We had a great time at Max's apartment. Max is a very friendly and helpful host, couldn't expect better. This is one of the nicest places you might expect to stay in on Ortygia. I have been to Ortygia several times and Max's place is definitely my first choice for my next stay. The apartment had everything necessary for cooking meals and generally living self contained. There was a a cyclone the first day we stayed. Couldn't be safer than inside half metre thick walls and heavy steel framed thick double glazed windows. The balcony is very pleasant for afternoon spritzer.