The house is part of a huge and beautiful garden with the biggest private pool imaginable for a private residence. The grounds are wonderful and make you feel part of an estate! The house is between Catania and the Etna so it was a great location for us. The house itself is old and charming but in need of some upgrades, especially in regards to plumbing (some showers are difficult to start, one toilet makes a near constant noise) and the windows and patio doors would need mosquito nets. There were quite a few mosquitos when during our stay and we were not able to open the windows in the evening or during the night. We would definitely stay again if in the area and really liked our stay. The hosts are very nice and easy to talk to.