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 had a great time staying at Antonio and his family's place! Unfortunately, our outbound flight was delayed for 3 hours and Antonio checked in with us at 2 o'clock at night and was more than friendly. The place is very well maintained, there was even water, everything for an Italian breakfast and pasta for cooking. The garden area is well maintained and the pool very pleasant. It is definitely recommended to have a car, then the beautiful old town of Syracuse can be reached in about 15 minutes and you are on the very beautiful beach in less than 5 minutes. We would definitely recommend the place in Arenella!

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

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 .

We had a fantastic time staying here. The villa is great with plenty of space, a good kitchen with everything you need. The gardens are amazing and huge with lots of different places to sit and relax and eat outside. There is also a beautiful pool. We were a family group of 4 (3 adults and a 2 year old). It was a really good place for a small child with loads of space to play and nice and quiet. Valeria and Giorgio were excellent hosts. The communication is clear and easy. When we had a couple of minor issues, they sorted them out really quickly so we could carry on enjoying our holiday. They also have great local recommendations. You need a car for the villa, but there are 3/4 nice restaurants only 5 minutes drive away serving a mix of seafood and pizza. All are family friendly and have great views over the sea and Ortigia. Ortigia and Siracusa are only 15 minutes away by car as well. I’d definitely recommend staying here.

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.

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.

I would recommend everyone to stay at Giuseppina's wonderful apartment. She and her husband welcomed us warmly when we arrived and explained everything to us in detail and with care. Everything we needed was there. All the main attractions are in walking distance. We liked the calm, more local atmosphere of this neighborhood (different from the very touristy Ortigia). I would 200% recommend, I hope I can visit again one day and be able to read Giuseppina's poems in Italian. Wonderful experience.

Antonio was very helpful with a flexible check-in & instructions. Very easy to find his place and park across the street in a very inexpensive paid parking lot. His place was great for our family of 4 (including 2 teenagers). They were excited that they had their own rooms. The A/C worked great and made for easy sleeping at night. That’s not the case all over Italy. It was clean and the master bedroom was on the top level separate from everyone else. So even great if you were traveling with 2 couples. Nice cafe downstairs for morning cappuccino & pastries. Easy walking distance to Oritigia and I’d recommend for your stay in the area.

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.