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La casa della scrittrice
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 4 Guests
The Home
A charming residence inside an ancient noble palace from the fifteenth century in Gothic-Catalan style of Arab influence.
The palace was used by the Jesuit friars until it was purchased by the Francica - Nava family, an important Syracusan family.
The writer’s apartment is located on the top floor of this splendid building and is on one level, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large living room and a library full of interesting books.
Thanks to its privileged position, from inside the apartment you can enjoy a valuable view of the architectural beauty of the noble palaces and surrounding churches.
The owner, an established writer and scholar of ancient Greece, as well as a former teacher of the ancient drama institute of Syracuse, offers her guests a rich collection of ancient texts and books, which will enrich the stay of the most attentive and culturally curious guests classical and the history of...
Home Features
Enjoy the comforts of home and beyond with these distinctive features.
Air Conditioning
Heating
Bathtub
Patio/Balcony
Pets Allowed
Building Elevator
Free Parking
Concierge Services
Waterfront
Pool
In-person Check-in
Kids Amenities
All stays include
We believe certain amenities should be standard. Every home comes outfitted with these best-in-class essentials for a worry-free stay.
For digital free stays
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Home Details
Beds & Bath
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Attributes
Patio/Balcony
No Pets Allowed
Amenities
Stove
Hair Dryer
High Chair
Microwave
Heating
Bathtub
Iron
Oven
Washer In Home
Air Conditioning: Central
Coffee/Tea maker
Baby Crib
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
The Neighborhood
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Things To Know
Payment & Cancellation - 14 Day Policy
Grace Period:
- Guests may cancel for free provided that: (1) reservation is canceled within 48-hours of reservation confirmation, and (2) reservation was confirmed at least 11 days before scheduled arrival.
Payment Policy:
- 14 days or less prior to arrival: Guests pay 100% at time of reservation.
- More than 14 days before arrival: Guests pay 50% at time of reservation, the remaining 50% will be charged 14 days prior to arrival.
- For guests paying with Points or Cash & Points: 100% of payment of both Cash & Points will be deducted at time of reservation, once booking is verified within 48 hours.
Cancellation Policy:
- 14 days or less prior to arrival: No refund issued, unless ‘Grace Period’ applies.
- More than 14 days before arrival: 100% refund.
House rules
- - The tourist tax is not included in the price and will be charged upon check-in:
- Imposta soggiorno:
- 4% per person per night (departure day not included) (adults). 0% per person per night (departure day not included) (children from 0 to 14 years old). Applicable for a maximum of 7 days.
- - Optional services:
- babysitting service : 12 EUR per hour. Max. quantity: 2.
- Barocco Wine Tour: 80 EUR per person. Max. quantity: 20. Applicable seasons: from 03-19 to 04-19.
- A day on a boat: 0.1 EUR per booking. Max. quantity: 1. Applicable seasons: from 06-01 to 09-15.
- A day on a boat: 0.1 EUR per booking. Max. quantity: 1. Applicable seasons: from 06-01 to 09-15.
- Breakfast voucher: 10 EUR per person per day. Max. quantity: 20.
- welcome pack: 80 EUR per booking. Max. quantity: 10.
- Ortigia Boat Tour: 30 EUR per person. Max. quantity: 20. Applicable seasons: from 03-19 to 12-19.
- Sicily cooking class: 100 EUR per person. Max. quantity: 18.
- bottle of wine as a welcome: 20 EUR per booking. Max. quantity: 10.
- Additional cleaning on request: 20 EUR per hour.
- Baby high chair: 10 EUR per booking. Max. quantity: 1.
- Montalbano Tour (Siracusa-Modica-Ragusa Ibla-Puntasecca--Scicli): 68 EUR per person. Max. quantity: 20. Applicable seasons: from 03-19 to 12-19.
- transfer da e per aeroporto Fontana Rossa Catania : 90 EUR per booking. Max. quantity: 1.
- Crib: 15 EUR per booking. Max. quantity: 1.
- Ortigia Walking Tour: 20 EUR per person. Max. quantity: 20. Applicable seasons: from 03-19 to 12-19.
- - Check-in schedule: from Mon to Sat, from 15:00 to 19:00 and from 09:00 to 10:30.
- - Check-out time: 10:15.
- - Pets are not allowed.
- - Tourism Registration Number: 19089017C231611
