Maria and Mauricio were the most gracious and wonderful air bnb hosts that we have ever encountered. We arrived in Sicily on the ferry on a Saturday from the Aeolian Islands only to find that the car rental agencies in Milazzo were closed for the day and not re-opening until Monday morning so we were not able to pick up the rental cars we had booked. We took a taxi to the house and Mauricio helped us to organize rental cars locally so that we could still do all of our planned activities. Mauricio is a wonderful chef and cooked us a delicious Sicilian dinner one night and another night during our stay we shared a barbeque with them as well, which was also delicious and very fun! Maria and Mauricio gave us lots of great suggestions for an itinerary in the area. It is possible to visit Mt. Etna (about 30 mins from the villa) either with a guide or on your own (using the gondola). Alcantara gorges are also close by (again within 30 mins of the villa) and are a very fun trip especially with kids. Taormina is also about 30 mins away and is a must-see. Mauricio kept in touch with us each day while we were out to ensure we weren't having any issues and always offered his help in case of car troubles or any other concerns. They made us feel like family and we just loved our time with them!
As for the villa, the house is very well appointed and clean. The downstairs shower has an aromatherapy feature and the tub is nice and big with jets for a nice bath. The bedrooms were very adequate for our group. You will have your own private space with balcony, kitchen, living room, bedrooms and then Maria and Maurcio live downstairs. The pool area is lovely with nice areas for lounging and the pool is huge! The outdoor bar is a great feature and is on the honor system so you can take the drinks on your own and just write down what you have consumed and pay at the end of the stay. The little village, Piedemonte Etneo, is a cute little village and the local pizza restaurant is great (Mauricio organized pizzas for us one night as well).
Overall, just a wonderful, very memorable stay. We will never forget our angels in Sicily!