The peace and quiet of Agnes' converted hillside house is a beautiful way to experience the history, scenery and food the Tyrrhenian Coast. The house is sandwiched between the Madonie mountains and Nebrodi parks with Cefalu, Santo Stefano and Castelbuono all an easy drive. The house itself is a delight, with considered design, and breathtaking views - sitting on the deck and watching the sun set was a daily delight.

Agnes was, by a stretch, one of the best AirBnB hosts we have had. Not only was she helpful with things to do in the area (the ice cream in Castel di Tusa is as delicious as she says), but, along with housekeeper Zari, goes out of her way to make the stay as comfortable as possible. We can not recommend this peaceful getaway enough.

Along with the usual tourist stuff, don't miss out on driving up to the 38th Parallel pyramid on the hillside above Tusa and the (rather nerve-racking) drive through the valley of olive groves up to the hillside town of Motto D'affermo. That is, if you can drag yourself up after the inevitable mountains of delicious foods.