This was our first experience of Airbnb so we had no expectations other than that we wanted to be close to the Etna parkrun on Monti Rossi (10 minutes drive away) and to have use of a swimming pool (which was lovely).
We would have been satisfied with just these two requirements, but Vincenzo and Giovanna’s home offered so much more. Their hospitality was amazing. On our first night we joined them in celebrating their son’s birthday. They also provided us with vegetables from their garden allotment.
We invited the family to join us for dinner one night, and enjoyed stories of Etna eruptions! A spectacular view of Etna can be seen from the triangular window in the lounge.
It was lovely to share the space with the family, but our privacy was also respected. The apartment above the family’s own holiday/weekend home, was comfortable and provided us with everything we needed.
Outside was a beautiful pool, ideal for cooling off, and lovely gardens and terrace area.
The surrounding area was quiet, with the town of Nicolosi just a short drive away.
We tried to do too much whilst in Sicily and my hint would be to take a couple of days to chill by the pool and relax.