We work online, so we decided to move one month in the Sicilian countryside and work from there, while exploring the landscape at our own pace. We knew we needed to be relatively close to the Catania airport and in walking distance from a train station, as we do not own a car and we wanted to explore the hinterland of Catania, and we were not disappointed! Filippo's place is a large, cosy, and accommodating apartment situated in the old part of Riposto, which is a small, dormant, yet very charming town on the sea shore close to Catania. The place is perfect for those who are on a budget and want to explore the region by foot and common transportation. The train station is only 10-15 mins away by foot, the beach is about 20 mins away, and the port and restaurants area is only 5 mins away. Transportation from Riposto is really a breeze, with pretty much all attractions in 30 mins reach with the train: Catania, Acireale, Taormina, etc. The view from the balcony is truly spectacular, offering views to the Etna volcano, the valley, sea, and Taormina and Castelmola on the horizon, and we made use of it every single day; while the apartment itself has basic furnishings and furniture, we felt at home immediately and we did not feel we needed more; the kitchen is provided with much of what is needed for a long term stay, there are sufficient blankets, pillows, and towels, and Filippo was nice enough to leave cleaning and detergent supplies on the premises; maybe one thing that we missed was another set of bed sheets, as we had to improvise as we were waiting for them to dry. Our stay was very pleasant, as Filippo was quick to respond to any queries we had, and he even waited for us until midnight to check us in. Big thumbs up for your effort, Filippo! Definitely recommend as a place for long term stays on a budget.