Beach house holiday rentals in Island of Ortigia

We felt at home the minute the door opened, this home worked extremely well for our family of 5 (2 parents and 3 college aged kids) with comfortable furnishings and excellent location. Perfect!

This is a very beautiful and wellthought loft apartment, it has everything you would need, including some refreshments and breakfast options. Its about 15 mins by foot to Ortigia, where we spent all of our time walking around. We were able to park in front on the street with all the other cars and it was not damaged, so we walked everywhere. The only two downsides for us were the too early checkout, which turned out more inconvenient than expected; and the additional 16 euro cash, which we were asked to pay on the spot, which might not be quite as per Airbnb's policy.

Even nicer than we imagined- the patio is right off the bedroom making it super easy to use for breakfast and afternoon drinks. It has the best view in the city!

Me and my Wife had a wonderful experience with Elena as our host. The location of the Airbnb was local enough and touristy enough to enjoy both vibes. Would highly recommend this location to anyone wanting to enjoy great restaurants, and still find local shops to enjoy. 10/10

Really enjoyable stay. Excellent communication on check-in. The only thing I would say is that the bedroom which looked onto the road was quite noisy until 1am on Saturday night. Friday and Saturday were fine. Other than that the apartment was beautifully renovated, had everything we needed and was well located for exploring Ortigia.

We've been regularly visiting Sicily for many years, and this was by far the best Airbnb experience so far. Not only was the apartment spotless and equipped with everything and more a guest could ask for, but the hosts are just such lovely and respectful people. Receiving garden goods and fresh eggs for breakfast was an absolute unexpected delight. If you're looking for a genuine Airbnb experience in a perfect location by the sea, don't hesitate to visit this place!

Beautiful ambience, everything very clean and perfectly furnished. This accommodation is tasteful and sophisticated, a true gem right by the sea

The place is located at a central place in the town and very close to the parking lot. All the attractions can be reached by foot. We discovered the town very well benefit from the location. The flat is clean and newly renovated. Host Maria is friendly and gave us very good recommendations. Just as side note: due to the location, it is close to the street. Sometimes one can hear the motorcycle at night. It was okay for us since the ear plugs can block the noise:) we are satisfied with the stay generally.

Valeria and Giorgio were perfect hosts - we had a lovely welcome and the communication was excellent throughout our stay. The photos really do not do this beautiful villa, pool and gardens justice. Easy reach of Syracuse and Ortigia, and Noto is definitely worth a visit. If you are thinking of booking then do not hesitate! Thank you for a wonderful holiday and we shall be back!

We had a wonderful 4 day stay at Alessandro’s house with the beautiful garden and amazing views… our 4year old son loved the pool, the playground and- after some time- the big dog ;-) we would love to come back to this great host

We loved staying with Giovanni and family whom were really friendly and helpful . The house is beautifully set above a beach with its own access . Our room was lovely with good facilities. We have spent hours over the last few days relaxing swimming and snorkelling in amazing waters . The house is in good proximity to surrounding areas of interest with a car .

Our stay at Respiro Greco with Ramona and Salvo was simply wonderful. From the first moment, we felt warmly welcomed and very well taken care of. The location is ideal – supermarkets, cafés, and small shops are nearby, and beautiful beaches like San Lorenzo, Noto Marina, and Fontane Bianche are only a short drive away. The historic center of Syracuse with its sights and excellent restaurants is also quickly reached. Ramona and Salvo were always available, very kind, and helpful. Their recommendations for restaurants, beaches, and places to visit were perfect. The homemade cake for Easter was a lovely surprise. The apartment was extremely clean, comfortable, and tastefully furnished. The pool was well maintained, Wi-Fi was strong, and the Smart TV offered Netflix and Amazon Prime for cozy evenings. Syracuse’s culinary offerings were a true highlight. If you want to fully enjoy Syracuse and its surroundings, staying longer is highly recommended. We will definitely return!

The villa was absolutely beautiful and very well equipped. We particularly enjoyed the choice of outdoor areas and the pool. Sabrina was an extremely lovely and responsive host who made sure our stay was smooth. Arriving in Catania at 8am, we were able to do an early check-in which was much appreciated. Our children also appreciated the cats who came to say hi, it reminded us of ours :) We would definitely recommend Sabrina’s place.

Giuliana was a wonderful host – warm, welcoming, and always discreet. Her beautiful Shanti is a truly special place: the house is stunning, peaceful, and the pool adds a magical touch. We felt at home from the very first moment. Giuliana was always available with helpful suggestions and made our stay in Sicily even more enjoyable. Her kindness and care made a real difference. This has been a holiday we will always remember with joy. Thank you, Giuliana, from all of us – we hope to return soon to this little oasis of peace.

Roberto and his son Erik were just great. We stayed in Villa Bismarkia which was clean and tidy. Everything you might need is available and the common areas were so well-maintained and nice. Recommend starting this home!

A beautiful spacious property, well equipped and with a marvellous swimming pool in which we swam every day. Alberto and also Nisha were very responsive and helpful. The villa is an easy 15 -20 minute drive to Siracusa.

Andrea's place is terrific - located a group of houses in a quiet area ~20 min drive from Siracusa with gated access that feels "remote". The house itself is half of a duplex and is exactly like the pictures in the listing - it is modern and clean and incredibly well furnished and stocked to feel like home. The beds were comfortable (firm), kitchen was well stocked for basic cooking, AC worked great, Wifi was excellent (fast upload speeds), and clothes washer was also good. There was a small hot tub in the backyard that worked OK (took a long time to heat up, but was then fine). There is a rock / rocky beach at the end of the street nearby, but we suggest that you use the 2 beach umbrellas and beach towels that are provided and go to either Spiaggia Punta Carrozza or Spiaggia del Minareto, both are ~10 min drive away. Communication with Andrea was good, and we appreciated his flexibility for our early check-in. Overall, highly recommended.

We loved our stay, host was very flexible on early check in. Host was very responsive to any questions. We loved the location, close to the beach, restaurants. Very walkable everywhere in Ortigia. Thanks again for a great visit.

Paolo was a lovely host, very responsive and available with any recommendations you might need. The apartment is in a nice location right next to the beach.

Marco was the best host anyone could hope for! Very polite, helpful, flexible and giving good advice about apartment and Syracuse city. The apartment was beautiful and in very good location, walking distance from archeological area and Ortigia, wonderful restaurants and bakery nearby. Close to supermarket aswell. We spent very lovely week there with my husband and two small kids. Wish we could come back someday. Thank you Marco and Stefania!

We had a wonderful stay in Ortigia. The room was clean and our hostess responded very fast. Thank you & highly recommended!

Attentive host who greeted us at the property personally and remained at our disposal throughout our stay. Lovely home, very comfortable throughout with a well considered roof terrace which maximised the space and made it the perfect spot for early morning coffees and sundowners alike.

Very kind and helpful host, the apartment is stunning and well-located.

We had a wonderful 5 night stay in Ginevra's house in Ortigia in June 2025. The house was a great base to explore the local area and was also very comfortable and the AC was much appreciated! We loved chilling out on the balcony and being in the heart of such a historic town...and swimming off the rocks! bravo!