Absolutely 10steps from the beach, e d of the street, and dead quiet this time of year . We had a lovely stay in Francesco's home. It easily could have accommodated additional people without feeling squeezed. Great base to explore the south, and we visited from Mt. Etna, Catania old town to Siracuse, to Gela and did some hiking at Francavilla. Internet was fast and bed and linens very nice. We give it an A+.