This has been without question our best Airbnb experience. The apartment is inside a traditional stone building, a compound with an internal courtyard which is gated from the street. From the courtyard, a long stone staircase leads up to giant wooden doors which is the entrance to the apartment. It is centrally located for walking all of Ortigia, yet quiet at night. The stone stays cool so you don't need AC.
Pucci is a generous and sensitive human being who knows just how much space to give his guests, and how much attentiveness. This makes him a great host! His place is grand with balconies, french doors, nice light, huge ceilings, and a cool breeze that comes through on those hot Sicilian summer nights, while at the same time it is modern and comfortable and tastefully updated.
Best of all, this is an authentic Ortigia experience with a host who has lived here all his life, and is willing to share his love of the place with you! If Pucci's place is available, it will always be our first choice.