The house lives up to expectations and more. Very rustic and authentic but with modern comforts. In the pictures you cannot see the bathroom which is really lovely and spacious with beautiful views, as there are from every room. The kitchen has original features such as an old patterned ceramic sink. It's all clean and comfortable and all the things you need are there. The walk up is quite daunting the first time but you get used to it and need to find your own pace. We did the walk all the way up to the crater which was quite strenuous (for me anyway) but gives stunning views all the way up and then at the top it is simply breathtaking. The walk to Bazzina is much easier and follows a coastal path and you can swim when you get there. Being somewhere with no cars and no noise was so relaxing. It's a proper get away. Swimming is lovely in the crystal clear water but getting in and out is a little tricky as it is very rocky. Some kind of swimming footwear is good to have. Michaela is extremely helpful and was available throughout our stay if needed. She booked the mule for us when we needed it (just to get luggage up and back plus one big shop) and she booked boat hire and dinner at a small B&B just a little way up hill which was delicious home cooking. Most evenings we cooked something simple ourselves and just looked out at the changing sky and seascape. We were lucky enough to be there for full moon which was stunning, an electric storm, and one night we could see mount Etha erupting in the distance. It was a very special and unforgettable holiday for us.