VERY dirty and full of flies . At first we went out to buy cleaning stuff. We tried to resolve the issues - as the host suggested that the doors and windows might have been left open. However it became evident that the place was so dirty that the flies were all over the sofa and other surfaces. the light switch, kitchen chairs and cupboard knobs were sticky and grubby. We spent the first night trying to keep the flies off us and our food / surfaces. In the morning light we realised it was worse than we had thought and we weren't going to be able resolve the fly issue as the whole place was so unclean.
The 'hot' water was lukewarm and intermittent. And didn't work at all in the 2nd bathroom shower. The main bed was old saggy and uncomfortable - The bedding appeared clean at first - however it didn't bear up under closer inspection. There were clumps of dirt , dust and cobwebs hanging from beams, ceiling fans and curtain poles. Piles of dead flies on the window ledge. Curtains were faded greasy and hanging off in places. The small shower in the ensuite didn't drain effectively so that dirt from the drain floated up. The pool was dirty and the pump wasn't working. The outside spaces hadn't been swept or cleaned with bird droppings and dust on the pool edges and loungers. After a horrible first night we realised there was more wrong here than a bit of missed cleaning. We left after the one very unpleasant night. This place falls very short of expected cleanliness - especially in the current climate IE: a worldwide pandemic. It needs a deep DEEP clean. Also updates / replacements to furniture and furnishings and the boiler needs attention. Matina was communicative - however seems very unaware and not concerned enough about the experience of her guests. A beautiful building with nice open spaces that unfortunately has been severely neglected.