The property was full of great homemade African style artwork, and that was very enjoyable. The room was bright with large windows and views of the busy waterway that separates Sicily from mainland Italy, and the many ferries that binds them together. The host was very kind and helpful , and even volunteered to drive me to the train station when it was time to leave.

Lots of traffic from nearby road, but with the very well insulating windows closed, the noise was almost eliminated.

Absolutely loved this BnB! So much love care & attention given to offer guests a warm welcome & a comfortable place to stay. Loved the fabulous, creative quirky interior decor which made me smile every time I came in or moved through different rooms. Apparently Manuela & her father created most if not all of these pieces. Each room has a different theme & is named accordingly mine being Geografica. Lovely airy room with access to balcony where you can view all the action at the busy ferry port across the road. Liked access to a kitchen which was well equipped for tea & coffee making with a good size fridge & inclusion of a wonderfully decorated dining area. Simple breakfast provided as a basket of "goodies" in your room. Easy access from train & bus stations by way of tramway which travels up the coast. The stop you will need is "Brasile". It is seven stops from train station (Republika). It only takes about 15mins. Good value for money. Highly recommended.

Location was good for tram and the No1 bus to a brilliant beach (last stop). Decor very artistic and colourful, lots of space in main bedroom - though was noisy from street traffic. Owner was very nice and helpful and came to the apartment each morning. It is opposite one of main ferry berths, nice little beach 100 metres away for a morning swim! Lovely city.

Just the street noise and single glazing, being close to tram has a downside.

I am grateful to MappaMondo for making me try a unique experience. In a building facing the sea that in its entrance hall there are turtles complete with a well-kept swimming pool, then on the third floor the wonder of wonders, in the true sense of the word delightful apartment, very clean well cared for in the smallest details a journey into the world, from the objects of 'furniture with eccentric chandeliers, in the room for Natalie they made me find panettone and sparkling wine (attention not just), a simple colorful kitchen, well equipped, served with coffee, milk and various snacks all this stuffed by a fantastic, professional welcome from the owner and available for every need. I will definitely go back to take another trip around the world if only for one day. Thanks again for a wonderful stay on Christmas. Grazie mille.

The hospitality of the host, the cleanliness of the rooms, the beautifully baked cake, access to the ferry terminal and much more. This is a perfect delight. A must to stay when in Messina.

It is 3 km away from the Messina Centrale Station and tram was not very frequent, so i had to walk for 37*3 mins.

Had a nice stay there, the hostess was very nice and accommodating. Let me wait there for my train even though I had already checked out.

Such a quaint apartment building, exceptionally clean and well equipped, our host was very accommodating.

Was a little noisy early as close to the wharf.

Beautiful view of ferry port. Big room. Nice bathtub. Wonderful host.

A bit of street noise, and noise from neighboring apt renovation.

everything was great! from interior (art pieces made by Manuela and her father) to personal: thank you for great tips and amazing energy!

The night views of the sea and the shores of the Italia mainland were fabulous. I had take aways meals and had dinner gazing at the somewhat mysterious views from the window.