10 STARS for hospitality. Francesca and her family were so kind to pick us up from the train station in 2 separate cars. It was raining that day and as soon as we stepped out of the train station, they had 4 umbrellas already popped open for us to walk under. When we got to the beautiful home, Francesca had the most delicious fresh lemon cake waiting for us. We had read previous reviews about her delicious desserts and my husband and kids secretly were hoping we would have one during our stay :) It was sooo good that I ate it for breakfast, lunch and late night snack! I had noticed that the home allowed smoking and I was nervous that I would get a headache or have a difficult time sleeping with smell of smoke from previous stays. The house smelled so clean and fresh, there was no trace of the smell of smoke. Our vacation consisted of 2 hotels and 4 Airbnbs! Francesca's home was the last home to stay in before we flew back to our home in the United States. Out of all the places, I slept the best in Francesca's home. The beds and pillows were comfortable and it was a plus to see a fan in one of the rooms. We sleep with a fan at home to block out noises and it was so nice to get the same kind of sleep in her home. There wasn't a whole lot for us to do in Acireale without a car. Acireale is also not a touristy town so many didn't speak English. I enjoyed walking, shopping and eating at the cafes where my family and myself were able to take in the culture and the language. Everyone in the town was so friendly and patient with the communication barrier. Google translate app came in handy, too! I can't say enough about Francesca's home and hospitality! Thank you again for a wonderful stay.