Perfect. Everything was absolutely perfect!
Alfredo was great with communication from the start. When we arrived, we were greeted with open arms, a warm smile and a cheerful “ciao!”
Residence Lucy is very beautiful and very well kept - outside and inside. The garden is beautiful and the pool is very pleasant. The weather was too cold for me to go in but my husband did and loved it.
The apartment is spacious and very nicely decorated. I also love the fact that everything is eco-friendly. The kitchen is very well equipped with all the utensils needed, a microwave and a refrigerator, as well as a stovetop. We only ate breakfast in the apartment and we were happy to have coffee provided. Another nice touch was a bottle of fresh water waiting for us. Alfredo doesn’t leave out any detail. Even the dishes are adorable: grey with white hearts.
The bed is large and very comfortable (especially if you like a firm mattress). There is a lot of closet space (with hangers) and drawers. The bathroom is quite large with a beautiful Italian shower. The sheets and towels (which are excellent quality) are very clean and smell delicious. We were pleasantly surprised to find a little basket with soap, shampoo, a travel toothbrush and toothpaste, etc.
Residence Lucy is very well situated, too. It is easy to get to by car (you do need a car, in my opinion especially to visit other areas of Socily). It is a 3-minute walk to the beach: a beautiful beach, too. Alfredo explained that in the high season there are a lot of people and activities all over but that Residence Lucy is always “tranquil”. This is true because we found it to be very relaxing and calm. Just 5 minutes down the road, there is a nice Italian restaurant with a spectacular view, good wine and good food.
Syracusa is only about 20 minutes away by car and a fantastic city to visit by day and enjoy by night. Don’t miss the open market and have a sandwich at Borderi! Amazing to watch and to eat!! Make sure you find and taste Sicilian orange salad (made with fresh oranges). Etna volcano is also a must. We went on a half-day tour with Etnamoving and loved it.
The night before we left (we had an early departure) we were so happy that Alfredo accepted our invitation to share a moment with us. He really takes interest in his guests, their comfort and their discoveries of his homeland. We had such a great time talking with him. Our only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer.
If you are considering visiting this southern part of Sicily, then this is the perfect place to stay! Grazie mille Alfredo!! We will be back!!