I went with a friend and collegue of mine - both of us travel writers and we loved to explore Siracusa. there is so much to see and to enjoy. Mario's appartment is in a very good position, just at the entrance of Ortigia, the historic oart of the town. It is really charming, furnished in a personal style, very clean . I dident't meet Mario personally, but check In was easy nevertheless and when we needed some assistence (due to a tecnical problem) there was his father wo quickly ressolved everything Fully recommended. I would really like to return