Many thanks to Antonio and Carla for being great hosts! They provided advice for parking in a nearby lot, and information on taking public transportation to the archaeological sites. The #2 bus was about two short blocks away from the apartment, and Ortigia is a five-minute walk across a short bridge. A huge plus on the location is the laundromat right across the street! The apartment itself is very quiet and comfortable, with additional blankets in the armoire.
A special​ thanks to Antonio who helped us understand the instructions on a parking ticket we received in Noto. He also followed-up with us several times to see if everything was going well, and if we needed anything. The bottle of red wine on arrival was very nice!