This is one of the best villas I've ever stayed in (and I've stayed in many). Our host was welcoming, highly efficient, very responsive, generous, thoughtful and overall just lovely. The house is amazing - spacious rooms, lots of natural light, excellent facilities, the best selection of cooking utensils for large numbers, plenty of everything, lots of original and personal touches. The view over the sea and the islands is lovely, especially from the garden and the roof terrace - great sunsets. And it's very quiet and peaceful. We were there in early October which is a lovely time of year in Sicily - warm and pleasant in the day, cooler in the evening. There is shade in the garden, which would be very welcome in the heat of summer. Altogether highly recommended in every way.