The gardens and pool area are lovely and well kept. The house was dark and we didn't like to spend too much time there. The patio outside with the pizza oven was lovely for lunch and dinner times. Though there was a lower kitchen and barbeque area, and one at the pool, we didn't use them as they were too far away. The house only caters for 4 people but the garden dining areas and lovely deep pool with diving board and botanical surrounds could accommodate more guests. It's urban setting in a local neighbourhood comes with the standard urban movements and sounds of pets and gardening activities. Good proximity Mount Etna and 25 minutes to the lovely Aci Castello.