Leonardo was the most welcoming host! He and his wife Maria are very nice people. They were extremely responsive and helpful. Each time visiting they brought us fabulous local organic fruits and wine. They treated our 2 year old son Peter like a king))) The latter explored villa's flora and fauna with great enthusiasm and was mesmerized by its lush vegetation. He was really excited with the porch swing and spent his time on it napping.
2 perfect sandy beaches are a 5-minute drive (Cornino and Spiaggia Baia Rio Forgia) and there's also a small lido /beach a stone's throw (3 minutes away on foot).
You definitely need a car as Cortigliolo (Lido Valderice) is a tiny coastal village off the beaten track but it's a perfect base station for traveling around North West Sicily.
I highly recommend Villa on the beach as a comfortable, peaceful place to stay. If you are considering this villa, just book it. You will thoroughly enjoy it.
Grazie mille, Leonardo and Maria, we will be back.