I would be remiss if I didn’t start out by saying that Simon is probably the most responsive, helpful, host I have ever dealt with. He accommodated us same day, at 5 pm, when the place we had originally rented turned out to be a disaster. For example, when we noticed the kitchen was missing some crucial items, he went out and bought and delivered them right away.
The house itself is a trip. It used to be a clinic of some sort and so, it does not look like a private home from the outside and the inside too, has a layout not common to a home. By way of example, it has a reception area and the rooms are numbered as would be examining rooms or offices.
That said, the place is lovely and has a great, if cold, pool (perfect for hot days but too cold if it were not super hot). I think the house is best suited for a large group of friends who are looking for a place to hang out, swim and play video games. There is a VR room and video games galore. Plenty of beds and tons of towels -more than any private home I have ever stayed at. Simon will tell you himself that he does not cook, and it’s reflected in the way the kitchen is stocked. Not a criticism, just a note that this is probably not the best choice if you are looking for a gourmet kitchen in which to cook elaborate meals. It worked for us, though. We made simple meals and ordered in and that’s how we wanted it.
My kids are already asking when we can return to “Simon’s house,” so that’s about as good as I can hope for. Highly recommend.