Villa Insula

Sunset is right in front of the house, and every evening it’s a spectacle. The shutters help keep the rooms from overheating in the sun, and the interior is practical and easy to get around. The photos are completely authentic, just as the previous reviewer said. The house is nicely secluded. From the two neighboring houses, about 75 meters away, you might occasionally hear laughter, but that’s about it. The village on the other side of the island can’t be seen. The road is paved for almost all of the way, with about 100 meters of good gravel in the middle. It’s an easy six-minute drive for the roughly four kilometers to the village. If you’re renting a car, a diesel makes the hills more relaxing. Bring a camera, too, since the views on the drive are spectacular. In the village you can get what you need. Tommy Market at the southern end is the main market, and the prices vary quite a bit. Anything even remotely home-grown is very affordable, while goods brought by ferry cost more. For instance, sea bream is around €4 a piece and 250ml of suntan oil is around €12. There are cheaper things around if you know where to shop. Watch where locals go, especially if they come out of back alleys carrying groceries. People in the area are mostly helpful and open-minded. It’s lovely to see how patiently they help each other. Just join in: help load something into a car, give way, or wave someone out of a parking space. It costs nothing and makes things easier for everyone. Marko, the landlord, is a friendly, helpful young man. He’s clearly made many things himself, keeps up his grandmother’s olive oil farming out of tradition, and has built a foothold with the house while also holding a job. He speaks good English. He’s very attentive to guests and safety, with fire extinguishers on site, something I hadn’t found in any Robinson Crusoe house before. Some details are thoughtfully made, like the homemade mosquito screens that fit perfectly. We had a wonderful stay, a great mix of beach time, local culture, and relaxing. Having Marko there as a backup made everything easy. There were two of us, and for one week four people stayed across two houses. Six would only work if you know each other very well, or want to get to know each other very well. We all agreed we’d love to come back.

We were a family with three children and felt so at home here. The place is peaceful and beautiful, and it really is as breathtaking as the pictures. Marco is kind, dedicated, and always willing to help. You can tell he put his heart into the house. The stunning view made our holiday feel truly special.

We slept incredibly well, thanks to the comfortable beds in the house and the loungers outside. The place is so peaceful, and the sea entry is fantastic, you can practically walk straight into the water. We were four people and the solar panels gave us more than enough power, we didn’t use even a quarter. The houses are comfortable and have everything you need. There was nothing we could complain about. We felt completely at ease and didn’t want to go home. If you love peace and quiet, this is an ideal spot. Marko is a very kind owner, attentive to guests, always reachable, and goes out of his way to help make the holiday wonderful. Thank you, Marko! It was fantastic! 😀 We’ll definitely return to this house.