Apartment was everything we needed- clean, spacious, with equipped kitchen including coffee machine and newly refurbished bathroom with shower, toilet and bidet. There was AC in the living room area as well as upstairs where the bed which made it really easier to survive an all day heat after a long time outside! Flat is well hidden behind gate and provides access to beautiful terrace with stools and table as well as brolly where you can enjoy your morning breakfast outside.
it is only 15 mins to the beach- 20 if you go to Lido Arcobaleno (which I highly recommend, 10€ for 2 beds and brolly off peak). 15 mins to Piazza Universita- beautiful market where St. Agatha Basilica as well as tourist offices where you can buy all day Etna trips and many more. lots of lovely pubs and great food. if you're looking for souvenir, whether almond wine or fresh herbs and spices- Market there is definitely to go place!
the only thing I didn't like quite as much was a lot of trash on the streets everywhere and lack of pavements/traffic lights but I guess it's just regional and simply a matter of getting used to it.
overall: great stay, helpful owner, lovely flat and access to any place in Catania by foot! 10/10