The Red and the Black Apartment on the main street of Zafferana

Apartment was spotless!! Impeccably maintained with 2 large bedrooms and wide open space for combined dining and living room. There was a fabulous selection of food & drink for breakfast and all the amenities you'd need for a very comfortable stay. Location was PERFECT in Zafferana and getting to/from other towns around the Eastern side of Mt. Etna. Best part - our incredible host Enza and her family!! From beginning to end, she was amazing! Helped track down our Sicilian family roots, provided up-to-date tips on our outings and great restaurant suggestions. Really can't say enough about how amazing she is and how she helped create the trip of a lifetime for my family. THANK YOU ENZA!!!❤️???

Enza is a funny and very nice person. The place is big with all things you need, clean and nice.

Enza is a warm, friendly and generous hostess, who could not have been more helpful and delightful! She also speaks English very well, which is a great help to those of us whose Italian is limited to a few words, mainly to do with food! A 'welcome breakfast' on our first day and a 'farewell breakfast' on our last were unexpected bonuses, but typical of the hospitality shown, which included a well stocked fridge, fresh fruit and wine! The apartment is very spacious with a big comfortable lounge/dining room, two large double bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, a well stocked kitchen and two outside sitting areas. The name 'The Red and the Black 'reflects the proximity of Mt Etna and is carried through the décor of the apartment. Everything was spotlessly clean and sheets, towels etc. were changed mid way through our stay. The secure, underground garage meant that parking was never an issue and the proximity of all of the amenities in Zafferana mean that there is no need for the car once you return from longer excursions to Taormina, Mt Etna, Catania, Syracuse etc. Enza knows her home area well and is happy to recommend places to eat and visit which are off the main tourist routes. Being on the main road means that you are close to the main square where there are lively bars and eateries well into the evening. A slight downside is that some of the late-night revellers can be a bit noisy as they pass by! Sadly Mt Etna is not visible from the terrace, but its presence can be felt throughout Zafferana. In all, our stay was delightful and memorable, made all the better by the kindness and thoughtfulness of our delightful hostess, Enza and all of the other warm and friendly Sicilians we encountered. Many thanks for having us to stay with you.