Helene was a wonderful host who was very generous with her time, advice and resources.
The location of the flat is excellent, within a short walk of everything on Ortigia, but not in the thick of the most touristy bits.
The studio itself has a marvellous view over tiled rooftops to the sea beyond, which was a pleasure to wake up to. The place has a unique, artistic character with artworks and quirky touches all around, making it a very individual experience. Some of the quirkiness is a little rough at the edges and there was noise at night which woke me up, although to give that context I am a very light sleeper.