This house is in an ideal location for exploring Syracuse and the hill towns of Noto, Ragusa, etc. It is in a lovely, quiet neighborhood, just a block from the beach. I also enjoyed visiting the beaches of Lido di Noto and Eloro, and had a wonderful meal in the next town, Fontane Bianche, just a few miles away. The house itself was very clean and spacious, with a beautiful yard and outdoor sitting areas. Very peaceful! The host, Dario, was super friendly and very responsive. Additionally, his dad, Mario, was staying in a cottage in the back of the property and was very helpful whenever I needed anything - including a great breakfast each morning. He even gave me a personal tour of Ortigia, which was wonderful! This was really a fantastic home and well worth the price! I highly recommend it.