Antonio was pleasant and very quick to respond by email. The home is located in a residential/farming community directly across the water from Ortigia. There are a lot of dogs in the area, many of which like to bark incessantly; they didn't keep us from sleeping well, but we had the windows and doors shut because of the cool November temperatures. Just FYI...

It took ~10mins to drive into Syracuse. The home is like a compound: plenty of grass to play, a nice swimming pool (though we didn't get to use it...too cold in November), parking for 2-3 cars, and a nice covered outdoor cooking area with grill, pizza oven, range top, sink, etc. The home itself isn't huge or luxurious, but could easy accommodate 6-8 people. If you're passing through for only a few nights, I would suggest getting a hotel in town, but Antonio's place would be a great launch pad for longer stays in/around Syracuse.