8/10 Good
Randall R.
Jul 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Delightful with some challenges
This is an absolutely beautiful place. The small apartment is quite lovely and the pool with a view is spectacular. However, there were some points that one should be aware of before staying here.
The owners have an apartment above you, and although they were very nice and careful to give you privacy at the pool, you were still aware when they were there.
The check-in time was contingent on when the owners could be available and was narrowed down to a 40-minute window of 17:00-17:40. We were travelling over 300 km that day and had to plan our travels on hitting that window.
The owners gave us a very detailed tour of the small apartment on arrival, after helping us bring up our baggage, which was very nice.
They contacted us a few days before arrival and asked if we wanted bedding and towels in the apartment. I missed the last sentence in the site description alluding to the fact that sheets and towels were extra. I had never come across that in any other VRBO but approved the extra charge. Upon arrival, they wanted the fee for the sheets and towels in cash. I always thought that everything had to go through VRBO, but she pointed out that in her contract (which we received in French and i don't speak much French) it was explained.
Amenities are minimal. The toaster oven needed a foil liner, but they didn't have any foil. They had a liquid soap dispenser but no soap. We did have toilet paper and a roll of paper towels in the kitchen. I recommend that you bring your own bedroom pillows if that is important to you.
The final surprise came when we let them know we were leaving at 7:00 am and she explained that we could not leave that early and it said in the contract that we had to leave between 8:00 am and 10:00 am. After a rather incredulous response from my wife, we convinced her that we were leaving at 7:00 am so we could make our flight.
Again, this is a very beautiful property. We were able to really enjoy the grounds, the pool, the area and its restaurants. It just seemed that maybe this is a new venture for the owners, and you should be prepared to interact with them.
Randall R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
