Immaculate little apartment ideally located in downtown Ortigia. Multiple great restaurants in a 5-min walk radius, the street market is a 10 minute seaside walk, molo parking at the Ortigia bridges is about 15.
From bringing an umbrella at the first sight of a cloud icon on the forecast to providing everything possible for our 2-year old, Mariella (who lives in the same building) went out of her way to look out for us. Much appreciated!
If, like us, you're looking for a sandy beach in town for quick dives / sunbathing, you should skip the rocky one below the high town wall at the end of the street (Spiaggia di Cala Rossa) and check out the one just below Fonte Aretusa, just a couple more minutes away. In the vicinity, the fish-fry place on the corner is good, the pizzeria in front of it isn't, and they sell €2.50 chilled small bottle proseccos in the shop next to that.
And one thing to consider: the flat's mattress is very soft even by Sicilian standards. OK for a few days but probably not the best choice for a long stay if you're prone to backaches.