Maria was a wonderful host — she and her family were truly generous, kind, intelligent, musical (!), and fascinating people, whom we feel lucky to have been able to meet and to get to know. The room is charming, on a little strip across from the water, on a beautiful spot for a dip if you like. The place is walking distance to Ortigia and all of the landmarks of Siracusa, a magnificent city. We loved knowing and spending time with Maria and Laura, we will always think with great fondness on our time in their lives, and we hope very much to see them again.