Sole Lava e Sale is a great stay in a beautiful location overlooking Etna and the sea. The apartment is clean and bright. The terrace is fabulous! As other reviews have said, there are quite a few steps down and it seems like more on the way back up. We never did avail ourselves of the €10 taxi ride up, but it is always an option if you don’t feel like climbing the stairs. However, the view and the apartment are well worth a few extra steps. The place was easy to find. Gianfranco waved us in from the road, opened the gate to the property where we parked. He is very welcoming, gave us a complete tour and made us feel at home. During our stay, we did have a couple of minor glitches, but Gianfranco took care of them immediately. He answers questions quickly, explains everything clearly, has great recommendations for restaurants, grocery and sights. I would stay longer next time!