My friend and I stayed at Fabio and Valeria's place for about one week; it was my third recent trip to Ortigia and I was very happy to stay in Giudecca, which is my favorite little neighborhood on the island. The apartment is in easy walking distance to everything in Ortigia, including a number of cute shops, grocery stores, and cafes within a 2-minute stroll. The pros of the apartment include: Location, nice veranda for morning coffee/tea or nighttime dining, overlooks a lovely private garden, well-functioning air conditioning on both levels, good amount of space because of the front sitting room. A few cons (or at least things to keep in mind): There isn't an umbrella on the veranda (so it's too hot to sit outside during the day, unless you are sunbathing), the decor is rather outdated, and the kitchen is upstairs from the main floor. The apartment was generally clean except for the shower needing a good scrub. Make sure to communicate in advance about how to contact you; I was e-mailing through Airbnb and they were messaging my American cell phone, which doesn't work in Italy. It caused some confusion with check-in. (Not really anyone's fault, just poor planning by both of us.) This is a well-located, pretty apartment; not a luxury place, but also quite homey and comfortable.