Andrea gets 5 stars for his outstanding hospitality during our stay. Due to no fault of his, we did not have hot water and then had no water during some of our stay, but Andrea worked to keep us in the loop about what was going on and was always readily available when we needed something.
For those still reading-Andrea was nice enough to connect us with Julien, an expert Etna tour guide and educator, who gave us a FULL day tour of the volcano, the surrounding town, the Catania waterfront, and so much more. It was undoubtedly the best tour we have ever been on, and it was because of Julien’s knowledge and love for Sicily. If you stay with Andrea, BOOK THIS TOUR!!
In terms of the home itself, it’s lovely inside and so spacious for two people. The street directly around the home can be a bit noisy during the morning and daytime, but it was quiet enough at night. Overall, we had a fun stay in Catania and an amazing time exploring!