We stayed at Racel's Villa for our honeymoon and were really happy with it. It's just as it looks on the pictures. The view is absolutely amazing. You can see gorgeous sun rises and sun sets from all three terraces. The pool was great and we spent so much time there. Antonio came to clean it regularly in the mornings before we were even awake. The house itself is nice too and has everything you need in it. In terms of things to do in the area a car would be better (as recommended by Rachel) but driving in the village is really not for the faint hearted. We travelled without a car and it also worked out fine. There is a bus from the village to Cefalu and back four times a day and it was very reliable. Rachel and Antonio gave us numbers for taxis to arrange travel outside of the bus operating hours, which also worked fine. There are three restaurants within walking distance, and a little shop as well. There is a pebble stone beach about 10 min walk away (accessed via a long staircase and over the main road for a short bit) and you can get to the sand beach in Cefalu by bus within 15 mins or so as well. So you can definitely also do it without a car like us. I would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a quiet, relaxed holiday with a private pool.