First, after a full month stay, I can safely say that this quiet apartment met and exceeded our needs and my friend and I would certainly stay here again.
The apartment was ample for a couple of retired women. Even when a daughter and two friends visited for a week, there was plenty of sleeping space and even the single bath was never a problem for FIVE WOMEN!
A special mention must be made for the owner, Antonella, and Alice and Max, her children and property managers. Alice greeted us warmly when we initially arrived and answered our questions, helping us get settled. Most later communication with Max and Alice was through rapid-response emails, assisting with taxis and other practical matters.
Since she lives in the same building, we got to know Antonella more personally. When she learned of our interest in Sicilian history, she helped direct us to particular sites on Ortigia. At the end of our month, we not only had learned more about the rich history of Sicily, we had found a new friend as well.