The pool, The View and the cleanliness of the place was fantastic. The price was excellent for four people. However there were some issues that made it less than a five-star stay although still a great value.
There is an ant problem but to his credit the host jumped right on it, Cloroxed the area and layed down poison getting rid of them for the rest of our stay.
There are no toiletries like shower soap, shampoos and extra stashes of toilet paper. Although the host is so responsive I'm sure he would have delivered toilet paper had we asked. Most disappointing was only having instant coffee available.
The apartment was roomy, the king size bed was very comfortable but the two twin beds were hard. I solved Mine by bringing in the floatie from the pool and putting it on top of my mattress making my sleep more comfortable.
There is a musty smell to the kitchen and bathroom so it's helpful to leave the doors open and turn the air conditioning on which helps clear it out. The air conditioning on at night makes the bedrooms fresh and comfortable.
There is a neighbor dog who greets you upon arrival. The host wasn't too pleased with him but we were enchanted. It was a nice touch. Also wonderful was sitting in the pool in the morning and hearing a horse whinny just a few feet away and being able to go commune with him over the fence. Sitting outside and catching the sunrise in the morning is a special delight.
This is a place in the country so you must drive for coffee or food. the driveway is very steep. It is beautifully constructed, however, just let your guests out at the house level before proceeding down to the bottom parking area to lighten the car so it doesn't scrape on the last hill.
The host messaged us before arrival cautioning us not to get a certain kind of car which would make it difficult to get down the driveway. So you might want to check with him about what you're driving before deciding.