The Garden of Lucia provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroomSleeps 450 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
The Garden of Lucia
the garden of Lucia is a structure within a context dating back to the sixteenth century, a period when the church of S. Pietro al Carmine was built. It is located in Ortigia ancient island of Syracuse, mother land where many ethnic groups have left a decisive mark, Greeks, Normans, Hispanics, Romans. A timeless wonder has come out of it, already recognized by UNESCO. It is accessed from Piazza del Carmine and you enter Via S. Pietro. The entrance is characterized by a vaulted roof, an old fountain and a mix of greenery. You proceed through a further door where there is a pateo, the garden characterized by an ancient jasmine, now centenary, plants and flowers that are the background. The house has been totally renovated respecting its origins, has new interior and exterior furnishings, Wi-Fi satellite TV, a fully air-conditioned environment. In the large entrance there are outdoor furnishings that lend themselves to an environment in total relaxation. The house is located in the center of Ortigia. The Temple of Apollo, the Duomo, the Arethusa fountain and every other historical and artistic site are just a short distance away. Nearby there are restaurants, meeting places, shops, the Old Market, supermarcati, car rental agencies and many other services. I do not describe you Ortigia I invite you to breathe it, to live it. Many thanks
16th century, when the church of St. Pietro al Carmine was built. It is located in Ortigia ancient island of Syracuse, where many ethnic groups have left to decisive mark, Greeks, Normans, Hispanics, Romans. A timeless wonder has come out of it, already recognized by UNESCO. It is accessed from Piazza del Carmine and you enter Via S. Peter. The entrance is characterized by a vaulted roof, an old fountain and a mix of greenery. You come through a further door where there is a pateo, the garden characterized by an ancient jasmine, now centenary, plants and flowers that are the background. The house has been totally renovated respecting its origins, has new interior and exterior furnishings, Wi-Fi satellite TV, a fully air-conditioned environment. In the large entrance, there are outdoor furnishings that are meant to be an environment in total relaxation. The house is located in the center of Ortigia. The Temple of Apollo, the Cathedral, the Arethusa fountain and other short distance away. Nearby there are restaurants, meeting places, shops, the Old Market, supermarket, car rental agencies and many other services. I do not describe you Ortigia I invite you to breathe it, to live it.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Single level property
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a hospital
Near the airport
Near the marina
Near the ocean
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
Note from host: sono ammessi in casa i bambini
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 IT089017C2QT6Y7N40
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 the information in the booking confirmation
About the area
Located in Ortigia, a neighbourhood in Syracuse, this holiday home is near the airport and by the ocean. Museum of Cinema and Museum of the Sea of Syracuse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Arkimedeion Museum and Technopark Archimedes. Visit our Syracuse travel guide
Located in Ortigia, this holiday home is steps away from Ionian Sea, Palazzo Montalto and Arkimedeion Museum. Lungomare di Ortigia and Temple of Apollo are also within 5 minutes. Syracuse Station is 19 minutes by foot.
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The Garden of Lucia Reviews
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Exceptional
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We really enjoyed everything at The Garden of Lucia, especially the hospitality of Pietro, our host, and his family, Loredana and Giordano.
The apartment and the private courtyard garden are beautiful. We enjoyed sitting outside in the evening after returning from dinner with the faint scent of jasmine in the air.
The location in the Centro Storico is very peaceful yet you are steps from from cafés, restaurants and activities.
Pietro, grazie mille.
Paul and Mary
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Kim G.
26 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Just ok
The location is great. The owner was very specific about rules. The rules should have been written down, it was hard to remember all of the rules for the house after a long car ride there. No cooking any fish, lights must all be turned out, no flushing toilet tissue in the commode (which is disgusting), and the two bedrooms is one and a pull out couch in the living room.
Great location, nice owners, but not perfect for everyone
First the good: the location is wonderful and the Pietro and his wife are very kind. The room is clean and well equipped.
We got the impression that the owner may have been burned by previous renters as he was very insistent on points that most VRBO hosts would just leave in a note on the table in the room. These included turning the heat off when we left and taking care to do the same with the lights. All valid concerns but the intensity of this insistence was off putting.
The floors are very, very cold – and neither of us ever have cold feet. We wore our shoes anytime we had to walk inside.My guess is that this is why previous guests ran the heat continuously.
Lastly, and this is a small aesthetic thing: there are only bright white overhead lights in the rooms – a little bit hospital-like. For us they made being in the space uncomfortable. A few table lamps would have made the place cozier.
All in all, we have no regrets about staying with Pietro, though would likely not for our future visits to Siracusa.
Lovely accomodation, lovely hosts Pietro and Loredana, drinks with hosts and two other guests on last night. Parking is 500m away but Pietro took us and heavy luggage in his car. He also offered to arrange a car pass for the ZTL. Very central location with 5 to 8 minutes walk to all main Ortgia attractions, restaurants and shops. Highly recommend. Alan and Diana.
Freundliche, aufmerksame Gastgeber.Wurden mit Obst empfangen. Öl, Kaffee, Kekse, Salz und Zucker standen zur Verfügung. Die Lage ist prima, mitten in Ortiga.Anfang März ist das Quartier nicht zu empfehlen. Zu feucht und kalt. Keine Heizung.