La Casa di Montalbano

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It is a wonderful place for all Montalbano fans and also for those who are not. By the sea, sleeping with the sound of the waves in a house that meets all expectations is a great experience.

Enchanting structure in an enchanting place. Then for those who love Montalbano, of course, it is a must-see. You have to go 'in person personally'... A special mention to the very friendly Agata, all my affection to her.

A three-day stay really special.

The most beautiful place in the world, for me! The Holy Christmas I spend here is fantastic.

All good.

The structure is welcoming and the girl who welcomed us for breakfast is very nice and prepared to be with people.

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It is just fantastic to have the opportunity to stay at Montalbano's. The hosts are just great, and the experience is out of this world.

We are 2 couples and absolutely loved our stay here. Fantastic location with easy access to the beach. We are Montalbano fans but even for those who are not this is a fantastic place to stay.

We were a group of only women. Excellent location with many bars and restaurants. It was a beautiful vacation!

Great property with Montalbano history, but superb in its own right. Loved it.

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Really lovely B&B. Rooms are spacious and spotlessly clean. The bed is very comfortable. The breakfast is very nice. Sara, the lady looking after us at breakfast, was very pleasant and attentive. 10 out of 10.

We loved staying at The House of Montalbano overlooking the pretty beach, breakfast on the terrace was the icing on the cake. Perfect end to a 'Montalbano' sightseeing filled holiday in south east Sicily. If you're a fan of the show, check out the town hall in Scicli, where they've preserved the film set of the police station, it's well worth a visit.

Beautiful experience. Check-in via email with very detailed and easy to follow instructions. Beautiful room with a window opening onto the beach. On the terrace overlooking the sea, we had a delicious breakfast with sweet products, fresh fruit, and Sicilian specialties such as ricotta and cannoli, but for those who prefer, there is also a savory breakfast. The staff is extremely kind and attentive to any guest's needs. Two fabulous days.

As a fan of the Commissario Montalbano series, we were looking for an experience that resembles what you see on the show. This was just perfect. Too bad the lower level house was rented to other visitors and we were unable to visit it, but we did have access to all the spaces at the top level including the famous balcony portrayed in all episodes. The surrounding areas were very busy, not exactly as seen on the show. The DÉnzo restaurant a few meters away exceeded our expectations by far.

The location is suggestive and exciting. It's a nice idea to leave memories of the old owners like photos or books, which give a sense of intimacy and familiarity, giving the beautiful illusion that you are at home. The bedroom, I presume also from the family being from the early decades of the twentieth century, has renewed this feeling of being 'in the family'. The white and fresh sheets are comforting, consistent with the 'grandma' room. In the morning we were greeted by a fantastic girl named Sara who did everything to pamper us. Rooms and common areas are spotless thanks to the excellent Agata. However, there are definitely some things to change to justify the price per night of the stay, which is required for at least two nights. We toured all of Sicily, staying in historic buildings, paying less and getting much more. The bathroom, for example, would need to be redone. In the shower, there is no support corner for what is needed to wash, if not on the floor in a corner. The toilet paper holder is missing, so it is placed in the designated cavity that if you are not careful it falls to the floor. The metal circle around the flush button comes off with the risk of falling into the bowl every time you pull it. The waste paper basket is broken with the lid placed on the floor. A sort of half-broken and unstable plastic rack that I used to put the set of clean towels that would not have found another place. Apart from for the hands, there is no hook or something similar to hang used towels. A small wooden table to perhaps place what you wouldn't know where to put and that is needed in the bathroom is all stained and faded; moreover, with a little more care, it could have been the only nice piece of furniture in the bathroom. A small restoration and a nice glass for protection from shampoo and who knows what else and voilà, the game would be done. A bathroom like that, old and ugly, today you wouldn't even find it at the nuns' retreat. Breakfast is saved a bit by Sara's good will who seasons the food, absolutely basic, with her cheerfulness and availability. In front is the best ice cream parlor in Punta Secca, at least according to reviews, what would it take to offer, in the suggestive 'Montalbanesque' setting, a nice cannoli or a typical cup-shaped pastry from the area? With what you pay for two nights per person, maybe you could even afford a nice coffee granita without going bankrupt! It's a pity then, with a little expense and more attention to maintenance and renovation, a truly unforgettable stay could be offered, not just thanks to the famous Commissioner.

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Beautiful structure that makes the most of the famous TV series, its strength. The room accommodation is comfortable, perhaps the shower box in the room assigned to us could be maintained, as it needs some improvements. The descent to the beach is very convenient, but the material for the beach service (chairs and umbrellas offered by the management of the structure) could be renewed. We expected a more frontal sea view from our room, but the terrace used as a common area and for breakfast is wonderful. The staff is very helpful and hospitable, always ready to collect and fulfill requests and any needs. For a B&B, the breakfast is good and abundant, complete with sweet and savory items. I would gladly return and highly recommend it.

In addition to the charm of staying at the House of Montalbano and the well-located position next to an enchanting sea, it was a pleasure to meet Ivana, Sara, and Agata, who manage the property with cordiality and efficiency. Impeccable cleanliness, excellent and abundant breakfast to be enjoyed in the setting of the picturesque terrace of the world's most famous Commissioner.

This is the second time that we have stayed at La Casa di Montalbano and once again it did not disappoint! A superb location, the Montalbano connection of course, and the whole experience make it wonderful. We were beautifully looked after by Ann during the stay and made to feel welcome and special.

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Everyone at La Casa di Montalbano were fantastic, friendly, and helpful. The views are wonderful, and there is no better place to have breakfast!

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We had a wonderful stay at Casa Montalbano! We loved everything about it, its location, the laid-back atmosphere, lovely terrace, fresh breakfast, and very friendly service. It was quite something to witness the 'cult' status of the series and the amount of people photographing the house. Quiet early morning swims and a great beach completed our stay. Thank you!

Courteous, professional and helpful staff. The terrace and view are very suggestive, but they are the only reasons to choose the location. The property needs to review the worn furnishings of the rooms a bit. Many accessories are rusty, bathroom lamps have exposed wires and are without lampshades, the shower box is worn out, the bathroom was not well cleaned, and the light switches were covered with adhesive tape. There is little attention to detail. My expectations were unfortunately disappointed, especially considering the not insignificant price. The breakfast had little choice and was served on plastic placemats. In response to the manager, I reiterate the less than optimal condition of the furniture and bathroom in the room reserved for me and invite him to check personally. I would have posted the photos directly to better inform users, but the site does not allow it. When a guest pays a similar amount, it is not their job to point out the poor cleanliness. As for the breakfast, what matters is not the quantity but the quality of the products. As for the placemats, there is no "design" plastic. Best regards.

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Very welcoming structure that made our stay relaxing. Much is due to the kindness and courtesy of Mrs. Ivana and her staff (for empathy, without wanting to offend others, I mention Sara). Enjoying and starting the day with breakfast served on the legendary terrace of Commissioner Montalbano is an emotion that I do not describe, but that I invite you to try. Taking a swim, right under the 'House', having umbrellas and mats available, made our days more than pleasant. Many nice local spots in the surroundings, within reach of all budgets, contribute to making the stay very enjoyable. We will definitely come back.

Place of great charisma and atmosphere. The structure is very welcoming and allows the guest to enjoy intense relaxation.

The beautiful house has a wonderful terrace. The girl who welcomed us and prepared breakfast was very kind.

