We had an absolutely fantastic stay with Mario. He welcomed us by picking us up from the train station and, after getting us settled in the stunning apartment, taking us to the market and introducing us to new foods.. one of the best lunches we had in our 3 weeks in Italy. He was also able to recommend other great restaurants and activities, checking in on us during our stay. The apartment is extremely spacious and the beds are very comfortable. The view from the terraces show exactly how close you are to the water. You're only a 5 minute walk to Ortigia and tons of restaurants. There is definitely a reason why Mario is a superhost. I cannot recommend him enough and we will be back. Grazie!!