Maristella is a very attentive and helpful host. We arrived earlier than check-in which Maristella was fine with. The apartment was clean and well equipped. The garden is gorgeous and private. There are deckchairs, loungers and plenty of parasols. We chose not to hire a car but in hindsight it may have been a good idea. However, we got to the places we wanted to visit by using the local bus service (and this was in October when apparently there are fewer services). It's great having such close access to the beach. We ate in the local vicinity and particularly liked Arco Rosso (the nearest restaurant/bar). The only criticism I have is that you can hear the traffic from the main road.