How to ruin such a long-awaited expectation. The structure does not need to be praised for what it represents for a Montalbano lover like me, the disappointment is all for the management. It's a crime that a place like this is managed in such an approximate way. Let's start with the very approximate room cleaning. Shower box soaked in limescale, windows and sills full of dust, a sign that they are never cleaned. Not to mention the famous terrace. Two pots with dry and even smelly soil. Tables and chairs old and worn out. The breakfast? The biggest disappointment, served on the balcony with plastic tablecloths, fruit kept in the fridge who knows for how long, two hard-boiled eggs and some croissants (luckily there were those). A structure like this, as beautiful as it is for the scent of passion it exudes, deserves a completely different management.

The structure deserves a visit, especially for its seaside location and the possibility to see spectacular sunsets.

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It was our dream to spend a few days in 'La Casa di Montalbano'. The house is really beautiful and romantic. Unfortunately, we had the misfortune of encountering a large Sicilian family with two little girls. We are parents too and for this reason, sometimes we would have liked to have the chance to find a moment of peace. The girls were screaming and crying at night and during the day. Unfortunately, the adults were also shouting. This has spoiled the atmosphere a bit for us. Places like this should be protected from the animalistic screams of spoiled children. Montalbano did not have children, maybe that's why the house was calmer.

Wonderful structure for the friendliness and the location. We will definitely come back for more days. Thank you.

Beautiful structure but this we knew, exceptional location and this we also knew. The management of the B&B not present but the two girls working there I would say fabulous! Dated furniture although equipped with everything. A pity for the breakfast that greatly disappointed the expectations, to eat croissants and krumiri would not be worth the trip! I would have expected something much more typical and genuine! I would have thought, with some local restaurants that cook very well, to offer a take-away dinner on the splendid terrace but as long as there is a queue to book it will not be a priority to try to surprise the customer more! Overall a fabulous experience, it's a pity that the cherry on top was missing.

Charming structure for the tv series it recalls. Friendly and affable manager. The room on the breakfast/reception floor is too noisy, especially considering that in the morning at 7.30 the staff arrives to prepare breakfast (not very attentive to the noises produced). Breakfast is not very varied and of medium/poor quality. Even less variety in case of intolerances.

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Wonderful.

A dream! La Casa di Montalbano needs no explanations: it feels like being inside the movie. The staff is kind, discreet, and caring. Highly recommended. Thank you.

Spectacular.

Happy to spend two dreamy nights at Casa Montalbano. La Casa di Montalbano is just as one imagined it. We were greeted with great kindness. Breakfast was delicious (extra points for having breakfast on that terrace overlooking the sea). Punta Secca is a small and very hospitable place, with good places to eat. The sandy beach invites rest and enjoyment. We will be back!

We experienced the atmosphere of the TV series. Unmissable location.

We lived a dream. Seeing my wife's eyes sparkle (a passionate fan of Camilleri and the TV show Inspector Montalbano) was priceless. We would like to compliment the whole staff, from the lady who manages the structure impeccably to all the girls, no one excluded. We had a great time in the room (exceptional cleanliness), in the common areas and... on the terrace! Excellent structure overall, with the sea below that we found super clean and transparent. We will be back soon, Gianrocco Clara and Ludovica.

Breakfast below expectations.

Experience to be repeated, courtesy, cleanliness, optimal location. Breakfast with a wide selection. The cassatine with ricotta and cinnamon, delicious... thank you.

Casa Montalbano exceeded my expectations - the size of and view from 'that' terrace is fantastic, as was the excitement of being there after seeing so many Montalbano episodes! We had a non sea view room and it was a good size and the bed was comfy! The shower cubicle could do with an upgrade but that was my only negative. The air con was the best we'd come across in our two weeks touring Sicily. Sara and Ivana (the hosts) were both super friendly and mostly we had the terrace all to ourselves - it certainly was not a problem in any way sharing with other guests. Punta Secca too was a lovely little town completely off the (British!) radar although perfect for watching the holidaying Sicilians with many restaurants - although do book as soon as you arrive as they fill up fast. The sea right in front of the house is only waist deep, sheltered and with a totally sandy bottom so just lovely. I highly recommend staying here - such a treat for fans (& a great stay even if you aren't)!

Breakfast was great. I am coeliac and unfortunately I forgot to remind them the first morning so had fruit however the next morning I had the choice of tarts/cereals etc.

Magical place, elegant atmosphere, cozy and well-kept spaces. Pity about the terrible breakfast: no variety and the products are not zero km as indicated on the website (unless the supermarket around the corner is considered zero km). Vacuum-packed bread, defrosted croissants, no cold cuts, cookies from a bag... in short, certainly not up to the cost of the room and the beauty of the place.

An unforgettable holiday, unique staff and location. We will come back!

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For a lover of Camilleri and Montalbano, the structure offers an exciting experience. It would be difficult to say if you can really reach happiness, but surely having an aperitif on the Commissioner's terrace brings you very close to that feeling.

We were really looking forward to staying here but I have to say it was a disappointment. There was nobody at the property to let us in when we arrived and it took over 15 minutes before anybody responded to either of the phone numbers provided. Access to the property is a problem as it is in a pedestrian zone which wasn't clear in advance. The "abundant typical breakfast" was very basic and, with the best will in the world, Punta Secca in June is a bit of a dump.

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We are big Montalbano fans! It was great to be there and to recognise the house and beach from the films. However, I did expect a welcome upon our arrival, but only got a code to enter the building and we were expected to find the room on our own. In fact, I only met Ivana right at the end of our stay to settle the bill. There is no question that the bed and breakfast is run as a ‘no frills’ business. More readily available background to the house, history of the filming and area would have been very helpful, given that people visit La Casa di Montalbano because of the TV series. The breakfasts consisted of boiled eggs, cake, croissants, cheese, tea/coffee. Sara provided breakfast on some of the days we were there and was very friendly. She did give us some useful information. The setting of the B&B is stunning. We had a room called Scirocco with patio doors. These enabled us to walk directly to the terrace rather than going through the sitting room. The bedroom was a good size, and the shower room was adequate. It was nice to have a small fridge in our room so we could buy our own drinks to have on the terrace before going out. We ate delicious meals at some of the many restaurants in Punta Secca (within walking distance of the B&B). These are the restaurants at which we really enjoyed an evening meal: Scjabica Cuoco Pescatore, Sand Design, Pappappero, Rosengarten. Our evening meal at Enzo a Mare was a disappointment. On reflection we should have gone there for a small lunch just to experience where Montalbano is filmed having his meals. We visited all the places where the programmes were filmed including Scicli, where the offices are exactly as shown in the series, Via Scale in Ragusa, where Montalbano and his colleagues have discussions, and the castle at Donnafugata where Montalbano talks to a Mafia boss. The beach at Punta Secca is unspoilt by tourism and a lovely place to relax. The town has a pleasant ambience, and the Spar supermarket provides a range of basic needs including marvellous arancini and panini.

We had a pleasant stay in a charming place.

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Simply a wonderful experience. Sarah was so welcoming and friendly, the bedroom comfortable, the terrace perfect and the view breathtaking. Sandy beach, warm sea and an abundance of varied restaurants all close by. For a fan of Inspector Montalbano to stay here is an absolute must! Thank you for the experience.

