The apartment was exactly as described. And it was even better in real life than the beautiful pictures. The balcony with a view to the Basilica della Lacrime was wonderful for a breath of fresh air on 6th floor. Decoration of the apartment was extraordinary classy and the 'loungy' feel makes it a comfortable and pleasant place to be.
The area is inviting, diverse and there is a short walk of 10-15 mins to Ortigia Island which I enjoyed walking around several times a week. There are both archeological sites and green oases for relaxation nearby and opportunities for shopping and food are plenty in the area.
Best of everything is the warmth and kindness of Vins, who toke extremely good care of my every question and even went out of his way for extra furniture and making agreements with nearby laundries. I also took advantage of the bikes available and even got to go for rides with Vins and his friend. It was marvelous to experience the breathtaking nature of the area by bike and in good company.
I highly recommend this apartment or one of the other apartments from Otti E Vins, as the apartments are of high quality and the hospitality is superb.