Nido al Mare is the only property in Cefalu's old historical center with direct access to the town's long sandy beach. The property enjoys an unrivaled position for anyone looking to be in the center of it all while having the beach and sea as their backyard.
The property is a former fisherman's cottage and had been lovingly restored to highlight the beauty of it's centuries-old brickwork vaulting and wood-beamed ceilings. The small apartment is spread over a ground floor. The apartment, as its name suggests, really is a "nest at the sea."
The apartment is located on the ground floor and features an open-space living room with sofa bed and dining area with sea views through a french door leading to the terrace and the beach. The charming well equipped small kitchen is accessed to the right of the dining area through a brick archway. The double bedroom is located at the opposite end of the apartment built around stone rocks which protrude from the ground. The stylish good-sized bathroom features a large walk-in shower.
Nido al Mare is perfect for anyone who loves to be on the sea. The door from the dining area opens onto a small terrace with a dining table. A few steps lead down from here to Cefalu's famous beach. Please note that in July and August the beach can get crowded. The appearance of the beach in front of Nido al Mare changes as the sand is washed in and out by the sea, and so might be different than that seen in the photos.
Please be aware that the Municipality of Cefalù requires a mandatory tourist tax of 2 euro/person per night, starting from 13 years old, for a maximum of 5 nights (in case of longer reservations the remaining nights will not be charged)
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Ocean view
Outdoor space
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It is the ideal place to spend your holiday. It is suited to families or couples
Cefalù
It is the ideal place to spend your holiday. It is suited to families or couples
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT082027C2OXXOGNMS
About the area
Cefalù
Located on the beach, this apartment is in Old Town Cefalù, a neighbourhood in Cefalù. Kartodromo Lascari and Gal Hassin International Center for Astronomical Sciences are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cefalu Beach and Rocca of Cefalu. Ceramiche Sireci and Acqua Verde are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours.
As of 25 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nido al Mare on 6 August 2026 start from NZ$698, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Nido al Mare?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Nido al Mare?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Nido al Mare located?
Located in Old Town Cefalù, this beachfront apartment building is in the city centre, just steps away from Lavatoio Medievale and Cefalu Beach. Porticciolo dei pescatori and Church of Purgatory are also within 5 minutes. Cefalù Station is 10 minutes by foot.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved all the natural brick and rock. The balcony to the beach is fantastic! Right out the door is restaurants and shopping...fabulous!
Jerome
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
E N.
5 November 2018
Unique interior
Beautiful apartment with direct access to the beach and the old town. A little bit too humid in October.
E N.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Anselm H.
8 July 2019
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice apartment in the centre of Cefalu!
The apartment is beautiful- a little humid because of the old stone walls- but in summer this fits perfect.
The beach situation in front of the apartment is not like on the fotos, in fact there is no sand beach in front of the apartment, but big stone plates. In the beginning we were a little disappointed because of that, because we traveled with our 3 years old child and the sand beach in front was one of the main reasons to book.
but in the end it was very okay, because the main beach was very crowded and with the stones in front we had a little more privacy.
The apartment is located perfect! Leaving the main door you enter directly in the heart of the old town and the view from the balkony is just beautiful- specially in the evening and while sundown.
The cleaning of the apartment could be better.
Anselm H.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thanks Anselm for your feedback, but i would like to point out that it has been written very clearly inside the apartment description that the little portion of the beach in front of the house could be different from what is showed on pictures, because the sea is washing in and out sand from that place but you still have almost 2 km of nice sandy beach just next to it.
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