Everything was perfect with our 3 day stay in this lovely, clean, light-filled, spacious private room. All communication with the host was clear and informative. We were warmly met by Marisa. The room feels very large due to the tall ceilings, and balconies overlooking Ortigia and the sea. The bed was very comfortable as were all the furnishings ( dining table, sofa, chair, etc). The small fridge came in handy. Private bath is down the hall and this presented no problem for us. Fresh coffee and cake were lovingly provided to us each morning by Marisa Such a thoughtful treat! My husband loved practicing his self-taught Italian with Marisa.
The location is excellent. The building is on a main street, but due to its actual location on the 4th floor, the entire apartment is quiet. Most historic sites on Ortigia are under a 10 minute walk; nothing is more than 15 minutes away! The train station is a 20-25 minute walk. Busses and taxis are available.
This is a wonderful place to stay in Ortigia. We hope to be able to return someday and would, without a doubt, return to Marisa's home again! Grazie mille, Marisa, per tutto!