What a dream place. I stayed for two weeks over winter to write a book, and it was the perfect setting. Maria Francesca and her family were wonderful hosts who really care about their hosting. She gave great recommendations and embraced me with warm Italian hospitality.
The entire place is decorated with impeccable style, charm, and a moving personal history. It is an incredibly special place with a unique and welcome atmosphere, and well-equipped (can’t wait to come back in the summer to take advantage of the pool!).
Guests are best-equipped with a car as everything is within driving rather than walking distance. That said, so many of the best sights of Sicily are within an easy hour, 1.5h’s drive of the place - Etna, Taormina, Siracusa, Noto, and Catania itself. Catania airport itself is only 22 min away by drive. I drove across the island to Palermo for a night and I’m so glad I did - it is an easy and extremely beautiful 2.5h drive away, and there is so much there to see which I can’t wait to properly visit next time.
A stay I will remember fondly for a long time. Highly recommended - and thank you Maria Francesca for everything!