In the end we didn't get to stay at Pablo's place as we had friends in town to stay with last minute; however, Pablo and his mom, Marisa, could not have been any more gracious hosts. Pablo was incredibly easy to communicate with prior to our arrival. Marisa was so lovely when we arrived, helping us with our luggage and refusing to let us carry it ourselves! We felt terrible we couldn't stay, but she was so sweet about it, even offering us a homemade coffee cream before we left. I wish we could have stayed longer, but if we ever come back to Ortigia I would absolutely stay at Pablo's!