Firstly, Dominique was extremely helpful - for example, lending us her booster seat when the car rental failed to provide one, and the communication was always very prompt.
The house has a really stunning view of Etna from the balcony and from the roof terrace. The pebbly beach is very close - literally just across the road. From the balcony and terrace you also have glimpses of the sea through the trees. In early March it was very quiet - there was nobody in the handful of other flats in the same building.
Good location for visiting Etna (Rifugio Sapienza about an hour by car), and Taormina (35 minutes by car), Catania, Acireale and the coast north of Catania.
Out of season there are just a couple of restaurants and a bar open within walking distance, so a car is a good idea.
We had a wonderful stay!