I loved my stay at Lelio's place! The gardens and more than 100 year old tall pine trees of this family estate are beautiful. The apartment is the whole ground level of a dependence house a few steps away from the family house giving you independence but still close by. There is a big livingroom/kitchen with all you need to cook etc. and a big bedroom with ample heating if needed. The views from the apartment are onto a small valley of olive groves, nut trees and flowering fruit trees and cacti and give way to multiple paths up and down the hillside mostly part of the family estate. Much nicer even than the pics show. Lelio and his sister gave me a tour of the place pointing out paths and where they collect walnuts and wild fennel and wild asparagus. Lelio's family was so wonderful, making me feel at home and part of the family. His mom showed me how to cook pasta with the wild asparagus from their land and I had the pleasure of sharing a meal with the family. Lelio's dad gave me a a little tour of the town Piazza Armerina by car showing me the most noteworthy architectural and cultural/historical sites of this town of "100 churches". This place is off the beaten track and a bit magical and a wonderful stop if you want to visit the Villa Romana del Casale mosaics (get there at 9 am to avoid the crowds) and the absolutely stunning and much less touristy Aidone archeological museum (deliscious coffee and specialties at the museum cafe across the Piazza too) and Greek archeological site at Morgantina. You won't believe the beauty of this place and 360 degree views onto neighboring lakes, hills, valleys and Etna. Only 20 minutes from Lelio's place but you'll need a car to get there. I hope I can come back and spend a little longer time in this beautiful Sicilian countryside and with these lovely people. True superhosts!