We had an incredible time at this house. The pictures don't do it justice! The house is surprisingly large, with a huge and well-appointed front terrace from which you can watch the sunset, a back terrace which is nice and cool in the afternoon, sun loungers, a separate laundry room, and a huge garden complete with fruit trees! We loved picking fresh figs, pears, chillis, herbs, and almonds (which were a revelation - much better than any almonds we've tried before!). The house is also very well-equipped, with everything you could need in the kitchen a spacious and modern bathroom (with a rainfall shower). We also slept very well on account of the air conditioning and total silence at night.
Adriano and all his family members were lovely. They left us a huge hamper of breakfast treats, plus some of their own home-grown olive oil (which was delicious!). They also had great tips for the surrounding area. Bovo Marina, the closest beach, is about a 25-minute walk down the hill - you can also drive, though we found that parking right down at the beach was a bit tricky, and preferred to park partway down (about a 10-minute walk from the beach). Bovo Marina has a few restaurants on the sand; at the recommendation of Adriano and his father we tried Locanda Perbellini al Mare, which was an unforgettable experience - Michelin-quality food and stunning views! We enjoyed walking along the beach (which is extremely long) from Bovo Marina towards Torre Salsa Reserve - we were almost completely alone even in August. We also enjoyed visiting Torre Salsa, which we reached from the parking lot in the reserve - it is a very wild and beautiful place. The Valley of the Temples is also nearby (about 35-40 minutes' drive).
We had a wonderful time and hope to return soon to this piece of paradise!