Our family group of 5 from the Northeastern U.S. has just returned from a wonderful stay at Villa Blanca (Sept 15-22, 2018.) The villa is located directly on the sea in a private gated community called Pischina Sallidda and everything was as pictured and advertised on HomeAway. With some windows and doors open, there was typically a delightful ocean breeze and we enjoyed the sound of the sea water breaking on the rocky beachfront. The villa is spacious and comfortably accommodated us, with privacy for all and many extra beds available for an even larger group. It is in a great location, within easy walking distance to the Town of Stintino along a dedicated pedestrian (and bicycle) path that follows the seaside. A couple of nights we walked to and from dinner at one of the many local restaurants in Stintino. The kitchen was well-equipped with everything we needed once we stocked up with some groceries from the nearby supermarket. There was even a welcome basket with some Sardinian cookies and wine for us, upon our arrival! The manager Roberta (who was in touch by text and phone) and the housekeeper Sylvia (who greeted us upon arrival to explain everything and also met us upon our departure) were very responsive to our questions and requests. Although the Villa does not have air-conditioning, on most days the ocean breeze provided sufficient cooling relief from the warm Sardinian sun. However, after our first night was particularly warm for late September and we only found one electric fan in the house, we asked Roberta if there were other fans available for each bedroom. She said she would get back to us, and on Monday morning, Sylvia promptly arrived to deliver three additional fans to us at the Villa! We had fun using some of the available equipment, including plenty of lounge chairs, 2 sea kayaks, an assortment of water shoes, snorkeling gear and 2 bicycles. Sylvia also returned in the middle of our week-long stay to change the sheets and towels and take out some of the trash and recycling. In summary, we had a glorious vacation and I completely recommend Villa Blanca to families or groups seeking a private, luxurious, picturesque and peaceful location directly on the water in Northern Sardinia. Alla prossima, Villa Blanca!!