We had a great time at Carmela's place in Acireale. We were a group of 8 friends, and the house is well suited for a group of this size. The house was clean and we liked the interior design. The rooms were also well equipped with fans or air conditioning. There is a kitchen inside the apartment, but also a big outdoor kitchen where we had a nice barbecue. The outside areas are definitely large enough for a large group of people. We also enjoyed the nice garden and the turtles. We really liked the hospitality of our hosts. Besides being attentive to our needs, they also gave us very good suggestions for restaurants, cafes, beaches, and trip destinations. There is a very good restaurant just around the corner. It is a bit of a walk to the beach, but it goes along a nice scenic path descending from Acireale down to the water. I would recommend renting cars in this town/area. There is sufficient parking space at the house.