The house was clean and well-equipped. It was very hot, so the pool was a blessing. The AC worked well in all of the bedrooms. There is no AC in the kitchen. The house is great for daytrips to Etna, Alcantara, Taormina, Catania, etc. Francesca was very helpful. She and her husband live downstairs, but they were very discreet. You hardly knew they were there.
If you are noise sensitive, be aware that the dogs downstairs bark all day long.