We didn’t meet Simona as we don’t speak Italian but her friend Nella was wonderful for check-in. She gave us lots of tips. The apartment has secure parking if you find a space inside but plenty of parking nearby if you are unlucky to miss out on a space. The apartment is well equipped and the view is brilliant. Its top floor in a building with a lift so no steps required. It’s not the prettiest part of town but equidistant from Ortigia island and the historic Greek theatre, both a little over 10 mins on foot. It suited us very well.