My family and I were looking forward to staying at this property. The photos make it look artistic and interesting. Sadly this property didn’t meet our expectations. It was as if the owner had just put out his cigarette and walked straight out of the house with little preparation!
When we arrived the house smelt heavily of tobacco smoke - full ash trays had been left out. Dirty dishes had also been left out on the side, bras and knickers left on one of the beds. Nowhere to hang or fold our clothes - so everyone had to live out of their suitcases on the floor.
The property was not clean (kitchen surfaces were sticky) and all areas were dusty. Even the windows were thick with dirt. The bbq was filthy, covered in mound and full of old ash - we couldn’t use it in the garden area as it was so overgrown with weeds and large wild mushrooms (not safe for children). The sprinklers were set for around dinner time every night, making the garden inaccessible.
The property is basically not safe for children.
We had informed the owner we were traveling as a family with two small children. The owner had assured me in an early communication that the pool could NOT be accessed once the sliding doors were shut. It can! In fact, our 2.5 year old walked down the side of the house and fell into the pool. He can’t swim. Luckily, my husband was following closely behind and managed to rescue him from drowning. Pool not accessible for elderly, disabled or small children (no steps).
Further issues as follows: -
- The shower heads (in every bathroom) are not fixed and required being held.
- Bedding was clearly very old (but clean).
- We had to pay additional €44 for towels as we were flying and didn’t have space.
- Bath plug doesn’t work (nightmare bathing the children!)
- Property had only one large fan from the 1970’s in 37 degree heat! So everyone was forced to leave windows open and were bitten to death by mosquitoes.
- Some plates and cutlery was dirty in the cupboards
- No handle on dishwasher made it virtually impossible to use
- Wires everywhere from lights (open plug socket in children’s bedroom!!!). - Unfortunately our youngest child tripped on one of these wires and broke one of many small side table lamps. The owner is asking for €195 to replace this! My son cut hit knee during this fall.
- Garden furniture on verge of collapse as so old
- Lounge TV area seating heavily stained with tobacco
We almost decided to come home early as so disappointed with the preparation and quality of the property. Such a shame as the photos made it look like an interesting and unusual house.