I have stayed with various Airbnb hosts and I have to say that Pierluca impressed me most - very professional, friendly, and extremely helpful which is what you need most when you are in a foreign country. I really enjoyed the stay at his flat, which is wonderfully located in the very heart of the action, next to the only surviving building after the great earthquake - Castello Ursino and Etna lurking in one of the side streets leading to the flat. If you are after experiencing the real Sicily and Catania - this is the place and Pierluca is your host!!! He even left us some drinks in the fridge so that we can relax after the journey.
As a sidenote for those wanting to explore beyond Catania, it is a perfect place from which to do so - easy access to the central bus station and the Central Catania railway station within walking distance. Thank you, Pierluca!!!!!