We didn't meet Samantha and instead met her co-host, Margherita who was friendly and always quick to respond with recommendations and information about Catania during our stay. There was some confusion when we first arrived as Google Maps directed us to a wrong address that's 10 minutes away - so do verify the location of the apartment in advance! The apartment is conveniently located within a few minutes on foot from the central train station, 10-15 minutes from the historic centre and the waterfront. We like that the apartment has a high ceiling and is spacious, particularly the kitchen which is very well-equipped with all sorts of cooking equipment. Some observations that future guests might find useful: The apartment is in a historic building and there are a few flights of stairs to climb - which was fine for us, however the stairwell was in poor condition with cracked and broken steps. Due to the older electrical wires in the building/apartment, the power will trip if more than one major electrical appliance is in use. There are no curtains or shutters to keep out the sunlight in the bedroom while the water pump (which is next to the bedroom) was running through the night - so eye masks and ear plugs are recommended for light sleepers. Overall, we enjoyed our stay in Samatha's apartment and Margherita was a lovely host.