We loved our stay at this villa! Our first impression was that it seemed more rustic than the pictures (the photos are accurate of the property, just more brightly lit & staged) but it was perfectly comfortable and serene with a fantastic host.
Giovanni greeted us warmly and was exceedingly quick to provide anything and everything we could possibly need. The kitchen is thoroughly stocked with cookware and appliances. We had a few electricity issues, but those are not the fault of the host, but rather due to the fact that Cefalu shares a certain amount of electricity - but Giovanni resolved any issues INSTANTLY, including providing us our own supplemental wifi device when the villa wifi wasn't fast enough for our group of six.
The villa has 3 bedrooms connected to the kitchen (all with separate outdoor entrances in a row), a standalone living room at the center of the property, and two additional bedrooms downstairs. It also has a couple of terraces, a lovely pool area & an outdoor pizza oven with plenty of firewood.
The host has several villas which are all close in proximity but still feel private, and a staff that attends the grounds. They will come to remove the kitchen garbage daily and light the wood burning stove in the evening if it is cool at night. You will also have some friendly dog and cat companions.
The drive up the mountain from the main road to the villa is long and winding, but it only takes about 10 min and is in my opinion a lovely and even fun ride down to Cefalu.
We stayed 6 nights and found the panoramic scenery and outdoor lounge areas to be perfect for a quiet getaway. We cooked every meal at home and had everything we needed. Recommend if you are looking for a quiet getaway away from the tourist areas!