The cottage is very cozy, though not particularly glamorous (it's not pretending to be anyway). It is small, rustic and very conveniently located for Catania, the coast (Aci Trezza, Aci Castello etc.) and Etna. There are no views from the house itself, but walk down the road or round the corner, and you see the glorious Sicilian landscape in full splendour.
The woodburner was a great feature - we spent most evenings near it, and it did a great job keeping us warm. The cottage is fully equipped, though it might not always be obvious where a particular kitchen item is. The tank in the toilet had a habit of flushing itself occasionally - not a major issue at all, but good to be aware of. Also, do make sure you are very careful getting out bed and generally standing up upstairs - the ceiling is very low.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much. Pippo and Vincenzo were both extremely helpful and welcoming, we loved the neighbourhood and are very much hoping to come back!!