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Exclusive villa, heated saltwater-pool, fireplace, WiFi, aircon, 8 pers.

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Sun loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 84532 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Siracusa, Sicilia
  • Place, Greek Theatre of Syracuse
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Lungomare di Ortigia
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Syracuse
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Catania (CTA-Fontanarossa)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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Villa Dei Papiri
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 46 reviews
$114 nightly
The price is $130
Mar 5 - Mar 6
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Villa Dei Papiri

About the neighborhood

Syracuse

Located in Syracuse, this villa is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Aretusa Park and Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse. .This family-friendly villa is 12 mi (19.3 km) from Fontane Bianche Beach and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from San Nicolo dei Cordari.
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What's nearby

  • Archaeological Park of Neapolis - 13 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Greek Theatre of Syracuse - 15 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Temple of Apollo - 18 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Lungomare di Ortigia - 20 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Cathedral of Syracuse - 21 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

  • Syracuse Station - 7 min drive
  • Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar La conchiglia - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chi T'appititta (Steak Hous) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Autogrill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mentirosa - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taza Caliente - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Exclusive villa, heated saltwater-pool, fireplace, WiFi, aircon, 8 pers.

This independent Villa with 2.500 m² large garden consists of three floors: basement, raised ground floor and attic. In total it's 420 m² large and offers 150 m² verandahs.

There is a 50 m² large heatable saltwater pool (lava stone), relaxing area and a barbecue area made of natural stone.

The house offers 4 double bedrooms, living room (with fire place), open space dining room, kitchen, 5 bathrooms, tub with massage function, laundry, garage, massage room.

It's completely air conditioned (summer/winter).

There is a covered verandah with teak furniture, directly accessible from the living room, ideal for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Nearby there are numerous nature reserves such as Cava Grande del Cassibile (Canyon), Vendicari (wetland), Valle dell 'Anapo (gorge) / Pantalica, Mount Etna, Gole dell' Alcantara (basalt gorge), etc.

Interesting places are Noto, Palazzolo A., Ragusa, Modica, Scicli, Catania, Taormina etc.

Here are more information about the swimming pool:

- Length: 10.50 m
- Width: 4.50 m
- Depth: 1.10 m to 1.60 m
- 4 steps to run in
- heated saltwater pool

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this villa include concierge services and barbecue grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,532 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite 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
Safety features at this property include 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
Property Registration Number IT089017C23C33TSJZ

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

Exclusive villa, heated saltwater-pool, fireplace, WiFi, aircon, 8 pers. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bartira B., Rio de Janeiro

Liked: Cleanliness
We were 5 adults, and we enjoyed very much our stay! The linen and towels were of very good quality, changed once a week. All was very clean. The kitchen was well equipped, and the swimming pool water always had good temperature.Antony used to come every early morning to uncover the pool and clean the garden. He was very kind. Alessandro the host was very nice too. There was a nice lunch waiting for us when we arrived!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S., Providence, RI USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning Villa

Stunning Villa Ganesh We were 2 couples and 2 single friends The villa and the property are absolutely gorgeous. Not to mention the sparkling heated salt water pool.. Antony greeted us when we arrived and went over all the house rules, really not that many. To our surprise there was arincini and pizza from Carbé in Belvedere, plus beer and bottled water in the refrigerator. Antony was very helpful with collecting our recycling and emptying the trash. We stayed for 10 nights, there was a mid week light cleaning and towel change twice during our stay. The villa and the gardens have a lot of space for anyone to relax. We used the grill made from Mt Etna stone most evenings. Grocery stores are within a 10 minute drive and there is a pharmacy at the end of the road.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding!!

We had a wonderful stay at this property is Siracusa! The villa is immaculate with beautiful grounds and pool! You could enjoy your entire vacation without even leaving the villa!! The town of Siracusa and Ortigia are only 15 minutes away. Taormina and Catania are close as well! We would highly recommend this property to anyone!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Villa

We had a great time at the Villa. Favorite parts were the gardens and pool. We loved the house and settled in but it has 3 levels so it was a little challenging to decide who slept where. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. Great espresso machine. We were greeted with local Sicilian food, water and more! Antony who takes care of the house was fantastic. The outside eating area was perfect for our family. We had many questions along the way for Vincenzo our VRBO contact and he handled most well. There will be additional rules given when you get to the house that must be followed. I do not think it is good for small children- too many steps. It is located in the country, but not far from Ortigia and some great restaurants. Also, for some reason VRBO says 9 guests and it is only 8.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay in Siracusa

