My stay with Patrizia was the absolute best; I highly recommend for anyone to stay here.
The flat was an oasis in the middle of the new town, ~3-4 minutes to walk to the beach, with zero sounds of traffic once you enter her courtyard. The area is very private, peaceful, beautiful with the hammocks and orange trees. The room itself was beautiful and relaxing, well-maintained, and spacious. Breakfast each morning was held in the outside patio and incredibly indulgent, with a massive assortment of pastries from a fresh baker (the best filled cornettes i've ever had, sometimes mini cassatta cakes, and much more), breads and cheeses and meats, cappuccino, eggs fried to my request, every day. When I had super-early mornings, she paid for my breakfast at a nearby cafe, all of which was very easy. As hosts, they were fantastic. I got to meet her family and to dine with them twice in one week -- they even threw me a surprise birthday celebration at the midnight of my birthday!
When considering locations to stay in Cefalu, I think the two obvious options are the new town in this location, and the old town which is ~5-10 minutes walk away. I personally like this area better because it afforded a lot of space and comfort, and is far less noisy/touristy, perhaps more proximal to typical day-to-day amenities, and very close to the 'longer beach.'
Patrizia and her husband are incredibly gracious, responsive, and couldn't have been more helpful or humble. I very much enjoyed our conversations about Cefalu, Italian politics, life .... Definitely coming back!