Firstly, I'll write about the property, it is modern, clean, well equipped and had everything we needed to make our stay perfect, everything was as it should be.
The location is fantastic, it's in the hill-side with fantastic views, in front you have the sea and behind you have the mountains. It is a very quiet and private location with only two neighboring houses but they aren't intrusive and no bother at all.
The town has lots of bars and restaurants, bakeries, cake shops, etc and a few little quaint shops the piazza is a nice place to take an espresso and the locals are friendly and helpful.
Palermo is an hour from Balestrate on the train and the train station is in the town centre, it's an easy trip and worth the day out. We also went to the Valley of Temples and the Turkish Steps, a must for any tourist.
The beach is a little further, approximately 2km away and again, lovely but a car or cycle journey rather than a walk.
Finally, Eugenio and his wife were very good renters, they met us, accompanied us to the house, showed us all the facilities and left their number should any problems arise or should we have needed any tourist or local information, nothing was too much for them. Make sure you eat locally because the food, hospitality, wine and local produce is to die for.
Thank you for a happy holiday!