We had six fantastic days at Gianni's place. The pool area is lovely. Gianni is a hard-working, consientious host, who keeps the place clean and tidy and is available every day to answer questions and help his guests.
The farmhouse is divided into four apartments. Ours had one bedroom and a sofa bed in the sitting room. This was fine for us (two adults and two teenagers) but the open-plan design might not work for two couples holidaying together or a family with much younger children. We loved the apartment. It was beautifully furnished and atmospheric. Kichen facilities basic, but adequate. Bathroom clean with plenty of hot water. No washing machine.
We explored the area - attractive hill and coastal towns - always in sight of awe-inspiring Mount Etna which was billowing smoke and a red hot lava trail (an unforgettable sight at night) at the time of our visit.
The highlights of our trip were the swimmimg pool, a drive up the mountain to the refugio to see the volcano eruting at fairly close range, and dinner at the pizzeria in nearby Presa. This deserves a special mention - an unpretentious place, packed with locals, in a small village with a pretty church and piazza, no salad, no wine (beer and soft drinks only), no nonsense - just the best pizza ever, cooked in a wood fired oven, and a friendly ambience.
You need a car and a good map. There are a few faded signs to Etnaland hauser from Piedimonte Etna. When you get closer you pick up signs to Etnalodge, which is a different house further along via Bassi but these signs help you find Gianni's.