We had an amazing stay at Giorgio’s villa. This review will perhaps explain why so many guests rate Giorgio so highly as a host.
First of all, the house is absolutely amazing. There is a “million dollar view” of Mt. Etna. Imagine waking up to a crystal clear view of the volcano, and a gorgeous view of the sea too. This is a quiet location and you can just relax and take it all in without the noise of cars, scooters etc. Perhaps you will hear the sound of cows and horses. Speaking of horses - there is a beautiful horse, Bimba, on the property, behind a gate. If you have children, they will love to spend time with her, feeding and petting her. The town of Gaggi is just 10 minutes away, and there is so much to explore in the area, including towns that seem to be built on the tops of cliffs and mountains. Taormina is just 45 minutes away, and Catania is also 45 minutes to an hour away. Lastly, the house is very spacious so don’t worry about bringing a large group.
Now, let’s talk about Giorgio! He is a SUPER DUPER host, unlike anyone we have ever stayed with. Giorgio is the most hospitable, kind and loving person we met during our trip to any country. He will personally show you the house and take care of you like a family member. He brought us brought and jam to make sure the kids didn’t go hungry. The next day, he did a tour of the region with us for hours. He doesn’t let anything get in the way of the pure joy with which he likes showing guests his home. We even ate at a delicious local restaurant with him, and toured ancient castles and towns. Throughout this time, Giorgio played with the children and made jokes.
We were truly sad to say goodbye to Giorgio. However, we are happy because we will definitely be coming back. If you are looking for the perfect getaway and want to stay with an amazing host, don’t think twice and book this vacation!!