My family and I had an excellent stay at Valentinas place. Valentina and her husband are excellent hosts. They own a business nearby and are available when needed. The apartment is very nice, spacious and everything seems new. The room is very private and has a balcony, refrigerator, and it’s own bathroom (gorgeous, big and new). The room was very clean, comfortable and the air conditioner worked well ( important because we were there during a heatwave). There was also a big balcony. The room also has its own lock and key. There is a common area since the apartment does have 2 other rooms for guests. However the rooms are like there own separate apartments. The common area does have a kitchen and cooking utensils. You can then eat in your room since they are equipped with small portable tables. The street where the apartment is on does not look great, however it is actually a great location to be in because it’s across the street from Catania central station. You can catch the bus or train and take it anywhere around Sicily. Also Valentina provided us with breakfast croissants. These were baked fresh and were some of the best croissants my family and I have ever had. I have to reiterate that we appreciated how clean the apartment was, this is not always easy to find in Sicily. Valentina and her husband did a great job setting the place up. Definitely enjoyed the time there!