What a marvellous place to stay! Michele's dwelling has everything that you need for either a short or long stay in Siracusa. The available space is fantastic and even if all the available beds are used there is ample space to chill out. The chilling out is ably assisted by a marvellous array of sound systems to play whatever genre of music takes your fancy. Airplay supported as well!

The kitchen area is fantastic. Modern, clean, accessible and fully stocked with all the necessary implements, cutlery and gadgets. The 'downstairs' is light, airy and panoramic. There are views in and around Ortigia with the pigeons strutting, preening and courting on one side and the residential area on the other with the usual sounds expected. Never noisy, always interesting.

You need to be fit and supple. There are 60 stairs from the entrance to the front door. This will help burn off some of the excess calories that will be consumed during your stay here! The upstairs is unusual - you will need to be aware of low doorways and a quirky layout in the main bedroom.

Air conditioning worked perfectly and during the day or evening the sea breeze through the many double glazed doors will cool the place down just right.

The hosts were perfect. Prompt, polite and perfectly Italian! We arrived early and Lucia met us sooner than planned and was extremely informative and helpful - making sure that we were not at odds with the parking regulations. Parking can be a nuisance - and if we return (as we plan to do) we will not hire a car since the transport system is reliable and cheap.

All in all a wonderful experience.