There is so much good to tell that I don’t know where to begin with this review.
- First of all, anyone who ever booked a place or hotel online has probably, on occasion, been disappointed upon seeing the real thing. This place is exactly the opposite, the images reflect the real state of house. They give you an exact idea of what you get.
- The house is cleverly constructed with three double bedrooms (each with en suite bathroom) in an upper building and the communal spaces (kitchen, sitting room and two very large outside terraces) in a second building on a lower level. Connected by multiple stairs this makes for a playful and charming ensemble. It is also very thoughtfully conceived and finished to a high degree (most of the lighting for instance is worked into the construction).
- It might look a bit minimalist, but everything is put together with such an eye for detail, a sense of balance and a feel for quality that the place oozes charm. One example: the floor in cast concrete (I think) might look grey and cold, but it is incredibly nice to walk upon with bare feet. (Riccardo obviously is man with taste)
- Also, the entire house is very clean. I have family members who cannot relax when they feel our rented accommodation is not up to their standards. Here, they have felt completely at ease.
- The house is located outside Lipsi town but it takes a mere 15-minute walk to reach the town on foot (although it is a stiff climb back - but taxi’s are available and of course one can rent a car or a scooter).
- Yet because it is located higher up, the views are simply amazing. At times I went outside to read a book only to realise that I had spend the time staring at the scenery.
- The island of Lipsi has a very laid back atmosphere. Mainly visited by sailors on a tour of Island Hopping, it is ideal if you wish to avoid the crowds.
So... would I recommend this place? Absolutely! Would I come back? I very much hope so!