As a family of 5 (the last is a 2 year old baby) we had a very comfortable stay at Marco's place. It's very homey and was well stocked with all necessities to make it ours for the 3 days we stayed. the bed was comfortable for 2 adults and a baby and the sofa bed fit both kids perfectly. the fridge had milk and juice and there was a box of pasta for our use that is very much appreciated on the first day of arrival when we wanted to relax few hours at home rather than eat out. olive oil, salt (3 types :), spices, cocoa and even the aluminum foil and Tupperware for those leftovers that can be heating by the microwave. everything was perfect. and did I mentioned coffee was there? priceless for that dizzy head in the morning :)

it was very clean, exactly like the picture shows and interesting views where ever you looked air conditioning was remarkably silent and efficient. the location could not have been better. 3 minutes from the train station and the bus station was right at the door. that proved handy during the days we went to Catania for mount Etna and when we left for Palermo. we could simply slip in the morning, ask when the bus is leaving and get back home to get ready. it was also 7 minute walk from Ortigia center and the daily market, which we used to cook a nice seafood pasta, eat delicious olives, and get fresh bread daily.

Marco was amazingly available. when we arrived to drop our bags, before checkin time, he was there to greet us with his beautiful sicilian smile :) he made us feel very welcome. called us when we settled in to make sure all is ok, and checked in again before we left. He handed over the keys 3 hours before check in which we really appreciated after our long travel by night train from Napoli. I'm already itching to go back to Siracusa for work, and Marco's place would definably by my choice of stay. Grazie Mille Marco