A wonderful place to stay, especially if you are a Montalbano fan. We stayed in the double room with a sea view which was perfect and we enjoyed every moment of our time here.

Perfect especially if you are an Inspector Montalbano fan.

This is an exceptional property, everything was perfect. Ivana and Sara made sure our stay matched the surroundings. The little things matter and they made sure they delivered. The breakfast was first class with everything you would expect on the buffet table. The room was cleaned daily and the view from the bedroom --- nothing can compare. We will return again.

Spectacular.

It's the Montalbano house! It's incredibly amazing! The views! We had a great time and everyone was very accommodating and attentive! Great place! We will be back!

Excellent stay in an iconic place. Seen so many times in a series, it had a high interest to experience it from the inside. Fully achieved.

Great facility, staying in this particular house is fabulous, great view from the terrace and the room is very nice and welcoming. In the last three aspects I didn't give the maximum not because they don't deserve it but let me explain the reason: unfortunately, due to our late arrival time (she would arrive in mid-morning), we didn't meet the manager, but I gave an 8 for his availability and courtesy, a 9 for the value for money ratio because maybe for one night it seems a bit excessive even if the structure also pays for the famous name, breakfast perhaps because I would have expected a little more on the savory, sweet, and drinks. However, overall it was an exceptional stay.

A wonderful place to stay. Will return! Cannelloni were fabulous!

For Montalbano lovers, relaxing on 'his' veranda overlooking the sea is exciting, but the tables and chairs need to be changed or cleaned occasionally.

La Casa di Montalbano is in a fantastic location with excellent accommodation, cleanliness, staff, and breakfast! The connection with the Montalbano TV programs is also very inspiring.

The host Sarah was very friendly and helpful. We lodged there in late May and were surprised to find half the local businesses not yet open or working at reduced hours (and no, not whining about the split shifts shops often work). The room heating/cooling worked well, though usually we enjoyed windows open. Breakfast was reasonably varied and Sarah was quite attentive to our coffee needs (preparing large cups of coffee as opposed to the typical teeny shots).

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Sitting on the terrace, with a splendid view of the sea, having breakfast, admiring the sunset, or simply enjoying the scenery, is truly a fantastic experience.

The structure is in a charming location. It is clean and features some furnishings that are those of the fiction. The welcome was very pleasant for the availability and advice of Sara. If you are "lovers" of Montalbano, you absolutely cannot stay in "Marinella".

Everything beautiful.

It's impossible to submit a normal review for this B&B because, as we all know, this is the house used to film Inspector Montalbano! As big fans of the series, it was a huge thrill to stay there for two nights, it was insane to sit out on the terrace and have dozens of tourists snapping away down below on the beach and the roadway. As a normal b&b it was fine, the young lady running the place was efficient and charming, but all that pales into insignificance when I realise that I sat and drank wine on the same terrace as Montalbano, and slept in the same house. Of course this justifies the price, it was a unique and unforgettable experience. And I say that to you personally, in person.

We were very happy while staying at Montalbano's house where we had an agreeable and relaxing time. We had been a little worried about sharing the house with others but we should not have worried as we met lots of interesting people. Ivana and Sara were most attentive and helpful. What we hadn't realised was that we could have the use of the house and balcony all day long after breakfast. A very good stay!

The experience is obviously memorable for Montalbano enthusiasts, who do not mind the price to have breakfast and sunbathe on the famous terrace. In the room there is everything you need, very clean and spacious even though the sea view is lateral (Libeccio). The common spaces are well organized. The management team is very efficient and caring. The breakfast is very well taken care of, do not expect a buffet from a large hotel, but everything is there; Sara is very kind and makes you feel at home. The Casa di Montalbano is famous and the pilgrimage of the curious is constant, which can be disturbing. A suggestion: since we were advised not to drink tap water, the small bottles should be replaced every day (not just the first day). No big deal, there is a fridge and we bought some bottles.

A special place that exceeded my best expectations. Being the residence of Montalbano obviously makes it unique, but if you also consider that it is truly a beautiful place to stay and one of the best Bed and Breakfasts I have been to so far, then you can only define it as special.

The host is very kind and helpful, she met every need of ours. The structure is welcoming, clean, magnificently maintained. The view is fantastic even though it goes without saying: those who come know perfectly where they are going. Really happy to have stayed at the Commissioner's house, a must-visit despite having a property not too far away! We will definitely come back, a huge thank you again to the host, Mrs. Ivana, for her kindness and availability. See you soon!

If you are a Montalbano fan, this is the bed and breakfast for you. Friendly staff and stunning location. Make use of the available tour to locations used in filming. Buses are easy to use to visit nearby towns.

Great treatment and beautiful location.

Lovely place! Just as we expected and worth the journey.

angelo rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

The house is as I imagined it. The furniture in the room is very old. In the wardrobe, the hangers were old and each one different from the other. They pay little attention to details. It was noticeable that they refilled the gel and shampoo bottles. Also, we stayed for two nights and they did not replenish. We only saw the hostess on the last day when she had to come to collect. No one welcomed us even though it was before 8 pm. They don't even have a map or information about Montalbano's route. Considering this is the house, they should care more, and people would surely appreciate it. In short, it was a bit disappointing even though we were very excited to fulfill the wish of staying at La Casa di Montalbano. By the way, very expensive for what they offer. The other B&Bs we visited in various cities of Sicily were great, much cheaper, with very good breakfasts, and especially attentive hosts always helping when needed.

Everything very nice.

The accommodation has an exceptional location by the sea, with the added value of being the iconic Casa di Montalbano. The cleanliness is perfect, breakfast is good and the attention from Ágata very friendly. As for the manager, Mrs. Ivana, I must say she was not entirely friendly, some issues with the reservation I had to address directly through the platform as she did not respond to my requests. The same tone was set upon arrival, as I did not see the email with the entrance instructions, I messaged and Mrs. Ivana insisted that I had an email, to check in spam, finally she provided the information. I had been traveling for several days and did not have access to my email. The only thing to improve would be the behavior of the person in charge, otherwise it was a lovely stay.

The dream came true!

The place is dreamy and led me to overlook the rudeness and total lack of empathy of the 'lady' who rightly prefers not to speak with customers except exclusively via email. Unless she is the one in need.

I would like to make just three points: lack of a wastepaper basket in the room, a television of mini size (almost like a computer screen), now in 2023 it is necessary to have at least a 32-inch TV in all rooms, and the top memory foam mattresses are a bit uncomfortable. \nFor the rest, a very beautiful location.

Everything was wonderful, the House, the breakfast, and the hosts. It was simply magical being there, and I would love to come back to the same room.

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Essere su "quella" terrazza è davvero un'esperienza emozionante. La terrazza su cui viene servita la colazione e da cui si gode un panorama mozzafiato, la terrazza da cui guardare il sole diventare una palla di fuoco e da cui vedere un viavai di persone fotografare una casa e una piazzetta conosciute e amate. Essere ospiti nella casa di Montalbano è stato un sogno che si è realizzato e che è stato all'altezza di ogni più rosea aspettativa.

Para los amantes de la serie el Comisario Montalbano, es una experiencia única y extraordinaria sentarse en el salón y esperar a que entre por la puerta Moltabano. Gracias a María por los productos sin gluten tan ricos que le ofreció a mi esposa en el desayuno, por sus atenciones y por hacernos la estancia tan agradable.

