The HOST:
Anna is a wonderful warm Italian host, who clearly loves to welcome an entertain. A yummy brunch was waiting for me in the fridge and a bottle of wine, which was another lovely touch. I instantly liked Anna when I met her, she is lovely!

The LOCATION:
Posillipo is a very sleepy residential area (with beautiful views if you walk a kilometre or two down the road). Getting there is a long bus or taxi ride from Naples ($40 euro from airport, $20 from Napoli Centrale) or to anywhere local that is entertaining. I would highly (very highly) recommend you have rental car or vesper to make a stay here work. There are a couple of local attractions worth looking at, but is not a tourist focused area. It's considered the most-wanted place to live locally, and hence, is very residential and not touristy at all (a couple of resturants locally, small deli's, fish monger etc). Being on top of a hill, on top of another hill, it's not for the faint hearted to get around (hence, make sure you have a car) and the local market to get basic supplies is at the bottom of a steep climb to this apartment. So if you don't have a car; be fit/physical. It was good for my waist line to work out!! :-)

The UNIT:
Firstly; the place is HUGE! For the price, you certainly get a big space for your money. The unit is actually under the main house, and not connected to the gardner at all, so bear this in mind - you'll need to walk up and around to be in the garden pictured. It's got a quirky Italian vibe throughout, in what westerners would describe as a 'Shabby sheik' motif. Finding electrical outlets that work was a like a treasure hunt, but all part of the fun (as were light switches). The bathroom has a lovely mosaic tile treatment, nicely rustic Italian-feeling. The wifi only works in the first half of the unit, so I didn't spend much time in the living/kitchen areas further on. The bedroom is hard to explain, but think of a totally open plan area, and a bed that's been walled off around each side, halfway up, for privacy (like a cupboard). Again, all part of the experience.

All in all, I came here to relax (and did) but wouldn't come again given the lack of local vibe, restaurants, hilly location and no air con. However, for the right traveller with a car and their partner/family, looking for something that is unique, quirky and off the beaten track; this place could be PARADISE for you. Again, Anna is a WONDERFUL host, her hospitality and kind nature certainly made this a good and very unique experience overall. Thank you Anna xx