Alfio was everything you would expect from a mega super host: he replied every single question in less than 10 minutes, offered us extra equipment for our baby like an electric swing and even though we arrived very late the welcoming was friendly. There was already juice and some snacks in the supply cabinet.
The rooms were super clean and parts were freshly renovated, every room was heatable. We had our own parking space next to the house which was lockable since the whole area is a blue line (parking fee) which is a great thing in the summer when the beaches are crowed. The view in the morning is stunning (sea in the front, Etna in the back) and the location is very advantageous because you reach every single sight in the east of Sicily in nearly the same time (Etna, Taormina, Syrakus) and Catania in half an hour which is also worth a trip. As we stayed in Alfios house during the low season we had the beach just for us, most of the restaurants and shops were closed till march, but just in the next village you‘ll find everything you need (try the pistachio filled cookies at Panificio La Treccia Della Masseria)
We had a wonderful time and it was a great start for our three weeks trip through Sicily. Thank you Alfio!