Muy conformes con todo y con el trato de la encargada.

2 nice days in Montalbano's house. Maria the person who works there is very kind with all the people.

Dream come true: as fervent Montalbano fans, my friend and I were delighted to arrive in time to go and see the last day's filming activity at the house, including the Inspector himself and the Advocate. Maria who receives you and Ivana, agency, are lovely, kind people. A bonus also was the opportunity to book massages with Marisa - most thorough, calm and effective! We were delighted to have a few meals at Enzo's restaurant, a short walk away. The whole experience is enhancing viewing of the series.

Struttura molto bella in una posizione splendida, gestita in modo esemplare. Lo staff sempre gentile e premuroso che "coccola" l'ospite. Nessuna critica negativa ma solo grandi complimenti

La "fatica" di arrivare a Punta Secca è ripagata in toto. Dalla struttura, dalla location, dai tramonti, dal mare, dall'aria. A rendere il tutto ancor più piacevole? Maria. Grazie e a presto.

Posizione splendida a 10 metri dal mare da ritornarci di sicuro.

Eravamo prevenuti perché ci dicevano che non sarebbe stato all’altezza delle aspettative, invece siamo rimasti entusiasti sia per la località sia per la casa davvero suggestiva. La camera in mansarda oltre ad essere carina ha un balconcino che si affaccia sul mare da cui si godono un tramonto e un’ alba spettacolari. Si dorme cullati dalle onde del mare.

If you're a fan of inspector Montalbano then you feel like you walk into the tv series and it did not disappoint us at all. We arrived on a beautiful sunny day and sitting on the balcony overlooking the sea makes you feel a little bit like a celebrity. The constant sound of the sea is just fantastic and the views over the famous light house and the beach are breath taking. The room was lovely and breakfast was fantastic. Maria, our host was very kind and helpful, informative about anything we wanted to know about the property and about the popularity of the tv series. It was a great experience and we watch the TV series of Montalbano with extra interest now, now we have sat on that famous balcony in Punta Secca (Vigata) and stayed in his house.

L'esperienza di stare nella casa del commissario Montalbano è stata bellissima e poi trovato cordialità e gentilezza.

We had a wonderful stay and would like to return, perfect views of the sea, on the beach and enjoyed our stay very much!

Splendida location! La signora Maria é stata una "padrona di casa" superlativa, attenta e sempre disponibile a soddisfare le nostre richieste. Breakfast goloso e ricco di proposte. Spero di poterci tornare presto.

For us, the setting was very special and we loved the peace and quiet (we visited in November). Ivana was a lovely hostess and the local people were very hospitable. I am very glad we came.

Posizione magnifica e accoglienza molto gentile. Vogliamo tornarci.

La casa è bellissima, la camera e il bagno ben arredati e forniti. Ottimo soggiorno.

Decisamente spettacolare, se possibile più della fiction. Regalo per i 60 anni di mio marito! Maria gentilissima e riservata. Colazione da migliorare.

This was a very special stay to celebrate an important anniversary. Maria and Ivana and Agatha were wonderful, and took great care to make our stay especial. The house is everything that one would wish. If it is ever sold, we would like an opportunity to make it our home. Thank you.

Lovely welcome and wonderfully positioned. Would liked to have stayed longer - we will return.

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Camere molto grandi, bene arredate posizione fantastica è in centro ma molto tranquilla. Colazione buna il gestore e la moglie molto disponibili. Grazie.

Breve soggiorno ma molto intenso.

Si vive nella location usata per girare gli episodi de "Il commissario Montalbano". La struttura è a 10 mt dalla battigia. Il paesaggio è pittoresco. Veramente una bella esperienza.

Che dire esaudire il sogno di mia moglie fan accanita del commissario Montalbano è stata la cosa più bella di questa vacanze ma ci sono delle pecche: 1) è mai possibile che una struttura del genere non possa avere dei permessi per arrivare al B&B con l'auto almeno per il carico e scarico; 2) una cassaforte nelle stanze; 3) ma un gadget anche un semplice magnete personalizzato della struttura costava poi tanto? un apprezzamento sincero a Maria e a chi preparava le marmellate uniche e buonissime.

Il B&B La Casa di Montalbano è una struttura incantevole, posizionata su un panorama che regala tramonti mozzafiato. Il paesino Punta Secca è tranquillo e sereno, proprio il luogo giusto dove trascorrere una vacanza in vero relax lontani dal caos cittadino. La gestione del B&B è eccezionale, le ragazze sono cortesi, attente ai bisogni degli ospiti. Nel B&B c'è un'aria di serenità e ci si sente come a casa propria.

Ottima in tutti i sensi. Tramonto spettacolare.

Un posto magico, sembra di essere a casa. Gestione accogliente e premurosa. Pulizia impeccabile.

I have been watching the programme "Inspector Montalbano" and the scenery is so beautiful I wanted to go there and take some photos of his house. When I found out that the actual "Montalbano" house was an exclusive B&B I just had to stay there. Fortunately, I managed to find a room on the right day, thanks to Maria, who is a superb host. However, my overnight stay was more than that. It was a very pleasant experience thanks to Maria ensuring that her guests have everything they need to make their stay as enjoyable as possible. Furthermore, the balcony is more than just a balcony. Having your breakfast there, with the soft sound of the waves breaking, the breeze caressing your face and the beautiful view to the sea is absolutely magic. I could have stay there all day. The experience does not end here. Maria provides you with an umbrella and chair and you can enjoy the sandy, secluded beach with its crystal clear blue water and swim to your heart's content. And, as I was leaving before the allocated breakfast time the following day, Maria offered to leave some breakfast for me in my room. The whole experience was fantastic and much more than I expected thanks to Maria's friendliness, efficiency and attention to detail. Thank you very much, Maria. You made my day. Highly recommended.

Ottimo soggiorno. Un’unica osservazione: la colazione a partire dalle 8:30 è un po’ troppo tardi per chi deve spostarsi.

Un posto incantevole con il "rumore" del mare. Bellissimo.

This is the place to stay if you love Inspector Montalbano. And who knows you may get to meet him and Livia like we did!

Soggiornare nella casa di Montalbano e vedere anche delle riprese della fiction è stato suggestivo. Maria è molto gentile e attenta. L'unica pecca la pulizia della camera decisamente scarsa. Per contro il cambio asciugamani era giornaliero e dopo 3 gg ci hanno cambiato anche le lenzuola. La sera un po' rumorosa per via dei curiosi. Comunque la consiglio per qualche gg.

Siamo stati benissimo in questa Villa. Esperienza da ripetere.

Bellissimo posto, ottimo il periodo, persone squisite, lo consiglio vivamente.

Wonderful B&B. Maria was very helpful, the room was spotless and the view amazing. Great to hear the sea at night and enjoy it in the day. The chairs and umbrellas were a nice touch. The breakfast was great and varied. It was lovely even without the Montalbano connection. Punta Secca was a relaxed really Italian resort which we liked.

The actual Montalbano house was not available for the dates requested, but we were kindly provided with lovely alternative accommodation just 30 yards away. This allowed us to see some of the filming taking place.

A great place, Incredibly welcoming hosts and a lovely place (especially the breakfast terrace). We will go back!

