6/10 Okay
James M., Boston, MA, USA
28 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Views but Difficult Stay - CONSTRUCTION DAILY
We've enjoyed VRBO properties for decades - all were 5*. This is my first lower rating. Terrific views and nice pools. Issues:
* Ruralidays' arrival sheet stated CALL host Juan Jose (JJ). Called twice-no answer. It turns out you must ASK for him at a restaurant in Nerja. Our confusion made him mildly annoyed. Meeting host should be done closer to property. It was all rather contrived.
* Confirmation papers clearly stated check-out at 12 NOON. On check-out morning cleaning crew/JJ were at door at 10am. We rushed through breakfast, crammed in last bits of packing & raced out the door!
* I confronted JJ. He claimed to not know VRBO - pulled up Sp website showing the property with alternate time. He wasn't interested in conf docs. I emphasized ALL needed to be IN WRITING. Word-of-mouth won't cut it.
* If you want peace and quiet don't stay here. Above property is MASSIVE CONSTRUCTION-multiple cranes, trucks, men shouting. Soon it will have high-rises with serious traffic. We also heard daily jetskis zooming below us, and bus/truck traffic.
* Other concerns: rusting tiles, decaying wood, murky fish 'pond', small kitchen space, rickety outdoor furniture, tired indoor sofa, minor electrical issues, piles of gnats, terrace items not secured in wind, NOT PRIVATE (lots of people above and to the sides), limited laundry clips.
The bedrooms were comfortable and quite nice baths - easy parking. But for the $$ this property did not meet our expectations.
James M.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024