Villa 2 bedroom in Contrada San Paolo, Messina – Italy

The Villa is a small house nestled in the cliff on the island of Ustica, in the Contrada San Paolo, to the west of the island, near the famous Grotta delle Barche, accessible more easily by sea than by land. The house is an intimate and calming space – composed of two bedrooms, a charming living room with sofas and two small bathrooms, reminiscent of the bathrooms of pleasure boats. At the back of the house, there’s a natural cave the size of a tennis court, the living centre of the house.
The house is furnished in an elegant bohemian blend, with ancient Moroccan carpets adorning the floors of the cave, comfortable sofas and large cushions, as well as furniture from antique markets and an impressive wooden table which sits 20 people. This space represents the beating heart of the home, a refuge from the heat of the day, perfect for reading, enjoying an aperitivo, listening to music and relaxing. In the lowest part of the cave, a large double bed, protected by a mosquito net, offers a breathtaking view of the sea.