We had a wonderful time in Casa Iuri in Punta Secca. It is a super apartment in a wonderful location. We were met by Maria who explained everything and helped us with arrangements for a great tour of "Montalbano" locations. Thank you very much Maria for everything. As a self catering apartment we weren't expecting any breakfast but there were so many things left for us, coffee with an excellent coffee maker, plenty of breakfast items and two big bottles of water. We really had a wonderful time and would love to return one day.

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Cosa dire, posto meraviglioso e magico. Struttura splendida. La consiglio.

La location è proprio come viene filmata nella famosa serie televisiva. La signora Maria che ci ha accolto nella casa è stata molto gentile. Consiglio a tutti gli appassionati del Commissario Montalbano di andarci.

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The house and the setting are wonderful. We were looked after with great care and would have had a fantastic time even without the added fun of staying in Montalbano's house. It was just as beautiful as we hoped, with great cafes and restaurants just a few steps away, a lovely sandy beach and a tiny harbour with fishing boats Punta Secca is a great base from which to explore nearby baroque towns, with added excitement if you are a Montalbano fan.

Le buffet n'était pas re-aprovisione au fur et à mesure.

Abbiamo soggiornato in un'ottima stanza, nel pieno rispetto delle nostre aspettative. Sicuramente è da consigliare e da ritornarci!

A parte la struttura che é conosciuta per la famosa serie di Montalbano, il personale nella persona di Maria molto gentile e premurosa, E poi panorama mozzafiato al tramonto dalla terrazza sul mare.

El sitio perfecto, el paraiso en la tierra, y la atencion impecable! Graciasssss.

Muchas gracias Chiara por todo. Hemos estado muy a gusto en el hotel y has sido muy amable y atenta con nosotros. Nos gustaría repetir. Altamente recomendable para todos los públicos. Andrea y Salvo.

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Begrijp de keuze van Montalbano, schitterend huis op het strand met uniek terras voor mooie zomerse avonden. Zonsondergang, heldere sterrenhemel (en flesje wijn) maakten het compleet. Paar goede restaurants in de buurt en met Maria als host kan er weinig mis gaan. Many Thanks Ton en Marjo.

Indipendentemente dall'essere stata resa famosa dai telefilm, la struttura è perfetta, o forse è stata scelta per questo. Vista grandiosa, accoglienza cordialissima, pulizia impeccabile, servizi perfetti, ottimi ristoranti a due passi, località di grande interesse turistico raggiungibili velocemente in auto (praticamente indispensabile).

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Posto fiabesco, fantastica la gestione, lo consiglio per chi vuole staccare dal quotidiano.

È stato tutto perfetto, dalla struttura alle persone che la gestiscono e che sono state molto gentili e cortesi offrendoci una colazione molto buona, con un'interessante ed ampia varietà di cibi e intrattenendoci dandoci interessanti spiegazioni sulla struttura, sul paese e consigli su cosa visitare nei paraggi.

Il soggiorno presso il B&B La Casa di Montalbano è stata un'esperienza molto positiva soprattutto per la location da favola. Anche la cortesia e la disponibilità del personale è eccellente. Esperienza unica e sicuramente raccomandabile.

Soggiornato qui per la sorpresa di compleanno di nostro padre, amante come tutta la famiglia di Camilleri e di Montalbano. Tutto è come lo avevamo immaginato, posizione da sogno sul mare, magia del paesaggio, ottimi ristoranti intorno. Da li si raggiungono molto facilmente luoghi da visitare assolutamente quali Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Marzamemi etc Ci torneremo senza alcun dubbio. Grazie a Camilleri di averci dato voglia di scoprire di persona questo paradiso.

Excellent location beside the sea with great breakfast on the terrace in the morning. Maria was very helpful with information before and during my stay and went out of her way to make sure everything was okay with my transport arrangements (travelled by bus) to get to the property which was very reassuring for me. I was in a single room and it would benefit from airconditioning rather than the overhead fan but apart from that it was a wonderful experience in the home of Montalbano! The village is charming with a glorious beach and some nice places to eat. I hope to go back sometime.

Just right during our visit but might get busy in high season. The balcony overlooking the bay is a superb place to relax with a glass of wine! Looking forward to our return!

Das Einzelzimmer war ein bisschen zu klein und auch das Bett zu unbequem (Matratze zu weich) und auch die Lage zum Turm nicht ideal (Lautstärke bis spät in die Nacht und früh am Morgen durch die Müllabfuhr). Aber das wusste man ja schon vorher. Die Gastgeber aber waren sehr nett und auch bemüht, den Aufenthalt so angenehm wie möglich zu machen. Es waren schöne Tage in Punta Secca. Eckhard Brinkmann.

An amazing place.

Posizione splendida, accoglienza cordiale, l'appartamento a piano terra ampio ma con arredo un po' superato e un po' dimesso. Cucina abbastanza accessoriata. Bella la terrazza sulla spiaggia vista tramonto. Al piano superiore il B&B è tutt'altra cosa, veramente bello, visto velocemente, purtroppo richiesto e a quella data non disponibile.

Posizione sella struttura incantevole, terrazza da sogno, camere spaziose arredate con mobili non consoni alle aspettative (parlo sulle tre camere che abbiamo avuto modo di soggiornare, soprattutto la mansarda, spaziosa, arredata con mobili "ikea"mal tenuti), colazione sufficiente, varietà e qualità non all'altezza del rapporto del costo, freddezza e asprezza in arrivo con la signora Ivana per la non preparazione del terzo letto, risolto con un costo aggiuntivo, ma la che più mi ha amareggiato è vista la grande richiesta e popolarità di soggiorno (la casa più ambita d'Italia, pronunciato dalla signora!), non bisogna guardare altro! Ma il cliente non dovrebbe aver "ragione", non a prescindere, soprattutto se il problema era reale.

Un tour sulle orme di Montalbano, da Ragusa a Modica da Scicli a Donnafugata, non poteva concludersi che qui, in casa sua, dove siamo stati accolti con professionalità e cortesia dalle simpatiche Maria Chiara e Agata. Da consigliare assolutamente.

Una vacanza nella vacanza in Sicilia grazie Lorena e Marco.

Location spettacolare! Personale gentilissimo è disponibile!

Splendido.

Ho avuto la fortuna di soggiornare per una notte con mia moglie nella vostra struttura. È stato il regalo per il mio settantesimo compleanno. Nonostante il tempo inclemente. a causa di un fortissimo vento di scirocco, l'emozione di dormire nella casa e fare colazione sul terrazzino di Montalbano è stata intensa e per un amante della serie del Commissario Montalbano come sono io è stato il massimo.

My wife and I had a fantastic time. The accommodation, staff and the locality were all perfect from our point of view. The information provided by Maria was both informative and incredibly helpful. Visiting local towns like Ragusa and Scicli are strongly recommended. We are deliberating at the moment when to return.

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La casa es excelente. El lugar no es ideal para invierno. Fuimos allí por la ficcion del comisario pero mas que el mar y la playa, no hay.

I unfortunately had to do this trip alone although my sister is the great Montalbano fan. (She was unable to go) I was interested to see what the room was like as I was told it was a converted attic room and was delighted with the décor and spaciousness of it. Although the windows are quite high up, the room faces the sea and gives a lovely soothing sound at night. Maria was a superb host, her English is very good and she was extremely friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend it for Montalbano fans and others alike. Despite it being a very pretty small town, Punta Secca is essentially a holiday resort and therefore is very quiet out of season. Buses to nearer, livelier towns - e. g. Marina di Ragusa - are fairly regular and cheap. I spent very enjoyable couple of days there and would come back.

