Wow! This place is exactly as Antonella and Guiseppe describe. But it's more than that. The level of attentiveness from our hosts was first class and nothing was too much trouble. From restaurant recommendations to queries about parking, there was an immediate response. The bed is super comfy (very firm mattress) and there's plenty of storage space. The kitchen is small but there's everything you need, together with a fridge stocked with some welcoming bottles and a lovely bowl of fruit. We were truly felt to feel as though we were staying at a friend's apartment while they were away - although all personal items were out of sight. The roof terrace and the "room with a view"... Spent a lot of time sitting and watching the clouds/sky change with the light, wondering whether the fishermen on the rocks actually catch any fish! On a practical level, Aci Castello is located just above Catania. So if you want to go to Taormina in the north, it's a straightforward drive. However, if you want to go south to Ortegia or Noto, then you have to factor in timing to go through Catania - or be very brave/patient! In reality, you don't need to go anywhere - there are plenty of places to eat locally (there is an amazing pizzeria that offers GF pizza base) and we particularly liked "Slurp" in the main square for a coffee and/or granite. The local shops sell all manner of delicious food and are friendly and good value. It's very easy to spend a week pottering around Aci Castello. Probably the best AirBnB I've stayed in, so thank you Antonella and Guiseppe!