Valentina was such a helpful and responsive host, quick to answer any questions before and during our stay. We were there for a whole week so got to know the apartment quite well.
PROS:
- Amazing location in centre only 10 minute walk to monuments and shops
- Airport bus stop right outside
- Massive bed with a memory foam mattress
- Big rain shower
- Loads of storage space in the bedroom and bathroom
- Lovely courtyard packed with plants
- Big fridge and freezer
- Equipped kitchen with pretty much everything you need
- Totally soundproof windows
- Reliable fast WiFi
- Very secure and private (there are literally 5 locked doors between the flat and the street)
- Maps and tourist leaflets provided
- Met by a friend of Valentina who let us in and explained where nearest shops and transport links are
CONS
- No air conditioning, which can be managed with the fan and opening the doors, but then you do get lots of mosquitos which is annoying, plus the building is quite loud at night with traffic etc
- Although there’s a washing machine, there’s only a tiny drying rack to hang your wet clothes on
- The boiler is very temperamental
- The floor is quite dirty so you have to wear shoes indoors
Overall we loved our stay, we were working remotely so the WiFi was very important and it didn’t let us down. We really enjoyed exploring Catania, especially Castello Ursino and Parc Bellini. Valentina recommended eating at Me Cumpari Turiddu which was our favourite restaurant of the week! Thank you again Valentina!