The place was a wonderful beach house and the proximity to the beach was a plus. We had a wonderful time using the house as our home base while visiting towns close by like Noto. There are indeed two kitchens and the terrace is a wonderful place to camp out and watch the ocean. Maria and her brother were on-site to help us with everything that we asked about.
Pro tip: Go visit Lido di Noto just 8 minutes down the road. It's a wonderful little beach and not expensive to rent a beach umbrella and chair for the entire day.