HOST

  What a great place and host. One of the nicest Airbnb’s we have rented. Convenient to everything in Ortegia. Lots of great places to eat within a few minutes walk. Maria was extremely helpful with recommendations for everything from sites to see to restaurants.

  Maria Teresa was a great host! She provided tons of local information for us - best places to eat, best coffee in am, best sweets, etc. Her place is spacious and bright, very comfortable, and had everything needed for a great stay. The location is fantastic and staying on the island vs. in Syracusa proved great in evenings for a short walk to restaurants. Maria Theresa is super responsive (great wine tasting recommendation even after we left) and you can tell she cares for her place and your satisfaction. Thank you for making our stay great!

  Maria’s place was great. Amazing location and her place was just as pictured. She was a wonderful host. Very communicative. She helped to book a private parking garage that’s just around the corner, provide some great recommendations for sight seeing, drinks & restaurants. Check in and check out was smooth & easy. Very thoughtful & would highly recommend to anyone!

  Wonderful apartment in beautiful Ortiga. Central to all the wonderful sites with parking in a private garage just steps away. Highly recommend this apartment to upcoming travelers.

  Do not hesitate to book, Maria is an immaculate host and has excellent communication throughout your stay. The space is full of character, loaded with essentials and comforts to make your stay pleasant. The attention to detail in the space makes it feel very modern yet cozy from the furniture, beds, bathroom, and kitchen. We stayed for two nights and Maria reached out prior to our stay to help us arrange parking in the garage 2 minutes from her space. She also welcomed us in person, and provided us with maps and recommendations for food, shops, and must see galleries and attractions. Wi-Fi was strong and reliable and AC adjustable in every room. Kitchen had everything one would need to cook and the balcony was perfect for pastries and coffee in the morning. The only heads up is there are a lot of stairs so be mindful of your luggage. We would stay here again when we come back to this lovely part of Sicily. We felt safe at all times and had peace and quiet at night. Maria made every step of the check-in process easy and welcoming. You will not regret staying here value is 100% there.

  This was among the best Airnb experiences we have ever had! Maria Teresa was exceptionally welcoming and accommodating, provided lots of helpful information about Ortigia, including local sites and restaurants. The apartment is in a great central location, within walking distance to everything on the island a close to a "hop on hop off" stop. The apartment is beautifully appointed, very comfortable and, as others have described, Maria Teresa has thought of many details for guest's comfort and ease (beach towels and umbrellas, first aide kit, coffee and cooking basics). Ortigia is a wonderful place to visit, many interesting sites and a nice place to relax and enjoy!

  Owner is very warm hearted and love to help

  Maria Teresa’s place was amazing. The photos do not do it justice, it’s obvious a lot of care and attention to detail went into the apartment. The place was also spotless! The flat itself is nestled in between historic buildings, with loads of amazing cafes and shops and is also walking distance to one of the most beautiful and unique beaches we had ever been to. Ortigia is a gem and Maria Teresa’s house is truly a gem within that gem. She was extremely responsive and gave a ton of amazing food recommendations (we tried almost all of them!) Highly highly recommend her place for your next visit to Ortigia!

  AirBNB doesn't get better than this! Maria Teresa is the best host we've ever had and her apartment is lovely. It's exactly as pictured in a perfect location. Very comfortable and spotless. But more than that, everything she does is so thoughtful, there are so many small details that make Maria Teresa and her property shine. Classy, elegant, comfortable, warm. She thought of everything--welcome cookies, breakfast food, coffee, every appliance and utensil, paper towels, local information, restaurant and activity recommendations, , a sewing kit, beach equipment, everything. She provided information prior to arrival and she was present for check-in. Her communication was so detailed and kind, she is what makes AirBNB a special experience. I don't feel like my words can adequately capture how wonderful this apartment and host are...just book it and you'll see.

  The apartment was perfect for our three day stay in Ortigia with our five year old. It’s very well set up, spotlessly clean, and centrally located. It is on a small piazza that was largely quiet though did come alive on the weekend nights with some music, though not so loud to keep us awake. Maria Teresa was a very thoughtful host—she welcomed us and shared suggestions throughout our stay. We’d love to come back some time!

