We had a lovely stay at Licia's home in the mountains above Palermo. Licia and her mother met us there to check us in, and they were both so kind. They left us with fresh fruit, and treats, and had lots of suggestions for what to do in the area. The house itself if large and comfortable, with numerous outdoor patios for relaxing throughout the day. The area is quiet and peaceful, with only the sounds of the neighboring animals (goats, horses and chickens). The house is a bit more out of the way than we anticipated, mostly because of the narrow, winding roads leading up to the area. However, Montelepre is close by, and we were still able to do easy day trips to Monreale and Segesta from the house. Licia also provided the best guide to interesting local attractions of any of our Sicilian hosts. We really appreciated this! She was also incredibly responsive to all of our questions along the way. If you're looking for a peaceful retreat off of the tourist paths in Sicily, stay here! It's a lovely country home.