Ginostra was purchased in the summer of 1988, after having searched for many years for my ideal holiday home.  I had found a rural house immersed in green, away from the commercial tourist area, where one could still breath the island farm atmosphere. It was an authentic home, untouched by the tourist boom.

I liked it right away for its typical Ischian home style that includes high dome ceilings and its tranquil position. Additionally, the closeness to the largest beach on the island, Maronti, and St Angelo, one of the most appealing villages of Ischia enhanced its charm. I fell in love immediately as it synthesised all the characteristics of an ideal Mediterranean home being full of light and colours of the sea and woodland of the volcano Epomeo.

I restored this home with love, respecting the original structure and optimising its potential with great contribution by the architect, Elio di Domenico.  He created a truly comfortable and pleasant home. Throughout the years, I have added objects chosen with discretion from my many travels in order to conserve the atmosphere of a rural and yet refined home.

This year, I have decided to rent my home to people who share my love for a tranquil refined comfortable holiday surrounded by nature and beauty.

Gina Esposito

June 6, 2004