Mimmo was such a wonderful host for our time in Sicily! He and his family really welcomed us, and let us stay with them for a full month to shadow them during vendemmia and for every step of the winemaking process. It was a wonderful opportunity with wonderful people. Solicchiata is beautiful, but very remote - though they have one bus company that runs through town, it has very limited times and destinations. I very very strongly recommend renting a car so you have access to hiking trails (and not just on Etna - don't skip the Alcantara Gorge!), supermarkets (smaller bodega-type shops can be found walking distance but are quite pricey), restaurants (there is one restaurant and one bar in town), and other nearby towns and cities. Catania is the easiest city to access by bus but the times are very limited and navigating the bus website and app can be difficult if you don't speak Italian. Many of the best things to do nearby, such as hiking on Mt. Etna, are not accessible by bus and very little is accessible on foot (and we are happy to walk long distances). Luckily Mimmo's brother owns the car rental shop in town and they are really wonderful people as well! On other occasions Mimmo would even invite us to join himself or his family to attend an event like Bronte's pistaccio festival, or to take us hiking on an ancient volcano in the valley. The apartment is spacious and fully outfitted, from laundry detergent to olive oil the family makes themselves. Our trip to Sicily with Mimmo and his family was unforgettable, and we'll treasure our time with them always. Do not hesitate to book with this incredibly kind family! Grazie mille, Mimmo!