Really, really lovely place in the very heart of Ortigia (just a 3 minute walk from Piazza Duomo). Perfectly clean, great amenities (the washing machine was really, really helpful as I had been in Sicily for well over a week and needed to do laundry, which I was able to hang to dry outside and it was dry by the end of the day, even in October).
Laura was extremely gracious and welcoming, and was keen on making sure she had all my arrival details for when I got to Ortigia. The balcony on the roof offers magnificent views of the city, and I was able to get a number of great shots from balcony (as I was partly in Sicily to do photography). There's a very comfortable patio set on the balcony, which is partially covered, which was great for working on the laptop in the semi-shade with an espresso. Speaking of which, not only does Laura's apartment have the commonly found Bialetto stove-top style espresso maker, but she also has a pod espresso machine as well as Nescafe gold and a tea water heater, so you can make a plethora of different coffees in the morning and afternoon.
Lastly, because the apartment is on a small side street (Via Dei Candelai), the apartment was super quiet at night with no noise whatsoever.
I will definitely stay here again the next time I'm in Siracusa!
Grazie mille, Laura!