Nestled next to the beach in Syracuse, this home is an ideal base for a stay on the Sicilian coast. With one bedroom open to the living area below, we think this apartment is best suited to a family who don’t mind the lack of privacy. Still, when you can wake up to sea views, best enjoyed from the private balcony, sleeping on the mezzanine area seems a small price to pay. You’ll be drawn to the water in no time here – and you’re in luck, Cala Rossa beach is a mere 50-metre stroll away.

Home truths:
*There's no lift here. You'll need to be able to climb stairs to reach the entrance of the home.
*One bedroom is on the mezzanine level and semi-open to the space below, so privacy is limited.
*There are open-sided stairs here. If you're travelling with little ones, they'll need to be supervised at all times.
*There's no parking available here. If you prefer not to drive, the train and bus stations are both 7 kilometres away from the apartment.
*A change of bed linen and towels every five days is included here.
*The shower pressure here isn't the strongest.