I feel really lucky that this house was available during the time I spent in Marzamemi! I was there to visit my sister, who was working on an archaeology project nearby.
After checking myself in following the clear instructions, I was amazed at how spacious the house and land was. It is much bigger than it appears from the photos. There were many things included that I didn’t expect, such as beach chairs and an umbrella, pasta and wine, and even a bicycle with a lock! Best of all, the house happened to be right next door to where my sister was staying, separated only by a vacant lot. The lock to the gate of the lot was included in the keys I was given, and it was easy to cut through the lot to reach the street and the beach (though a few times locals asked what I was doing in there). The washing machine and dishwasher were really useful and worked well, with all necessary detergents located in the house.
The house was clean when I arrived with a few minor missed spots, such as a pair of underwear under a bed and some clumps of hair in the bathroom. The only problem I had were the ants in the kitchen and the master bathroom. The host told me this is normal for the countryside, but there were so many ants living in the kitchen counter that it was a bit difficult to use the kitchen, store food or throw away trash. I think a good liquid bait trap would take care of it.
The hosts were very communicative via chat. The house is cleaned by a cleaning woman who may charge for a second visit, according to my host, so make sure that you arrange for everything you need, such as sheets and towels, before you arrive.
Thanks for a great home away from home in Marzamemi!