We were met by Giovanni's family and shown the way to their lovely house in the countryside just outside Ispica. The house is situated on the edge of a farm and one can sit on the ample veranda and watch the goings-on of farm life unfold on the hillside facing the house, all framed by shocks of coral-pink Bougainvillea . The house was clean and very well-equipped. We were thrilled to find basil, rosemary, sage and chillies growing outside the kitchen door which we were encouraged to use. Giovanni's family were incredibly helpful and went out of their way to provide us with a fan to make the balmy evenings more handleable and his father showed us where to pick almonds not too far off from the house. The location allows one to visit the historical towns of Ispica and Rosolini, and is about a 15-minute drive from closest beach. It is definitely worth spending an afternoon on one of the beautiful beaches at the Riserva Naturale Orientale Oasi Faunistica di Vendicari, (30-35-minute drive). This is a fantastic place to unwind and I would definitely recommend spending some time here.