The place is as described beautiful view over the bay and lovely shady garden with plants. The walk to the beach is alittle bit uncomfortable as lots of traffic and not much pavement.This seems to be an Italian thing, together with lack of footpaths that we are used too in England. Yes you do hear the trains, but what do expect you are right next the station! However the trains stop in the evening and I actually like the sound of the trains. The short walk to get on a train that will take you to Palermo one way or along the coast the other way is a great boon. The trains are punctual and if you are at the place for any length of time you can save money by getting a week's pass available at Palermo: Only about 13 euros for a weeks return travel.