Silvia's apartment is in the perfect location to see Sicily. It's near lots of bakeries, restaurants, cafes, gelaterias and bars, so you only need to walk for a couple minutes to find a good place to eat/drink. It's also near the bus station, so you can easily jump on a bus (coach) to Etna, Taormina, Syracuse, the local beach, etc. That's a much cheaper option than booking a bus with a travel company.
Silvia was an exceptional host. She was always very quick to answer any queries I had. She provided lots of yummy food for breakfast, and picked us up from the airport by car and dropped us there on the day we left for 30 euros altogether. My mum and I packed a somewhat heavy suitcase on the way home. There's no lift in the building, but Silvia insisted on carrying our bag down two flights of stairs to the ground floor - thank you, Silvia!!! :)