We stayed 2 weeks and had good contact with Nello. He is very kind and always willing to help. We enjoyed some vegetables out of the garden and citrons. We were not having a car. So we used the train which was oké. (the station is 45 min walk) The bus to Acireale wasn't regular going and not very reliable. But Nello dropt us a few times by the station on his way.
We enjoyed some excursions with Nello. The moonwalk on the Etna, Alcantare river walk and a hard 15 km walk Danzando sui 2 mari. All very different but each a terrific experiance. So if you have the opportunity to join, than do so. Further we can recommend the Circumetnea, the village around Castelmola and the beach at Giardini- Naxos where we did a boattrip with Marco's excursions.