We enjoyed our stay here very much. The location cannot be beat, right on the centre of Scopello's lively town square. The garden is a neverending labyrinth of terraces, nooks and crannies, all with spectacular sea view. You can walk all the way down to the beaches. The pictures dont do it justice.
The communication with Marino before our arrival was not the smoothest, but we had a very warm welcome and were able to check in early.
The house has a soul, and is interestingly decorated. A rare find in Italy, where many airbnbs look very spartan. The typical tiles definitly add some charm. To be fair, there are also some serious downsides. The bathroom needs quite a lot of maintenance. Most important is that the toilet in the bathroom does not flush properly. Only on our departure day we discovered another toilet hidden away in the townfacing bedroom. The bed in the master bedroom is so unstable that even just turning in my sleep I was afraid the bed would give way under me and come crash down. The kitchen is not sufficiently equipped to comfortably do your own cooking.
Even with all of this we enjoyed our stay, but I want other travellers to be able to make an informed decision. And hopefully with some investments, the house will soon live up to its potential, and be an equal partner to the spectacular garden.