I spent almost two weeks with Andreina and Vito and can confidently say they are the best hosts I've met who epitomize the authentic AirBnB experience. They are cultured, trustworthy, respectful, as well as truly caring about their guests. They help me a lot with my itinerary planning and they are a big part of my memories in Sicily. Vito is a true gentleman and an expert in navigation; he has a good collection of maps which has helped me found all the sites I wanted to see with ease (even without hiring a car). Andreina is so caring and with her superb communication and organization skills, I always feel safe and looked after. I am fortunate enough to have many lovely conversation with them, which made this Sicilian trip a lot more personal and memorable than other trips I've taken. Andreina and Vito also make the best breakfast: home-made orange and lemon jam with toast, macedonia di frutta and Vito's signature cappuccino, which is something to look forward to every morning.
The flat itself is tastefully designed and decorated and it is massive. It is well laid out so both host and guests have their own personal space. The whole flat is sparkling clean and laid with marble floor which made you feel much cooler in summer days. The balcony has a nice view of Mt. Etna and is my favourite spot for reading.
Location of the flat is perfect too. It's only a 8 minutes walk to the main shopping street, Via Etnea; 15 minutes walk to Piazza Duomo; within 30 minutes you'll arrive at the bus terminal where you can take buses to go to Taormina (from Taormina you can also visit the Godfather's town Savoca), Syracuse and Ortigia, Noto and Piazza Armerina (Villa Romana del Casale), etc.
If you want to engage with Sicilian culture and its people instead of just being a tourist, do yourself a favour and stay here. Grazie mille, Andreina e Vito!