We arrived in Sicily from Australia to a very warm welcome from Elena and her husband. Elena greeted us at the apartment with a beautiful tray of Sicilian pastries and a bottle of wine. She gave us a personal tour of the apartment that is situated off the main road amongst a beautiful olive tree orchard. The apartment was exactly like the pictures, it has just been refurbished and it was very clean and well maintained. The furniture and accessories were also in, as new condition. The beds were very comfortable and the bedding was clean and in, as new condition. On the cooler nights we were also able to turn on the central heating. There is also a washing machine on site for the guests to use. We stayed in the apartment for 5 days and 5 nights, it was very quiet and a welcome to return to after a day touring the busy towns near by. Balustrade is 5 mins by car and Castellemmare is 15 mins also by car. These towns are on the coast and there are many shops there, where you can buy supplies. Elena was very helpful with information about Sicily and provided us with a tourist map and told us where we could buy Gluten free food in the near by towns. The apartment is also approximately 30 mins from many tourist locations such as the Temple at Segesta and the beautiful beach at San Vito Lo Capo. If you want a beautiful relaxing stay not too far away from the main attractions, don't hesitate to book this apartment, you won't be disappointed. When we return to Sicily we will definitely book with Elena again and wish her all the best with her beautiful apartments.