The house is spacious and beautiful with quite some attention to detail (different color bedrooms, different toilet shapes). There are two spacious bedrooms with double beds, ensuite bathrooms and walk in closets. The top floor is an appartment on its own, with a third bedroom, another small kitchen and balcony. One can easily cook a nice meal in the main kitchen. There is a dishwasher and even laundry machine present. The garden is lovely, with a spacious pool and outdoor shower and toilet, however in october it was too cold to take a swim. If there are no clouds in the sky, the smoking etna can easily be seen! The house is located in a gated community, so one can safely park the car up front. A car is a must to have, since the house is very remote. There is a supermarket at walking distance, however for touristy things (like the town of Giardini Naxos and Taormina for example) one really needs to drive a bit further (15-30 minutes at best).
What's important to be aware of is that the basement is inhabited by the owners. We never saw them however, and they never complained about any noise or whatever. In the end it didn't bother us at all. Showers take some time to get warm. All rooms are equipped with sun screens and air conditioning. Contact with the renting agency was direct and very quick. We enjoyed neighbouring towns thanks to some tips we got the first day. In conclusion: what you see is what you get but considering the remote location you either go from here exploring the east coast by car, or you stay in the house all day for relaxing. Or a combination of both of course.