Due to only speaking English, me and my wife were mainly looked after by Gae's son and his partner Maria. I cannot stress how great they were! They truly went above and beyond to make our short stay special. They coped with our ever-changing plans, always replying promptly which put us at ease. They collected us from the bus station in Acireale much earlier than they should have and they were even able to offer a couple of bikes for us to explore the local area - a highlight of our holiday.
Despite the language barrier, the rest of the family were really warm and friendly as well.
Although some people may deem the local area as a bit run down, we loved it as it felt a lot more real than the resorts of the coast. The home itself is wonderful. It's situated on the family vineyard and is a true sanctuary. The home had all the amenities you would want for a family / large group to stay there, and the view of Mount Etna from the back garden/pool literally took our breath away. We only wish our stay could have been longer. We will definitely be returning in the future.