Gaetano was a very helpful and welcoming host. It almost seemed like he was the secret King of Catania. When the place we were interested in was unavailable, he put us up in a larger space for a good price. He was almost immediately available when needed (which was rarely). The area is very colorful, the real Catania: which is to say, a bit run down (the area, not the apartment), but authentic. We were right outside the marketplace: If you are in need of a cheap parakeet or melon, you couldn't be in a better spot. We had a fine time in Catania, and Gaetano was one of the reasons.