We visited this August with 2 children. Daria's place is spacious and with lots of pretty objects and detailing including a vintage piano! Daria's communication was faultless and she was there to meet us when we arrived. The apartment was very clean, there is so much storage we had more space than we could fill. Plenty of spare linen and the beds are fresh and clean. The garden is lovely and we made use of the barbecue cooking delicious local fish. The pool is very relaxed and never very busy, it closes for the siesta time every day. The Residencia is quite but is set on a busy road which you have to walk along a little to get in to Acitrezza or Acicastello. A car is really desirable as the apartment is on a hill also to see the beauty of the area. Acitrezza/Castello are absolutely lovely, very Sicilian and full of history and legend. Filled with wonderful seafood restaurants without tourist prices. The sea is marine protected, fantastic for snorkelling. There are no sandy beaches close by but the locals set up on the numerous lava stones that line the coast and there are a few nice Lidos for more comfort. Sad to leave we would definitely visit again.