We were:
- 2 adults (30s / 40s)
- 2yo daughter
The best bits:
- large house, well equipped, with great pool and decking on rooftop
- outside tap kept 2yo entertained and cool
- big umbrella kept it shady somewhere all the time on the deck
- close proximity to Xaghra centre and buses
- pool had some inflatables, including baby float
- they’d stocked the fridge with water and bread and milk for us as we arrived late. Which was appreciated.
- they’d also set up the proper cot bed (not wooden like in pics) at the end of the upstairs bed. Lovely touch.
Could be improved:
- you are definitely overlooked on the rooftop. If you’re a lover of privacy this isn’t for you. The sightseeing open top bus comes past quite often and although our 2yo enjoyed waving at everyone (they wave back) personally I could have done without the attention! (This could easily be fixed with some simple bamboo trellis around the perimeter) also any cars coming down from the hill can look straight at you. Not one for the wallflower.
- not a biggie, but the kitchen was missing some basics like a garlic press and a cheese grater.
- there’s a steep spiral staircase to the upstairs. Our 2yo got the hang of it eventually but it gave us the willies every time she went up and down (obviously never alone!)
Side note:
- the electric went off randomly one day early on after a faulty fan tripped it. The owners came straight away after we messaged and fixed it. They also re-started our washing, put it out, dried it, and folded it back up! Amazing.
- the upstairs water also randomly lost pressure a couple of times, but before we had to message we tried the taps downstairs and after that upstairs worked again. Just a tip Incase it happens to you!
- when you get there you are greeted with a long intro to the house and all its aspects. Including the requirement for you to put chlorine in the pool every night and water their plants.
- you also have to pay for aircon, which is explained when you arrive. 100 credits @ €20. We found we used 10 credits a night with the aircon on 7-7 ish
Above all though, an amazing place to stay. The pool was fantastic to cool down in, and being private was a tot bonus. We tried the hot tub too, which was equally great.
The space is amazing, our kid ran around everywhere and loved going in and out of all the doorways and rooms. Generally safe for a little one who is happily walking and running and grabbing at everything in sight!
Bonus too: you can lock the door at the top of the spiral steps (and hide the key!) if you are worried about toddler getting down. This means you can chill by the pool and happily let them come in and out the top bedroom at will.
Loved it and highly recommend - despite the comments! Just hoping to give you the rounded thoughts.
Thanks