The house is built next to the road but somewhat lower as it is built against the slope. From the terrace you'll have a view of the garden with lemon and olive trees, the view of the sea and a nearby town. From the road itself, where you will park your car, you have also a view of the magnificent Mount Etna. Check in and out was arranged by Signor Carmelo, a gentle man who makes sure he's early for the arranged time and will have helpful tips. The house itself is véry clean, small but practical and you will find everything you need. The house is peaceful, although you will hear the few cars driving by when you are inside the house (the road runs along just a bit higher than the roof). We were there in December, and were lucky with sunny weather (as the sun is lower, we had sun until about 12:30 at the terrace) but the house was a bit cold in the evening. I can imagine that in summer this could be a nice cool spot. The location makes a good base for trips to Villa Romana del Casale, Mount Etna, Syracuse and Noto and up to Taormina. Valverde itself is not attractive, we did eat a wonderful Cannolo next to the church at the pasticceria located at the piazza of Valverde.