Wow!! Claudia's apartment is a hidden gem. Check in went so smoothly - Claudia met me and gave me the tour. She is SO wonderful, very nice and just a great person. The apartment blew me away. The upstairs/downstairs layout was beautiful, all modern appliances and finishes, and very clean. The views were so beautiful- what's better than to have your morning coffee on the terrace with a panoramic vista of Catania (and Mt. Etna in the background)? Air conditioning was wonderful. All the things needed to cook were there and then some. The neighborhood was just awesome. You're in a residential area but only a very short walk away from Piazza Stesichoro and Via Etnea, so you get some quiet but also proximity to sights. Make sure you get some traditional grilled meat dishes from the restaurants in the neighborhood- it's a must visit. Claudia has all of the good recommendations! Check out went just as smoothly as check in, too. I only stayed 2 days but I was so sad to leave. I come to Catania semi-regularly and la Terazza di Leda will now be my first choice of accommodation. Don't wait- book it!