Although the property really did match the description visually, we found the (otherwise lovely) grotto bathroom made the lower level of the house constantly damp and musty. We were fortunate to have warm sunny weather which enabled aired towels and our hand washed clothes to dry. The kitchen and terrace on the upper level were great however, with plenty of equipment for cooking and spectacular views and sunshine on the terrace. Be prepared for the very steep but charming walk to and from the main street. It. can test your fitness but your reward can be extra chocolate gelati at the bottom and those great views at the top! Look for the Mondadori bookshop in the corso Umberto 1, where you'll find an upstairs reading room and foreign language titles to purchase if you've run out of reading material!