Since you will need a car to drive around the island anyway, it's a perfect getaway. It's close enough to Palermo, a fishing village of Castellammare del Golfo (with great restaurants) or a short drive to San Vito lo Capo for a swim. The place is very well kept. (Bring insect repellent to avoid the mosquitoes.)
Elena is a perfect host. She - and the house keeper who lives nearby - took great care of us. She recommended places for us to visit/eat/discover.