This was hands down the best AirBnB we ever stayed in and if you're looking at this place right now - just book it - you won't regret it.
Licia is so nice and helpful, she couldn't be there herself to meet us but organized everything for us and kept checking in on us throughout the stay. She organized for Massimo, who is also super sweet, to meet us in San Cono and help us find the place, whih is quite hidden, she even booked ahead a restaurant for us which kept the kitchen open so we could eat as we arrived quite late. What a service! There was homemade oilive oil, nuts, fresh juice and fruits waiting for us at home as well. We couldn't have asked for more.
The house is so tasteful and beautiful, it's hard to describe. Sitting on the shady porch in the heat surrounded by flowers and just relaxing, playing some cards, getting fresh drinking water from the beautiful fountain in the courtyard and playing with the tiny kittens roaming around were some of our favorite moments. And the view is breathtaking. As soon as you walk out of the courtyard, which is a sight in itself, you can gaze over Sicily's countryside filled with almond trees, olive trees, mountains and castles. The sunset from there is just breathetaking. We took walks around the house, found some hammocks to chill out in and picked off almonds from the trees (they taste like marzipan!), we hiked to an old stone castle on top of a hill and watched the sunset, we had dinner in beautiful Mazzarino, which is the most authentic city we visited in Sicily, we drove around the amazing landscape - if you want an authentic Sicily experience, this place if for you.
I'd definitely recommend getting a car as the place is very secluded and it's probably not the best location if you want to explore the rest of Sicily as the roads are quite windy and it takes a while to get to the coast, but if you're looking for peace and quiet and a VERY comfortable place to stay - this is it.
I've never slept in such a comfortable bed, the apartment was spotless and had everything you need - from WiFi to a washing machine. We were 5 people and had enough space, the only thing worh mentioning which isn't apparent on the pictures is that only one room has a door and is completely private, the second room has three beds (one double and one single) and opens up onto the living room (it's on the second level though so no biggie). But the big bedroom has a private bath and is the nicest room you'll ever sleep in.