Our host Monica was perfect - she accommodated us with a last minute request and provided the things that we needed for our stay. The flat itself is larger than it looks in the photos and we appreciated Monica's eye for design and detail. It has lovely period features and great views over the Marina. The flat is well-equipped with everything that you need and Monica gave us some tips for Ortigia. The only issues we had is that the Marina area can be quite noisy (especially on the weekends) so you may need to bring some ear-plugs. Also, the lift was not working when we were there.