Daniela's house on Pantelleria is luxury and adventure rolled into one. It is beautifully appointed, with a well-equipped kitchen, a comfortable bedroom with a large ensuite attached (sinks, bidet, toilet, washing machine, and shower), a small outdoor swimming pool, and a long, wide, terrazzo that we pretty much lived on, taking breaks only to splash around in the pool, go for walks, or run into town for supplies.

For a sense of isolation and adventure, Daniela's house offers near-perfect privacy. No one overlooks it, and the views from it are breathtaking. We wandered around unconcerned about onlookers, listened to the birds, counted the friendly geckos, and watched the glorious night skies. The pictures on Daniela's Airbnb listing are true -- It is that spectacular.

Communication with Daniela was easy and friendly. We had a few problems with the house and the pool during our stay and Daniela made contact with us quickly to help solve them. Daniela was helpful and genuinely kind in all our communication with her.

We fell in love with the rustic, quiet beauty of Pantelleria and the calm elegance of Daniela's house. If you want tranquillity in a rural, sea-flanked setting, Daniela's house is ideal.

Daniela was not on the island when we visited, so Carol (a warm and friendly native English speaker) met us and made us welcome. Carol had stocked the house with a few basics so we could unpack with no sense of rush about getting supplies. It was so nice to have that kindness and that contact!

Be aware that there is no Internet at the house and mobile phone reception is patchy, at best. Go for a walk or a drive if you want to be in touch with people.

Thank you, Daniela (and Carol) for a lovely holiday experience!