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Sea-View Villa with Private Pool between Palermo & Cefalù

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A poolside dining setup with a wooden table, a lantern, a bowl of olives, a plate of cheese and cured meats, a pizza, and two glasses of white wine.
A residential property with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a garden.
A dining area with a yellow tablecloth, white chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A poolside area with lounge chairs and yellow umbrellas, overlooking a body of water and surrounded by trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Altavilla Milicia, palermo
  • Place, beach near San Michele
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Punta Mandra
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mondello Beach
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the area

Altavilla Milicia

At this villa, you'll be 6.1 km (3.8 mi) from Duca di Salaparuta Winery and 7.1 km (4.4 mi) from Lido Porto di Spagna. .Villa features a private pool, a washing machine and free WiFi. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. 4 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
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What's nearby

  • beach near San Michele - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • beach near Punta Mandra - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Teatro Massimo - 30 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Palermo Harbour - 39 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Mondello Beach - 50 min drive - 52.7 km

Getting around

  • Altavilla Milicia Station - 6 min drive
  • Palermo (PMO-Punta Raisi) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Covo del brigante - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar Tebi - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Al Chioschetto - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪American Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Conchiglia Sullo Scoglio - ‬6 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.

Sea-View Villa with Private Pool between Palermo & Cefalù

Sea-view Villa with Private Pool, just steps from the beach

🏊 Private pool, solarium, and BBQ area for your exclusive use.

🛏️ 5 Double bedrooms (including 2 rooms with twin beds), comfortably sleeping up to 12 guests.

🛀 4 Bathrooms equipped with showers.

Sea-view Villa just 500m (0.3 miles) from the beach – Renovated December 2025. Perfect for families and large groups (up to 12 guests).

🏊 Outdoor Space: The entire ground floor is for your exclusive use and features stunning sea views. Includes: private pool, solarium, outdoor dining area, BBQ, panoramic terraces, and a lush lawn.

🏠 Indoor Space: Open-plan living room with fireplace, dining area, and a fully renovated kitchen. Sleeping arrangements: 3 double bedrooms and 2 triple bedrooms (double bed + single bed), for a total of 12 guests.
Bathrooms: 4 full bathrooms with showers.

❄️ Comfort: Every room is equipped with independent AC/heating (heat pumps) and high-speed WiFi.

🚗 Parking: Ample FREE private parking on-site.

Access for guests to the ground floor is completely independent, and all described indoor and outdoor spaces are for your exclusive use.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT082004C2QC5JLY2Y

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Sea-View Villa with Private Pool between Palermo & Cefalù?

The closest beach to Sea-View Villa with Private Pool between Palermo & Cefalù is Sant'Elia Beach (8.7 km).

Does Sea-View Villa with Private Pool between Palermo & Cefalù have a pool?

Sea-View Villa with Private Pool between Palermo & Cefalù has a pool.

What luxury perks are available at Sea-View Villa with Private Pool between Palermo & Cefalù?

This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a private pool and a fireplace.

Is Sea-View Villa with Private Pool between Palermo & Cefalù family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Sea-View Villa with Private Pool between Palermo & Cefalù is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Sea-View Villa with Private Pool between Palermo & Cefalù?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sea-View Villa with Private Pool between Palermo & Cefalù?

No, Sea-View Villa with Private Pool between Palermo & Cefalù does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sea-View Villa with Private Pool between Palermo & Cefalù?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sea-View Villa with Private Pool between Palermo & Cefalù?

No, pets are not allowed.

Sea-View Villa with Private Pool between Palermo & Cefalù Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

55th Anniversary Trip

Our family had a nice time and loved the home and location. We had issues finding the property given the lack of specific address, and communicating with the host who was not fluent in English.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

In-Hae L.

