Comfortable, well-furnished, independent house in Ortigia. WiFi air conditioning provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedroomsSleeps 443 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Comfortable, well-furnished, independent house in Ortigia. WiFi air conditioning
This smoke-free vacation home features laundry facilities. The vacation home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodations at this vacation home offer DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.
Bathrooms include showers, bidets, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Separate dining area
Entertainment
DVD player
TV
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT089017C2T7F400KT
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Ortigia, a neighborhood in Syracuse, this vacation home is near theme parks and by the sea. Fonte Aretusa and Castello Maniace are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lungomare di Ortigia and Porta Marina. Museum of the Sea of Syracuse and Arkimedeion Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Syracuse travel guide
Is Comfortable, well-furnished, independent house in Ortigia. WiFi air conditioning pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Comfortable, well-furnished, independent house in Ortigia. WiFi air conditioning?
Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Comfortable, well-furnished, independent house in Ortigia. WiFi air conditioning?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Comfortable, well-furnished, independent house in Ortigia. WiFi air conditioning located?
Located in Ortigia, this vacation home is steps from Fonte Aretusa, Abbey Church of Saint Lucia, and Lungomare di Ortigia. Tropical Aquarium of Syracuse and Hypogeum of Cathedral Square are just steps away. Syracuse Station is 24 minutes by foot.
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Comfortable, well-furnished, independent house in Ortigia. WiFi air conditioning Reviews
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Exceptional
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Hosts are fantastic! He knows enough English to answer all our questions! Treats & necessities awaited us! So close to coffee shops & the water! We hope to stay here again!
This place is cute as a button. The owner, Sebastiono, is kind and flexible. He also works through any language barriers! The location is perfect for an island on which a car would be a hassle!It has everything you need in a compact space.
Adrah P.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John
14 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We LOVED our stay in Ortigia. The location of the apartment was ideal. Our host was charming and quite simply outstanding. Sebastiano made us feel welcome and at home. He provided an excellent orientation to the apartment, recommended an exceptional assortment of fine restaurants and helped ensure that we enjoyed our stay. He was always available and quick to assist in any eventuality including the loss of a credit card. We arrived as his guests and left as friends.
The owners had fresh fruit, cookies, orange juice, and waters waiting for us! We were delighted to stay in the apartment one block from the sea! It had everything we needed to do our own cooking and it was immaculate! Sleeping was available on the main level, but it was fun to walk up the spiral staircase to the upper bedroom with a skylight! It was very safe and secure, and we would definitely stay there again if we get the chance to go back to Ortegia! The very friendly hosts were so helpful in answering any of our questions!
Carolyn V.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Elisabeth B.
27 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication
Zoo many things , pictures, a Not very comfortable scale, and a Problem with the wc,
Siracus is wonderful and Mr . Sebastian a very friendly Person, a Great welcome with some fruit, with a bottle of water and ottomini integrale for breakfast .
The most welcoming, generous, kind hosts/people we have ever met. Stay here immediately, you will have zero regrets and everything, including world heritage sites, are steps away.
The hostabd his wife were kind and a pleasure to meet. The accomodation is very well located next to the Piazza Duomo but surprisingly quiet. The waterfront with its restaurants is literally two minutes away. The apartment was clean and well supplied with coffee, water and fruit. The bed was comfortable. The outside terrace was a quiet place to soak up the sun. (Even in November!)
Alexandra A.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa D.
14 July 2018
Like you actually live there!
This was a lovely apartment, cool despite the heat, large enough for three not to bump into each other too much, equipped with many small comforts that made our stay in Ortygia lovely! Amiable Sebastiano was most helpful: drawing a detailed map, explaining where we could purchase food and eat, and responding to our questions about transportation and history! We would happily stay at this residence again!
From start to finish, this wa an excellent experience. Sebastiano and his wife Elsa went above and beyond to extend a warm welcome and to make sure we had everything we needed. They are proud of their town snd their appartment and they should be. We felt very much like invited guests.Ortigia is a charming island with the right mix of touristy and local vibe.If our travels ever bring us back to this area,we would gladly accept their hospitality..Ciao, Ortigia, e grazie mille.
Quels Hôtes, mon DIEU, quels hôtes FORMIDABLES !!!Prévenants, adorables, d'une gentillesse incomparable, super réactif ! Nous avons voyagé avec notre fils handicapé ; Elsa et Sebastiano l'ont "adopté" comme un fils. Elsa et Sebastiano nous ont offert ce qui ne s'achètera jamais : leurs COEURS.Un énorme merci. Maison atypique où que le nécessaire est présent. Lieu formidable !
I can't recommend this stay, or Sebastiano's hospitality, enough. Wonderful location, has everything you need, and Sebastiano treated me like family. Can't wait to come back.
The property is located near the center of the tourist area which is within short walking distance to the restaurants and waterfront. It is tucked in an area is quiet during the day. There is a small restaurant nearby which is open only at night. There can be some noise from the customers, but it is as can be expected staying near the center of activities. The area around the property is very clean. The property itself is eclectically decorated and well equipped with everything a traveler would need. The bedroom is at the attic level so one would need to manage a circular stairway. The host Sebastiano was very friendly, and we had very good communications. He was flexible and responsive. We had to change my travel plan and we were able to come to a mutual agreement. We had an issue with the bathroom and Sebastiano took care of it right away. He prepared some fruit and bottled water for us when we arrived. It was obvious that Sebastiano tried to make sure that we had a pleasant stay at his property, and we had.
