I stayed at Orlando's place knowing that things would be "rustic". That is why I chose to stay there. Orlando was very helpful when required. The location, surrounded by lemon and orange trees, in the middle of a tomato and zucchini farming area was a real relieve to the middle of a city which is what I'm used to. Marzamemi in winter is not a hotspot. But it is a great place from which to explore Syracuse, Noto, Modica, the coastal areas. The restaurants in town were great and the people kind and down to earth. No tourist chichi. Just ordinary Sicilian people. Maybe in summer where things become much more lively, apparently. I used Orlando's place as a base to learn more about Sicily. And Orlando helped my gain insight.