  Maria was a super host; sometimes we give 5 star, but really I feel that Maria deserve a 6 star because it was better than others
The place was perfectly located, and was very comfortable

  Wow, what a wonderful place! It had everything we could ever want and was incredibly cozy & comfortable. Beyond that, Maria was the best host possible. Her recommendations were thoughtful, and she helped us plan a few incredible days in Siracusa. I can’t recommend this place enough

  My friend and I stayed here for two nights and loved it. Wonderful, quiet location right in the center, with tons of natural light. We never cooked but seemed to be everything you’d need (oil, salt, pans, etc).

Also, we were working remotely from the apartment and the setup was excellent with good WiFi.

  Bellissimo appartamento nel centro di Ortigia. L'host è molto disponibile, gentile e professionale.
Esperienza assolutamente positiva.
Consigliato!!

  Convenient location, comfortable, spacious and spotlessly clean, along with good wifi - this is a place we would definitely return to in the future. Plus Maria Teresa was a great host. She thoughtfully set out cakes & cookies to snack on when we arrived, recommended what to see/do (especially wonderful local places to eat), and provided practical advice (like good places to get your laundry done).

  Location was amazing, host and apartment were great!

  Where to start. First, the apartment was easy to find and unload our luggage. Parking was a one minute walk!! Once we entered the apartment, you could tell that it was a nicely decorated, clean and well organized. After checking in, Maria Teresa showed us all the great spots on the island, where to go to see the sites and some nice beaches to visit. The apartment has everything you could need - water, toiletries and even some tasty treats. All the restaurants and bars are a very short walk from the apartment.

Overall, a wonderful stay. Can’t say enough about Maria Teresa. You will love your stay!

  Secondo anno ospiti di Maria Teresa e, se possibile, l’esperienza è stata addirittura migliore del primo anno. Maria Teresa si è confermata un host ideale, dal momento del check in cui è presente per il benvenuto fino al momento della partenza. Maria Teresa è stata sempre disponibile a dare utili informazioni su come trascorrere la nostra vacanza a Ortigia e dintorni, aggiornandoci su novità e curiosità quotidianamente. Location centrale, arredata con grande stile e gusto, vicino ad un comodo parcheggio a pagamento. All’interno della casa Mariateresa ci ha fatto trovare dei gustosi biscotti con la pasta di mandorle, depliant di mostre a Ortigia e suggerimenti di possibili itinerari nella zona. Ci siamo sentiti a casa!

  This is an absolutely ideal place to stay in Ortigia. Part of the beauty of this listing is that it’s a mere 2 minute walk from the bustling restaurant-filled streets of Ortigia but tucked away on a quiet, historic piazza that will make you feel like a local. If you are traveling with an infant or small children, you’ll find that Maria Teresa has thought of everything you might need—from a high chair and plastic cutlery to a baby bed, toys and even some water wings to use in the ocean. Because the apartment is only a 5-10 minute walk to all of the major attractions of Ortigia (market, cathedral, museums, marionette show, solariums, etc.) we were able to come and go throughout the day very easily and return for kid naps between sights, etc. Two flights up and you are in a lovely and spotless oasis where the beds are comfortable, the AC and internet work great, and the kitchen is well equipped to prepare delicious items from the historic Ortigia market. You can sit on the small balcony overlooking the piazza and watch the neighborhood wake up or people go about their evening plans. And if there happen to be people talking in the piazza below (which happened only once during our stay, on a Saturday night in July) then relax, you are in Italy and having the experience of being in a real city. Maria Teresa has recently added sound blocking windows which are very effective and a very thoughtful addition to the apartment. She is a wonderful and thoughtful host, and goes above and beyond to make sure you have an amazing stay in Ortigia, providing not just great recommendations of places to eat and things to do but also help with travel essentials such as booking a taxi to the airport. (And she absolutely saved me when I dropped my phone in a taxi!). Some particular favorites among Maria Teresa’s recommendations were Viola Espresso Bar for coffee, Fratelli Burgio at the market for paninis and Fratelli Burgio Porto for drinks and aperitivo at sunset. Do not hesitate to book this listing for your visit to Ortigia!

  This was the perfect place to stay with our 2 year old! The accommodations for a toddler were very thoughtful, and the location was wonderful! The apartment was roomy and comfortable and Maria Teresa went above and beyond to make our stay as nice as possible!