We had a great stay at Claudia's place. She and her husband were really welcoming. They left a fridge full of water and supplies for us, a cupboard full of all kinds of breakfast, and even snacks for my 2 kids (2 and 7 years old), and delicious local ice cream. They even prepared some toys for our kids to play with, and made the place kids safe before we arrived.
There is air conditioning in all the sleeping rooms and living room, so despite the Sicilian heat of July, staying in the house was refreshing and pleasant. There is a big outdoor area where we could eat in the evening, with view of the mountains, and the whole garden is surrounded by almond and citrus trees.
The house is ca. 4 minutes walk from the beach of Gallina, with crystal clear water, and amazing blue-greenish color. We could see the fishes swimming, and the water is shallow close to the coast, so ideal for kids to play in. The floor of the sea is mixed, with some rocks on the right side of the beach, and soft sand on the left side.
On the left side there are also some cliffs, where it is possible to climb and jump in the water. The cliffs are stairs like, so it is possible to jump from 1 meter, or 3, or even 7-8 meters for the most brave ones.
All in all we had an amazing stay, and our hosts were really helpful and quick at responding when we had problems. They even came up with some great suggestions of places to visit. The house is close to the Vendicari reserve, full of beautiful beaches, and the Laghetti di Cavagrande del Cassibile, small natural lakes along the path of the Cassibile river, a must see, if you have good hiking skills.