This is a beautiful and authentic home on an incredible property with a lush garden of fruits and plants overlooking incredible vistas. Nights were filled with stars and quiet sounds of birds and bugs. We adored the grounds and the atmosphere. The house feels remote, but it is actually very close to beaches and a town with all the necessities, and it is only a short drive to glorious Taormina. Some things to note: the drive to the house is rough, so if you are renting a car, expect some off-roading. If you are a small party, take special note that you need to specify in advance that you want both houses, not just the main house. We expected to have both, and this was my fault for not reading carefully. Maria Carola was very communicative and helpful and offered to open the other house two days into our stay. We decided to just stay in one house, but we were a little sad, because I think everything would have been easier & clearer from the beginning of our stay if Maria Carola had been there to greet us (she unfortunately had to be out of town and I sensed the people who did greet us didn’t know much about the rental process). When we arrived things seemed a little neglected, as if no one had been there for awhile. This was not a problem for me, as there was at the same time a great spirit of age to the house and I loved the curiosities and rustic feel of the place. One last thing to note: if you only rent one house, there is AC only in one bedroom. There is a strong fan in the other room, but it wasn’t enough for us in a very hot summer. I doubt this would present a problem during the rest of the year and it certainly would be no problem if the other house is opened. Overall, our stay was very nice and we would be delighted to return. The only thing that would have been better is if we could have met Maria Carola at the very beginning of our stay :), as she is clearly an excellent host.