We had a fabulous week at Catena's place. The hosts were very helpful throughout our one week stay and went out of their way to accommodate a very late check-in. The grounds are picture-perfect and provide an ideal background for a restful vacation. There is a gas station nearby and a small convenience store. A larger Conrad store is in the village of Frigintini - a short 5 minutes drive from the hose. Not to be missed "Dolce Arte" - a store selling great pastries and ice-cream. The location of the house worked well for us as Noto, Monica, Ragusa, Scicli are all within less than one hour drive.