Francesco's place has great views of Catania and Mt Etna. His place was equipped with all basic necessities to get started for the day especially with young kids who need some breakfast- milk, fruits and bread! The beach is right across the house and the house is pretty much at the end of a dead end street which makes it convenient to let the kids go to the beach. You need a car to get to places and there is a car port to park your cark safely at night.
I would highly recommend Francesco's place for anyone who is looking to unwind and relax by the beach but also have the flexibility to make day trips to all attractions around Catania or down to Noto.