El sitio inmejorable. Y bajo mi perspectiva, creo que tuve la mejor habitación. El desayuno mejorable, pues era todo a base de dulce (soy diabético). No había caliente (salvo el café) ni salado. La segunda noche tuve vecinos muy ruidosos, que se pasaron la noche subiendo y bajando escaleras hablando alto y con risas sin respetar el sueño ajeno, pero creo que esto no es imputable al B&B, pues no hay nadie responsable por la noche. La encargada, María Chiara, muy agradable. Nos hizo de cicerone indicando los lugares que podíamos visitar y donde comer. Ágata también muy amable. Me gustaría recibir factura de mi estancia. He solicitado la B&B Card hace tiempo y aún no me ha llegado. Intento solicitarla de nuevo y el sistema me dice que mi e-mail ya está registrado.

It was delightful to imagine that we were acting out a story of Commissario Montalbano. Our hostess Maria was charming, helpful and efficient.

Delightfully located in Punta Secca.

Even if you have never heard of Montalbano this is a fabulous location and place to stay, and if you do follow the programme it's wonderful to see it for real! The house is beautiful and you are made to feel very welcome. The position at the beach could not be better, with wonderful sunsets and lovely restaurants all nearby. Perfect.

Stayed here because of the Montalbano connection. Perfect location and a big magnet for fans taking photos of the terrace! Our room was a bit small but perfectably serviceable but lacked any charm. Lovely having breakfast on the terrace just a sone's throw from the beach.

We are Moltalbano fans so loved the place for that but it was also a great B&B. We loved the setting (punta Secca and surrounding towns) and the house itself. The staff were friendly and helpful. We will return.

To be staying in the same house as "Dottore, Dottore" was fabulous. The house is wonderful, the breakfast on the terrace was great with people taking photographs of us eating. The location was excellent, on the beach. The only drawback was parking but this cannot be connected to the B&B.

As a fan of Montalbano, staying here was like stepping straight into an episode magical! If you aren't a fan, it's still a gorgeous location and house but you might get annoyed by all the sightseers. Surprisingly, the pizza place a few doors away is very good both ourselves and another couple staying at the B&B got a pizza with low expectations but it was great to eat on the balcony with some tasty wine. N. B. The bar opposite lent us some wine glasses when we bought a bottle from them.

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Enjoyed our stay in this charming property. We felt like celebrities as so many people were taking photographs day and night! The sunsets were spectacular and the beach clean and good for families. Punta Secca had everything we needed for our 3 day stay with good food, bars, tabacchi and ATM. For fans of Inspector Montalbano the tour of the film locations is a must! I'm sure we will be back one day. Thank you to Maria for preparing breakfast and being so friendly and helpful.

Scenario incantevole e suggestivo, ambienti confortevoli personale disponibile e qualificato, sicuramente consigliato per trascorrere una vacanza di relax.

We stayed at La Casa di Montelbano for 3 nights. Maria, our hostess, was charming, accommodating and very helpful. Shortly before our stay, my husband was diagnosed as celiac and Maria had no problem providing a suitable and very ample breakfast for him, even going so far as to supply individual gluten free muffins and cakes. She also supplied recommendation on some local restaurants, prior to our trip. Guests were given full access to lounge, dining and terrace areas and deck chairs and umbrellas were supplied for use on the local beaches. Tea and coffee was available. We booked the accommodation because we are fans of the Montalbano series, but our experience has now made us fans not only of Montalbano, but of Sicily and the lovely Sicilian people. Thank you Maria.

Ho trascorso 3 giorni insieme a mia moglie in questa incantevole struttura. Il borgo marinaro, di per se, non offre molto, ma è assolutamente consigliato a tutti coloro che cercano relax. I gestori del B&B sono comunque super disponibili a soddisfare le richieste dei loro ospiti e a individuare soluzioni che permettano di rendere il soggiorno davvero unico. La Casa di Montalbano è diventata una sorta di mausoleo, tour organizzati da tutto il mondo per fare uno foto davanti alla famosa terrazza sul mare. Ma questo non pregiudica la tranquillità del soggiorno. La camera che ci hanno dato era ampia, pulita e dotata di tutti i comfort (aria condizionata, bagno con tutto il necessario, sdraio e ombrellone per la spiaggia). Disponibile anche il servizio di noleggio dei teli mare. La colazione viene servita nel salone ad uso comune ed è possibile consumarla anche in terrazza. Ampia la scelta di dolci, bevande e frutta, con anche la possibilità di farsi un toast.

Nos encantó estar alojados en la casa de Salvo.

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Cortesia e disponibilità delle persone che gestiscono la struttura, unito all'appeal del B&B, location della fiction "Il Commissario Montalbano", hanno reso il soggiorno indimenticabile. Unico neo: aver avuto la mansarda, unica stanza disponibile durante quel fine settimana. Le stanze degli altri ospiti intraviste erano molto più curate nei dettagli.

Posizione stupenda, soggiorno e terrazza che pare d'essere sul set di Montalbano! Ti aspetti che il commissario entri da un momento all'altro. Le due camere che ho visto potrebbero migliorare, soprattutto i bagni (rubinetterie e doccia scarsissime almeno nella nostra). Maria è gentilissima e a lei un 10 pieno. Diciamo che alla fine i pro sono più dei contro e ripartirei anche subito.

Siamo stati molto bene. Il B&B é molto carino, confortevole, e ben organizzato (abbiamo potuto avere le chiavi anche essendo arrivata in tarda serata). Ovviamente il punto forte é la posizione e il fatto che si tratta della "casa di Montalbano". Quindi raccomanderei vivamente questo B&B per i fan del commissario, mentre per gli altri forse non é particolarmente interessante. Una curiosità: quando siamo andati noi tutti gli altri ospiti erano inglesi.

A fabulous stay if you are a Montalbano fan. Surprised our daughter by staying here. You pay a little over the odds for the experience but then you are staying in a film set in a wonderful location. Recommend having a glass of wine on the balcony as the sun sets over the sea.

Gentili signori, siamo stati una sola notte presso questa struttura e quindi possiamo dire poco. Sicuramente l'arredo delle camere lascia a desiderare. Si potrebbe migliorare perché la storia della casa e le ambientazioni televisive lo necessitano. Ci siamo trovati splendidamente con Maria che abbracciamo. Germana e Roberto.

Maria our host was lovely-friendly and accommodating. I think the house is overly priced due to its Montalbano connections and not really value for money. Our room was quite basic for the price we paid. I don't mind basic, but I like value for money. It was quite cold while we were there and the lounge would have been comfortable but the only heating was a gas heater with awful fumes so we had to switch it off-we could smell the fumes upstairs in our bedroom. Since the house was full-it is generating a fair bit of money and I think the owner should be prepared to invest in a better heating system. Other things are cheaply done eg-stick on towel rails in the bathroom-a cheap makeover really, and the price should reflect this. Breakfast was lovely and more than adequate.

Posto magnifico, clima fantastico, bravissima la signora Maria. Che dire, tornare il prima possibile.

Enjoyed spending time with others in a setting that, absent a shared interest in Montalbano, we likely wouldn't have visited. The house is comfortable and relaxing. The view (and sound of the ocean) from the large room facing the sea was exceptional. Maria was a gracious and helpful host. And although the town was empty in the off season, each night more than one restaurant with welcoming staff and excellent seafood was open to enjoy. My wife and I are glad we stayed here.

