The house and grounds were beautiful. The owner, Mendi, is an artist, and he has clearly used his talents to make his space especially attractive as well as comfortable. He was extremely friendly and kind, helping us with everything from the heat (it is chilly here in January) to the washing machine to hiking suggestions. In warmer weather I would be very excited to use the pool area, which is also beautiful. I did a bit of bird watching along the small hiking trails on his property. He maintains them to look natural, like animal trails, but they were easy to use.

The location was remote but we were close to the town of Alaro, which had food shops, restaurants, and a charming square.

The roads out to town are narrow, so if you are renting a car, rent a small one!

If you are a hiker, the walk up the mountain that you can see from the window of the house to Castle Alaro is a definite must. On the way down, stop at Sa Verger to eat.