Unfortunately, the view (& host) were truly the only positive things about the apparent. Many things were failed to be mentioned in the listing.
1. The WiFi- it is listed as an amenity, but does NOT work. If you are looking to unplug, this is great. But as a traveler with a family, wireless connection is a must. It is needed for next day travel plans, communicating with loved ones, finding directions etc. This would be less of a problem if there was cell service, but there is none of that either. The WiFi “router” that is more of a mobile hot spot must be plugged in and basically has to be dangled and dragged around the apartment to get just minimal connection.
2. The bathroom- it became very disgusting and unsanitary. It is not mentioned in the listing that the shower and toilet areas of the bathroom are one, no barriers. Which means that the whole bathroom gets soaked, not really a problem but the drainage was poor. Bathroom floor was drenched from the first shower until we left 4 days later. The sink also had a leak (which she offered to fix, but wanted to come during the day when we were traveling and we didn’t want our unsecured belongings laying around while someone we did not know was in there.)
3. Bugs- there is a glass sea window that Lidia said to keep open to avoid a smell in the apartment. We did that, but came home to an apartment full of bugs. Ants, mosquitoes, the list goes on. No one likes To go to sleep with bugs in their buzzing in their ear or wake up with bites. (Also had to go to local pharmacy to get cream for the bites)
Really a shame that the gorgeous view was over shadowed by all of the crisis’ we dealt with throughout our stay. Unfortunate that we dreaded going back to our “home” after a long day of traveling. Would not pay to stay here again.
Gave the place 3 stars because Lidia is just so sweet. Had to make others aware of these issues before they booked so they don’t have to go through the same thing.