Danilo’s place was amazing in every way: the place itself was very nice to stay in, it was close to many charming little places to explore, and Danilo and his family were outstanding hosts.
The B&B has rooms above and a professional kitchen/dining room below, which extends out to a gigantic patio that looks out on a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. We especially enjoyed the patio, which was half-covered, so we could enjoy lounging outside even when it rained. Behind the building is an orchard with all sorts of fruit trees that adds to the scenery.
Driving around the area takes you through beautiful scenery and many quaint little Sicilian villages. A 40-minutes drive brings you to Cefalù, where you can climb up La Rocca to castle ruins and views of the town and seaside. There is also a (slightly chaotic) beach.
The highlight of our stay was Danilo’s hospitality: he cooked us a Sicilian dinner sourced by the garden and local ingredients, he set out breakfasts for us in the morning (including a delicious cake baked by his mom), and brought us mulberries from the orchard. Not to mention his enthusiastic and friendly personality and willingness to help in any situation! Although he was very involved in our stay, he gave us plenty of space to relax and enjoy our holiday. I think we left loving Donna Giovanna almost as much as he does.