Set on the granite slopes above Porto Rafael, Villa Gerani looks out over the Maddalena archipelago. Terraces step down through the garden to a pool with a view of the sea.
Inside, the rooms are cool and simple, with stone, white plaster and wide windows. It's a short drive to Palau, the ferry to La Maddalena and the beaches of the north-east coast.
The house follows the shape of the hill. Each level opens onto its own terrace, so there's always a quiet corner in the shade or in the sun.
Evenings are for the long table outside, as the light turns gold over the islands.
Everything you need for a slow, easy stay.