First things first, the views from this place are stunning with a gorgeous outdoor space to enjoy this from! We also enjoyed the outdoor spa pool and fireplace. The beds were comfortable and there were plenty of places to sit and relax through out the house. The check in and arrival instructions were well explained by the host. The location was good, it was a tranquil spot that felt nice and quiet, but still close enough and convenient to town.
Unfortunately there were a few things that we felt didn’t meet expectations for a $575 per night property. Most of the pots and pans in the kitchen had broken handles, the knives were all blunt, the plates, cutlery and cups etc were all mis-matched, the jug was very grubby, and there was no microwave. Also, the general cleanliness of the kitchen and bathrooms were not up to the standard of other comparable airbnbs at the same price point (eg. Black mould in all the showers, spillages and stains down kitchen cabinets and in drawers). It may seem like we are being fussy, however we stayed at an Airbnb recently for a quarter of the price that was immaculate in comparison, had brand new amenities and included complimentary milk, teas, coffee, fruit basket and shower products. I understand that in this case we were paying for the view which was undeniably stunning, however we were all disappointed that the quality of the interior did not match the quality of the views. There a few other minor things that were missing eg. Lack of extra pillows/blankets.
Please don’t get us wrong, we did really enjoy our stay here, and the property itself is lovely (lovely open plan with huge windows and plenty of sunlight). It was super relaxing to enjoy a wine by the fireplace while playing board games with friends. We didn’t meet the hosts, but did appreciate the detailed explanation they gave us of the area and the property.
We think this place has the potential to be even nicer if the hosts just invested in a few minor updates and repairs to the interior and the amenities.
Overall would still recommend this place to others :)