Lidia was great with communication before arrival, and her son Federico welcomed me warmly and kindly gave me great recommendations for the neighborhood. I wanted to go jogging and he helped me find the bike path (pisto ciclabile) which is a bit outside of the historic center but is one of the most beautiful that i've seen anywhere -- incredible ocean views and really worth the trip if you're interested in a scenic outdoor walk! The location of the house is excellent, on a quiet, scenic square right in the center of Ortigia.

Ortigia is lovely and this particular location is very good, and Lidia that deserves special mention as an excellent host. She really went out of her way to make me feel welcome and share information about the area. She's involved with local cultural events and this knowledge and passion adds a valuable personal experience to a stay in Ortigia.

I definitely hope to return -- thanks for the wonderful stay!