My wife & I truly enjoyed our 5 days on Roberta's estate; a unique compound built on what once was a tiered olive grove. The late April weather was nice, but, unfortunately, not warm enough to avail ourselves to the beautiful pool.
Our hostess, who lives on the property with her husband, grown son and 2 large dogs, was very gracious and helpful in suggesting local activities and dining options. The views are incredible, but you can look down at the Capri ferry boats best on the lower tiers by the fire pit or pool, where they are not obstructed by the olive trees. Our unit was extremely clean, with a firm comfortable bed, and a well outfitted gally kitchen. (The property description says there is an over, but this is incorrect.) There is a small market down the hill, about 300 yards, that provides a good selection of dry goods ( no fresh meat or dairy), sandwiches and cold drinks. This is also where the local bus stops.
Because we were planning to explore the countryside during our stay, we rented a car and drove from the Rome airport. I soon learned that I had not appreciated the steep topography of the area. After leaving Naples, the roads become narrow and serpentine...and eventually steep. The steep road in front of the house is essentially one lane, with very limited parking due to the many gates and doors that can't be blocked. The property description says there is on-site parking, but this is incorrect: the best place I found that was wide enough to not risk being side-swiped by another car was about 300 yards further up the hill. The HILL! This property really has amazing views, and is an incredible place to kick your shoes off & walk barefoot in the grass and drink limoncello in the shade..but getting to and from it can be a challenge. The walk from the bus stop required us to stop to let our 60 year-old hearts and lungs catch up.
Other reviews mention walking into town as a "challenging" option, but I would never be a pedestrian on that narrow, curvy road with no sidewalk or even a shoulder. Mixing it up with large tour buses, trucks, cars, bicycles, and scooters, for about 3 km, where you cannot step off the road because of guardrails or walls seemed somewhat suicidal. (Yet, we saw it being done)
Bus tickets can be pre-purchased at the small market, or on the bus from the driver for a couple of €s. Our taxi ride back from the marina was about €25.
Overall, a beautiful place, to veg out away from crowds.
