Where to begin? Serena and Mario’s studio apartment with terrace was absolutely perfect for my partner and myself. We spent 4 nights in the super thoughtfully curated space - it has absolutely everything you need and is actually reasonably spacious (I saw one review which said the space would not suit two people but I would totally disagree - there are cupboards to put suitcases in etc and it is incredibly functional for a studio apartment - for example there is a reading light, a box for shoes, shelves for some belongings). At no point did we feel like we were living on top of each other. We put the bed away (which was very comfortable!) each day to use it as a sofa which was no problem - it was a super clean environment (the bedding and towels smelt so fresh and lovely!). We also really appreciated the big beach towels which came in so handy at the swimming platform each day. The terrace provides a beautiful setting for morning contemplation, wine in the evening (we visited in August so it was a bit too hot to be outside all of the time but the apartment keeps cool and has AC so that was perfect). The location of the apartment is also brilliant. It is a two minute walk from the best swimming spot on the island and around the corner from a lovely cafe where we enjoyed espresso and granita each morning (Profumi e Sapori) - it is also very quiet and we slept soundly every night. Serena and Mario went above and beyond in their hosting: not only were they able to facilitate an early check in for us, but given our particular circumstances they were able to let us check out late AND printed our bus tickets, saving us a lot of hassle - their kindness was truly disarming because not all hosts are this accommodating. We did not want to leave the studio in Ortigia - truly one the finest AirBnB experiences we have ever had: authentic, comfortable, extremely relaxing. Also the perfect location to unwind amidst exploring the island or for a nap after a morning of swimming to retreat from the blazing afternoon sun. Just brilliant - grazie mille :)