What a special find. Elsa’s house was just the perfect place to spend a few days relaxing as a family away from the August holiday crowds. There is something rustic, totally charming and a little bit wild about the spot and we could have spent endless days gazing out over the water from the garden - the best view in Portopetro! The house suited us and our two year old daughter extremely well. She loved exploring the garden, splashing around in the pool and playing with Bernardo the dog. The kitchen is simple but well equipped (no oven) and the supermarket is a short walk away along with a nice selection of cafes and restaurants in the town itself. We loved taking Elsa’s recommendations and exploring the nearby beaches and coves, all of which seemed to be primarily populated by locals and were never too busy, even in August. Elsa was the perfect host, nothing was too much trouble and she provided lots of local recommendations and cooked us a delicious paella. We travelled without a car and there was plenty to do within walking distance, but a car would be useful for bringing shopping home and exploring a little further afield. I can’t recommend Elsa’s house highly enough and we will definitely return!