The facility was run by Max and his parents, who were very nice people. We did not want for anything. The other parts / towns on the island were within easy reach of Forio by local bus, which was reasonably priced. Mortella Gardens nearby was beautiful and well worth a visit, especially if you catch a music recital, (check the website and book in advance by phone).

Walking to the town was very possible for us, (walked every day), but without footpaths on the main road, it would be difficult for small children or elderly.

We loved our stay here! We had dinner every night which was all delicious and perfect for us as we had 2 little kids and didn’t want to go into town at night. Breakfast was good too, Mama made eggs and coffee which was fabulous. She also went above and picked oranges from their tree to make my son orange juice. Fresh veggies and fruits from garden to eat every day which we loved. The Jacuzzi was amazing too and the pool. It was so lovely coming back to Villa Cristina every day after beach and sun!

The sauna was more of a steam room, it wasn’t that nice, smelt a bit funny too, but that’s ok as I had Jacuzzi instead which was super warm in the afternoon :)

Everything about this Villa is perfection. Tucked away, it is peaceful, with beautifully maintained gardens, a lovely pool and privacy. The rooms are well equipped and comfortable, with air conditioning. The family are so welcoming and friendly you feel so looked after and cared for. The breakfast and optional evening meals are fabulous, would highly recommend dining here on an evening. Local bus stops and beaches are a short walk away, as are other bars and restaurants should you need them. Max and Maurizio were the perfect hosts, we had the best holiday.

Nothing....it was superb

The property, pool, gardens, location are fantastic. What really made our holiday was the kind family, Max, Mauricio and their incredible parents. They made the holiday. The food they produce every night is superb - an authentic delicious Italian meal using home grown and fresh produce. The homemade wine and Lemoncello are superb! The pool, surrounding area and views are excellent. Max and Mauricio helped us with transport, booking boat trips, bus routes, best places to visit and couldn’t have been more helpful. They went out of their way to make us (family of 3) all feel very welcome. Apartments are clean, comfortable and home from home. Location is superb and away from the busier centre of Forio although very close to supermarket and only 10-15 minutes to the centre and the beaches (Roads are busy and no pavements but that is across the whole island). We were very sad to leave - but looking forward to our next stay at this fantastic accommodation!

Nothing.

Beautiful grounds with an incredible garden where a lot of the local vegetables and herbs are grown. Amazing to look over this while you have your meals. Their breakfast is everything you need and all in a lovely setting. The pool is great and it never felt busy or noisy. Max and his brother Mauro also went above and beyond to help us with organising a babysitter as we were visiting for a wedding. Their lovely cousin helped look after our 9 month old and she was very happy. Max was also very helpful and communicative and organized for our taxi to pick us up from the ferry. It's a few minutes walk to the main road but very easy to get taxis from.

After the second night we seemed to receive some coldness for an unknown reason, that continued for the rest of our trip. We also had to pay 50 Euros for two meals for the babysitter which was not communicated or confirmed when booking. We were only informed of the hourly rate. This experience was a bit of a shame as it was a lovely stay despite this.

Very kind hosts ready to help you in any way possible. The best food from all restaurants tried during our stay on the island. Silence of the garden being apart of every main road, and having all the needed amenities like pool and jacuzzi. Room equipped with everything needed and cleaning done everyday.

A lot of small flies in the room because there is no net on the doors. Not really disturbing, but inestetic. The road from accomodation to beach is very narrow and you need to be careful while walking.We recommend renting a scooter - host can help you with that.

Nice clean authentic rooms, surrounded by beautiful well kept gardens. Massimo couldn't have been friendlier and more helpful throughout the whole stay, even offering to arrange pick up/ drop off from the port. He arranged a great deal for car hire whilst we were there and we enjoyed a few meals in his restaurant which were really delicious! We felt very spoilt and would recommend anyone to stay here without hesitation.

Max and his family were wonderful. The meals that he and his parents prepared were great as was the accommodation. The pool was clean and inviting and the whole ambiance of the place was fantastic. The gardens were spectacular and well maintained. I would certainly recommend this place to anyone wanting to stay on Ischia and would make it my first choice whenever I return to the island.

There was nothing I didn't like.

Everything! the hosts are spectacular. the attention was phenomenal. The accommodation was a one bedroom apartment with a grocery store literally a 5 minute walk away. it was close to beaches. The breakfast was excellent and the dinners were cooked by the owners each night after discussing in the morning the plate for that evening. The setting is truly magnificent, peaceful, manicured and large. we essentially had our own pool as it was never crowded. the intimate outdoor (but covered) dining area was where you could always find Antonio and Cristina and their son Max. the word ‘No’ is not in their vocabulary. the accommodated all requests and made sure our journey around the beautiful island of Ischia was safe and enjoyable. each night we drank their homemade white wine, dipped our bread in their homemade olive oil and ate their garden vegetables that we could see directly in from of us as we dined. the apartment was fully functional. it was not small or overly sized but included a kitchenette and an outside table for afternoon snacks and a drink after a day of activities. max suggested to us 2 different beaches (actual sand beaches for those familiar with the usuals rocky beaches of Italy) and arranged a boat ride for us around the entire island. I’d write more hit the limit!

truly nothing— except having the week come to an end! So I will use this space to continue my positive comments. As I mentioned above we invited ; other folks to accompany us on our ride around the island. these were people we never knew before but with whose company we were able to enjoy by being at the villa. we would go back today!! So much more I could say!

After our stay it is obvious why Villa Cristina has such amazing reviews - what a hidden gem! Our apartment was clean, charming and had everything we needed. The grounds themselves are absolutely stunning, the views of the mountain from the pool were just beautiful and so peaceful. I think the best part was the hospitality of our hosts, we only stayed one night for dinner but the food was incredible and the homemade wine was to die for, not to mention amazing value!

The location was slightly awkward so be prepared to pay for taxis - don't be fooled by Google maps as the residence is very close to Forio but the roads aren't the safest to walk on (esp at night) if you don't have a car/moped.