We are an American couple and started a one month bicycle trip around Sicily in Trapini. We slected the perfect place to start our trip. The apartment was clean and centrally located (within walking distance to all shops, train sation, ferry, and central old town). The apartment has a full large kitchen which allowed us to cook all of our meals. And yes, the steps are steep but are very manageable. You can expect typical urban noise (garbage trucks, traffic, and the downstairs restaurant) but that is offset by the convenient location.

What made our stay EXCEPTIONAL was our host, Maria Teresa. Her pre-trip communication was promt and thorough, she picked us up at the Trapini airport despite our delayed arrival, she secured a TIM SIM card for our iPhone which is saving us hundreds of dollars, and she provided plenty of local information and history of the city. She is also providing storage for our two bike suitcases while we tour Sicily. We are returnign to Trapini for two more nights at the end of our trip and we look forward to staying with Maria Teresa again.