The villa is beautiful, with many special details that creates a wonderful atmosphere. We especially loved the outdoor areas! We were a family of 8 adults and 2 kids. The pool is great for kids and adults. We had dinner outside every evening, watching the sunset and enjoying the view of Stromboli! We picked lemons from the garden, and we also enjoyed the outside barbeque area. The location is very private.
On the top of the hill behind Salice there is a long ridge with dirt roads/paths and the view is wonderful on clear days! We did excursions to Taormina, Savoca, Etna and the Aeolian islands (from Milazzo). There is a bit of a drive to reach some of these, but it was well worth it to stay in such a beautiful place.
All rooms have air-condition and mosquito-nets on the windows, which was greatly appreciated. (It would also be smart to bring some mosquito-repellant for dinners outside in the evening.)
Communication with Ottavio was easy and quick - a wonderful host!