Mario's place is a lovely old fashioned Italian apartment at the top of an older building typical of the region, right near the centre of Siracusa and very convenient for walking around the city. Mario helped us get on-street parking right in front of the apartment which was great. The balcony is narrow but perfect for looking out at a slice of the water and many sailboats--on both sides. Highly recommended for a great Siracusian experience and Mario is very helpful and available should any issues arise at all.