Sebastiano's small home was packed with character and a very convenient base for explorations in the wider area. He couldn't have been more helpful as a host, providing us with plenty of advice and local travelling tips. Highly recommended, an authentic Syracusian experience!
We had an amazing time in this very pretty atmosphere house located 2 min from Dom Square and 2 min from Fountain of Arethusa and a little beach. The house is clean and comfortable with all amenities needed, including a small terrasse. The host, Sebastiano is a very caring and kind person, we enjoyed our communication and will definitely recommend this unique place!
alles perfekt bis auf das parken. Sebastiano hilft super schnell und zuverlässig.
Gerne wieder
Anna A.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brace and Kathleen H.
11 October 2018
We had an excellent stay! Our hosts were extremely accommodating and kind.
We enjoyed our entire stay & couldn’t have been happier with our VRBO. Mr. and Mrs. Previti thought of everything a guest might need.
We wish we had read somewhere that the only place to park was in a general large lot as we originally tried to drive to our VRBO. Once we understood how to get there, we couldn’t have been more pleased. We highly recommend this VRBO
Brace and Kathleen H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Sam W.
15 August 2018
Ortigia delight
The couple who ran this apartment were wonderful. He took the time to help my husband find parking and explain the island. He recommended the best gelato that we had probably for our entire time in Sicily. They also left fruit and eggs for us just in case we needed it. I took a star off for the loft bedroom. It could be hard for anyone who has mobility issues. There is also only one TV in the other bedroom. Please note that if you do drive it is approximately one kilometer from where you park. Overall, nice apartment.
Sam W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Fakh K.
1 August 2018
Best vacation ever
The house is very nice and nearby all the monuments and little beach. But the most important is the kindness of the owner, Sebastiano and his family who have done the best for our vacation
Fakh K.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Caroline W.
3 May 2017
Incredible position, with incredible hosts
We had selected this property based on the very positive reviews from other travellers, and were not disappointed. This is a lovely little property nestled in the very heart of Ortigia, incredibly close to a huge number of bars and restaurants yet tucked just back in a peaceful courtyard.
The accommodation is well suited for families, with the main bedroom on a mezzanine level up a little spiral staircase and a separate bedroom on the ground floor. The kitchen was well equipped, and the washing machine in the bathroom was invaluable with a three year old.
The position alone would be enough for us to recommend the property but what made our stay above all was the warm welcome we received from Sebastiano and his family. They kindly left water and snacks for our arrival, helped with our luggage from the Talete parking, and arranged a weekly parking permit for us. They live very close by, and run the shop just by the property and so were always on hand to help with questions and provide advice. This was particularly appreciated when I was struck down with tonsillitis on a feast day, and Sebastiano''s son drove me to the out of hours doctor, acted as translator and took me to the pharmacist to get antibiotics.
Thank you for a wonderful stay, and for your generous hospitality - we hope to return in the future!
Caroline W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Pat B.
21 July 2016
Wonderful
I cannot praise this accommodation, and Sebastiano and Elsa, too highly.
The house is just a few metres from the Duomo piazza, the sea and the spring, so it is very convenient. But the thick walls and the double glazing keep it cool inside (with the effective air conditioning) and quiet. There are outdoor music performances some nights, but Sebastiano provides earplugs!
Both bedrooms were spacious and the living area / kitchen is compact but very well-organised. The courtyard is shared with another property but we were always able to use it when we wanted it.
Sebastiano provided a very generous supply of basic provisions. Both he and Elsa were warm, friendly and very knowledgeable and helpful, with excellent advice on where to eat and shop and visit (but never offering advice when it wasn't wanted). They own a ceramics shop next door to the property, so they are always on hand when you need them. Sebastiano very kindly got up early on Sunday morning to give us a lift to the station on our way home, and waited in case there was any problem with us getting tickets. That is just one example of his kindly concern to make sure that everything went well and that we enjoyed our stay.
Syracusa is a wonderful place to stay- Ortigia is beautiful with plenty to see and do.
Pat B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Francesc C.
11 September 2015
Perfect
I think is not possible to find more nice people.
The appartment was just perfect, exactly like the pictures.
We enjoy a fabulous stay in a perfect location.
The appartment is fully equiped.
Grazie mille Sebastiano e tua moglie.
Francesc C.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Robert B.
27 May 2015
Perfect location, Wonderful Host
Sebastiano was the best host ever. He even helped us get a permit to park our car in historical center of Siracusa. He met us as soon as we entered the restricted zone, found us parking, and brought us to the apartment. He could not be a nicer guy. He runs a very cute pottery shop in the same square as the apartment, so he is always just around the corner if you need anything and he is willing to drop everything for the smallest question. The apartment is simple, but plenty comfortable enough for our family of four staying 3 nights. It is right next to all the action, yet secluded enough that is reasonably quiet. It is very short walk to the Duomo, which is on arguably the most beautiful square in Italy. We fell in love with Siracusa - amazing architecture in a beautiful setting with delicious food. Sebastiano recommends some excellent restaurants. The cannoli just before reaching the Duomo square is the best I have in the 6 months I have been in Italy. Pistachio was my favorite. Do not forget to visit the food market at the other end of Ortigia and try the cheese store near the far end (sea-side).