Alice's place is a lovely little hideaway far from the town. Awesome if you want to get away from it all!
We had a few issues with the actual booking - the price changed a few times. We paid almost twice the advertised price and I still can't work out why?
The five night minimum thing was a bit of an issue. Alice was always prompt with her communication though.
It is more a holiday rental than an Airbnb. You cannot drink the water from the taps, yet only one bottle of water for 2 people for 5 nights was provided. Likewise only two towels. We later discovered that there was a washing machine on the premises but we were forbidden to use it? We were told to take our laundry to the town.
Maria, Alice's helper met us at the port at her leisure. Would have been preferable to check in at 3pm but we had to wait until 5. There was no "green basket " as requested. We booked only 24 hours before and this was the reason given for the omission.
You definitely need a car or scooter if you stay here. It is over 4km from the port - a nice walk, but not with shopping.
I think the key is to treat it like a basic holiday home letting. An empty shell. Bring your own coffee, tea, milk, water, etc, etc. We were a bit disorganised in this regard.
Also bring matches as the ignition on the stove is temperamental.
Being in Italy, Italian speaking is a must! We didn't have it. So our communication with Maria was limited and frustrating- but of course it was our issue.
The place itself is lovely. The gardens especially.
Just be prepared and independent!