This place was a little piece of paradise. We ended up visiting less of the island than we thought because it was so nice to just relax at Maurizio's place, read in the lounge chairs with the outstanding views of both the sea and Mt. Etna, the fresh breezes rolling up from the sea, and the sense of peace, space and tranquility. The pool was amazing to have as well. It has a deep end for diving and a shallow end that is great for kids. You can even do short laps to work off all the extra kilos you will gain from the amazing food everywhere in Sicily. The 17 year old in our party loved the diving board the outdoor lounging furniture and the ping pong table. We loved having supermarkets, restaurants, bakeries and a deli-style shop with take away food all just two blocks away. We all loved the huge outdoor table for family meals. The huge covered outdoor space makes this house one of a kind and perfect for Sicilian summers. We were a family of 6 ranging in age from 8 to 70 and there was plenty of room for everyone to do their own thing. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed to cook family meals, two bathrooms were a life saver and we always appreciate a bidet! Maurizio was a friendly host that met our every need but was very discreet in terms of giving us privacy and full use of the space (he lives in a separate home in the upper section of the building). We stayed three weeks and would have stayed forever if possible. Trecastagni, the town where the home is located, is a wonderful community. It is a small town and you can walk everywhere. There are several amazing little peaks you can walk to for sweeping views, two lively squares for people watching, and lots of great restaurants. The town is also well positioned for exploring other areas like Etna, Zafferana, Catania, Siracusa, Fontane Bianche, Noto, Taormina, etc. We fell in love with the house and the town as well and felt spoiled by Maurizio's Sicilian warmth and hospitality. We have rented multiple houses in this area but this will be our top choice next time we are back in Sicily. Grazie Maurizio!