Our host met us on the first day and Davis a walk-through of the beautiful apartment with instructions on how to use everything. They were extremely helpful and friendly even when we caused an issue. We felt that we could talk to them at any time we need it because they lived upstairs. Even though they lived upstairs we had complete privacy. There was a great restaurant across the street that we utilized frequently comma good food great pastries and desserts and of course wonderful Coffee. There are also several grocery and produce stores within walking distance. We found that we could even walk all the way down to the water and getting some great exercise. The food in the area was excellent comma with specialty drink places everywhere. Personally we were doing research on a family member who was born in the area and found the people to be very friendly and helpful. If you are looking for family information start off by going to the wonderful Library and talk to the historian there. From our apartment there was easy access to the countryside and all of the sites. But it was always great at the end of the day to be able to come back to our large apartment and make our own dinner if we wished. The apartment is on a main street and we know how much the Italians like to honk their car horn. We would go back to this apartment the next time we visit Sicily. Thank you so much to our hosts for offering their apartment and helping us to make our trip very successful.