Marco was a welcoming and friendly host. He was also a good communicator with a warm personality. He met us at the bus station and walked us to the apartment which is close by. It is also close to the train station. It is a very well designed, well-equipped and very attractive space, light, clean and comfortable. Excellent Wifi. We loved being there.

Marco left us with wine and the makings for pasta and milk and yoghurt and coffee so we were able to look after ourselves straight away! He also is very thoughtful. There is a good sink for hand washing and he provided the proper detergent plus drying racks. He was very helpful and happy to give advice. He left us alone but we knew he was available should we need him.

There is a supermarket next door but also other shops close by. We found a great pasticerria up on the traffic circle.

The historic centre of Ortygia is only a pleasant 10 minute walk away with many restaurants and bars. We also walked to the archeological park and later the museum quite easily also about 10 or 15 minutes. There are also buses if needed.

We caught a train out to Noto one day and it made a pleasant and easy day trip.

One of the best places we"ve stayed in in Italy.