Mariella was a wonderful host and the apartment was idlyic with its whitewashed walls and sundrenched windows. Extremely well appointed and very stylishly comfortable. Close to everything in Ortigia meaning you can explore at leisure once the school and tour groups have left. Staying in an old building with old plumbing means that you have to get used to bidet and non flushing toilet paper, but that is very much a feature of an old building in the area so is to be expected. Highly recommended booking this appartment if it is available.