If you happen to be two families with a 3-year-old, 4-year-old and a baby, Carmela's is definitely a place to be: quiet private garden to have long, languid breakfasts (mind the turtles strolling around :)), easy (in Italian terms :)) access to nearby beaches and places of interest, incl Etna, considerate hosts catering to any of your needs (with some help from Google translator, everything is possible!), and a noble, tastefully decorated house to offer protection from the Southern sun as well as enough privacy for two families. As an overanxious mother of a 3-months-old, I found special comfort in Nino's being available for 24hrs if need be, for which I am eternally thankful! And even if Acireale in itself is not the most picturesque place on earth (unfortunately, St Maria della Scala was under construction at the time of our visit), the home of one of its architects in a literal sense (special greetings to Vito!!) is a perfect place to start exploring this part of Sicily. Thanks again for everything, Nino, Carmela and Vito!!!