My friend and I had a fantastic stay at Sonja's place. Sonja was amazing at communicating clearly and quickly. She was super welcoming and accommodating throughout (I had to do some work at once point and she kindly helped me connect to the Wi-Fi properly) and was always up for a chat when passing by. She sometimes left us little treats (loved that Pistachio cream <3), which both my friend and I were very grateful for ;-) . The place itself was super clean, beautiful and calm. I particularly loved the outdoor kitchen - we had all the utensils we needed and the layout was really good as everything was easy to access and find. When my friend and I stayed at the AirBnB throughout the day, we were able to sit at the pool and take our books into a cozy reading corner somewhere else. It was absolutely perfect for getting away from the hectic city lifestyle. To get to and from Sonja's place, you will definitely need a car - Taormina, Catania and Siracusa are all around an hour's drive (or more, as in Siracusa's case). However, the places are all well connected and you often just stay on one or motorways, so it's an easy drive. Overall, I can highly recommend staying at Sonja's - and if only for the great hospitality. :)