Our stay in Catania in Luca's apartment was definitely the best Airbnb experience.
It was evident that hosts are paying attention to details: all necessary stuff, apartment equipment, coffee&tea as well as some cookies and so on. The apartment is equipped with all the things you need for comfortable stay: starting from the bedclothes and towels, to all bath cosmetics and additional coverlets (as for winter season). The kitchen also was equipped not only with coffee machine , dishes and so on, but also salt and spices were available. Luca offered us not only water, coffee capsules, tea, but also Sicilian oranges and lemons, which were tasty and juicy. There were also some muffins and cookies. So taking into account Sunday evening we had all thing needed @ the place. The apartment is very clean and cosy, it is newly renovated, situated in the old stylish house in the perfect area of Catania: close to the see (lungomare - must see POI), close to the old city, close to the small cosy park and 3 supermarkets (Deco @Piazza Principessa Jolanta, Conad and Penny market in the close neighborhood). The neighborhood is calm and safe, even in the late night hours. Alibus bus stop (named Libertà) situated 200m from the apartment, so you do not need airport transfer or taxi expenses. If you plan to go to the old town just go via Umberto I to via Etnea and you will be straight at the Piazza Duomo, which is also the closest way to the Fishmarket (must see POI in Catania). If you plan to visit Acitrezza and Acicastello just take a tourist bus from Piazza Duomo and take off @Acicastello to make a 15-20 min walk via the seaside to Acitrezza. Visiting Catania in February we were wondering what the weather is like - and we were surprised as it was stable +15-16 C, with around 20 degrees in the sun. The second big surprise was the Festival Santagata, which is held from the 3rd to 5th of February - must see event, the third biggest religious festival in Catholic world. Catania is definitely the city, which I would like to visit again. And also I would strongly recommend Luca's apartment for stay in this beautiful and sunny city!