Tano is a great host. We wanted a place that would be quiet and close to the water so we could easily walk down and have a swim and do a bit of snorkeling. This place was perfect for that. It is simply furnished although adequately. There is a decent pizza restaurant around the corner. Otherwise for shopping or visiting any of the nearby beaches you will need your own transport. There is a local bus very close by that goes to Siracusa, but it only goes every hour and a half. And be warned it usually runs quite a bit early - we wanted to catch it once and it went past at 13 minutes ahead of schedule. Ha.