As avid overseas travelers, this was our first trip overseas since we had our two children, so we chose the place that seemed to best accommodate my wife, myself, a one-year-old and four-year-old for three weeks. Then we crossed our fingers and bought the plane tickets.
We were immediately delighted with the space upon entering it. The house is roomy enough for our family, and then some. The kitchen and outdoor garden area became our family hub, and the color and design is wonderful. Did we mention the garden? It's absolutely enchanting.
The house was well setup for kids. The crib was sturdy and high quality. The cabinets were easy to secure with rubber bands. Most appliances were out of reach from the kids. The garden has a pond, so Teresa (the host) moved some pots and laid down some barriers to prevent the little one's access. The kids loved to come back to the home after a regular day of walking the city.
Teresa was extremely accommodating and was always available to answer any questions. She handled all questions promptly and when the washing machine unexpectedly broke, she had a new one in the next day and let us use her personal washing machine in the meantime.
Three weeks wasn't enough time in this home. It really became our home away from home.