Maria Laura's apartment in Syracuse was absolutely perfect. She and her entire family made my me and my traveling partner feel totally welcome (had good suggestions for food and swimming spots, too).

The apartment itself is adorable. Up a set of stairs from the main house with a perfect terrace that gets incredible evening light. The district of Ortigia (where the apartment is) was the most charming spot we visited in Sicily, so the location couldn't be better. Highly recommend!