Guiseppe and Rosanna are wonderful hosts. They responded promptly to our enquiries, and sent directions and a map of how to get to the apartment from the airport by bus. They met us on arrival to show us everything, and gave us tips about where to eat and things to see. They stocked the fridge with cold water, along with breakfast items for our first morning, and even a bottle of wine for our first night. The apartment is even better than the pictures. Beautifully decorated with bold colours and whimsical touches, a large, comfortable bed, and air conditioning for those hot summer months. The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans and utensils, and we made good use of the amazing local produce to create gourmet meals. The Wi-Fi is fast and reliable, allowing me to connect to the office on a couple of evenings to work. As far as the location goes, you can't beat it. In the heart of the old city, five minutes from the Piazza Duomo, surrounded by local shops, restaurants and bars. Even though you're in the centre of action, the place is amazingly quiet. The local morning market and incredible fish market are a couple of minutes on foot, and it was such fun shopping with all the locals. We had a wonderful time in Catania, and would highly recommend Guiseppe and Rosanna's apartment as a base.