Our stay at Lorena’s apartment overall was very convenient and comfortable. We never met Lorena, but rather her brother Gaetano, who was kind enough to show us where to park and guided us to the apartment (it was a short 5 minute walk from public parking). He was especially helpful in talking about the area and the nearby sites and restaurants worth visiting. The location of the apartment was fantastic, within walking distance of many sites in Ortigia and also pleasantly quiet at night. It should probably be mentioned that if stairs are an issue, this is not the place for people who can't handle that. The floorplan was very compact and a bit odd with the 2nd bedroom and bathroom located up a flight of stairs off the outdoor veranda. The second bathroom upstairs is small with a strangely placed shower in the middle of the space; there was an open drain with standing water in it resulting in a rather funky smell. The two decks were really nice, and we especially enjoyed the views from the top one.