We are a young couple with a 1-year old baby and a babysitter. In that vein, while planning our travel to Sicily, we wanted to have (i) a break from the hustle-bustle of city life, (ii) have the mobility to travel around eastern Sicily coast with proximity to Taormina and Catania, (iii) have a bit of privacy in the apartment and (iv) make the little one relax and see a different and more natural type of living. Wholeheartedly speaking, Debora and Salvo's "sacred haven" in Sant'Alessio Siculo met them all!

First of all, Debora and Salvo, with their cute girl Irene, are wonderful people. They were very kind and sincere. We felt that we are treated not as customers but more as real guests staying in their apartment. They are a perfect blend of professionalism in service and Sicilian hospitality.

Secondly, the apartment and the complex are perfect for families with small children. They have a beautiful garden, perfectly suited for relaxing. They have chickens and a donkey! Each morning, we had the chance to feed our little one with fresh eggs. The apartments are very comfortable and pleasantly decorated. As a family with a small baby, we had everything we needed at our disposal, including the culla and baby-chair(s). Debora and Salvo are very kind to help you out with anything else needed.

Thirdly, the location of the "casa vacanza" is quite good. It is only 15-min drive to Taormina. Catania lies 60 km south (easily reached on highway) and Palermo 260 kms northwest. As a car drive-loving family, we went to both (do use the inner island highway while driving to Palermo as it is much more panoramic and less chaotic). The commune of Sant'Alessio Siculo itself is also beautiful and offers every facility, including a supermarket for immediate needs. Salvo was very kind to guide us to each and every good shop around, including the butchery, the forno and of course, the restaurants. The backyard of the complex leads to a perfect bicycling and trekking route, which takes you to Casalvecchio Siculo, which hosts a perfect 10th Century church and the famous town of Savoca, where a scene of Godfather was shot. Debora and Salvo offers you several bikes to ride. Salvo himself was very kind to walk with us to Savoca, which makes a breathtaking 10 km-long walk up and down the hill.

When I returned Rome, I realized what a pleasant, refreshing and tasteful holiday it was. For us and the little one who had the outstanding pleasure of sleeping in fresh air with sounds of nothing but chicken and birds.

I recommend this place with whole heart and without any doubt.

Thank you dear Debora, Salvo and dear Irene.