Giovanni and Giovanella are the perfect hosts. They were incredibly welcoming, providing snacks and fruit and even giving us an impromptu tour of the (very cute) neighborhood. They are wonderful, dynamic and outgoing, in short, the consummate Airbnb hosts.

The suite itself actually looks better in person than in the pictures. The four meter high ceilings make you feel like you are in a much larger apartment. The bedrooms are cool, light and airy. Giovanni's hobby is in wrought iron work, and some of his beautiful pieces of work adorn the suite.

Location-wise, you are a short walk from the train station, two minutes from the bus stop for Siracusa, and 10 minutes from the piazza in town. The waterfront is a short fifteen minute walk. If you do happen to bring a car (as we did) there is always parking outside the apartment. Giovanni and Giovanella live around the corner and are always available if you need them.