For us (my cousin, his wife, their 2,3 y.o. daughter and myself) the house and hosts have made for idyllic vacation. The place is every bit as depicted: safe, tranquil, with air so fresh and full of subtle fragrances it is worth bottling in. And a value-added of a lovely garden; a fountain inhabited by a turtle family, and a pond with goldfish and the Ciperus Papirus plants, the area is famous for. It's prone to elements, being part and parcel of the landscape, yet the care is amazing. Should you stumble on a problem or need anything, it would suffice to text Alicia, and she and Giorgio will see to it right away. The trattoria is 5 min walk across the road, and you could get the freshest pizza in no time for anything between 6 and 8 Euros. Mind the siesta everywhere,1:30 to 4 pm, and voluntary work hours on week-ends. The nearest access to the sea is abt. 15 min of a brisk stroll, but then you'll have to dive from the rocks, and try your luck climbing back. A car is a must, the nearest sandy spot is about 5 min drive, and there are plenty such along the coastline, unattended by sea rescue services. Otherwise, it's Fontaine Bianche in abt 11 km. Siracusa is 15 min drive, and a jewel, where inhabitants greet each other in the evenings and sit watching tourists flow by, never imposing, but wise, humorous and dignified. As is often the case, the islanders never cheat, something difficult to comprehend by rush city folks. And finally, an ode to Sai, a very special member of the family. She is a natural phenomenon, with a heart of gold, and hands of the same material. There is a tiny, if perhaps exclusively private, spa corner on the house veranda, and Sai's massages seamlessly blend multiple techniques, from cranio-sacral to ayurveda, to a miraculously therapeutic effect. We came back yesterday, and are still waiting for our souls to catch up, can't put it better than Gibson.