Marilisa's place has largely contributed to a wonderful Catania experience. It's cozy, secure, spotlessly clean, architecturally charming and, as other reviewers mentioned, settles into a rather quiet neighborhood with good parking access. The kitchen is well-equipped if you feel like cooking. The bed is super comfy and if your not tired after a day of walking around the city you have the option of reading a book at the beautifully set table in the inner courtyard. Marilisa is a tremendous host who really cares about the place. She goes out of her way to accommodate her guests. Communication has been smooth throughout the stay, either via AirBnB messanger or WhatsApp. Within minutes of walking you find yourself surrounded with some of Catania's finest, such as the Macondo Wine and Book Cafè; if you ever feel like witnessing the owner of the joint play chess with his very cool kid outside the bar at 10pm on a Sunday, while inhaling the intensive whiffs of finest weed from locals smoking in the same alley and casually listening to Bonobo or Fat Freddy's Drop. Next to Marilisa's home is Santi and Valentina's luggage storage office. Both are some of the nicest people you'll met in Sicily. They provide you with temporary Internet should you need it until Marilisa's place gets it (which we never missed anyway). It's a home to come back to anytime, be it for a weekend or a whole week.