Our initial impression was not so good. The directions to get to the property were not clear and therefore we were lost trying to find it for 30 minutes. On the other hand, Mikela was very helpful and patient in directing us on our way, even at the late hour. There was some confusion about whether or not they had our booking, but in the end, all was set straight.
Prior to our trip, we arranged for a baby crib to be made available upon check in. When we arrived, there was no crib and one could not be arranged for the first night. It was a sleepless night, to say the least. Mikela arranged for the housekeeper to bring the crib as quickly as possible (the next day).
From there, the vacation was great! During the day, the property is stunning! A nice cool pool overlooking snow-capped mountains, beautiful lawn and flowers, and olive orchards.
The villa was a historical building (200-300 years old) with a rustic look and feel, but with touches of luxury. Mikela provided some locally baked treats one morning, which was a nice touch. The kitchen is small, but fully equipped and provided as much as we needed. The BBQ is also very small, but with 3 of them together, we had a nice cook-out by the pool on evening.
The weather was extremely hot while we were there (90-105 degrees F, 30-40 degrees C). The villa has no air conditioning, so this made the time spent in the room unbearable, especially at night. The one fan did not do the trick for our family of 4. The proprietor told us that the archaeological ministry will not allow installation of air conditioning in such a historical building.
The property is listed as child-friendly. This is simply not the case. There are tons of stairs and no gates. Also, all of the beds are upstairs.
Ants were a problem, walking freely through and feasting upon our trash and food pantry.
Mikela was always very flexible and friendly. She even allowed us to have a late checkout on our final day. This earned an extra star for our review.
All in all, it is hard to be discontent in such a beautiful place. We would definitely come back, albeit without children and in a cooler time of year.