This was hands down our best Airbnb experience ever. We were welcomed with fresh tomatoes, a jar of capers and a jar of olives (all from their own land), bottles of water, and - seriously, who does this? - a freshly baked cake from Maria!! This has raised the bar so high that all future stays will seem anticlimactic.
The space was lovely, with our very own (enormous!) balcony to watch the perfect sunset from, with loungers, built in seating and large breach umbrellas. We had panoramic views and such stillness (except the tinkling bells of goats returning after grazing).
So well equipped that we reached for something, and it was there: even things we didn't expect, like clothespins, kitchen foil, an extra charger, hotel style slippers, potatoes, garlic, olive oil and condiments, bread and all sorts of other little surprises). They really went above and beyond what was expected.
This seems like a real labour of love, not just a commercial gig. The little touches made it very special. They apologised in advance that they were having a birthday party for their daughter, and hoped the noise wouldn't disturb us. We were out and didn't hear anything, but when we came home from dinner, Maria knocked at our door with big pieces of birthday cake. The kind of traditional frosted extravaganza we'd forgotten existed, but reminded us of our own childhoods.
We wish them all success, and hope many other people experience the warmth and hospitality that they offer so effortlessly and with such kindness.
Our only regret is that we stayed for 2 days and not 2 weeks. But we'll be back for sure. Especially because we are still kicking ourselves for not taking their capers, olives and tomatoes on to our next place! :-)
Thanks so much for a wonderful stay.