During our 7 night stay at Luciano & Rosaria’s place, I can safely say it exceeded our expectations greatly. The place is exactly what the pictures suggest; extremely clean, a lovely homely feel which is the best looking apartment on the street. I can’t emphasise how spotless the place is, and the design of the bedroom makes you feel at home straight away. As a small point I would’ve liked to have seen the building directly opposite which isn’t so desirable, however this is a small remark just based on first impressions.
The location is ideal for exploring Catania. Just a 5 minute walk and you’re at the Piazza Duomo which is near every restaurant/gelato/monument you can think of. It felt very safe at all times & is close to all transport links which is a massive plus.
One of the main reasons why we enjoyed the place so much was the hospitality. Rosaria made me feel so comfortable before even arriving in Catania, with clear directions of how to get to the place from the airport and snacks upon arrival (despite myself arriving slightly later than agreed.) I mistakingly saw that there was no WiFi which was stated but didn’t check, however she went above and beyond to supply a WiFi box for the week for €10 which I’m so thankful for as it was essential for my work. The hot water briefly stopped for a short period, which was extremely quickly and professionally handled within hours, and suggestions for beaches, transport and day trips were all quickly responded to; we were never left waiting for an answer.
We always felt that no matter the problem, they would always find a solution to ensure we were happy. We’re really grateful for this and it made our trip in Catania even more special.
Grazie mille! - Joel & Sara