Staying at Gianfranco's Sole Lava E Salt apartment was a wonderful experience. The location and views from the apartment are fabulous. The walk down to Corso Umberto is short but comes with very steep steps. For us that was not a problem as we had a view of Etna from the garden everyday, which made it well worth it. We had a great designated spot in the apartment area to park our car safely. What makes the stay even better is the wonderful reception from Gianfranco himself. He was quick to respond to any questions and he gave wonderful suggestions of local restaurants and bars. He also checked in to make sure we were ok. Highly recommend booking a stay with Gianfranco!