I took my three adult children to Sicily to celebrate and honor my mother's ancestry. It was the trip of a lifetime! The villa was exactly as pictured. Spacious, and clean with a spectacular view and lovely landscaping. Upon arrival Marco greeted us with a platter of goodies and a bottle of wine. He also arranged for us to rent a boat in the nearby marina and gave my son a 'driving' lesson on the sea! We rented a car(necessary) and traveled the island with Siricusia being the farthest of our destinations at three hours! Although there are so many wonderful sites to see (ancient ruins, beautiful beaches, charming villages) staying at the villa is relaxing and fun. We walked to the nearby town for dinner and gelato, hiked the marine reserve which was yards away from the villa, swam and snorkeled in the sea! Marco and Catarina were both welcoming and easy to reach as they lived just below the villa. Would definitely recommend with 5 stars!