What spectacular setting! Slightly daunting driving up the first time, but well worth it for the location and views. Licia met us as we got in so late and guided us up to the house. From then on she was available to answer all of our daft questions and offer suggestions.
The house is well equipped and comfortable. We ended up cooking most nights and had everything we needed. When it's a bit warmer there's a whole outside kitchen as well, which is fantastically laid out (it was a bit chilly for us to use it).
The outdoor space overall was great. The deck is spectacular and where we spent most of our time when the sun was out. I even got in the pool for 2 minutes every day (very bracing). The views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and Cefalu made us smile constantly.
Sant'Ambrogio is a nice village with a shop and a couple of places to eat. We did a great circular walk from there round the hill behind. Castel Di Tusa, Castebuono and Monreale are also well worth visiting. And, of course, Cefalu has lots to do and see and eat.
Highly recommended. Only downside is that you can't really walk from the house, but that is a minor quibble.