We had a wonderful stay in Casa Balmossière. It felt like we were plunged into an authentic experience of Sicily - painted ceilings and all. The apartment is situated right above a street food market which comes to life early in the morning, but somehow that just adds to the experience. There's a bakery next door and a brilliant delicatessen a few doors up, and any number of decent restaurants nearby (e.g. a bunch down the road and around the corner in Piazza Sant'Onofrio - head straight for Ferro, you wont be disappointed. If you are coming from the airport do allow Anna Elisabetta to arrange a taxi to pick you up. We found little to fault at Casa Balmossiére - perhaps if you're a lover of large fluffy bath towels you should bring your own.