Our stay at Domus Pietri was without a doubt the best experience we have ever had at an Airbnb place. It starts first of all with the flat - brand new, a modern and pleasing design, stunningly furnished and fully equipped, with a bedroom upstairs and a kitchen and small foyer downstairs, absolutely perfect for a couple looking for a relaxed stay in Catania. The flat is literally steps from the Piazza Duomo and the Catania Cathedral. Taormina to the north and Noto to the south are each about an hour's drive or so away, and Palermo is also just a two hour drive.
But the best part of our stay was the host, Stefy. Friendly, outgoing, flexible, enthusiastic, a passionate Sicilian, she was in steady contact before and during our stay to ensure that we had everything we needed. She provided us with detailed tips and advice for restaurants, sightseeing tours, places of interest, beaches, etc. and seems to know just about everyone in Sicily worth knowing. This was invaluable help in finding our way around the island and in visiting some off-the-track places not listed in the guides. We truly cannot say enough good things about her as a host – we wish all Airbnb hosts were like her!
In short, for a couple visiting Sicily and wishing to explore Catania and the eastern side of the island, then they could no do wrong in starting here. Sicily's an amazing place and we would gladly come back again.