Carmella was a wonderful host and her apartment is conveniently located to Ortegia-the old town portion of Siracusa. Do not pay a fortune and stay on Ortegia, save your money for the burrata, Arancini, and gelato (the only place worth going is Fiordilatte Gelataria BTW). Carmella let us do laundry, play with the dog, and sunbathe on the roof. She is kind, warm, and very hospitable. Her communication was awesome, and we simply enjoyed our stay.