Anime a Sud - Residenza HORTUS | Enchanting Ancient Villa with Garden – Home 2069136 Villa
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- min stay varies
Anime a Sud - Residenza HORTUS | Enchanting Ancient Villa with Garden – Home 2069136
- Villa
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
Hortus, belonging to Anime a Sud collection, is a charming and exclusive Residence, built in a 16th century complex in front of the marvellous cathedral of S. Giorgio, in the heart of Modica, a masterpiece of the baroque Sicily.
The property faces a secluded garden with fruit trees, living and dining area and jacuzzi, where to relax in total privacy.
The three refined rooms, each one with en-suite bathroom, boast local stones (lime stone, lava stone and pitch stone), vaulted ceilings and very comfortable beds with memory-foam mattresses and pillows.
The Acqua Suite features a round bed with tub, the Fuoco Suite features a king-size bed with bio-fireplace, while the Aria Suite, upstairs, is a romantic alcova with normal-size bed that faces a wonderful terrace with view over S. Giorgio cathedral.
The dwelling is also provided with a charming living room and a stylish fully-equipped kitchen with undeground wine cellar.
The private grotto SPA, which will be opening soon, will feature heated pool, steam bath and massage stone bed.
By request we offer private chef, massages & treatments, chaffeur service, private guided tours, winery visits & wine tasting, sicilian cooking class, chocolate tasting, electrical bike rentals, airport transfers.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- 3 Full baths
Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi or hot tub
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Fireplace
- Safe
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Satellite TV
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($421.45) €400.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.
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2 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
- outdoor heated tub: operating from April to October, from November to March available on request 60 €/d
About the owner
Luca G.
Tourist License
19088006B401329
- Calendar last updated:
- 21 Sep 2023
- Years listed:
- 13
- Based in:
- Italy
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Italian
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Reviews
– based on 32 reviews
Excellent
32 reviews
- Excellent
- 30
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Special and unique place to stay in the center of Modica.”
Everything has been made with amazing taste and care. The beautiful house, as well as the magical garden with the orange trees, the hot tub, and views of San Giorgio Cathedral, make your stay a unique… More
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“Amazing Property!”
We actually based our entire trip to Sicily around the amazing Hortus residence and it did not disappoint. Luca has an amazing property that he has exquisitely designed and restored. We were met by Lo… More
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“Luxe, calme et Volupté à Modica, joyau méconnu de Sicile”
Je ne vais pas être très original en attribuant une note d’excellence à cette oasis de calme et de sérénité niché à l’abri du tr&egra… More
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“Una piacevole occasione per vivere un weekend con amici”
Modica è una località unica per suggestione e piacevolezza delle persone e del cibo. Questa casa è curata in ogni dettaglio, le stanze sono comode e dotate di ogni confort, arreda… More
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“Wunderbarer Ort”
Ein wunderbarer Ort der Ruhe und Erholung! Nur zwei Nächte, aber es war gefühlt wie eine Woche Erholung. Wo das Auge hinschaut wurde es belohnt. Die Übergabe war herzlich und unkomplizi… More
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“Perfect modern yet rustic home in the heart of upper Modica”
We loved everything about this property. During my stay I learned that the owner is an artist and it shows. I lot of thought and creativity went into transforming an old, likely abandoned home in be… More
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“Best Place in Modica!”
Bellissimo e perfetto!!! Realy nice inside and outside. Stylish and perfectly decorated. Beautiful garden and hottub outside..!
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“Beautiful Residence in Modica”
This internally modern, upscale residence is located next to the San Giorgio church in upper Modica. Three rooms accommodate up to 3 couples. Very private. Very well equipped with cooking utensils,… More
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“Semplicemente fantastico”
Un’esperienza unica e romantica! Posto perfetto !Vista diretta sul duomo di San Giorgio.Organizzazione perfetta ed atmosfera familiare! Da consigliare alcuni extra come cena organizzata nel gia… More
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“Einfach wunderschön...”
Wir hatten das Glück, zu zweit dieses wunderschöne versteckte Haus zu bewohnen. Schon der Kontakt bei der Buchung mit Luca war sehr freundlich und angenehm. Vor Ort trafen wir uns mit Lorenz… More
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Response from the owner I am grateful of your review, thank you very much for staying, I hope to welcome you back
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Luca (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Luca (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Luca (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Luca the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Luca (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Luca (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Luca (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Luca (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Luca (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Luca (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Luca (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Luca (the owner) a message.
If Luca (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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