This property was exactly as described. We (my husband, our 5 adult children and I) were far enough from the city of Siracusa to relax in quiet and privacy but were also able to make day trips all over southern and eastern Sicily . We truly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

John D., Geneva, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness

Deluxe getaway but…

Top: beautiful hosts (Alessandro and Anthony) who made us feel at home. Concierge service from Anthony highly appreciated. Fantastic house, garden and pool. Surprise welcome lunch added a nice Sicilian touch to our arrival. Spacious house for two families to have a great time and co-exist. Less good: Disappointed to have ants in the home, particularly the basement rooms. Although not in the control of the owner, we were surprised to find that water was not drinkable and limits to sewage capabilities (toilet paper in bin). Location requires a car - no question.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo McClean

Liked: Cleanliness

Luxurious villa with beautiful garden

Alessandro was extremely welcoming and gave us a detailed guided tour on arrival, including how to work the fantastic coffee machine. He had provided us with plates of local specialities so we didn’t have to shop on our first day. During the week we were very well looked after by Anthony who cleaned the pool and the BBQ every morning. The pool was heated to a very comfortable temperature so we could use it even though it was early in the season. Each room had beautiful decor and the villa is full of paintings and momentoes from the owner’s travels. We used the Mount Etna hot stone BBQ most evenings and the kitchen is very well equipped. The villa was very clean and there is enough space for family members to find a quiet spot if they need to on the verandah or in the landscaped gardens. There is a TV with Sky so we could watch sport and we also had ping pong and table tennis tournaments on the verandah. The location is great as it is a short drive to Ortigia. I would highly recommend for a party of adults looking for some peaceful luxury; a wonderful environment in which to spend quality time cooking and relaxing together.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

alistair s., Solihull, England

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay in Villa Ganesh

This is one of the best villas I have ever stayed at. It started with a wonderful welcome from Alessandro and Sanjiva after arriving late due to a delayed flight. In the villa there are so many details such as the daily clean of the bbq, the wonderful peaceful gardens with lots of places to relax in sun or shade, and the many places to eat outside , that lead to a great stay. Would recommend to anyone wanted a luxurious stay in peace and tranquillity
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Henry Y.

Beautiful

We 8 took 4 rooms, all were ample, clean and comfortable. There was food and drink in the house when we arrived; very nice hosts. Great garden. Nice pool. The house is 10 minutes from Siracusa by car and 20 minutes to Ortigia. There are plenty of places to eat nearby. Highly recommended
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

GIUSEPPINA H.

The most stunning holiday we have had in Europe.

This has to be the best Villa and holiday we have had in the last 15 years. The Villa was stunning in every way. We didn’t have to think of anything on arrival. Alessandro had provided food and drink and the children could just jump in the beautiful pool with towels all ready and waiting for them when we got there. From interior to exterior this villa is a 5 star recommendation and believe me we are fussy. The photos were beautiful but when your there it’s a totally different story. Sheer perfection. The location of the villa is just as perfect, with beaches and the town of Ortigia Siracusa being just an 11 minute drive away and the supermarket just 5 minute drive we simply didn’t do anything else. We have returned to England the most relaxed and united as a family we could ever be. This. Villa is a must to rent and we hope to return again next year, which is again something we don’t usually do. Thank you to Enzo and Alesaandro who made the whole experience from booking to stay a perfect one. Xxx
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume L.

Amazing!

We are so greatful we booked this house!! We were knocked out by the jetlag and plane travel when we got here... but the welcome by the owner was so warm that it gave us our energy back! We had all we needed to just relax and enjoy our first night and morning there: food, drinks, and all we needed for breakfast. A blessing since we and our two young kids were exhausted. Also: the owner was very pleased to welcome us and the children. This huge house has numerous outdoor settings that gave us plenty of opportunities to relax and enjoy al fresco dinners and nights in different settings... couches in a cactus garden, lazy beds in the rose garden... dinners under the vines... and what to say about the Etna volcanoe rock bbq!! A must!! We cooked all of our dinners there, although there was a standard bbq available in the other outdoor dinning area. We also really enjoyed the pool. The house was really clean and the service impeccable. We love to cook and the kitchen was super well equiped: nothing was missing. THe Lavazza coffee machine was much loved in the morning, with more refills then we could need. Huge washing machine room, great for our family. Large and beautiful clean rooms with super comfortable bedding. We were close enough to several attractions to stay there a whole week: Etna, Vendicari reserve and it's beaches, Noto area, and part of central Sicily's beautiful towns: Caltagirone, Piazza Armerina, Syracuse and Ortigia, etc. We have over the years rented many houses for our vacations, but this one was the most welcoming, and we enjoyed it enough to want to come back whenever we get the chance. The fact that we are very close to Syracuse but not stuck in the trafic is a blessing.... and we loved the unanounced pizzeria five minutes away. Sincerly: our best house rental so far. Jade and Guillaume
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

William M., New York City

Perfect. Ideal location, ideal property. Warm hosts.

