Francesco's apartment is a real gem. It is a great base if you are visiting areas surrounding Mount Etna. It is a nicely done up homely apartment. Very spacious and airy, with lots of light and a lovely big kitchen. The view of Mt Etna from the apartment is great! Giarre the city in which it is located was a quiet city when we visited in Feb with our 2 kids, but it is a great base for visiting Taormina, Catania, Siracuse especially we had a car and the apartment comes with parking in the yard. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay especially the ability to relax in the nice living room in the evenings in winter. I highly recommend this apartment to anyone, especially family with kids. It is indeed a home away from home.