Carla and her family were super welcoming and took the trouble to make sure I knew exactly how to get to Riposto. The house is AMAZING: the pool was enormous, room(s) clean, Carla had provided plenty of towels, fridge, aircon and everything I needed. Sorry I don't speak Italian!
There's a supermarket round the corner and lots of cafe-bars within 5 minutes of the house, which is in the town centre. It's 15 minutes' walk from Giarre-Riposto station (which is 40 mins from Catania Centrale & Catania Aeroport stations) and 15 mins walk from the beach between Mascali and Riposto. Loved my stay and hope to come back soon.