The apartment is situated right in the most interesting part of Catania, with a view directly to the cathedral from the balconies. The entrance is literally in the quieter part of the fishmarket - so you can buy fresh vegetables, nuts, meat, cheese, everything right outside the door. Or just enjoy the atmosphere with a fresh pressed juice or coffee. For families there is also a small park with a rudimentary playground (one of the very few in the city) next to the market.
The apartment itself is a wonderful, spacious place, with excellent facilities. A typical, tastefully renovated italian flat, with thick walls, balconies, stone floors, gas stoves, etc. Not the least the comfortable jacuzzi, which we really enjoyed. (The apartment floors were a bit cold when we visited in January, so bring some slippers if you go for a winter vacation. In the summer, I imagine cold floors is an advantage).
Most of all, Maurizzio is a nice and forthcoming host who really takes pleasure in treating guests well, he goes above and beyond. When we forgot our passports at the apartment, he spent some of his day to bring them to us at the train station next day. But really, Maurizzio is an honest and helpful person.