Staying with Gaetano and Barbera has been one of the best AirBnb experiences I've ever had. They are really wonderful hosts, and demonstrate true kindness and generosity. You will be treated like a friend.
The apartment is large and well designed. The ceilings are very high, and it is easy to appreciate the craftsmanship that went into constructing this old farmhouse with stones and timber.
But the highlight of the property is the surrounding land and the backdrop of Mt. Etna and a distant hilltop village. The orange and olive trees make the surroundings feel lush and full of life. It is amazing that you can drive 5 minutes from downtown Paterno and suddenly feel that you are in your own private paradise.
Driving to Catania is very easy from here, and it's also a relatively short drive to the base for Mt. Etna hikes. You are also only 1 hour from Syracuse, which makes for a nice day trip.
Also, in case you plan on doing some work while here, the internet speed is sufficient for having video calls — we had up to 50Mbps down, and 15Mbps up.
Gaetano's place is a gem.