We chose this apartment as it promised a lot. In fact we got much more than we could ever hope to expect!

Despite me not speaking Italian and Innocenzo not speaking English we managed to communicate quite well via Google translate and whatsapp. Prior to making our booking to our final day in Balestrate Innocenzo was very quick with his answers to my questions which was reassuring.

When we arrived at the apartment Innocenzo offered to take us around the town. It was great for him to show us around Balestrate, helping us to familiarize ourselves with our new surroundings, but also seeing Innocenzo's genuine enthusiasm for his home town!

The apartment itself was great! A ground floor spacious apartment which is very well equipped. It was presented very well and was very clean.

It is situated across the beach, which is predominantly sand with some shingle and rock. Because Balestrate is a bit under the tourism radar, the beach was pretty much deserted the whole time we were there, and we spent a couple of days sunbathing there.

There are a couple of restaurants within a few yards of the apartment, one of which is owned by the host's family. We had a very good meal there, and they were kind enough to deliver to the apartment when we just wanted to laze indoors.

One thing you should be aware of is that the apartment is away from the town, not a problem if you are happy to walk or have a car like we did.

As a base to visit places on the northern coast of Sicily this place was ideal. San Vito Lo Capo is a 90 minute drive away, Tempio Segesta is 30 minutes away.

If you are looking for a family friendly place which is not overrun with other tourists with a nice beach on your doorstep, I would recommend this place 100%! And Innocenzo is by far the most friendly, generous host we have encountered on Airbnb.