A car and phone are essential. This is in a gated community such that it is safe to park on the road above the house, or down a steep driveway behind a padlocked gate. We chose Simona's home because of the view, location, and safe parking. We discovered, before booking, that our all inclusive vehicle insurance did not cover theft from the vehicle, nor the vehicle itself, when in Catania province. As for location, it is convenient for various supermarkets in nearby Lentini, and to get to Siracusa with it's large Greek amphitheatre, and ruins of a Roman amphitheatre, and the island of Otigia. Plus it is easy to get to Mount Etna, Taormina, Noto and Ragusa. For us, we were immensely relieved that we did not book in Catania.
On clear days we were pleased to be able to sit on the large patio and see Mount Etna across the bay as we had meals, read, and used our tablets, etc. Simona left us wine and water in the fridge, and various basics, and everything we needed to prepare meals etc.