The apartment was beautiful and comfortable- an oasis after our days driving or exploring. Wonderful terrace too. The private parking is such a life saver too - make sure you get this in Catania. It's in an enclosed gate, and only 7-8 Euros a day, but worth it. We also loved the location - very close the the fish and food markets, where you can buy fresh fish or ingredients to cook, or we would buy bread, fresh prosciutto and Sicilian cheese for lunch sandwiches, and ate at a wonderful seafood restaurant - Osteria Antica Marina (highly recommend). It's a stones through from the Duomo Piazza and a short walk from just about everything!