Molto bello, posizione incantevole, gestione gentile e disponibile. Consigliato.

For us it was special, because we where travelling Sicilia in the footsteps of il commissario Montalbano. It was a nice place to stay, and we got what we came for. We will like to give an extra plus to the innkeeper Maria. Her information during the booking and in front of the visit was of the very best. And then she was a very nice person, too.

As an avid Montalbano fan it is hard to not give this B&B the highest rating. However if I was staying here without knowing who Montalbano was I would still give it the same rating. Great location by the beach, drift off to sleep listening to the waves breaking on the sand. Maria is just wonderful, great breakfast, clean rooms, what more can you ask for? Also a comfortable lounge area where the guests mingle and compare favorite episodes! Ragusa Ibla is the nearest large town and you must visit, it is superb. We loved our all too short visit and will return.

Amazing place especially for Montalbano fans. Welcoming people, nothing too much trouble, delightful place, totally relaxing. We had a large seaview room which was lovely but could do with a new bed! Other than that could not fault our stay.

Cenare nella verandina di Montalbano e poter usufruire del suo soggiorno - con la caratteristica libreria - è stata un'esperienza davvero bella e unica nel suo genere. E la spiaggia è proprio come la si vede in tv.

It was a delight to stay at Casa di Montalbano - we love the Inspector Montalbano tv series. Even without the Montalbano connection we would still have loved staying at the B&B as the house and location were perfect. The staff (especially Maria) were wonderful and friendly, we were made to feel at home. The building is delightful, it was great to sit on the balcony eating breakfast watching the sea. The village is lovely with some wonderful restaurants. We had a very relaxing time. We hope to visit again soon.

La mia famiglia ed io ci siamo trovati davvero bene in questa struttura che ha corrisposto in pieno alle aspettative. La piacevolezza dell'ambiente ci faceva sentire come in casa; la vista del mare dalla terrazza era incredibilmente suggestiva. Da ricordare anche la presenza accogliente e discreta di Maria ed Agata.

Location incantevole gentilezza e cortesia di casa.

Io e mia famiglia abbiamo pernottato il 20 e il 21 Agosto 2015, essendo degli spettatori assidui di Montalbano eravamo particolarmente entusiasti di essere proprio nella casa del commissario. Siamo stati benissimo, abbiamo goduto di colazioni uniche sul mitico terrazzino e sopratutto per la disponibilità, la cortesia e la gentilezza della signora Maria che ha reso il soggiorno ancora più sereno e gradevole, senza dimenticare che il B&B è perfetto, molto pulito, organizzato e con una ottima colazione, insomma non manca veramente nulla. In riva al mare in posizione incantevole, ci siamo addormentati con con il suono dell'infrangersi delle onde, impagabile. Super consigliato a tutti gli amanti del mare e non solo ai seguaci di Camilleri, e.. "sono persuaso" che prima poi ci ritorneremo. Pasquale, Sonia e Rebecca.

Nice place to stay. Animated. Beach in front of the B&B. A little expensive due to the Montalbano serie reputation compare to other B&Bs.

Il B&B cammina sulla fama del serial di Montalbano, ma non ne tiene il passo; la camera ha dei mobili datati (modernariato di bassa qualità), il bagno risale agli anni 70 e da allora sembra essere stato poco rimaneggiato; la luce in bagno non funziona ("ma quella sullo specchio funziona, no?" detto dalla gestrice del B&B), abbiamo dovuto chiedere di aver sostituito il minifrigo che non funzionava. Sinceramente per 160 euro a notte ritengo di poter pretendere che tutto sia perfetto.

Ho soggiornato in questa struttura che definire bella è troppo limitativo, con mia figlia per tre giorni dal 19 al 22 luglio 2015. Da subito ci siamo sentite immerse nella magia del luogo: la mattina, a colazione, nella fantastica terrazza dove cena Montalbano nella fiction, ci sembrava di vederlo seduto nel tavolino di fianco al nostro tanto siamo state rapite dalla magia del posto. l'intero paese è molto delizioso: un piccolo borgo marinaro reso un po' più vivo dall'andirivieni di turisti attirati da questa magica casa. grazie ancora per la fantastica avventura che ci avete fatto vivere dimenticavo: mare bellissimo torneremo sicuramente.

Veramente un bel week end, anche se era lunedì e martedì, di vacanza relax. Grazie ad Agata e Maria che ci hanno preparato un'ottima colazione e ci hanno fatto sentire in famiglia intrattenendoci con chiacchiere cordiali e preziosi consigli. Noi abbiamo approfittato della splendida terrazza per mangiare cibo take away veramente buoni ed economico. In previsione di tornare nel periodo non vacanziero per girare l'interno del vostro splendido territorio e godere del mare d'inverno. Grazie di tutto Anna e Gianni.

A great place to stay, the only downside I would say is the air conditioning which cannot go below 25, If you have windows open there is a lot of outside noise people until the early hours and when we stayed music until midnight. Also early morning noise from street cleaners and bin men.

Very welcoming and helpful. like a home from home. relaxing. very personal. for single traveller, room cost is high.

Ho soggiornato nella casa al piano terra e non nel B&B dove avrei voluto perché era già tutto prenotato. comunque sono stata veramente bene. il posto è un paradiso. spero di tornarci presto.

Ottimo come sempre, posto bellissimo, personale gentile e cortese, ottimo veramente infatti ritorno regolarmente, complimenti!

The location is idyllic and the views from the terrace and our bedroom, we were lucky to have the room with a sea view, are unforgettable. The furnishings and décor were in keeping with the character of the building. Lovely Maria made us so welcome and the breakfast provided had plenty of choice and was fresh daily. It is ideally situated for visits to a number of interesting and picturesque locations. We would not hesitate to stay again, hopefully for longer next time.

Montalbano fans, so staying in a room with that sea/beach view couldn't get much better, but perhaps watching the filming of the final scenes in next seasons episodes, with Livia and Montalbano, from the breakfast terrace, just possibly edged it! Ivana (landlady) was most helpful making sure we felt we 'owned' and fully enjoyed the facilities, (despite being surrounded by film crew for a day), and along with her staff made us most welcome. Having access to the lounge/dining area and terrace was a real benefit which all the residents seemed to enjoy (felt like a house pary at times). A really relaxing and enjoyable stay (despite the tourists). This was our 5/6th night in sicily so we were able to relax into the atmosphere and the sicilian ways/pace in this lovely B&B.

As a Montalbano fun I was delighted to sleep in his house and walk in his terrace and beach. The deco very old fashion. If you are not a Montalbano enthusiast better B&B can be found all through Sicily.

OK the main attraction of this B&B is that its used for the Inspector Montalbano filming. However the room we had without a sea view was a bit of a jumble when we arrived. It was sparsely furnished with few facilities, and no coherent decor. It looked more like a hostel room than a relatively expensive B&B. There was no Wi-Fi while we were there, and breakfast seemed to be served late every morning.

