Located in the hills above Patti and the shore, the view from Casa Torretta (and in particular from the terrace of the top floor apartment we had rented) is breath taking and reaches all the way to the Lipari islands. This view is hardly disturbed by the costal freeway which runs at a considerable distance between the shore and the house. The property is extremely well maintained, with plants and of course the pretty sizable swimming pool. The apartment was truly spacious and everything was working just fine, including air condition (which we used at night for a comfortably sleeping). The entire house and in particular the apartments are extraordinarily well renovated with beautiful tiles and paying attention to details (almost a waste to rent such places out ;-). The close-by beach (of course you need a car to get down to the shore) was pleasantly quiet in September, still you can get a coffee at near by bar in Patti if you want.

One definitely needs a car and must not be afraid of the typical Italian roads in the mountains - this is not a negative point but one needs to be aware of it, since it takes 10 minutes to drive for getting to the shore or buying groceries etc. Internet is only available in the pool area.

Nice place, very quiet, placed in the middle of a small olive grove. Owner very nice. Apartment (maissonette “Pozos”) is basic but sufficient.

No WiFi in the apartment at all. Had to go to the pool area, where the WiFi connection was ok for basic “surfing” (but slow for download). The room with two single beds is quite small

The place is beautiful with quiet and relaxing surroundings. The location is also perfect for anyone who wants to visit the North of Sicily being midway between Palermo and Messina. It is also very close to Milazzo, making it possible to visit the beautiful Aeolian islands. The view from the apartment was also breath taking and it was great to wind down in the pool area at the end of the day.

The apartment is listed as having an oven, but it is actually a microwave not an oven. However we did not use the kitchen much as we took the opportunity to taste Sicilian food in restaurants nearby.