EXPERT CONNECT: Aphrodite, a Gorgeous Pool Villa on Panarea in Italy's Aeolian Islands

Aphrodite is the only house with a pool available for rental on Panarea - by far the most chic and fashionable of the 7 Aeolian Islands - and one of the few with a large garden and total privacy. But what really makes people fall in love with this gorgeous villa is the spectacular view of the sea and smoking volcano Stromboli from the roof terrace.

Neighbors may include Prince Charles, Naomi Campbell, Dolce & Gabbana ... they all go to Panarea for summer breaks and glam parties ... and Aphrodite is the villa of choice. The villa sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms: the main living area leads off to 3 double bedrooms and 2 en suite bathrooms, all with floor to ceiling windows which draw back and lead out to a large shaded terrace.

The kitchen opens to another terrace with a dining table; the fourth bedroom with an en suite bathroom is on a lower level opening onto a pretty garden. An all-white color palette is off-set by eye-catching early 20th century Sicilian furnishings and artworks. The result is a cool, calm and serene atmosphere.

The surprisingly large garden has an olive grove, and lots of quiet corners for relaxing and sunset cocktails. Aphrodite is walking distance to the beach, little town and harbor ... arrive by ferry, yacht or helicopter! Very private and super-glam ...

Prices from €5,400 (about $7,660) per week.

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