We spent one week in this nice apartment in Pozzillo/Acireale. When we arrived, Alberto, the landlord, was there to help us settle in. He was really nice and tried to answer all of our questions. The communication in English was a bit tricky, but in the end we made it work and got along well. Whenever we had a problem, he was available and willing to help. There is also a very friendly guy living above who offered support and even brought a little coffee machine.
The apartment itself is situated in a quiet neighborhood close to the ocean and a small beach (about 10 minutes walking distance). It is not a touristy area. There are no busses or trains nearby that you could take to purchase water and food. That’s why we highly recommend renting a car. The apartment is equipped for 4 people and you find everything you need. But if you want to cook a lot, you should know that there aren’t many pots and pans as well as cutlery. We preferred eating outside the house and mainly used the kitchen for breakfast and snacks. The fridge is quite small so you can’t put that many things in there. We really liked the terrace, especially in the evenings when it wasn’t that hot anymore.
One last thing is really important: When we first arrived at the train station in Acireale, our taxi driver had problems finding the address of the apartment on Maps and had to call Alberto in order to find it. We don’t know exactly what the problem is and why you can’t find the address on Maps. But without help it is almost impossible to find the apartment if you are a tourist and don’t know your way around in this area.
In general, we had a really good time in this apartment and would recommend it to others - if you keep some things in mind.