There were three generations of us staying at Tenuta della Contea for a week in October and the house exceeded all our expectations! The property is newly renovated, very clean and well maintained and housekeeping services were provided on several days. The location is idyllic in the middle of Sicilian countryside with beautiful views of both the ocean as well as Etna. The vastness of the property was a pleasant surprise and on every walk in the orchard we discovered something new. The pool area is beautifully set with the infinity pool, ocean and sky all blending into one looking from the lounge chair. Our only complaint is that the hot tub apparently could not be heated although our stay was during the timeframe when the house description detailed that heating was included (-Oct.31). The kitchen area is small but well equipped and worked quite well both when we had chefs prepare a meal at the house and when we cooked ourselves. The outside terrace provided a wonderful setting for long dinners. This place is a gem and we are very happy for having discovered it!