This is a great house and would be perfect for a spring or autumn stay for a large family or group of friends. It is spacious with large bedrooms, comfortable bedding and large bathrooms. The inside living area is reasonable and there is loads of outdoor living space in addition to a large garden. However, the house needs a few repairs as many of the window shutters are no longer functional and some insect screens are damaged. The kitchen is very well equipped but lacks bench space. We found the house a bit cold in mid-winter as there is only one reverse cycle wall unit for the whole downstairs living area which didn't cope with such a large space. We were hoping for a blazing wood fire but unfortunately we struggled to get a good fire going as the hardwood was a bit damp. Not the owner's fault. We also experienced electrical problems in the house which I believe will be fixed in the near future. We were told we could not use more than 3 heaters at one time or we could cause a blackout. However, we had 1-2 blackouts each day, even when all the heaters were turned off. The blackouts occurred when turning on the kettle, oven, microwave or washing machine. This was not the end of the world, but it was annoying. Make sure the fault is rectified before visiting. For those travelling with toddlers be aware that the stair rail is flimsy and there is a large drop off from the porch to the car parking area at the rear of the house, so toddlers will need to be supervised in the garden area. Overall I would recommend the house in warmer months to those travelling with older children or a group of adult friends. It was a peaceful and quiet location, very close to Ortigia and many good supermarkets. Thanks to Antonio who was very responsive to our concerns about the electrical problem.