The villa was fantastic, fresh fruit, veg and wine from the garden was waiting and a very accommodating and helpful host in Ute. Not that you would want to spend much time indoors but a very clean and comfortable villa. What you're really paying for is the pool, terrace, peace, quiet and great views across the valley and hills. If you love animals, you'll enjoy the visits from the friendly cat and making friends with the horse and donkey who live in the valley, they'll often come up close to the villa where you can feed them carrots. San Nicola is a 3 minute drive, or 25 minute walk, the walk back up the hill is a little more strenuous than the walk down and roads a little narrow if driving, good pizza restaurants and local amenities. Also a handy train station to get to Palermo (30 minutes) and Cefalu (45 minutes) which is much easier than driving and trying to park. Lovely pebble beach 10 minute drive away, although best visited during the week. If you're looking for somewhere free of tourists and to see some of the real Sicily with an amazing pool and view then highly recommended.