Una vero spaccato di vita siciliana sul mare, un piccolo paese ben tenuto importante per gli appassionati della serie del Commissario Montalbano. Grazie ai gestori per l'ottima idea di accogliere in questa casa i turisti e per l'attenta e cordiale disponibilità che offrono ai loro ospiti e ringraziamo anche i proprietari. Ci si sente come a casa propria ma con una veduta fantastica. Il via vai dei fans di Montalbano hanno reso il soggiorno più divertente. Chissà in quante foto siamo finiti mentre sorseggiavamo un caffè in terrazza! ma il panorama indipendentemente dalla fiction ha reso questa vacanza memorabile.

La casa sulla spiaggia, il fascino della fiction era quello che cercavamo.

Binomio perfetto per chi, come me, ama il mare ed il personaggio di Montalbano, il mare che accompagna i sogni, il sole che riscalda il cuore, i cornetti caldi, la Signora Ivana squisita, la Signora Agata simpatica, cosa vuoi di più se non l'occasione per ritornarci?

Considerato il periodo invernale, ci siamo trovati abbastanza bene.

Fulfilled our expectations fully. Laura was most obliging and gave us good route advice for our onward car journey.

As Montalbano fans, we were looking forward to our stay at La Casa di Montalbano and we were not disappointed., The room was light and airy and the bed very comfortable. We appreciated having the mini-fridge to keep our water (and Prosecco) in. The setting could not be better, right on the beach, and the swimming there is just wonderful - as another reviewer has noted, we enjoyed having the two beach chairs and parasol to use. Laura and her colleagues were very welcoming.

La posizione veramente ottima, sulla piazzetta e sul mare, permette di muoversi tranquillamente a piedi, peccato per l'assedio dei fans di Montalbano che impedisce qualsiasi privacy. La struttura forse ormai avrebbe bisogno di qualche cura, ad es. le fascette elettriche per tenere insieme i colonnini della terrazza sono inguardabili. Buona l'accoglienza e la disponibilità a fornire informazioni.

What a pleasant surprise! The B&B was even better than we hoped. The staff (Laura) was very helpful. Beautiful location, beach and sea views. Facilities more than adequate, breakfast was fine but it is a lot of work for one person to handle. We were always made to feel welcome. We would like to return at a quieter time of year.

The location, position and ambience of this B&B is wonderful, right on the beach at Punta Secca (they even give you your own beach chairs to borrow) and close to good restaurants/bars and small shops. Punta Secca itself is nice and easily explored. Hosts Ivana, Laura and team are very welcoming. And of course there’s the pleasure of having breakfast on “Montalbano’s balcony” and then later in the day just sitting on the balcony at sunset with a glass of wine– delightful. We had a very comfortable and well-fitted first floor double bedroom, overlooking a small piazza with a separate bathroom/shower. Breakfast is continental style (of course) and enthusiastically served by a member of the team but is only of average quality. Each morning seemed beset with small problems (no knives one day, no butter the next, hard-boiled eggs that weren’t hard boiled, rather stale bread each day, temperamental toaster). But their home-made marmalade is lovely. But it’s more than made up by being able to eat it on “Montalbano’s balcony”. If you aren’t a Montalbano fan, I’d suggest you’d find this a superior B&B well worth staying at with a superb position and balcony but rather expensive for the quality and breakfast you actually get. You might also find the almost constant stream of tourists looking up at you on the balcony and taking pictures and bit wearing. On the other hand you might find that attractive. If you are a Montalbano fan, have you booked yet? You’ll love almost every moment of it. Say “Si Commissario, Io prenotare subito”.

Una location impagabile, un'accoglienza squisita, l'assistenza di un sole smagliante per tutto il soggiorno, la cortesia di Laura e la simpatia di Agata. Che dire di più.

Il fascino dei pilastrini del terrazzo che fanno intravedere il mare ti trasporta in atmosfere da fiction.

We love this place and enjoy to stay here, so we will come back!

Tutto ottimo: location, ospitalità e le tante bellezze circostanti, tutte da visitare.

Sono stato da voi con mia moglie. Anche noi, come tanti altri ospiti, siamo appassionati della fortunata serie tv. Ci siamo trovati davvero bene, il personale è stato cordiale e disponibile all'ascolto delle nostre esigenze. Ottime le indicazioni trovate per raggiungervi, ottima anche la posizione per girare tutta la splendida zona. Siamo sicuri che ci ritorneremo.

Struttura accogliente in un contesto veramente eccezionale. Unico neo, non dipendente dalla struttura, è il continuo via vai di curiosi a fotografare la casa di Montalbano. Staff gentilissimo e massima disponibilità nei confronti degli ospiti.

L'unica pecca è che si sentivano tutti i rumori, le stanze non sono abbastanza insonorizzate.

We really enjoyed our brief stay. As Montalbano fans the view and walk along the beach was excellent. Ivana and the team were very helpful and charming and the breakfast was the best we had in Italy, home made marmalade perfect.

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Beautiful house and amazing location. It was wonderful to fall asleep with the sound of the waves crashing on the shore beneath us. A great e experience for all Montalbano's followers!

Soggiorno bellissimo e suggestivo in uno degli angoli più belli della Sicilia. Ci ritorneremo.

Seppur "condizionato" dalla passione per il famoso commissario, il giudizio è sicuramente positivo. Posizione incantevole, casa dignitosa e pulita, personale gradevole e gentile. Ci tornerò!

Vi ho soggiornato con mia moglie Antonella (appassionatissima della serie TV e, in generale, dei romanzi di Camilleri) in occasione del 30° anniversario del nostro matrimonio. Il fascino del posto unite alla estrema cortesia e disponibilità di Ivana, Laura e Agata, renderanno questo soggiorno indimenticabile. Un grazie di cuore e arrivederci!

Ottima vacanza, squisita ospitalità in una zona tra le più belle della Sicilia!

We were well looked after. All the staff were helpful and kind. We enjoyed our stay.

Ottimo posto - cordialità, ospitalità eccezionale: è come essere a casa in un posto panoramicamente 'unico.

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Ottimo soggiorno, per la bellezza dei luoghi, l'ospitalità e la familiarità con cui vieni accolto.

Luogo che ha soddisfatto le nostre aspettative e ci ha fatto trascorrere giornate serene e felici in piena rilassatezza.

Abbiamo trascorso 2 bellissime giornate, tutto era come presentato sul sito internet ma con la magia dei colori e del sapore dell'aria marina in più. I posti da visitare nei dintorni sono tanti ma la casa-castello di Donnafugata è veramente un viaggio nella memoria della Belle -époque borghese aristocratica siciliana. Da non perdere. Un cordiale saluto allo staff che ha fatto tutto per fare in modo che il nostro soggiorno fosse il più piacevole possibile, è così fu. Per chi ama la serie TV è un must di potere vedere dal vivo i luoghi delle riprese. Ritorneremo certamente.

Posto ideale per un soggiorno che consente di visitare luoghi interessanti della Sicilia barocca, da Ragusa Ibla a Modica a Noto. Familiarità e cortesia.

Luogo magico, assolutamente da non mancare. Il fatto che sia la casa di Montalbano certamente attrae, ma la cosa fondamentale è che si tratta di un posto bellissimo.

Vivere nella location del Commissario Montalbano è stato un sogno realizzato specialmente per mio marito.

Nel complesso è una recensione positiva due sono le cose che non mi sono piaciute, scarsa la colazione e il fatto di dovere lasciare la stanza in meno di 24 ore, presa alle 16: 00 lasciata l'indomani di mattina alle 10: 00.

Bellissimo posto. Staff gentilissimo. Grazie a tutti!