We stayed in Villa Stella for a week in August 2016. The house is in a beautiful position and we had an amazing stay. We are a family group of 4 adults and 2 children (aged 8 and 11). The house is set within a gated community so feels very exclusive. It is perfectly set up for a hot climate and outdoor living. There are 3 verandas, each beautifully appointed with luxurious outdoor furniture and tables, making them great for outdoor dining. The grounds are pretty extensive and are well-maintained. There is a Ping-Pong table and two outside showers, where were brilliant for washing off sand and salt.
Inside the house is scrupulously clean and very well-equipped. The kitchen has very good-quality utensils, crockery, pots, pans and glassware so you can cook every night should you wish to. The living/dining area is attractive and spacious. The 3 bedrooms are set around a small hallway up some stairs. These aren't massive rooms, but perfectly OK as you don't spend much time in them. There are also 3 bathrooms - 1 off the kitchen, and 2 off the bedrooms.
We were met at the villa by the owner, Susanna, her husband, her son and her daughter. Alessandro, the son, speaks excellent English and he showed us around the whole property very thoroughly. It's obvious that they are very proud of their home and want you to fully enjoy it and the island. You will be given detailed instructions, which are very helpful, but I'm afraid I still don't understand the intricacies of the Italian recycling system! There are beach towels and umbrellas that you can use too, which is very helpful.
The house is about 2-3 minutes walk from the private beach, which has silver sand and turquoise waters. The beach shelves gently, so ideal for children. The wind blows up at about 2-3pm each day, which makes for some exciting waves! It was never particularly crowded, with Sunday being the busiest day.
Pula is the nearest small town (about 10 minutes drive); Cagliari (and the airport) is about 40 minutes drive away. The nearest supermarket is about 2 minutes drive in the direction of Pula - Conad, which is much bigger, is just outside Pula on the Cagliari road. Pula is small but lively - we found some good restaurants. Nora, just outside Pula, is very interesting, with excellent Roman remains and a lovely restaurant, the Blue Moon.
You can't fail to have a wonderful stay in this beautiful house, and we could thoroughly recommend it.