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

Lovely stay

We had a very nice stay over New Years Eve with a group of 7 adults and 3 little children. Patrizia‘s place is clean, very cozy, and offers plenty of space for everybody. We especially liked that there were bathrooms for almost every bedroom. The view is amazing. It’s a nice location to do small trips to close-by villages . Communication went very well and Patrizia was very responsive. We would recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Amazing Sicily

Patrizia and Franco were SUPERHOSTS - they are extremely friendly, treating us as their family and nothing was too much trouble. They even cooked an amazing pasta for our group of 10 people one night. The location of their home is perfect as it is between Palermo and Cefalù. The pool and the grounds are very well maintained and the view from the pool is amazing. The house is very well equipped and extremely clean. I look forward to returning soon. Thank you Patrizia and Franco for making our Sicily stay a memorable one.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Beautiful villa in a secluded neigborhood. There is so much to see in Sicily.

We had a great time in Altavilla Milicia. The villa was spacious, clean and well maintained with a beautiful veranda overlooking the sea on one side and mountains on the other. Patrizia and Franco did a great job making us feel welcome. They even cooked for us the first night--pasta pomodoro, bruschetta, cheese plate--it was delicious! The property is conveniently located, just a short distance from Palermo, Monreale, Cefalu, Termini Imerese, the airport and the beach is very close. There's also a grocery store a few kilometers away. Thanks again! Rick, Tanya, Gina and Nina
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Stuart W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this property and would most definitely recommend. This part of Sicily is beautiful and the villa is will situated, offering easy access by car to both local amenities and wider attractions. The nearby beach is within walking distance (quite a steep hill involved!) and features a nice little bar with sunbeds, and opportunities for snorkelling.The villas elevated position provides an amazing outlook and lovely sunsets. Day trips were straightforward, with the train providing easy access to Palermo, and Cefalù being another good option. We also hired a skippered boat from Porticello, which was a real highlight, with some amazing spots for swimming and snorkelling.The facilities at the villa were functional. The kitchen was not particularly well-equipped, making catering for 8 a challenge at times. The pool is on the smaller side, though the kids still has a blast.Finally, Patrizia was super helpful, and the welcome pasta dinner was absolutely delicious!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steven c.

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

Fabulous, Fabulous, Fabulous!

We had the pleasure of staying in this lovely home while visiting Scilly as part of a 60th birthday celebration with family / friends. The home is in a perfect ocean front location between Palermo and Cefalu. It’s located in a gated community and offers amazing views and lots privacy. Well appointed with everything you need. We were so happy with this home. It’s close to restaurants, a grocery store, bars, everything. Patrizia is a wonderful hostess! So warm and welcoming. She welcomed us with a delicious spaghetti dinner with appetizers. It was such a sweet and welcomed treat after traveling all day. I highly recommend this home. We’re already planning a return!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna M.

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

wonderful sicilian vacation

We are a family of 6 who stayed at this villa and had an amazing time. even before booking the host, Patrizia answered all my questions promptly and efficiently! We loved the location of the villa since we didnt want to be right in Palermo. We had a car and this made it easy to get around, driving was no issue just take it slow. On our arrival Patrizia and her husband Franco made us an amazing dinner and dessert! One of the best meals of the week. Villa was in a gated area, one gate to get in and then another locked gate to the villa. Each room at its own AC unit which was nice Villa was clean and plenty of room for us 6. The outside area is so relaxing! Bring mosquito spray because we did get quite a few bites. I would definetly stay here again! We loved everything about it!🇮🇹🇮🇹
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Johannes d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Overall nice house, bit dated/scruffy inside and out. Looked amazing and private on VRBO. However this is the downstairs of a large property and the owner lives upstairs. Not what we wanted and had we known we wouldn't have booked it. No privacy with the owner looking down from the balconies above. While her son's piano playing was first class, we didn't appreciate it at 8 a.m. Considering the list of rules about noise we found it a bit unfair. We were there with 5 of our kids in their 20's and enforced the quiet rules on them.The pool was out of bounds from 2-4 which we found out at the end of our stay was the for owners convenience as she slept then. The spider was in the pool most of the morning making it also unuseable. The pool was very small, not able to swim use inflatables as you were always near the edge - dangerous IMO. Wooden loungers were impossible to lay on they were rock hard and no cushions.Wouldn't stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele K.

