Fantastic location in the medieval, pedestrian-zone city of Ortigia. About 200 meters to a place you can swim, beautiful view of the water down the street from the balcony, balcony big enough for two to have lunch, many dozens of restaurants within a 5 minute walk (including some within 20 meters), 20 meters to a convenience store. Most of Ortigia is a ZTL, so it feels like Venice except there are scooters and the occasional car. Park at Talete (10-15 minute stroll from the house; you only go to the parking machine when you leave, as it takes a picture of your license plate when you enter). The ZTL is sometimes open, so depending on the day and hour, you can drop your luggage at the apartment before parking at Talete.