The villa is as beautiful as it looks in the pictures. The terrace space outside is particularly fine. Many fine brunches had thereon. The villa is well equipped, and the kitchen and two bathrooms are, if not spectacular, very nice and trustworthy. The one remark would be that the AC units are dated, and only present in the living room and master bedroom. This also goes for the dishwasher, which was a temperamental creature, most likely ready for retirement. The hosts were kind and pleasant, and communication was solid. There is a directly adjacent villa where the family lives, which might be a concern to some. They are a solid bunch, and never gave us any trouble, but it gives the stay a slightly different air when there is someone else living in the next door room. This door was shut and locked at all times, but non the less the presence was felt. This may impact the peacefulness otherwise identified with a "secluded villa". The area is beautiful with a nice supermarket very close by - where fresh produce is on offer. There is a 10 minute walk to the beach, and a myriad of stunning beaches further south: the crowded public ones, rocky and wild ones and deserted white ones. The excellent holiday destination of Siracusa is a 20 minute drive away, so a rental car is advisable if looking to get to a sizable town. This is the place to go for food and serious holidaymaking, as the neighbourhood itself (where the villa is situated) is quite residential. The turtle family in the beautiful garden is a great addition, as well as the secure gate between the road and the driveway. All together a pleasant stay. A great thank you is owed to Alice et al.