Claudio was truly a superb host and his apartment is clean, well-appointed, air conditioned (!), has a tremendous terrace with a lovely view, and is close to the historical center of Catania, nestled in a safe and quiet neighborhood. Claudio is a pleasure to communicate with and responds promptly and with helpful information. He provided so much helpful information for my family: major sights in Catania, where to get the bus, where to eat, where to try local delicacies, how to arrange tours, cabs, and luggage storage. He checked in during our stay and truly qualifies as the best possible host. My family had a wonderful and most comfortable stay. I recommend Claudio and this apartment most highly.