We spent ten days at Andrea's place in early September - we could easily have stayed longer. The house is perfect, and both the area around it and the region become more interesting the longer you are there. With the exception of the temples at Agrigento, this is not a prime touristic area. However, the more you look - with the help of Andrea's tips and a bit of TripAdvisor - the more you discover. We eat superbly well, both at restaurants and at the house, once we found the good markets and shops. The beaches and countryside are stunning. We found local people to be smiling, friendly and helpful. Andrea was a great host, always available for advice, easy-going and charming. We are already planning to return.