The definition of this Airbnb is YOU ARE WELCOME! We have never been to Sicily and we were looking for a charming and distinctly Italian place to stay in this magnificent and beautiful very old mountain town. We found it!
This airbnb is in an ancient (~15th century) structure that used to be a monastery. The walls are very thick stone from the original monastery, which makes the apartment/house cooler in the summer. Modern rustic charm fills the interior.
Ma was unable to be there when we arrived, but she very carefully arranged with us ahead of time for her helper, Simona to greet us and introduce us to the apartment. (Simona is lovely and helpful too).
We opened the door to the Airbnb and were welcomed with bowls overflowing with more than delicious home – grown lemons, oranges, and plums; and freshly squeezed orange juice in the refrigerator!. On the counter was a bottle of virgin olive oil from Ma’s grove——mmmm!! The kitchen had a new – looking gas range and refrigerator, and everything you need if you prefer to eat in. We chose to have eggs, bacon, butter, etc. supplied for us so we could prepare our own delicious (American) breakfast. This included fresh bread and pastries delivered by Simona in the morning in time for breakfast. We reimbursed our hosts for this service.
Two bedrooms each have the most magnificent and panoramic pastoral views I have ever seen. The beds were comfortable. Two of the 3 bedrooms and a bath were up a set of stairs. The main floor bathroom had a bathtub and a cable with a shower head on it; and also the master bedroom. Screens on the windows. 2 hammocks await in the shaded garden. All this and more!!
The only caution is that this American had a difficult time finding the Airbnb. My advice is that you get careful directions from Ma. She is a great and responsive communicator. She was always available by phone—including when we needed more assistance in finding the Airbnb. I hope we can return to Aidone next summer. We will definitely stay at this Airbnb again!
My regrets?? We used a citrus juicer to make 😋 lemonade with the lemons, we took the oranges with us, but I just couldn’t think of a way to bring that wonderful olive oil back to the U.S.