Ursula's home is, indeed, an oasis. Surrounded by beautiful plants [all nurtured by Ursula herself], the house is very welcoming and relaxed. If you like bohemian mixed with shabby chic, you will LOVE staying with Ursula.

It is pretty vital to have a car to get to the local beautiful beaches & down onto the island of Ortigia itself, but once you've come away from the hot beaches, or busy, bustling island, this is where you want to chill.

The area on arrival isn't very pretty, but it is very friendly. Great Pizza place just up on the main road, and a supermarket a block away.

We booked 5 nights with Ursula. On the 2nd day we had a medical crisis which we would not have managed without the help of Ursula. She not only translated with the Hospital/Medics, but got a Doctor to come to the house to prescribe medication, and then took me to 6 Pharmacies [it was Sunday afternoon!] before we found it.

Ursula did everything she could to make our stay wonderful. She is a very generous spirit and we won't forget her.