Giovanna's house is really nice, it has a great garden and a very large terrace that we enjoyed very much. There is also a ping pong table for children or grown-ups also :) The seaside is just 50meters from the house. No sandy beach here, just some concrete platforms and rocks. This wasn't a problem for us to put our towels there and take a bath :) We liked the fact that here the sea was clean (no garbage etc) and crystal clear for snorkeling. Sandy beach is just 10minutes drive (Lido Arenella). The house is in a safe residential area, no stores, no restaurants around. It is fully equipped with everything you need, the only thing missing is a dishwasher. For groceries you need to go to Syracuse (20min drive). I would recommend to rent a car if you want to stay here. The owners were really nice and they prepared a small welcome basket for us with fruits, local fruit jams & toast and drinking water. We didn't get to meet the owner but we were greeted by Stephanie. She was really kind to give us a map of Syracuse and some tips about where to shop, park, visit, eat, activities to do etc. which were really helpful. There is a local market everyday in Syracuse, where you can buy local fresh products (fish, fruit, vegetables etc). If you like to cook, I suggest you take a look. We found some really nice products there and regret we only went once! We enjoyed the place quite a lot and I would recommend it for a quiet and relaxing holiday!