Salvo was very kind, welcoming and responsive to our needs. The space is generously sized and we enjoyed apero on the balcony most nights to watch the sunset. Air conditioning helped us regulate the temperature in the flat on some hot days, and it was very useful to have a washing machine after hiking and swimming each day. We used the kitchen to cook - and it has the basics, but may not be considered a fully equipped kitchen to an experienced chef. There are affordable places very close to the flat to go out to eat and Salvo made sure to check in throughout the week and help us with any questions about the island or logistics for making trips outside Ortigia. Overall it was an excellent value and we are so happy we made Ortigia our base for exploring Sicily.