Could not be better. Everything as advertised and then some.
Mario and his mom, Silvana, who live nearby, are simpatico, generous and attentive hosts.
Spotless, spacious, generously furnished and equipped, 3 bedroom, newly renovated apartment in charming, substantial, secure pre-war apartment building. The bedrooms are "real" bedrooms-- large,separated, proper, off-the corridor, apartment-style bedrooms with windows and solid doors The combo living room-dining room-kitchen is enormous.The dining table and living room couches can comfortably accommodate 6-8 people.. On our visit the fridge and larder were well stocked with staples--you might want to check-in before you shop. Air conditioning and kitchen (incl. microwave !), bath (incl. hairdryer) and laundry appliances are brand new, high quality and ,everything worked perfectly.
The location too is perfect-- one street from the bridge into Ortigia and just off the main road. Walking in the area is quite safe at all hours and, though Mario will probably offer to give you his parking space, experienced urban parkers should have very little trouble finding street parking on their own..
Janet and George