Amazing views of both Etna and the coast from this stylish retro house. Definitely one for fans of 1950s architecture. The location is a good base to explore the East coast of Sicily - Taormina, Syracuse and Noto are all within easy reach by car. However, the lack of central heating makes this a better choice for the summer. We were there at the end of October and needed to have a fire every night to be comfortable (Sarah provided us with plenty of firewood and a gas heater). But even in October we had a couple of days when could sit out on the terrace in the morning and soak up the sun. There are a few restaurants (we tried L'Osteria del Siciliano and Macumba) and a small Carrefour supermarket within a 10 minute walk from the house but you will need a car to make the best of the local area. There's no TV or WIFI so we listened to the radio and played chess, which was lovely. We didn't manage to find a WIFI cafe anywhere in Nicolosi but some of the larger hotels might offer it. The house felt very secure and there is plenty of private parking. The host, Sarah, was very welcoming and helpful.