a loft with two additional single beds, ideal for children (the ceiling is approximately 1.80m high). The open-concept space features efficient air conditioning.

Both units are located near the prestigious Solanto Castle within the historic tuna fishery. Adjacent to the property is a Yacht Club where you can rent motorboats and sailboats, as well as go snorkeling and scuba diving with an instructor.
There are excellent restaurants in the area serving traditional Sicilian cuisine and seafood.
Guest access:
Access to the entire accommodations, the old tuna fishery, and the small adjacent beach
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a dishwasher. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
This smoke-free vacation home features snorkeling nearby, sailing nearby, and scuba diving nearby. Recreational activities include water skiing nearby and windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number IT082067C2CYKDPW2Y

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

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful gem

The Rias house is really a detached condo of sorts. I was confused to begin with. There is the main house - small kitchen/dining area leading to a large, covered outdoor seating area (also the main entrance to the house), bedroom and bathroom adjoining the kitchen/dining area with additional bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. Just below the covered outdoor seating area are stairs leading down to a separate living area on the rocks overlooking the ocean containing another dining/kitchen/bathroom and a huge outdoor deck. We spent most of our time down here....large sliding doors that literally extend the living space outdoors. The condo is located in a private 'beach club' that must really bustle in the summer months. On Sunday during our visit, there were families sailing and swimming in the beach club area and it was lovelly to share the beach with them. The Rais House is approximately 45 minutes from Palermo. A small car is an absolute must not only to access local area sites/services but to navigate the road leading to the condo/beach club. The road is very steep with two switchbacks that require backing up to negotiate the turns. Don't forget your International Driver's License!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024