This was the first ever time I had used Airbnb and ever been to Sicily, I fell in love with them both !!!

Marida & Beppe have put a lot of love & thought into the design and use of space of their little complex. The pool has soft angles and blends in really nicely. There are nice little areas by the pool where you can eat overlooking the mountains but are secluded behind bushes and trees. The cottages themselves are beautiful, I loved the wood panelled ceilings in the bedrooms and the wooden shutters. It was great to have little lizards running around outside (don't worry if you don't like lizards, they are timid animals and will run off at the slightest movement). There are lots of interesting plants and trees dotted around and I particularly like the birds of paradise flowers.

Maria and Beppe are great hosts and deserve to do well in their venture, they are in in for the right reasons. They will help you with anything you ask them. In the kitchen upon arrival tea and coffee, juice, bottle of water and a little snack which was a nice touch after travelling.

It was around 20 degrees even in November and we were still swimming in the pool as night fell, such an amazing experience to do this whilst looking over the mountains at dusk.

Things to look out for - If you are hiring a car on the day you land in the airport, shop around...easyjet announce on their flights that passengers get a discount at Europcar but be wary, this is NOT the cheapest ! Go to one of the Sicilian booths.

Driving is very different in Sicily compared to England and can be quite scary at times, but after a few days I got really into it and started to enjoy it. It's very fluid driving, whoever is first is first ! Also the road signs are pretty much on the turning rather than a little way before so you have to be on the ball.

We love the warm weather, so do mosquito's - take some protection !

You will love Sicily :)