Andrea and Manfredi's off-grid cottage is a magical, serene and peaceful haven between small lovely towns away from the busy areas of Sicily. We experienced an intense heat wave (40+ degrees), which made us realise we would have enjoyed it much more if the temperature was a bit more adequate. With that said, we still enjoyed it thoroughly especially during the delightful Summer evenings, where we sat outside in the porch to enjoy delicious Sicilian wine, cheese and olives bought in a deli in Canicatti (a town nearby). The cottage has everything one needs to be able to cook, sleep and enjoy the days comfortably. We couldn't have asked for more. If you are looking for a place that is not the most touristic, and shows you the real side of Sicily where farmlands are vast and you experience complete privacy this is the place. The people in the villages are truly kind. We attempted to visit the famous bakery in Santa Rita but they only made their famous pizza's on Fridays till Sundays. It is essential to have a car if you want to take full advantage of the surrounding areas and reaching the cottage. We also opted for an electric car (rented through Sicily by Car), which was a bit nerve-wrecking due to the distant power stations that can be found in Canicatti and Caltanisetta (the two towns close by). Naro is a great close-by village to visit, beautifully located higher up. Argrigento is relatively close by and lovely to visit, as well as the rocky crowd-free beaches such as Balatazze (next to Licata). Make sure to bring comfortable, water-proof type footwear when you visit these beaches! We loved hiking around the cottage during sunset when it was cooler for this time of the year. For long walks, this is a great and unique spot of Sicily. The cottage contained water, self-made olive oil and some wine to get us going for the first night. It was all-in-all a wonderful experience.