Rivamare Loft was truly a pleasure! At first I was not too crazy about its location. It takes about 12-15 minutes to reach the Temple of Apollo right at the entrance of Ortigia. So this apartment won't give you the experience of being right in the heart of Ortigia, but its location has other advantages. Alverio was very kind and followed up on me as I was getting to Siracusa, and then he picked me up from the train station and after a very short drive he brought me right to the front of Rivamare, which is easily accessible right from the street, and if you come with a car you can perfectly park there.
Rivamare is a fantastic and pleasant duplex with two very nice bathrooms and many amenities. It is clean, fully equipped and comfortable. The spiral staircase is a bit rough to climb especially when trying to move a suitcase upstairs, but once you get there the view of the port from the room will make you smile and be in awe!
After a day of waking and sightseeing getting back to Rivamare was such a treat! Thank you Alverio for all the suggestions of where to go and what to do and for your extraordinary hospitality!