alessandro really went above and beyond. i was there in february and it was chilly. the wood burning fire was lit when i arrived and he had two other heaters. i flew in on a sunday night and he had thoughtfully messaged to save me from having everything be closed and leave me hungry and offered to get me food. when i said just leave me something simple like pasta, i was expecting a bag of dry pasta to cook. instead i walked in to a hot cheesy casserole that was homemade and amazing and a plate of lemon curd traditional pastries (i'm not sure i've ever eaten anything that fluffy!). the place was adorable and had a beautiful terrace and big scruffy garden that my dog loved exploring. there's a great view of the ocean. the bed was comfy and the kitchen came with everything you could need for cooking. keep in mind that this is an older place so adjust expectations accordingly. it is super charming but also quirky. the water isn't drinkable but alessandro left me about 10 giant bottles of water in the fridge. the wifi worked consistently but it is a little bit on the slower side if if you're looking you're looking to use it for work purposes like i was. if you're just reading the news and facebook and scouring tripadvisor, you're fine. it was great as a first stop from palermo airport but it is a bit far from other places if you're looking to do a ton of sightseeing. if you're looking to chill out and soak in some sunshine in a traditional slice of italian countryside living with an amazingly kind host, this is your spot. thanks alessandro!