Stop hesitating and book your stay!! I'm not trying to be dramatic, but the Villa is a dream come true: historic architecture, lush gardens, serene pool, Mt. Etna view, peace, quiet, and culture.
We arrived late in the evening and Maria Francesca made sure there was someone to meet us. Guisi, the host who welcomed us that night not only welcomed us kindly, but sent her husband to get us pizza and even gave us a bottle of local wine. We really appreciated this gesture after our long journey there from the USA. This trend of incredible hospitality continued throughout our stay. Every single recommendation Maria Francesca gave us was superb. She wasn't at the property during our stay but she is easy to reach and even called me when she heard my husband wasn't feeling well.
The village of San Pietro Clarenza is perfect for those looking to avoid crowds and other tourists. It was the perfect jumping off point to explore the entire east side of the island, although I could have been happy just staying at the villa my whole trip. It's that nice.