We had a lovely holiday here. Lived in the pool which was the perfect temperature and my four year old could just about stand in the shallow end. Do note the fourth bedroom is not in the main house, its entrance is by the pool so slightly separate. Also note the landlord lives in the upstairs flat (separate entrance). The house had so many areas you could relax in which was great and kitchen was fully stocked (except could have done with a cafetiere) We used the Bbq every evening and ate outside. Local supermarket was only 6 mins away and a fresh fish and butcher in the same street. One downside was the ants as there were so many due to the heat both outside and inside. Also the mosquitos, we all got bitten alive which was a shame.
The local beach was only ten mins. Very small and a little dirty (glass and rubbish on sand). Had a cafe for drinks and ice-creams and 10 euro for chairs and umbrella. In the area of Carini 2 min drive away there is a fab ice-cream place only 2 euro for massive gelato with toppings called ‘Gelateria Mannino.’ We also went to a great Italian restaurant 2 mins drive away where pizza’s where only 5 euro each and were yum. Opens 6.30pm and called 'Fratelli Candela.’ The local shopping centre has some clothes shops, very large supermarket and good ice cream place - called Poseidon - about ten min drive from house. We also went to Modello Beach 30 mins away which was a very clean, gorgeous sandy beach with green clear water. Lots of Restaurants etc along there as well. Also visited a local winery 50 mins away - Alessandro Di Camporeale which gave us a tour and sampled some great wine and nibbles for 25 euro per person.