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

Perfect Villa! Highly Recommend!

This villa offers the most amazing view of the sea and mountains. After sightseeing during the day, in the evening we looked forward to relaxing in the pool enjoying the view. It was fun having the ping pong table for family competitions. The villa was clean, plenty of linens, had great shower water pressure and plenty of hot water. A/C and WiFi worked great. The kitchen had a full refrigerator, stove, microwave and plenty of dishes, glasses and utensils. Our hosts were so kind, professional and easy to communicate with. They quickly responded to all our questions about local Mass, supermarkets and restaurants. The house is located in a gated community in the countryside. Walking distance to the beach which has a great cafe’ named Lido Cala dei Normanni. At the cafe, we enjoyed local brews, aperol spritz, crema caffe’ and paninis. Rest up for the uphill walk back to the villa. We went to the beach 4 times in a week. The walk is worth it! A highlight of our stay at the villa was the delicious welcome pasta meal our hosts made us the day we arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful Spot in Altavilla

Our family of 5 spent a lovely week at Patrizia’s villa. The unit is spacious and comfortable, and the A/C in the bedrooms worked like a dream (crucial for Sicily in August). Patrizia greeted us and made a beautiful welcome dinner, which alleviated our travel fatigue and set the tone for the week. Though we cooked many meals thereafter, none quite measured up. We spent considerable time in the pool and on the patio; views of sunsets and sunrises were spectacular. The house is within walking distance of local beaches, though the uphill home can be a slog. We had a car and thus used the villa as a base for day trips to Cefalu, Agrigento, and Palermo. Also found the car helpful for jaunts to local markets, restaurants, etc. I would happily return to stay at Patrizia’s place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Einfach nur super!!!!

Tolle Erfahrung mit Pazrizia gemacht, super sympatisch, hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend ! Wir waren einfach nur zu 100% zufrieden! Patrizia und ihr Gatte Franco waren sehr sehr nett! Patrizia hat uns am zweiten Tag eine hervorragende Spaghetti gemacht, es war ein Traum! Komme gerne zurück. Man braucht allerdings ein Auto! Absonsten alles top! Grazie Patrizia per tutto, era mervigliosi di far la tua conoscenza, mille grazie 😘
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas B.

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

Schöne Ferienwohnung mit tollem Blick aufs Meer

Sehr schöne Villa mit nettem Pool! Ruhig gelegen am Berghang mit super Blick aufs Meer. Die Ferienwohnung ist sehr sauber und gemütlich eingerichtet. Auf der Terrasse findet man immer einen Ort, an dem man im Schatten entspannen kann. Supermärkte und Restaurants sind in unmittelbarer Nähe mit dem Auto gut erreichbar. Unsere Vermieterin war immer sehr freundlich und hat uns auch immer sehr gut Bei allem weiter geholfen. Wir waren alle sehr begeistert von der Villa und können diese allen nur weiterempfehlen! Wir sagen Danke für den schönen Urlaub. Andreas mit Lise, Manfred mit Siegi und Joe mit Chrisi
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes G.

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

Relaxing Location

Cannot say enough about the way Patrizia made us feel welcome! She prepared a lovely welcome pasta dinner for us, which was appreciated after a day of travel! She and her husband live upstairs from the apartment we rented and were there if we needed anything. The veranda was wonderful to sit in and watch the thunderstorms over the water in the evenings. The colors in the sky were breathtaking. Perfect place for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel G.

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

Loved it!!!

We really enjoyed our stay at this place. Very nice view, very clean house, nice neighbourhood. Host was friendly and welcoming. We highly recommend this place and we hope to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Nikolien v.

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

Huis met uitzicht

Heerlijke plek met fantastisch uitzicht. Zeer goede communicatie met de eigenaresse!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis L.

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

Un séjour de rêve !!!

La ma
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

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

Lovely Place to Relax

Patrizia was a wonderful, responsive host. She took very good care of us while we were there. View from our veranda was amazing! Plenty of room and very comfortable home. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthias W.

