Our recent stay to Malu Manu was lovely. The view is simply breathtaking and the pictures don't do it justice. The cabin is a blend of historic and modern charm.
Tiare was extremely responsive and available to answer any questions we had. The cabin was well stocked with so many thoughtful touches and supplies, we really appreciated that. The cabin was such a unique stay that overall we were pleased.
That being said, there were a few things that might be helpful to know in advance, for us those were:
- There are absolutely no screens on any windows or doors, so if you are susceptible to bug bites, make a plan! For me this meant I had to sleep in many many layers. We also couldn't open a window at night which was kind of unfortunate as the cool air would have been refreshing.
- If you do not clean all dishes and wipe counters immediately you will have ants everywhere. Not a big deal, we just wish we knew that in advance.
- I think the neighbours may be breeding dogs or have many dogs as they would all bark in unison frequently. It was sometimes a little bit distracting when we were sitting outside to enjoy the view. It wasn't as quiet as I expected.
- There is no guidebook or printed version of the house rules, so if you are curious about something you need cell data to look up what's on AirBnb. For international travellers this was slightly inconvenient.
- The taps in the bathroom are antique and we found them a bit dated since they are rusted.
- We weren't sure about the recycling situation or what to do with compost, no big deal, but where we come from it's illegal not to recycle or compost, so we were kinda confused.
- We enjoyed sitting by the fireplace at night, however there is no light source directly about the chairs, so we couldn't read. (Very nit-picky minor detail).
Again, overall the stay was very lovely.