The house is in a great location on the side of mount Etna with amazing views of the peak as well as the Mediterranean Sea. The garden has clementine, olive and fig trees and is very peaceful. It is nice to be at this higher elevation during the summer as it was a little bit cooler than the intense heat on the coast.
Giovanni was a fantastic host who was very responsive and friendly. His family owns a couple beach clubs near the house where guests can visit for free. The restaurant there was very good and the water crystal clear and refreshing. Our visit there was a highlight.
The house is big and probably best for groups of 8-12 where you can split the cost. The house is quite old and in need of upgrades. Given that we were a family of 4 we felt that the value wasn’t great for us. Bigger groups would be very happy here.