B&B Marcantonio - Ischia Ponte

We began our Italian holiday at the MarcAntonio BnB and it set the bar high for the rest of the trip. The place is charming, comfortable, and clean. Our hosts, Catrin and Davide, were accommodating and helpful. They made us a delicious breakfast from the eggs of their own chickens and juice from their own orange and lemon trees, which we ate overlooking that same beautiful garden in the foreground and the picturesque medieval castle in the distance. Catrin helped us arrange sightseeing and transportation. And we were lucky to get a wonderful massage right there at the bnb .

Staying with Catherine and David was such a warm and enjoyable experience, I cannot understate how much their role played into our joy of visiting the beautiful island of Ischia. From the moment we arrived their efforts to make sure we were comfortable and well aquainted with the property and surrounding area was a first class experience. As a family we felt invited and appreciated as well as accommodated for our individual wants and needs. Catherine and David also offer breakfast, this is a must do and is one of the most enjoyed meals we had during our stay. We were overwhelmed at the high quality of ingredients (much of which was from their garden) and quality of preparation. Additionally, having a multigenerational Ischian family help us in deciding what to do and where to go was invaluable, we felt like we had the inside scoop on everything from “where is the best place to get a pastry?” to “Where should we go and on which day?” Catherine and David had fast answers that undoubtedly improved our vacation by leaps and bounds. The rooms were comfortable and inviting, clean and refreshing, all while feeling as though we were in the heart of the Ischian community.    If you are in the mood for a massage, Catherine gave what could be one of the better massages given in a lifetime of seeking out massages for an array of tight muscles and soreness in the comfort of your own room. 10 out of 10 would recommend.    Now for the most important part of our stay… Unfortunately our 4 month old baby ended up getting very sick and needed to be hospitalized. In a state of panic and fear, Catherine and David were our rock, from rushing us to the hospital and making sure we had support in the form of translation, information gathering and making sure all of our needs were met. These two beautiful people took care of us as if we were family, cancelling their own engagements to make sure we were okay. Catherine spent the entire evening with us at the hospital making sure we got the best care possible, that our dietary needs were met, and that any additional stresses put on us by being in a foreign hospital were mitigated down to a background issue. Their continued support throughout the remainder of our stay was a master class in empathy and selfless kindness. We will forever hold these amazing human beings in our hearts with great reverence. While the chances of needing medical attention on vacation is very slim, I can certainly say that there is no host better suited to make sure you are taken care of in your time of need.   Thank you Catherine and David for inviting our family into your home, your lives and for taking such good care of us, we will forever carry gratitude and love for you both and hope that we see you sooner than later.

We stayed for a week at this beautiful B&B. Met at the gate by Catrin who helped us with the luggage. Our room was very spacious with a huge cabinet with hangers, shelves and drawers for all of our clothes. There was also a luggage caddy in the room. Bedside tables were equipped with charging stations and drawers. Our room also had air conditioning and a mini fridge. The modern bathroom was complete with all the essentials. Beautiful wooden doors opened onto our own terrace with chairs with a lovely view of the backyard gardens. The breakfast was very good - coffee, juice and pastries which could be enjoyed inside or on the terrace. The B&B is located a 5 min walk to the beach and a grocery store is on the corner. A 10 min walk in either direction will bring you to many restaurants and shops. The location is perfect - very quiet but close enough to the action. I highy recommend this B&B.

SERVICE: This place make you feel like home. The owners spoke English very well for living on the island their whole life. We were a family of 4 from Canada and didn't speak a word of Italian. They were very accommodating to our needs; they helped us with taxi's, restaurant choices and things to do on the island with 2 young kids. FOOD: They made us cappuccino, bruschetta, a frittata (an omelette) every morning using the eggs, tomatoes, and basil from their garden/chickens. The kids ate croissants with Nutella and some of the local fruit they grew on the property. ROOMS: Our family rented the 2 bedroom unit. Rooms were big , air conditioning was cold and the shower temp was always hot. KITCHEN: We were allowed to share this massive kitchen to prepare lunches, pack picnics or have a late night snack. PATIO: The patio was huge. Loved drinking your morning coffee or having a glass of wine before bed. Since your on the 3rd floor you have great view of the castle! LOCATION: We were walking distance to everything we needed. A supermarket to stock the fridge, a beach for the kids, shops to purchase souvenirs, restaurants, cafes and my kids favorite the gelato shops.