We were very warmly welcomed and shown around. It's as beautiful as it looks in the pictures and more. The little stairs down to the beach are private and the balcony is very relaxing. There's a fancy hotel nearby and we couldn't help but feel they would be jealous of our amazing private terrace.
Drive into ortogia is short - 12 mins ish
We were in the shared building but it felt like we were alone.
If you're looking for somewhere peaceful and private then you should look no further.