The villa is a lovely old house which is typically Sardinian. Giulia who met us at the house was delightful and friendly making us so very welcome. The grounds are beautiful with the huge swimming pool being a real bonus. There are lots of fruit trees in the garden. There are 5 sunbeds around the pool and an abundance of pool toys in one of the outbuildings. We took our own pool/beach towels. The house is well equipped with a hairdryer, iron and ironing board, sewing kit and some toiletries left by previous guests. There are many mosquitos being as the house is in the country and being August, wasps are a nuisance but using insect repellent helps. The house is 10min drive from the beautiful Maria Pia beach. A car is definitely necessary and useful when hopping from one beach to another. On one evening we ordered a taxi to the old town. We are a family of 6 and booked a seven seater - it cost €20 one way. Sunbed hire on the beaches is €20 for 2 beds and an umbrella for the day. It would be useful to learn some Italian as not many people speak English which adds to the charm. The old town is so very quaint, with little cobbled lanes. We visited Maria pia beach, lazzaretto beach and Mugoni beach, all of them were beautiful with white sand and turquoise crystal clear sea. The best restaurant was trattoria la saletta which is more reasonable than most as the price included sides whereas most other places are extra. The "piggy" is excellent. We will definitely be back after such a wonderful holiday on such a beautiful island.