Albert and Ruth's Mediterranean villa was the perfect place for our family to relax and enjoy our time together. They are good hosts, and I can't over emphasize how welcome and at-ease Albert made us feel. We loved it, and I have some advice on how to make sure you get the most out of your stay.
We gathered in LA for a family event, and organized a multi-generational group to stay at the villa -- children, parents and grandparents. Everyone enjoyed the pool and spa, the formal dining room seated all of us, and we had informal meals on the expansive rear patio.
While we did have a couple of meals out, we are a cooking crew, with lots of home chefs who like to whip up things from scratch. We had talked with Albert about that in advance, and he was gracious to alert us that currently they don't keep a lot of equipment in the sense of blender, food processor, etc. We were able to bring some things from home to supplement, and everything worked out beautifully.
If you're planning on having things catered, then there is plenty of room for staff to work. If you're planning on cooking in, think about what you might need beyond the normal pots and pans.
I appreciated the comprehensive introduction and tour Albert provided, and we felt very well prepared to enjoy our time in his home.
The rooms and bathrooms are beautifully furnished and so comfortable! Albert had body and face towels for everyone. We brought extra pool towels, some wash cloths, and normal toiletries.
We would return and stay with Albert and Ruth tomorrow if we could :-) Lovely people, and such an enjoyable stay.