This is a well maintained, comfortable and clean apartment, the highlight for us being the little balcony overlooking the Temple of Apollo and a busy piazza. Just big enough to fit two folding chairs, we spent many evenings sitting there with a drink enjoying the view.
The apartment is in a great location, close to the fish and vegetable markets with a bakery downstairs and about 30 minutes’ walk to the train station in Siracusa.
The main bedroom was roomy with enough cupboard space and comfortable beds. We had some friends come and stay with us for a few days and they said the sofa bed in the second bedroom was also quite comfortable.
Lucia kindly arranged a taxi (Paolo was a pleasant and very good driver who drove sensibly) to pick us up from Catania airport and both she and Sebastiano were at the apartment to welcome us when we arrived. Lucia was easily contactable during our stay and as we were there for a month, she also arranged a cleaner (Franka is lovely!) whenever we needed her (we paid extra for this, not a problem).
Though technically on the second floor there are a lot of stairs, about 6 flights with a break between them, totalling 59 steps. They are not steep and were not a problem for my husband but as I have fatigue issues, I did struggle a bit. Access to the shower is also down some stairs within the apartment, as the bathroom on the main floor is better suited to use as a bath.
Overall, we were pleased with this apartment and enjoyed our stay.