I spent the most wonderful time at Antonella's place overlooking Cefalu. I was after a tranquil and peaceful holiday, and location was just that. The house is rustic and traditional but put together with a lot of care and eye for beauty. The outdoor space was amazing and i spent most of my time on the veranda or by the pool. The property has neighbours but it's reasonably secluded and private, and Antonella and her son were not there in the other house so I had the place mostly to myself. I did not have a car but Antonella arranged for someone to take me to the beach and go shopping (15' drive), which i hugely appreciated. Antonella, her groundskeeper Ernesto, and her cleaner Michela are all wonderfully helpful and quick to respond, and were wonderful hosts.
The only thing to keep in mind if you are planning a longer stay or will mostly cook, is that the house doesn't have a washing machine or a dishwasher and that fridge is small with a tiny freezer so not designed for storing a lot of food. It has all the other basics though. I am already looking forward to going back. Thank you Antonella!