We received a very warm welcome by Giovannis parents and friends who picked us up after the highway a few kilometers before the house. As the parents do not speak english their friends translated all the necessary information for the house. Fresh seasonal fruit and artichokes from the garden were a special extra and made us feel welcome immediately.

The location of the house is very quiet and secluded on a small hilltop surrounded by fields. However, the town Ispica and the next supermarket are easily reached and only a few minutes by car away. The house is spacious with a kitchen, bedroom for one person, and living room with a double bed. The interior is rural and the technical equipment like radio and tv a little outdated. There are games to play. There is a beautiful huge veranda with table, chairs, hammock, and sun lounger. Unfortunately, there was no heater which made the November evenings in the house not as comfortable as it could have been.

I can recommend the house of Giovanni for couples or families who are looking for a true Sicilian holiday out in the countryside during the summer months.