Otti and Vi's place is remarkable, such an amazing find! If you even the slightest design sensibility and are visiting Syracuse, you have to stay here. Everything from the huge loggia balcony to the great artwork to the book collection to the really well laid out bathroom was just perfect. I would love to live here full-time!
Yes, there isn't a "kitchen" to speak of but with so many great eating locations in Syracuse and Ortigia, it really wasn't a problem. And there was still a fancy electric Bialetti for our morning espressi :)
Vins was a superb host, really communicative and really made us feel at home. What he doesn't know about Syracuse and around the city isn't worth knowing so he is a font of knowledge and ideas.
It is a short walk from Ortigia but that really wasn't a problem. There seems to be a cute bus service, though we didn't use it. There are also quite a few things to explore around the flat as well.
The secure parking space was great as well and provides such ease of mind when you have a car with you.
Look forward to staying here again if I come back to Ortigia and Syracuse, which I am sure I will.