The views from the house are more beautiful than is possible to translate into photographs. Images don't do this place justice. The clear blue water stretches to the horizon, the water sparkles and in certain light, even from way up, you can see to the sea floor. The lights of Ponza sparkle at night and the lighthouse sends beams out across the water, but you are away from the bustle of the port and in a quiet spot that is all your own. The outdoor kitchen is perfect and a lovely spot to prepare food, but the outdoor dining area makes this house really special. As does the terrace outside the apartment upstairs. We sat many beautiful nights at the candlelit table and drank limoncello with the light fading at sunset or the moon reflecting off the water. (It is also a thrill to spot the house up on the cliffs of Cala Inferno as you venture around the island by boat.) While this is a place you rent for the outdoor space, and while the outdoor space makes this house more amazing than the most expensive Ponza hotel suite, the house itself is clean and bright, the beds are adequately comfortable, AC works very well, lots of closet space, two bathrooms are spotless, and all the windows latch open to let in the breeze but have retractable screens to keep out the mosquitos. There is a small fridge in the main entry room in which to keep water etc., and towels are provided, though it would have been nice to have a second set available for longer stays. (Bring your own beach towels!)The house is perfectly situated across the street from the nearest bus stop, and up the way from various alimentari, pastry and coffee shops, a great bar, etc. If you don't want to wait for the shuttle, taxi drivers in the port all know the villa and it is very easy to get home that way as well. Gaetano and his family were so very helpful, can arrange to clean the apartment for a fee during your stay, and were so kind to me when I fell ill. We are very grateful to them for making our stay so wonderful.
