Great place to stay if you want to really experience life in Sicily. It is in an old residential area, but only a 15 minute walk to the sea and a 20 minute walk to Ortigia. You can pick lemons in the garden! I was with my toy poodle who was welcomed everywhere as a family member. If I went to the local grocery store without her they asked where she was. Most people in Siracusa do not speak English, but Angela speaks it very well and will help with anything you need. She even got me an appointment with a hairdresser, although it was a good thing I spoke some Italian by then because the hairdresser spoke not one word of English. Angela is very friendly and helpful. We became good friends over the 6 weeks that I was there and I was sad to leave.