We so enjoyed our stay at the Chess House! The house is both authentic and luxurious and located in the best spot on the island. We had everything we needed in terms of conveniences. The house stays cool no matter what the weather is outdoors. The beds and bedding are comfortable and the house is peaceful at night. There are three outdoor decks, all with an amazing view of the Caldera and the stunning sunsets. We were provided all the friendly, generous help we wanted throughout our stay, including with airport transfers, carrying luggage, housekeeping, daily breakfasts, local car rental, transportation to the port for our departure, etc. My two college age kids who have traveled a lot through the years consider our stay at the Chess House to be one of our very best trips in terms of a beautiful, interesting and unusual place to stay. One thing I would mention that we learned is the breakfasts are large and varied, more like brunch, and we had lots extra to snack on later in the day. Next time we would skip the grocery store as we had more than enough to eat through Chess House.