Casa Orrico - Blue Grotto

Buyer beware, this wasn't as advertised. The view is stunning, and the place is secluded and peaceful, away from the crowds. It's family owned, everyone was very nice, and they helped us with luggage and transportation and were available for questions. But this isn't a private villa. It's a bed and breakfast, with a room beside other guests and a shared terrace. The rooms are like a B&B, and there was little privacy. Power kept cutting in and out all day, and the AC in our room didn't work. Worse, there were hundreds of ants crawling in the bed and all over us during the night. They got into our suitcase too. The hosts blamed perfume or food in the room, but we had neither, and there were already ant traps there before we arrived. It was also nearly impossible to get a taxi anywhere. If you want to disappear and don't mind a dorm-like setup with no privacy, this might suit you. Very overpriced!

The villa sits amid beautiful natural surroundings, and the host provided great help with all kinds of things. I spent three weeks traveling in Europe, and this was the best villa.

Our stay was comfortable and so relaxing. Francesco was a friendly host and made us feel at home. We'd love to come back.

You won't find a better stay on the island.