Dan's house was very nice and cozy. It was private and secure and just a short, easy walk into town. Very conveniently located for visiting Mt. Etna, Syracuse, and Catania. Dan's father Carmello met us and easily showed us how to use everything despite not speaking a word of English and us not speaking much Italian. We came by car from Messina and Dan's directions didn't include coming from that direction but once we figured out which exit to take (first exit after the toll booth), his directions from there were very accurate. Thanks Dan and Carmello!