My stay at the Casa la Fenice was excellent. First of all, Marilyn is a superb host. She picked me up at the airport late at night AND dropped me off the day of my departure. She had great recommendations for places to eat, and even gave me the name of a nearby bike shop where I could get a road bike to tour near Etna. Her English is excellent and she was very quick to respond to all of my messages.
The apartment itself is beautiful and well kept. All of the appliances were in good working order, the apartment was very nicely lit, wifi was fast, and the shower had excellent pressure (remember to switch the pressure pump on). The highlight of the apartment, in my opinion, is the paintings that Marilyn did herself inside the house.
The neighborhood is safe during the daytime and at night, and you are a 3-5 minute walk from some of the main attractions in Catania, places to eat, and places to go out at night (restaurants, cafes).
I was very pleased with the entire stay. I would stay at the Casa la Fenice again without hesitation. Thank you!