I’ve stayed in many air bnb’s all over the world and unfortunately this is the first one I’ve felt mislead about and a bit disappointed with. If you’re looking for form over function then this is a winner because it is tastefully decorated and aesthetically appealing.
I was the first tenant and minor teething issues I suppose are to be expected but it wasn’t the best first impression to have construction going on right in front. Sawdust carried to the entrance and through the kitchen window. If the profile had been upfront about construction works at the time I booked, I wouldn’t have booked here for another 5-6 months.
There is a private entrance, however a small extension of concrete with blank walls, no plants or outdoor seats/furniture is not what I consider a private court yard. Neighbours are close enough that you can hear them talking and arguing when your door and their’s is open. I was fortunate to have sunny weather so had the front door open always because there is only the kitchen window for ventilation in the living space.
I don’t really watch TV, and can’t really imagine where they’d place one as the space is small but contrary to the amenities info there is no TV or Netflix. Rob apologised about this and said covid prevented it being installed.
The apartment is a close walk to the beach, and it is a good idea to have an outdoor shower to rinse sand off your feet before going inside but maybe not as essential as needing somewhere to hang wet/damp towels and togs. Perhaps the said private courtyard is where a clothes line could go. I didn’t want my dripping wetsuit to cause any internal water damage so had to go onto their private property to use their clothes line which they were fine with but I felt bad about having to do that.
Bathroom linen were still brand new with price tags still attached. I called to ask if I can swap for prewashed towels and the next day these were delivered with a nice bottle wine for which I was very thankful, and grateful for the kind gesture. They also gave me a rubbish bag as I highlighted there was no kitchen bin.
Hot water wasn’t yet connected in the bathroom wash basin.
Some basic kitchen essentials (salt, pepper, oil) are not provided so need to bring these with your own toaster (or use the oven grill like I did), chopping board, wine glasses (if you prefer) and salad / mixing bowls. There’s exactly 2 forks, 2 knives etc.
The bed is nice and comfortable and bed linen is lovely. An easy stroll to town for the many bars and restaurants.