The fact that this villa sits on the water and has a covered terrace with direct sea view makes this house a gem! We spent countless hours just enjoying the views, meeting the sunrise, swimming in privacy. I think the privacy is the largest asset of this house offers in crowded Sicily. We went to San-Lorenzo beach for its sand - but it is crowded beyond reason and its parking dwarfs Walmart! The village nearby is a source of endless restaurant options: I would go to the central square for the best experience. Best pasta, hands down, was in Suruq, we returned there three times - just for pasta. Aranchineria is another must... By the way, the villa has bikes and we made morning runs to the village for fresh croissants (Italian version with cream or ricotta) - or bring them back - still hot - for breakfast on the terrace.
To close off our wonderful stay we went to VIdi restaurant in Castello Tafuri - a 9 minute drive. It sits on top of a cliff, right on the sea with insane views (they call it cinema table for a reason). High-end cuisine, 8 services with wine pairing, in an enchanted castle was a perfect end of a perfect stay. The bill was significant which was to be expected from such a high-end place, and we did not regret it: it was well worth it.
Bottom line: the villa, the area and the hosts give you times over to create an unforgettable holiday. I would recommend it for lovers of "memories' travel", looking for privacy on their stay, but having access to shops, restaurants and nightlife: to get to it or run away from it at their choosing.