We stayed 4 night's in Maria's apt. She met us at checking and explained all the details of the house and the seating area outside. Maria is a native Ischian, speaks great English and she knows the island well. She was very pleasant to communicate with and made us feel very welcome. The apt is very comfortable and is exactly as presented in the photos. the laundry was great and the upper deck is perfect at night if you want to dine in and look out at the lights of Castle Aragonese. Plenty of outdoor space to enjoy and very safe and secure area. We dined at the resort restaurant next door several times and the food was very good. The swimming (and snorkeling) is the best on the island. We took a boat tour around the island and there are lots of large beach clubs if that's your vibe, but this location is more chill and in my opinion the best for swimming and relaxing. We enjoyed it very much. TIP: Use What's App for everything, even Maria. Get familiar with using Angelo's water taxi, they pick you up right at the dock and will deliver you to nearby Ischia Ponte where there is shopping, the castle, restaurants, city buses and a very nice town in general. The water taxi is 5 Euro pp, and is cheaper, faster and frankly more scenic than a land taxi. Maria can give you the number. When booking say Gardenia Beach Club...they share the dock and that's the location everyone knows, very few know the "apts". You will love it, thanks Maria! Enjoy