This villa was incredible. The hosts went out of their way to accommodate us, even bringing us a selection of wine, liquor, pastries, pizzas, ham, olives and more. They even brought fresh eggs! Little American flags were even purchased to decorate our pastries! The outdoor space is lovely and beautifully landscaped. Wifi was excellent and the information pamphlet left for the house was extremely detailed. The pool was sublime and well heated. If you like to cook, there is an outdoor grill made from lava stone from Mt Etna and the nearby market in Ortygia has some of the best fish I have ever seen. This was the highlight of the trip and we hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

DAVID K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Une superbe semaine

Très bonne organisation de l'accueil; accueillis avec un petit quelque chose à manger : sympa après plusieurs heures de route. Le contact local passe régulièrement et très discrètement dans le jardin pour s'occuper de la piscine, des poubelles, du BBQ. Pour ce qui est de la maison, il faut dépasser l'aspect surprenant de la décoration, évidemment comme sur les photos! On s'y fait vite. Un très grand jardin avec plusieurs espaces distinctifs, piscine, tennis de table, BBQ. Tout pour passer une excellente semaine. Et la localisation est très bonne. Petit plus : essayez la pizzeria qui se trouve à 500m!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

marie w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fira födelsedag

Vi hade en fantastisk vecka i Syrakusa. Huset är fantastiskt vackert och mycket bekvämt. Inredningen var så fin, det kändes som ett hem. Poolen härlig och alla utemiljöer mycket vackra. Värden och övrig personal var mycket hjälpsamma och vänliga. Vi hyrde bil och åkte taxi vilket fungerade utmärkt. Staden Ortigia var helt magisk med så mycket att se och fantastisk mat. Vi vandrade vid Cava Grande, Cassibile, samt åkte till havet vid Fontane Bianche, mycket vackert. Vi älskar att motionera men det var svårt att springa på vägarna då det var mycket smalt och bilarna kör snabbt. Vi hittade dock ett Padelcenter på vägen till Floridia, bara ca 4 km från huset, vilket var toppen. Jag kan absolut rekomendera detta hus och skulle gärna åka tillbaka. Marie med sambo, fyra söner med respektive och en 6-månaders bebis:)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sicily Easter 2024

nice property with sufficient süace for all of us
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anders B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience in wonderful surroundings

We were two families travelling together to Sicily. We found the Villa to be an amazing base, quiet and clean with a beautiful garden and a great pool with different depth levels (great for the kids). At the same time we were close to shopping, to Siracusa and within short distance to Noto and Fondo Bianche. The communication with the host was seamless and there was great flexibility even though we arrived slightly earlier than first anticipated. Also we were greeted with local delicacies, which made for a great first meal in Italy! During our stay Antony made sure that we got any help we needed and made us feel very welcome and at home! I would recommend this stay to everyone, as it really is a serene base for a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helene L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Très beau séjour dans la villa d'Allessandro

Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour dans cette villa extrêmement confortable. La piscine et le jardin sont magnifiques et la situation est très appréciable à 10mn d'Ortigia et des superbes plages et pas loin de Noto et l'Etna. Merci à Vincenzo pour les bons plans des restaurants et encore à Allessandro pour sa gentillesse et sa grande disponibilité.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation house!

My family and I (5 adults, 3 children) had more than enough space to enjoy our 1 week vacation in this wonderful house! It contained everything we needed to relax, cook our own food and have a nice time in the pool. The pool was the only one we found that was heated - even up to +28 C! The garden was well kept and had much space for the kids to play and run around in. A huge plus was when we arrived late in the evening and the very friendly host was there to introduce the house and make us feel at home. The host was easy to reach all the time and we always felt welcome to contact him with questions. We highly recomend this house! /Lina and family (from Sweden)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jaap v., Delft, The Netherlands

Perfect villa

Perfect villa. Modern, spacious, luxureous. Nice pool, nice garden and family friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019