Vincenzo's place is excellent value for money.
1. Firstly it is on the train line (it's a 5mins walk from Calatabiano train station). I did not have a car whilst travelling Sicily so it was perfect for me as was a short train ride from Catania.
2. Vincenzo was super kind and let me check in early, which was super helpful.
3. The place is super clean, stocked with ample items for breakfast, it's VERY spacious (two bathrooms) and the bedroom has AC which is needed in Summer in Sicily....trust me.
4. You have full use of the pool....I did a lot of chilling whilst there as it's nice and rural and quiet. I lay by the pool for hours undisturbed and was during the day during the week and Vincenzo and his family seemed to be busy/away so I had the pool to myself, which was awesome.
5. It is perfect for chilling but I did venture out! I used the train to go and visit Naxos/Taormina (Taormina is a must-see). It's 10 minutes on the train and like a 25-minute walk from the station to the centre of Taormina (it's beautiful!).
6. The beach is a 30minute walk (San Marco). It is a beautiful beach (free beach and cheap lido). There are a few restaurants down there as well (the cheapest restaurants I found in Sicily actually and a beach view....I went down two evenings to eat...was cheap and good food).
7. The village of Calatabiano is really cute. The centre/piazza is old with a few shops/bars/restaurants. It's a 20-minute walk but you can get your necessities there and I had a few evening drinks in Bar Duina (4 euros for an Aperol Spritz...bargain). I also ate at La Tana Dell'Orso Di Spinella Giuseppe, which I really recommend. For my last night (it was expensive but the best Sicilian food I have had in Sicily) I also recommend Borgo del Saraceno. I warn you the fish dishes are expensive but the service (and view of Calatabiana) is worth it. Maybe leave it for your last night.
8. Lastly Vincenzo was super kind the whole time I was there. He would ask me if I was ok and if I needed anything. He was an outstanding host actually.
I will definitely be returning soon. I had an amazing stay here :-)