Marco is a very hospitable & communicative host. He does not speak English so sometimes communication can be difficult, & google translate leaves a bit to be desured. However Marco is very attentive & is eager to recommend tourist optilns to ensure you enjoy your stay. The apartment is as advertised but if you are using the two separate beds make sure there are sheets for the futon sofa as I had to pay €10 for extra bedding on it even though I booked for 2 people. Marco delivered this the next dat which was much appreciated. The only negative is the small bathroom & shower. We were not given a floor mat so the area got quite wet. There are no windows to air it out either. I would not recommend this apartment for tall people. I am almost 6 ft & it is a bit of a squeeze. The location was great, a 2 minute walk to via Etnea the main drag of the city. There are a bunch of great restauaranta around & it is close to a few of the main piazzas. About a 20 min walk through a bad neighbourhood to the train station however. Overall we had a good stay here. Catania has more hidden gems that immediate appeal so give it time to grow on you & stay here if you want to be close to the main centre of town. And watch out for the dodgy taxi drivers!