We had a great three days with Maria. Maria was an excellent host and we enjoyed our stay. The house is clean and comfortable. We used the bar/pizzeria opposite as we found this to be fine and friendly. The swimming area is private so you have to pay, but it does mean it is fairly quiet and you get a sunbed! The house is a short walk into Ortigia where there are many restaurants, market and cafés. We hired bikes and went North up the coast path, and also South to the coastal areas.