The room was clean! Massimo and his Wife take great care of the appartment. They are always there to help, and are really nice people. The place is VERY well located. It’s not a beautiful neighborhood but it takes 15 mins to walk to the center and 35 mins to walk to the beach. If you don’t feel like walking, they suggested me a driver which cost me 10 euros to get to or back from the beach (one way). I was a solo female traveler and I felt safe. The only downside is the noise (early morning honking on the street) but if you wake up between 7-8 like me.. it doesn’t really bother if you’re not noise sensitive. There’s a beautiful view of etna from one of the balconies. Restaurants and cafe/bars very nearby and grocery stores 3 mins walk (but there’s the market in the center which has fresh local food)