We were greeted by Salvatore's grandmother, who showed us the place and made us feel very welcome. Salvatore was supposed to meet us, but we arrived later than expected. His grandmother only spoke Italian, but Salvatore kept in touch to make sure everything was ok. The apartment in Avola was a great place for us to discover the southeastern region of Sicily. The place is huge, so it would be great for a large family or group of friends. The beach is just in front, and there are other places to enjoy the sea not far. There are also grocery stores within walking distance or a short drive.