Airbnb host
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The co-host and her husband were amazing! Even though I didn't speak Italian, the communication went fluently. When we arrived they welcomed us with open arms even though it had gotten quite late due to a delayed flight. They left some food in the pantry for a great welcome.
There were two moments in which we needed assistance, the replacement of the gas for the kitchen and when there was a small electrical problem. The hosts responded really fast and were at the house within 10 minutes! This showcases the attentiveness towards the guests. (11/10!)
Location
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Great location, although a 70kmph road is nearby, the noise, especially inside the house, was barely noticeable and the road is not that busy. The location is great for day trips through the whole of south-east Sicily, Saracuse, Ragusa, Noto, and of course Ispica are easily reachable through okay roads within the hour. Beautiful hiking paths are closeby, especially cava de Ispica and Cava dei Servi were beautiful. When it is too hot for a hike or city trip during the day the beach is just a 15 min drive away, and the shaded garden is a great place to lounge aswell where you might be accompanied by the cat and its kitten (that live outside) or one of the super friendly neighborhood dogs. We did a day trip to Agrigento to watch the valley of the temples, although beautiful, be prepared for a long ride (6.5 hours roundtrip where some roads are better maintained than others).
Furthermore, supermarkets are close by with a wide array of choices of local products. Great places to eat can be found in all closeby villages and cities.
P.s. Catacombs of San Marco are only a 30 min hike away from the house (follow the navigation app), beautiful and completely abandoned.
Navigation
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The location can be a bit of a challenge to find for the first time, especially when it's already dark. A navigation app sent us down some very unmaintained and at one point a privately owned road, so we had to keep our eyes on the road while navigating.
The house
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Nice house, with a driveway that can be closed off with a gate, WiFi and TV are available. Big table in the living room, and a smaller one in the kitchen. All windows have fly screens, but somehow critters seem to find a way in anyways. Some small millipedes were always to be found on the walls. They don't bother you, and you can easily swipe them out of the house with the broom if you want. The house kept nicely cool when we were there in October.
Bathroom
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Bathroom was okay, shower cabin is a bit on the small side. The shower itself is quite comfortable with good water pressure.
Kitchen
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Kitchen has plenty of glasses and tableware. Gascooker works well, an oven and toaster are available as well. There isn't a first aid kit or fire blanket / extinguisher available in the kitchen, an extinguisher can however be found near the barbeque outside. For coffee a moka pot, and nespresso machine are available.
Bedroom
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The main bedroom is also the living room, the sofas are not that comfortable and neither is the sleep sofa (the main bed). Luckily rainy days are rare and the garden chairs are much more comfortable.
Garden
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Big and private garden, equipped with a large table, and plenty of places to sit or lay down in (lounge) chairs. The terrace is fully shaded, and plenty of places without shade are available around the house aswell. There is a small barebcue that can be used to have a nice dinner at the house. At night, when the sky is clear lots of stars can be seen.