Lovely secluded, basic place, exactly as described. It's great to sit outside under the canopy after a day of exploring. There's very little to do nearby, so you really need to be comfortable hanging out at the cottage and bring your own food & drink. We were quite happy with a bottle of wine and snacks.
We took day trips to the southern beaches near Agrigento, which was only a 40-minute drive. The Valle dei Tempi is about the same distance and a highlight of our trip.