We have stayed in lots of airbnbs, and Chiara is the best host we have met. This is a lovely, very well-appointed apartment which is perfectly located, and Chiara herself puts it a notch above. She personally and warmly welcomed us when we arrived and seemed to genuinely care that we got our bearings and then enjoyed our stay. We did! We would not have gone to the Norman Palace and Pallatine Chapel but for her urging, and we are so glad to have seen them and the associated art museums. (Don't miss the F*CK sculpture in the park.)
We are mother and adult daughter. The beds in both bedrooms were comfortable, and the second bathroom was a nice bonus. The back of the apartment faces a quiet alley, and the front faces a quiet park. In the second floor apartment we were at eye level with a pair of nesting doves in a palm tree enjoyed watching the male bring twigs to his mate.
The old town and the busy bars and restaurant are an easy walk of maybe 10 minutes. It's nice to stay out of the hubbub. A big, good grocery store was a five minute walk. We stayed in one evening and got excellent pizza from a place on Chiara's recommended list and enjoyed Netflix on her television. We did laundry one day and everything worked well.
Chiara arranged a taxi from the airport for us on arrival. On departure, she connected us with gracious Vincenze (sp?) who drove us in his car to Siracusa at a very good rate. Thank you, Chiara!