A few bits that made my review drop “Stars”
There was listed rules/stipulations on the booking but then upon arrival additional ones were then given.
I was informed on the “tour” that there is a dog in the house,
But I implore you to notice it even exists. Never barked and there was no odour throughout the house… if I never saw a glimpse of his bed in Nadi’s room when the door opened or the dog bowl in the kitchen I would have never known there was one
(Hygiene in pet owners homes is a big thing for me and considering they had a dog, the kitchen and house was spotless)
Having a timeline on when I could shower (hot water could be put on at request but would then Have to disturb someone to do so)
All hosts was very accommodating to this request if necessary but I just like a no “faff” bathing experience
No cooking was made apparent before booking as they offer a home cooked meal for guests
(Very accommodating on preparing this for your desired eating time and will inform you of whats on the menu at your request) but theres no flexibility on choice or if I just wanted one course and not the two.
I would have liked to try their cuisine but I had allergens to what was prepared (dessert).
Which highlights the above on flexibility… I couldn’t have the main without dessert and vice versa.
Privacy was an issue at one point, especially with no lock on the door.
I was either doing work or “plugged in” listening to music.
The mother entered my room (after knocking I may add… but it was a “mothers knock” lol, if you know you know)
whilst I was present to refill my water as she assumed I was out, fortunately I was in the provided dressing gown under the covers.
(Not a negative on the mothers part, I felt she was a nice woman and super attentive and apologetic about the situation when it happened and afterwards when we had a conversation in the kitchen, which put me at ease about the mishap.
I just wasn’t expected to be “disturbed”
Me being independent I would have requested or popped down stairs to get a refill as Nadi highlighted on my arrival that I was able to acquire filtered water from the kitchen)
I battled putting in the “privacy” statement as I feel that every member of the family was welcoming and beyond attentive to my needs, I am just super independent so it felt too much for me with that one occurrence and there wasn’t any flexibility in the other points mentioned… but this is my true reflection of my stay as a guest hosted by Nadi and her family (inclusive of her aunt who needs to purchase a thermos water bottle and stop buying bottled lmao)
I would recommend staying here as the positives outweigh the minor comments/experiences that I had and with flexibility on the food side I would look at a return/longer stay