This place is set in absolutely gorgeous surroundings. The views, the trees, the cactuses.. Sometimes it felt we were in South America instead of Sicily. With many places to sit outside, there's always a place to relax and enjoy these surroundings.
The house itself is very tastefully decorated, with some lovely details. We felt the place was still a work in progress. Some things seemed to be brand new (the mattrasses and pans), whereas some essentials such as a kettle and a cutting board were still missing. But we got creative and managed fine.
I feel there's one real problem with this place (and no, not the musquetos. They are annoying, but are to be expected in these surroundings) and that is that the windows in the bedrooms don't close properly. We had some really bad weather during our stay and the rooms got really damp. At this price however, you can't expect absolute paradise.
The location is superb. Siracusa, Ortigia and Noto are all really close (20-30 minutes drive), yet you are in a lovely, rural area where you can find peace and (really) quiet after your day of wandering through these towns.
The communication with Francesco was excellent. Don't be thrown of by his English ('okay Lady'), he's really kind and helpful. When we had a problem with the water, he came over right away to fix it.