The villa in Montagna, a small Hamlet of Avola, is a magnificent place to stay for a visit to the beautiful south-east part of Sicily. It is very spacious, and has all the facilities needed for a great stay. The tennis court and swimming pool are a joy for the sporty visitors. We got a warm welcome by the cousin of Daniela, who showed us around and informed us of all features - perfect. The house is surrounded by a big garden with fruit trees, which we were invited to harvest from (excellent figs at breakfast!).
The villa is smack in the middle of a lot of must-sees of Sicily's south-east: Syracuse, Noto, Palazzolo Acreide, Pantalica, Vendicari to name just a few. As a bonus, Sicily's 'grand canyon', the Cavagrande del Cassibile is right next door (walking distance) and is spectacular to see, or to hike through (e.g. trail on http://www.summitpost.org/cava-grande-del-cassibile/484381) !
Set in a quiet environment, it is ideal for people seeking a comfortable and relaxing holiday, away from the crowd, with plenty of opportunity to visit beautiful heritage and nature around, in alternation with a day at the pool in the sunshine and an occasional game of tennis. Supermarkets are near by in Avola so the quiet can be combined with ample supply of all of Sicily's (or international if you must) goodies. If you prefer to eat out, there are places nearby e.g. at the canyon or agriturismos (reservation recommended).
As indicated , the swimming pool is deep - it is a proper swimming pool - and hence not optimal for small children if unsupervised. Again, it is great for swimmers.

Thank you Daniela, this is place we'll love to come back to!