We (a family of five) spent a wonderful week in Sicily with base in Cape D'Orlando.
We arrived late but it was no problem and Francesco had even bought a bit of food and water so we easily could settle down after our journey.
The house was well equipped with two bathrooms and had a beautiful garden with direct access to the beach.
The free parking inside the gates was a great bonus as there were limited parking space on the street outside.
The town of Cape D'Orlando was mostly visited by Italian tourists which helped contribute to an authentic Sicilian atmosphere. By car it is easy to get to Milazzo from where boats depart to the Lipari Islands - something we can highly recommend. Palermo and Mt. Etna are somewhat further away but still quite manageable trips when based in Cape D'Orlando.