The apartment is set in a rather strange 'residence' - full of seemingly deserted apartments with piles of construction materials dotted here and there. The views are, however, very beautiful. The communal pool overlooks the sea and Mt Etna, and really makes you feel like you're in Sicily - it's quite breathtaking.
The apartment itself is fine: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and an open plan kitchen and living room. There is a sweet terrace too with 2 sun loungers and a table and benches for al fresco dining. It is rather damp though so beware of that, and there are also lots of mosquitoes so bring lots of repellent to protect yourself!
Check-in was very easy, and the owner is attentive to all your needs. There was a generous set of snacks and a bottle of wine when we arrived, which was a lovely touch. The wifi however was very patchy, so if you need to stay connected it would be worth thinking of alternatives to using the wifi in the apartment.
Overall, lovely views and a good place to use as a base for travelling around.