Wow, my biggest concern is how to write this review in a way that doesn’t seem like a highly biased, paid endorsement for Giovanni and Francesca’s Catania home. With that in mind, let me start with the downsides to this two-story hideaway. Well, shoot, there really aren’t any. I guess if one didn’t read the description, the steps up to the flat might be a disadvantage. We went in, eyes upon, that we had about 100 steps to climb, with no lift available, but it didn’t bother us a bit, once we carried our luggage up (Giovanni graciously helped us load in). The apartment itself is exactly as pictured – immaculately clean, , tastefully decorated, and completely (and thoughtfully) appointed with everything one could need. Recently renovated the architect who did the work knew what he/she was doing; every square foot is used to its full advantage My wife and I used this trip to test whether we could work remotely from Italy, which required a few things: strong/reliable Wifi; work discipline, and a work space that allowed us to put up with one another for a month. In order, Giovanni and Francesca provided WiFi that worked well throughout the house. Second, we fell into a great routine that allowed us to get our work done in a way that made the experience wonderful, and that ties into the third point – our work space. Did I mention that G+F’s place has the most amazing top story in Sicily? The photos on their listing does not do it justice. First is the work space – a big table for our computers, plenty of power, and a view over the Duomo and square that put our abilities of concentration to test. We would sit there, work away and marvel at how the sun could change the color of the Duomo and square minute by minute. The upstairs room has a couch that fold out to a bed, the laundry room, and the washer as well. Open the sliders, you can step out on the huge terrace with an even better view; 280 degrees of the city. We spent much time sitting out here, wine glass in hand. The neighborhood is great, and filled with kind people who – with modest effort by us – became buddies over our stay. The last thing I want to mention, and perhaps the most charming thing about this place is its owners, Giovanni and Francesca. My wife and I have stayed in a lot of Airbnb’s, and met a lot of nice hosts, but these two people are in a class of their own. When we had questions on home operation, Giovanni was always there, often helping me via a video call. Both he and Francesca speak excellent English. We got together with the two of them for dinner at a lovely little trattoria in the neighborhood and had a wonderful evening. I only wish there was a way I could more highly recommend Giovani...