We stayed at Livio's apartment for 5 days and do not have a bad word to report! The apartment itself was fantastic, huge space and very nicely furnished and well looked after. Having seen the pictures I was sure there would be a catch as the price was so reasonable but I can say it's all an accurate reflection. The apartment has an awesome balcony that overlooks the sea which is a lovely place to sit and relax. There is also a terrace equipped with loungers for sun bathing. The apartment also has all the amenities and comforts you could want such as a nice bathroom and kitchen and a good wifi connection.
At the bottom of the terrace is a path down to a little cove on the volcanic coast. The water itself is a beautiful blue colour and a great depth for swimming and jumping in, and also a good snorkelling spot to see the sea life. Getting out of the sea did involve some climbing on the rocks and the water could get a bit choppy so anyone who's not a confident swimmer could find it a bit tricky getting in and out but certainly not impossible.
Stazzo itself is a quaint little village near Acireale. The one thing I loved about it was truly felt you were getting an authentic Sicilian experience. There were no resorts/fry up cafes or fish and chips and we heard extremely little English being spoken, which my girlfriend and I loved! I would highly recommend hiring a car for the stay as otherwise you could be isolated, as public transport links weren't great.
Finally, Livio was a great host. He was very communicative prior to the stay and was very friendly when meeting him. He was also easily reachable and happy to help out with booking taxis and restaurant suggestions etc.
If you're looking for a great, relaxing stay in an authentic Sicilian setting I couldn't recommend Livio's apartments enough!