Staying in Pollina is authentic sicilian in a very small village. The beach in Finale is great for swimming and relaxing. The house of Sandhya & Francesco is very well equipped. Specially the kitchen for cooking on is own.
The view is amazing to the hills and the sea. In october it is a bit chilled in the evening and morning time compared down in Finale or Chefalu. I guess in summertime it is great staying in place a bit higher away from the summer heat.