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Wonderful Ancient House in Ortigia

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61076 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Explore the area

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Siracusa, Sicily
  • Popular LocationTemple of Apollo3 min walk
  • Popular LocationCathedral of Syracuse4 min walk
  • Popular LocationLungomare di Ortigia6 min walk
  • AirportCatania (CTA-Fontanarossa)47 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Syracuse

On the beach.With a stay at this Ortigia vacation home, you'll be steps from Porta Marina and Piazza Archimede. Fountain of Diana and Palazzo Lanza are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Temple of Apollo - 3 min walk
  • Piazza del Duomo - 4 min walk
  • Cathedral of Syracuse - 4 min walk
  • Lungomare di Ortigia - 6 min walk
  • Greek Theatre of Syracuse - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Syracuse Station - 18 min walk
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Viola Espressobar - 2 min walk
  • Apollonium Osteria - 2 min walk
  • Crai Simpatica - 2 min walk
  • Ristorante Porta Marina da Salvo - 1 min walk
  • Trattoria Rusticana da Lisetta - 2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wonderful Ancient House in Ortigia

Live a unique experience in this house, unique in its kind, which represents the synthesis of the millennial culture of Sicily. The stone walls, the niches, the furnishings represent the testimony of architectural and artistic styles that coexist and overlap in the same environments. All in the heart of the historic center, a few steps from both Porta Marina and the Spanish walls and from the Duomo and the nightlife of Ortigia.

Property manager

Ettore

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Ortigia Ancient House
Wonderful Ancient House in Ortigia Syracuse
Wonderful Ancient House in Ortigia Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wonderful Ancient House in Ortigia to the airport?

This vacation home is 38.8 mi (48-min drive) away from the Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wonderful Ancient House in Ortigia have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Wonderful Ancient House in Ortigia to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Wonderful Ancient House in Ortigia offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wonderful Ancient House in Ortigia?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Wonderful Ancient House in Ortigia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Wonderful Ancient House in Ortigia?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Wonderful Ancient House in Ortigia have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Wonderful Ancient House in Ortigia have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Wonderful Ancient House in Ortigia to downtown Syracuse?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Syracuse.

Wonderful Ancient House in Ortigia Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kevin S.

Disappointing
Whilst, once you got inside the actual rental part of the property it was pretty much as described, what we were not made aware of was that it was within a building which was subject to extensive building work. We arrived at around 21.00 and were greeted by Ettore's lovely parents & shown to the property. At around 08.00 the next morning we were awoken by unbearably noisy building work just outside our door & also a considerable amount of dust. This was accompanied by the noise of debris falling on the glass roof from work being undertaken above. At that point, all we wanted to do was leave. We contacted Ettore & he contacted the neighbour responsible for the building work. Arrangements were made for the particularly noisy & dusty work to finish by lunchtime. By the afternoon things had improved, but not enough to repair the damage already done our feeling in respect of the place we were staying and our holiday as a whole. We decided in the end to stay & whilst there was still noise, it was generally bearable. The property is well located and there are plenty of places to eat and place of interest around. We are very disappointed that we were not advised about the building work & potential disruption in advance or our holiday. Had we known, we would have stayed somewhere else.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location, beautiful unique property
Ettore has created a beautiful and unique property. His attention to detail is incredible and we kept finding little surprises about the property through out our stay. He has all you need to make yourself at home - including a lovely bottle of wine that sadly we never drank as every time we got home we had no room left from dinner and cocktails! The location is amazing - you literally don’t have to walk more than 4 minutes to wonderful restaurants. We did a day trip to Taormina and the train was a 15 minute walk. You also feel very safe and secure in the property and by far the BEST pillows of any VRBO we’ve ever stayed in. The best was very comfortable too!!! I wish we had longer to stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our host Ettore was the epitome of Sicilian hospitality, happily meeting us at 3 a.m. to help us with parking and getting us settled in the apartment. The apartment was beautifully renovated, blending parts of the old church including in-floor displays of the old paving and other artefacts. It provided everything we needed and more for our week's stay in Ortigia.

8/10 Good

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location but the place smells really musty and unhealthy .
It was truly pictured on the website .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation ever
This property is unique. Truly historic but with every modern convenience. Well appointed, spotless and very comfortable. Everything is at your doorstep. Ettore is not a good host, he is an exceptional host. Every need of the guests are anticipated. Communication was instantaneous. He is accommodating and generous. We have had many good vacation rentals but this is the best. Would stay here again if we're lucky enough to visit Siracusa again. Thank you Ettore.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S., Denver, Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A modern, historic and comfortable house that reflects the beauty of Ortigya.
Our first visit to Sicily and we landed at a beautiful, historic and modern home. How lucky. The house was comfortable and roomy with two bedrooms and two baths that worked well for our group of four. The home was centrally located and convenient. Our host was helpful and a great person to find out more about the area. Highly recommended! We will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David L., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Ancient House in Ortigia
Beautifully decorated and exactly as promised. Host continuously helpful and any small problems attended to immediately with charm and skill. Always welcoming. Any small problems in our part accepted good humouredly my and fixed. We took Ettore out for dinner as we had become friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H., Tempe, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Place!!
We absolutely loved staying here at Ettore’s place. It is perfectly located in Ortigia, very comfortable and well stock (with supplies, dishes, pots & pans) and Ettore was very accessible. If you are coming to Siracusa, definitely stay here. You couldn’t do better! We hope to return someday. ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Place in Ortigia
We are two couples seeing Sicily. This apartment was outstanding. The location is right in the middle of Ortigia near the sights and restaurants. The kitchen had everything we needed. There is a grocery store just a few steps away. We had some rain so we could not use the outdoor patio as much as we would have liked. The owner was very, very helpful and was available via phone/text while we were there. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Ettore the host was very accommodating allowing us to check in early which was great. The location could not be bettered and the flat is full of charm with a lovely outside space. The showers are a little small but that’s the price for a bidet I suppose! Everything you need is there except a toaster. One point would be some explanation about what you recycle and when it goes out which is a bit tricky. We would happily recommend the flat
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022