Alessandro and his family were very welcoming and helpful even though unfortunately we didn't have much language in common! They were extremely helpful when we had a bag stolen. The villa is very spacious with two big doubles with ample wardrobe and drawer space and a large kitchen/diner lounge area. There is also a big shady terrace with views of the sea. The garden was beautiful. The swimming pool is a splash pool but great for cooling off and perfect for young children. The decor & some of the equipment may not be particularly modern but there is everything you need including a very good wifi connection. There is not a huge amount in Fontane de Bianchi but Bar Cubano (try the Granita Mandorla - - almond) just down the road is very good for breakfast and there is a good little supermarket which also sells pizzas and pasta to take away and an excellent icecream parlour Fragola about 5 minutes further down the road. Alessandro recommended a lovely restaurant Almyra in a pretty fishing port which was close by. The villa is also well located to reach Siracuse which is beautiful and also Noto - a very attractive Baroque town. There are two dogs and we aren't dog people but we found them very placcid and they did not affect our enjoyment of the garden or pool.