I travelled with my girlfriend and parents to Cefalu for 3 nights after my sister's wedding in Ireland. Giuseppe met us near the train station and took us on the short walk to the apartment (less than 10 minutes). He and his wife were incredibly friendly and presented us with wine and homemade marmalade as welcome gifts. We felt pretty much right at home immediately. The space was immaculately clean and even bigger than it seemed in the photos (approx. 500-600 sq ft of outdoor space alone). With more than 180 degrees of Tyrrhenian sea view in front of you, and the Rocca soaring upward right behind the outdoor kitchen, it's hard to describe the beauty of the place. We came to Cefalu to enjoy the sun, the sea, and the stars after some less desirable weather in Ireland. So the terrace was perfect for us. It was a joy to source delicious local ingredients from the town, cook our meals outside, and eat them overlooking the sea at sunset. At night we enjoyed views of the stars and the Rocca.
The height of the terrace lends it to cooling sea breezes in the hot afternoons, and the canopy provides ample shade when needed. All appliances worked perfectly and the kitchen was well equipped. The rooms were comfortable with good a/c. The location was also excellent. Less than ten minutes walk from the station, less than 10 minutes walk from the beach, and less than ten minutes walk from the Duomo with its grand piazza. At the bottom of the steps to the apartment, just a minute or two away, is Piazza Garibaldi. Here there are a variety of pleasant dining and drinking options, lots of activity, and essential services like banking. The entrance to the Rocca trail leading up to the remains of the casa, with its incredible views of the north coast is just steps up the hill from the apartment.
So speaking as three Canadians and one Japanese, this place was pretty much perfection.