This stay was truly paradise, as we stood in a garden of vegetables looking down at the sea and up at Mt. Etna. The house is rustic but feels like a truly authentic Italian experience. We were able to easily make day trips by car to Taormina, Catania and elsewhere. The cafe in town (short drive or medium walk) had amazing coffee, food and pasteries, and the locals were all very friendly in Carrubba. Alessandra was delightful and made sure that we had everything that we needed, including for our young baby. We would return and do strongly recommend this stay to others looking for a slightly rural experience.