Marco wasn't there so we interacted with his mother, who lives in the other part of the house. She's a very nice person and has a beautiful garden! The beach is just at the end of the street. The street is private and therefore not many people were on that part of the beach when we got there. We appreciated that!
The studio is small, but just right for two people. In fact it has everything you need, you even have your private little terrace.
Cefalù is about 10km away.