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Epifanio’s is still an awesome flat. The heat pump in the master bedroom kept the entire flat very comfortable, even in July. July is not the time to be visiting Sicily. Everyone is indoors from 10:00 until dark for good reason. I have no complaints about the stay at all. Do Epifanio a favor and leave the keys in the door lock instead of locking them in the flat. I think I caused Epifanio some trouble my last trip. I still think that the 14:25 Gallo Bus taking the scenic route and terminating in Lucca Sicula is the coolest means of travel to Lucca Sicula. But the Lucca Sicula bus has the most deferred maintenance, the glitchiest driver (this trip, not last trip) and does not display its route on its front. If the 14:25 bus ends up being a bit capricious, don’t panic. The alternate route is to shift over two bus stalls and buy another ticket (they are cheap) on the 6:15, 9:00, 11:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:40, 14:00, 14:40, 16:15, 17:15, 18:00 or 19:30 Gallo Bus (terminating in Sciacca, Ribera or Cattolica) along the highway to SCIACCA (you will need to catch the 14:40 terminating in Ribera to make the connection happen). Then take the 8:00, 13:20, 15:10 or 17:45 Lumia Bus from SCIACCA to LUCCA SICULA (terminating in Burgio). Sciacca has only one bus stop and fewer busses, so it is pretty hard to goof this one up. There is a taxi stand next to the bus stop, so you are still alright even if you do goof it up. Palermo is building a big bus station on the other side of the Stazione Centrale, so these times will probably all change soon. Check the websites. Weekends and random holidays are a whole different set of times. Coming back, don’t bother getting up early to catch the 4:20 (4:10) early commuter bus back through every little town along the scenic route in the dark just to get into Palermo at 7:00 and have to check your luggage at the Stazione Centrale because you can’t check into your next stay yet. Sleep in, take the 6:55, 9:10, 14:10 or 16:10 Lumia Bus, from the bus stop at the top of the hill past the supermarket, to Sciacca. (It only ever displays that it terminates in Burgio, but Sciacca is the other end of its Burgio route.) Walk around the corner in Sciacca and get some arancini and eat them in the park overlooking the crystal blue water below. Go across the street and buy tickets on the 5:45, 6:00, 6:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30, 12:30, 14:30, 16:40 or 19:30 Gallo Bus to Palermo at the Antico Chiosco gelato store that also sells beer and bus tickets. If you can find an open restaurant, you can get lunch. Sciacca does not have a public WC, so it is good to know that the big Gallo bus from Sciacca to Palermo has a WC in the rear stairwell.

Epifanio’s house at the lower edge of town is perfect. You rent the entire floor. Two balconies overlook a beautiful valley with miles of olive trees and a spectacular view of Villa Franca, Burgio and Caltabianca. The view is absolutely breathtaking. It is like every postcard of Italy you have ever seen. Be careful when you open the balcony door in the master bedroom; the left side door has a latch at the bottom that you have to swing up before you open the door; the left side shutter door has a slide at the top that you have to slide down before you open shutter. Everything is new construction. There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, full kitchen, living room and dining room, TV’s throughout, stereo, couches, a shower, a massive tub, a washing machine and a clothes line. Everything was perfectly clean. The kitchen is very well supplied. There is a heat pump in the master bedroom. There is a fireplace powered by gas and crushed olive pits and probably wood if you want it, but I was traveling solo and had no need to use it. Please hang the key on the door when you leave; I think I locked Epifanio out when I left the key on the table. The Market del Risparmio di Valenti corner market is a few feet away. It will keep you supplied with deli meats and cheeses, pasta, Sicilian wine, hygiene products and juices. You can hire the owner as a driver if you want to tour the surrounding area. Ristorante Galbasa and Ristorante Rocca are within a couple of blocks. Both have wood ovens and a huge selection of pizzas and both are very reasonably priced. The comune is within a couple of blocks. The Panificio Cortese bakery is a couple of more blocks and has the most amazing bread from a 100 year old oven and is not to be missed. The Rosticceria E Paninoteca is within a couple of blocks and is the place to get a take away lunch from a rotating lunch selection. The open air market with the stalls of vegetables and meats and cheeses and olives sets up downtown on Monday mornings. There are more businesses, but I was only there for a week, so I did not have time to visit them all. Everyone was wonderful. To get there take the 14:25 Gallo bus from the #5 stand on the left (not the #5 stand straight ahead) at the Palermo Autostazione next to Stazione Centrale for 13 Euro round trip. As of October 2018, it goes direct, takes a little over two hours, and parks overnight at the corner of Via Aia and Via Buonocosiglio, a couple of blocks from Epifanio’s house. It returns at 4:25 (more like 4:15) a.m. and that is the easiest place to catch it. There is an easy transfer to a waiting bus on the way back. The return trip took a little over three hours. Italian law requires you to provide identification to the carabiniere and sign a contract not to remodel the place, bother the neighbors, let anybody else live there or engage in any nefarious activities. Take an extra copy of your passport and Epifanio will take it over to the carabiniere and bring it back for you with the contract and the receipt. Epifanio and his wife are wonderful hosts. I could tell you more about them if my Italian/Sicilian were better, but my language skills are limited. His brother lives on the ground floor and is available if need be. Epifanio and his family live on the top floor.

