We chose this place based on all the wonderful reviews it had received, and we weren't disappointed. Giuseppe was the perfect host - despite arriving at 10pm at night, he was still there to greet us and take us through the apartment! The benefit to arriving late was being greeted by the awe-inspiring view when we awoke the next day. I could never get sick of that view - looking across town at all the beautiful houses perched on the mountainside, down to the valley below, and with Etna towering over all. The apartment is small but comfortable, with enough room for our one year old to run around in, and stocked with all the essentials for a great stay. Giuseppe even left us a few beers in the fridge! But the star of the show goes to the beautiful town of Motta Camastra. In all our travels through Italy, it took no time to decide that this was the Italy we'd been waiting for - rustic, authentic, and charming. The picturesque township had us breathless at every turn. The locals were so friendly to us, despite our poor Italian. Carmelo and Francesca, who run the town's only bar and trattoria, were especially accommodating - plus they made superb food and coffee! From Motta Camastra it was only a short drive to Francovilla for supplies, and we took a day trip to Castiglione di Sicilia, another beautiful mountaintop town that can be seen from Motta Camastra. All in all it was a visit we'll never forget, a highlight of our trip.