I staid for three nights in Carmens house. The communication pre check in was swift and her son let me into the place.
Carmen suggested to me that I take the apartment on the first floor. The apartment is spacious and like the house very unique. Everything is stuffed with dolls, pictures and other trinkets.
The drawback is, that the windows of the apartment are only knee high, so that you cant really look outside. It felt to me like being in prison.
The apartment is connected to the terrace, which has a great view. It was very dirty and neglected though. There is a pool when you go up some stairs, but it seemd unsafe to use.
What really bothered me was the smell that was in the apartment - especially in the bathroom. I tried letting the water run for a little bit, but it didnt improve much.
The worst thing happened on the 2nd to last day. I saw that there was something under the carpet, lifted the carpet and FOUND DOG SHIT! It grossed me out that I had been living in a place that was so neglected, its owner wouldnt even clean up dog shit. I considered leaving early but decided against it.
After informing Carmen about the dog shit, she send her son to clean it up. He offered a bottle of wine to make up for the inconvenience, but I declined. I asked Carmen for a refund of 50% after leaving but didn't think that that was justified.
In conclusion: the house is very unique and probably was amazing once, but has not been cared for in the last couple of year, so that I would strongly advise against staying there. I don't think it is safe health wise.