Tolle Gastgeber und tolles Ambiente

Wir haben uns in der sehr geräumigen und bestens eingerichteten Wohnung sehr wohl gefühlt. Der Ort war für uns ein optimaler Ausgangspunkt für Wanderungen in der umliegenden Region (Rother Wanderführer), aber auch für Stadtbesuche in Palermo, Cefalu, etc. Bei sonnigem Wetter haben wir die Terrasse ums Haus und den naheliegenden Strand genossen. Der weite Blick aufs Meer, die Gastfreundschaft von Patricia und Franco und deren vorzügliches sizilianisches Essen haben uns begeistert. Karin, Matthias, Luise, Johannes
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruud G.

Heerlijke woning, groot voordeel elke slaapkamer eigen badkamer.

Fijne woning, fraai uitzicht. Hele dag zon of schaduw naar keuze. Geweldige eigenaren, zeer gastvrij en behulpzaam. Welkomsdiner (spaghetti/wijn/volop vers fruit)) heerlijk en zeer welkom op ons late aankomst uur.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carla k.

Heerlijk verblijf gehad in Villa Mediterraneo!!

Onze groep van zeven vriendinnen gelogeerd in het heerlijke huis van Patrizia dat vanaf een berg uitkijkt op zee. Grote gastvrijheid en heerlijke kookkunsten van Patrizia genoten! Aanrader!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maddalena g.

Perfetta

La casa è in una posizione elevata con vista sul mare, molto pulita e grandissima, adeguatamente accessoriata e confortevole, con una splendida veranda per pranzare all’aperto. L’accoglienza e la gentilezza della proprietaria sono state deliziose... nel vero senso della parola. Non saprei cosa migliorare...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Renate S.

Traumhafter Blick und köstliches Essen

Wir haben unseren Urlaub zu siebent in diesem sehr gepflegten und geräumigen Haus verbracht. Super Garten! Wunderbar: die fabelhafte Aussicht auf das tiefblaue Meer. Unbedingt probieren: die von Patrizia und Franco selbst zubereiteten sizilianischen Köstlichkeiten. Allein die Vielfalt der Antipasti ist einzigartig. Tolles Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis! Guter Ausgangspunkt für Unternehmungen. Schöne kleine Bucht! Renate, Uli, Lisa, Christine, Robert, Ella, Katharina
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie F.

Perfect stay for a big family or a group of friends

The house is located high up, with a great wiew outside the city. We spended a week at this lovely place. We ordered dinner from the owners two nights and it was fantastic. The atmosphere was marvellous the taste of the food was splendid and the ownners who lived on the top floor was accommodating. We are greatful for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ute H.

Tolle Wohnung mit einem wunderbaren Blick auf das Meer

Die große Wohnung entsprach unseren Erwartungen in allen Punkten. Wir konnten neben der gut ausgestatteten Küche auch die Sommerküche mit Grill und Pizzabackofen nutzen, was uns große Freude bereitete. Erwähnen möchte ich in diesem Zusammenhang auch den freundlichen "kulinarischen" Empfang unserer Gastgeber am ersten Abend, der uns mit Sicherheit in sehr guter Erinnerung bleiben wird. Von der Ferienwohnung aus haben wir Ausflüge nach Palermo, Cefalú, Monreale und Castellammare del Golfo unternommen. Weitere Tipps unserer Gastgeberin Patricia konnten wir aufgrund der kurzen Zeit leider gar nicht annehmen, doch stehen sie bereits auf dem Plan unseres nächsten Sizilien-Urlaubs.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

serge n.

une magnifique Semaine en Mai !!

Nous vous recommandons chaleureusement cette location . La maison est spacieuse , personnalisée et correspond en tout point aux illustrations .Nous avions le confort a l'intérieur et à l'extérieur . Les propriétaires sont discrets mais présents. Ils se mettent "en quatre " pour vous satisfaire . ils nous ont offertsun excellent repas d'accueil et de ce fait , nous avons réservé un repas le soir .. MEMORABLE !! En Qualité et en quantité !!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017