We were met on a rainy evening by Marion's husband who was stood outside in the rain, to direct my wife and I to the apartment amongst the narrow streets that is Ortigia. The meeting in the rain typified our experience of staying 7 nights in L'Isoletta, in terms of the apartment itself and the attitude of Marion and family to be as good and helpful as possible.
The initial opening of the front door from the street gives a first impression of WOW, this is very nice. The wow continues as you progress through the apartment, with the quality of fittings & the feel of the "informed eye" that has positioned the pictures and ornaments, to give a nice overall quality feel.
The ground floor comprises a hall with 4 piece bathroom leading off it, a large double bedroom with kitchen facilities within , patio doors leading from the bedroom to a small outdoor sitting area.
1st floor has landing with kitchen sink and 2 ring hob. From the landing a 4 piece bathroom, large double bedroom and a dining room with fold out bed lead off. Stairs from the landing lead up to the super roof sitting area.
There are as Marion's husband said 100's of bars and restaurants in Ortigia, Marion recommended A Putia on Via Roma, we agreed and visited twice as we did at Arrusti & Mangia (get there early 7.30 ish) just over the bridge in Syracuse. The fish restaurant of Restorante Sicilia in Tavola we also enjoyed.
Dont miss the illumination on the cathedral at night. The air raid shelters and cisterns off the square were closed for renovation.
The comments from others regarding items provided by Marion were all there. A welcome and surprising extra, as was the gift that Marion left whilst we were out.
Our regret was that we didn't have the opportunity to meet with Marion, to thank her personally for her contribution in making an interesting and pleasurable stay