Paolo is a great host. The place was exactly how it was described as the apartment information but there were so many special touches all over the house. It was a pleasure to find fresh lemons, oranges and tangerines freshly cut from his garden. This was a delight and the fruit was super delicious! Since the property is very close to the beach, having items available to enjoy the setting was super handy. The towels size and the beach chairs were perfect for an afternoon by the water in the sun. I enjoy cooking, so the dishes and pans were super useful as I wanted to cook with the amazing ingredients available in the area. Paolo gave directions for the local fishing village and grocery store as well as shared about local restaurants and pasticcerie. Paolo was in touch enough to show he cared about my comfort as a thoughtful and professional host. The bathrooms were spotless and the well supplied with needful things. I also used the washer to do my laundry and was pleased to see there was a drying rack to use. I am most certainly coming back to Avola and will hope his place is available for a stay when I return!