The apartment is nestled in a failry quiet area but with everything you need on your doorstep. I walked almost everywhere, during my stay, except when going to the beach and the bus for that was approximately a 15 minute walk away, if that. Although the apartment has no washing machine I found a very good laundrette nearby [SpeedQueen] which is automated so you won't need to bring deteregents.
You will have no shortage of places to eat and drink and, unless you venture far out, you'll usually be no more than a 20 minute walk from the apartment. Catania appears to be a "City that never sleeps" and if, like myself, you're a night owl, you should be more than satisfied with the apartment during your stay.