6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
21 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Well located house with potential
Property is very centrally located for amenities in the town, and a short walk to the beach. The road is the main exit route so can be busy especially early evening.
Communication with the property owner was good and we appreciated flexibility rebooking after COVID restrictions were lifted and an earlier check in/later check out. Check in was by lock box so very straightforward. The owner was keen for payments/communications to be made outside of HomeAway and I had to be firm about this.
House has great potential but many minor ailments - leaking toilets, damp patches, electrical sockets hanging off and bare wires, tools and piles of wood lying around, door and window catches that didn’t work or close properly. More of a minor irritation for us but could be dangerous for small children - including side terrace with steep drop/no rail and internal stairways were also very steep.
Kitchen was well equipped in the main for cooking/eating and stocked with basic ingredients, condiments etc. Dishwasher was fitted style but missing a cupboard door so would not stay open. No bins onsite so all rubbish and recycling has to be walked to nearby refuse collection.
Lovely big garden front and rear, and side terrace which makes the most of the evening sun.
House really does have great potential given location, grounds and size but needs some work by qualified tradesmen and is expensive given the quality of finish. The owner has also twice messaged me requesting I leave a 5* review so consider other such reviews with caution.
