My wife and I had the pleasure to spend 3 weeks staying at Valerio's Villa Marrone. His exquisite Sicilian Villa was a true escape for us!! Behind the gate and walls of this place is an incredible experience in lavish living. All the furnishings, interior decorating, bathroom fixtures, kitchen amenities, marbles, granite, and finishes are first rate Italian designs. Very inviting and extremely comfortable and relaxing for us. I run a very stressful business in the US and I could really unwind here for three weeks. I did need to stay involved in my business and Valerio was extremely helpful with computer/printing/office logistics. This very private Villa has an awesome , very clean, and just perfect swimming pool and surrounding deck area. My wife and I usually just wanted to stay here at "home" and enjoy the sun, pool, lounges, fountains, and Sicilian tiled areas . And there are very opulent gardens and greenery surrounding everywhere. And there are a cadre of cats, birds, a peacock, and a great Siberian husky dog too. We had a great time enjoying all this and taking wonderful photos everywhere at the Villa. We also love to cook together and the kitchen was fabulous. We virtually prepared all of our own meals 3 times per day here-we didn't want or need to set foot outside the walls of this grand Villa!! Of course we left the Villa each day and toured the incredible surroundings with all the beaches, ancient buildings, vineyards, markets, restaurants, shops, picturesque old mountain towns, salt ponds, winding roads and autostradas. We had an incredible, very memorable, and completely unforgettable 3 weeks staying with Valerio. Writing this really makes me miss this place!!!!!