Alessandro made us feel incredibly welcome. Through a series of weirdness, we were close to two hours late for our arrival and he was there waiting and helping us get to the house. The house is extraordinary. It is all that and more than the pictures promised. Lots of room, lovely and homey. We really settled in and felt right at home. Alessandro was always available immediately to answer questions and help us out. The neighborhood is on the sea and it's gorgeous. We got to know Santa Flavia and the neighboring Porticello quite well. It was about 30 minutes from Palermo, so our many excursions there were easy enough to execute. The real jewel of the house, is the patio. Large, with a view that is absolutely extraordinary. It has couches and lawn chairs for lounging and a large dining room table that we congregated at every night we were home. Also, a great grill to cook all the great meats and veggies one can get at the local markets in Porticello or Santa Flavia and of course Palermo. I have nothing but great, great things to say about this place and Alessandro as a host. We loved it and we can't wait to return!!