Elegant and grand with a lovely outdoor space and pool. Great location for sightseeing. The local town of Giarre is a little scruffy but there are plenty of nice places to eat. I recommend Santa Maria la Scala for lunch by the sea and also le Serre, which has a great view of mt Etna. Taormina and Siracusa are definitely both worth visiting and make good day trips. The hosts also had lots of good suggestions. They are just next door and very happy to help, yet don’t intrude. A very enjoyable week. Grazie!