Chiara is really a superhost. She did everything to help us having a great time in Catania. Her apartment is like a tiny house, with a very large terrace, very convenient for babies or young children. The apartment was very clean and very well furnished, especially for babies (baby chair, travel cot, linen, and even toys). It is located outside the touristic zone, where real catanian people live :). The area is very safe. It is close to via Umberto I where you'll find many different kind of local shops, bakeries and restaurants and close to Corso Italia where the ambiance is more sophisticated. The train station is at 12 min on foot, the famous via Etna and the old city is at 12-15min on foot. There are good restaurants, bars, cafés, farmer markets and supermarket in the surroundings. From the street, you have a very nice view of Etna. I really recommand to stay at her apartment :).