I'm giving it 5 stars because this BEAUTIFUL property certainly deserves 5 stars and I do hope to return some day.
There are some things I wish I would have known beforehand, so I want to note it here.
I asked for specific instructions that would help me find the house and was told to follow the gps link / google maps link provided. No further info was provided to me. We approached the very steep driveway (I mean narrow and steep and scary for me, even though I am an experienced driver.) A head's up ahead of time of what to expect would have been very helpful. Three days later we learned that there is an easier "downhill" approach from up above the house This would have been wonderful information to have ahead of time and I would have used this when I arrived. So, if you book this place, ask for more information. :)
Also, in the photos and description, it shows a small, blue plunge pool. When we were shown to the sun deck and plunge pool, the water was brown/green and they said if we wanted to use it, someone would have to come and clean it. We asked them to look into that but never heard back and it was never cleaned. If this is important to you, inquire ahead of time.
The amazing things about the property are the view, the cleanliness, the well-equipped kitchen, and the many different parts of the outdoor space to spread out and enjoy the view. The outdoor furniture is upscale and the grill / dinner table space is magical.
I would recommend stocking up on groceries (including ice) on the way in as the closest grocery was a 15 min drive and that was a small grocery store and once you make your way to the house, you may not want to head back out again.
The air conditioning was great and each room cooled quickly.
If someone has mobility issues, this may not be the property for them. There is a wooden staircase from the driveway down to the living space and there are a couple of steps everywhere, (entry to house and bedrooms). I think this is a perfect place for couples, as 3 of the 4 bedrooms open to the outdoors and only one opens to the interior of the house (kitchen and living room). Fabulous for privacy. If you have young kids, this set up might be a challenge.
We had a great recommendation for a guide to take us across the bridge as well as walk part of the Paiva walkway. We appreciated their suggestion and recommendation! Any time we reached out, we got a response quickly.
So, 5 stars for this amazing property. Just get detailed info prior to locating it.