We spent one week here and had a great time. From before our arrival, Gianmarco checked that we had made (and offered in case we hadn't) arrangements for airport transfers. He was present when we arrived and helped us get to the place which is a little tricky to find. He was very welcoming and easy to contact throughout the stay. He went out of his way to make our stay as nice as possible.

The place is an annexe to the main house with a separate locked front door, but shared patio garden and pool. The family stay in the adjoining house, but we had lots of privacy and they were easy accessible if anything was required.

A lovely breakfast with fresh croissants, bread, fruit, yoghurt and juice was provided each day with an illy espresso machine and cappuccino milk frother always available.

The beach is 5-10 minutes walk away and easy to get to and from safely with a small child in tow. The beach is lovely and clean, beautifully sandy and comfortable to walk on barefoot. The sea was crystal clear and warm with great visibility and a long shallow shelf making it really safe for children.

The place has an lovely pool (if a little cold) which is well tended and clean with an outdoor shower to wash any residual sand from the beach.

There are a couple of cats on the premises, one of which certainly seems to like the company of the guests and was very playful.

Gianmarco provided plug-in and also burnable mosquito repellents and there are mosquito nets over the beds.

There was parking on site behind a locked security gate making us feel that the place was very secure and safe.

There is a nice bakery within easy walking distance and a large supermarket about 5 minutes drive away. Good eating for a family with a fussy child is limited in Mondello but Palermo is about 25-30 minutes drive away.

We very much enjoyed our time here and would recommend staying here.