This place is a hidden gem! There are not words or photos that can do it justice!
As others mention, the drive up to the house is epic. The host meets you at the motorway tolls and leads the way, which is lucky as I would have turned back if not! It is a challenge the first time but after that it turns into an enjoyable part of the routine.
There is nothing in walking distance unless you are into hiking - walk for 1.5 hours to the nearest town, Castelmola, nice walk and worthwhile end point!
The house itself is massive, very clean and tastefully decorated. Split over two floors with the main living space and a huge terrace upstairs and a stand alone apartment downstairs (bed, bath and living rooms), it is perfect if you are travelling as two couples or with family.
If you arrive in the dark like we did, when you wake up in the morning and open the shutters, you will be treated to the best view I’ve ever woken to - Mt Etna in one direction and a panoramic view of the ocean in the other. We sat on the terrace every morning soaking in the autumn sunshine and the view!
Giorgio and Ana (owners) were very hospitable, maintaining the outdoor space and pool and ensuring that we had everything needed. It was a pleasure to talk to Giorgio about Sicily and his fruit and olive groves that surround the house on every side.