Sweet uncomplicated stay, wonderful views and very warm welcome.

Really nice and welcoming hosts in probably the most beautiful town of Sicily!

Host came to meet us since we were afraid to mislead us, seen alleys crag !!! He understood where we were despite the language barrier. Seen beautiful, to do without hesitation and nothing to complain about the quality of AIR B AND B. Thank you

The location overlooking the village is excellent

Beautiful, well-kept apartment, equipped with every comfort and with an exceptional view of Burgio ... Antonietta and Malcom are excellent hosts, very helpful and kind! Highly recommended!

Alessandro is an exceptional host! He welcomed us with the utmost hospitality, giving us valuable information on places to visit. Always available and available. The house is located in a strategic position as a starting point to reach various places of interest. It is a Spartan house that enjoys large indoor and outdoor spaces (including private parking space) immersed in the tranquility that only nature can offer with breathtaking landscapes. Definitely recommended!

Very peaceful house with a great point of view. Wonderful sky at night as well. Not far from Caltabellotta which is a place to see in Sicily. Alessandro is a very kind host as well

House with beautiful landscape, unobstructed view, very quiet environment, although the interior is vintage, quality price level can not expect better. We recommend

spacious 2 bedroom apartment high up in the old town of Caltabellotta. Fantastic view over the village towards the sea. All sights are within walking distance. Patrizia picks you up at the entrance by car and that's a good thing, because you can hardly find out otherwise.

The Giuseppe bed and breakfast, Sotto le Stelle is beautiful. The rooms, all different are very beautiful and comfortable, the decoration of very good taste. Caltabelotta is a very quiet village, located in the hills with breathtaking views of the countryside and the sea. Giuseppe and his family have admirably welcomed us. They also have a restaurant of very good quality.

We loved our stay and only regret not being able to spend more time there. Our room was spacious and lovely and the balcony view was superb. The town itself was enchanting and offered some unforgettable sights and experiences. The highlight of our trip, however, was the amazing restaurant, Mates, which is run by the proprietor and where we ate the best meal of our week in Sicily. Truly outstanding. It’s possible to wake early and walk up to the cathedral and see the breathtaking view before breakfast, if you’re that kind of traveller.

Great place, the rooms are beautiful ... and at the height of this city and its views 360! The tiles and decoration are beautiful, in perfect cleanliness. A welcome to the top of our host who spoiled us by opening the family restaurant ... delicious meals and beautiful exchanges!

Very nice apartment, and great welcome. Super location

beautiful place, spacious and comfortable room, good full breakfast, short a good stay in a nice accommodation

Staying here was the highlight of our tour in Sicily. The whole family made us feel so welcome, the large, well decorated rooms have amazing views and it's perfectly located to explore this magic town. The breakfast too was awesome. You wouldn't want to visit Sicily without staying here. And even better if you stay you have to eat dinner at their resteraunt. It's sure to become famous thanks to Leonardo's genius cooking - home made, fresh seasonal Sicilian cuisine (I cried eating the ricotta because it was that good) in a wonderful atmosphere - so much care and attention has gone into the ingredients and menu - we got the feeling the other guests there had travelled far just for his food. I was sad to leave and would like to go again! (And again and again...) thank you so much for our best stay in Italy!

Great location, very functional room with a little extra for the view! The breakfast is plentiful and the welcome is nice. Giuseppe and his family are very attentive. Try the restaurant MATES, very nice!

Superb rooms in a very pretty medieval village, Giuseppe is extremely welcoming and caring, as well as his family. Go to the restaurant, you will eat (too much) and very well! Thank you !!

Awesome place to stay and relax!

Villa di Rosa is a great house with lovely surroundings! There is enough space in the house and the garden is very big.

What a beautiful location! Bit of a climb but so worth the views ad easily done in a car. Maria and her family were so warm and welcoming and helped us with every detail, including liaising between us and the film festival we were attending. I have never met such warm and considerate people. Definitely a great base for exploring Caltabellotta and the rest of Sicily.

Antonietta is a great hostess, very helpful and attentive! The space is extremely clean and organized with a balcony accompanied by a beautiful view!

Michele is a great Host, he manages a magnificent place with professionalism and love, I highly recommend it.

Michael's house has a fantastic location with views far out into the country to the sea. It is an old beautiful stone house from the twelfth century. Lovingly and perfectly renovated. Everything is very well maintained and tipptopp clean. A courtyard, a huge terrace and a large farmhouse kitchen provide a variety of retreats. The rooms also have rustic rustic charm. The host is an educated, journalist, cosmopolitan and extremely warm. We liked it so much that we decided to come back next year.