We didn't meet Mariarosa, but was met by her father. We were instructed to meet him at the highway exit, but went to the wrong place apparently (it was no so clear for us and there were tons of cars waiting there, so it seemed right). He was clearly peeved at us and we wondered if it wouldn't have been easier to just find our own way. Despite the initial communication snafu, he and his wife - who live the floor below - were very kind, helpful, and attentive.

The apartment itself is very large with a massive terrace which gets sun the entire day and has views on the hills, sea, and gardens. We loved having breakfast out there and planning out day! It was well-equipped (as in the pics). There are also many books and maps to look through which was fun.

The distance from the town was a bit of a downside for us. We attempted to walk to the supermarket upon arrival but found it difficult to cross the highway by foot. You really do need a car to stay here - and plan to take it wherever you go.

The biggest drawback were the dozens of dogs that barked in surround sound the entire night non-stop. We hardly slept which put a damper on that leg of our trip. This of course cannot be controlled by Mariarosa, but it's something to consider if you are a light sleeper or don't function without adequate rest.