If you come by car or rent a car that's ideal place to book. You can reach all main attractions in the region very easily. But the biggest adventage is a beach San Marco. You don't need to explore, believe me. Calatabiano is a small village, very quiet. You will find there what you need, exellent restaurant, up the hill, sweets, pastry- tavola calda... You may visit nearby castle or Etna. You have access to local road and motorway. Train station is close but keep in mind not all trains go through Calatabiano. You need to check. The other close station is Alcantara. As for the apartment, you will find all you need. Wash machine is a great thing to have. We didn't meet our host but Tatiana provided all neccessary things.