Mario is the perfect host. He met us when we arrived, gave ideas and explanations of what to do and see, and checked in every couple of days to see if all was going well. The apartment lacks nothing! Since my friend and I like to cook we so appreciated that the cupboards contained all the staples you don't want to have to buy for a short visit. The location couldn't be better. Just across the street is the local bus stop, and right across the bridge is the old city of Ortigia where we went walking every morning, stopping at the fish and fresh produce market on the way back. A wonderful holiday.