I've had the most wonderful stay at Maria's place! To start with, she responded to my inquiry at midnight when my other accommodation fell through, sent a taxi for me within minutes, and rushed back from the city to meet me and get me checked in. The home is very beautiful - a big two story apartment right on the Corso Umberto. It is elegant and bright with tons of natural light in all the rooms. I stayed in the downstairs bedroom with adjoining private bathroom, next to the living room with a big desk to work at overlooking the Corso Umberto, and well equipped kitchen. Maria's adorable Jack Russell Terrier (Giacomo) also welcomed me home each day and was a constant source of joy during my stay he is so friendly! The location was ideal, and I was glad to discover the tranquility of Acireale with everything I needed just steps away including cafes, fruit/veg and grocery markets, the sea coast for swims in the stunningly blue water, bus and train stations, essentials shopping, cathedrals and other sights. The location is perfectly central for bus or train connections to also visit Aci Castello, Acitrezza, Catania, Giardini-Naxos, Taormina.... The communication with Maria was always excellent - she is very quick to respond and provided recommendations on the best things to do and how to move around. She made me feel completely at home and this stay was definitely a highlight of my time in Sicily.