I'll first start by saying that communicating with Dario was very easy. Whenever I had any question, and I had many, he was quick to reply. Our objective was to enjoy a long weekend in Cefalu with our two dogs, and Mulberry Cottage turned out to be the perfect location for this. Cefalu itself is an incredible little seaside town with a really mellow vibe. It is rich with history and easy to explore. The hike on La Rocca is must, but bring comfortable shoes and the trail is very steep. The cottage is about 15 or so minutes from Cefalu's center but the drive is direct and easy. We enjoyed having the ability to easily get to the town, then going back home to a cozy, quiet area. Because we brought our dogs with us, it was better for them to be in a quiet and calm area (when we did bring them into downtown Cefalu, one became really nervous). Mulberry cottage rests within a gated piece of land with a home, several other cottages, and some orchards. Walking to the beach only took a few minutes, and the pups just loved roaming freely. There are some other dogs and cats on the property but it was no issue. The driveway to the property is narrow and, if another car is oncoming, it can be a little awkward. But we hardly ever saw other cars on the driveway and it was all very manageable. It's common in Sicily for some areas to be a little cramped and it honestly was fine. My first impression of the cottage was that of comfort. It's a little smaller than I had imagined but it fit us perfectly. It's supplied with everything you'd need, including cooking supplies. The bed was firm and comfortable; we slept well each night. You could bring some bug spray because we did see a few mosquitoes, but I was only bit once or twice-- my husband was bit a few more times. You should also bring bottles of water for drinking. Conveniently there are a couple of grocery stores a few minutes away. The wifi was rather good but it sort of stopped working the last day, which wasn't a big deal-- If I had mentioned it to Dario I'm sure he would have looked into it. The water in the shower can get nice and hot, which I didn't expect but enjoyed nonetheless. Staying in the cottage almost felt like being at summer camp and it was just a lot of fun. The nearby beach is Gorgeous and quiet. The water is so blue, the sand so soft, and the waves quite small. There were never many people; Sunday was the busiest day we experienced and even then there was more than enough space for everyone. We felt safe leaving our things on the beach while we swam. Nearby are a delicious restaurant (Voce Del Mare, the meeting initial meeting spot from where we followed Dario to...